Headhunter's Maskette

An Olmec Jade Maskette Mexico, Circa 800-500 B.C. Height 3 inches (7.6 cm). Property from a New York Collection Provenance: Estate of Sr. Mejia, 1983. [with inventory label no. 65576]

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1000 to 400 BCE. A mesmerizing maskette carved from a beautiful greenstone with white inclusions created by the Olmec, the oldest major civiliza

Northern India, Naga, mid to late 19th CE. An early leather headhunter's bag dramatically decorated with four monkey skulls, the two at each end framed by pairs of animal (perhaps boar) tusks, with a

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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1000 to 400 BCE. A striking maskette hand-carved from a beautiful jade stone of deep mint green, created by the Olmec, the oldest major civiliza

Back at auction due to non-paying bidder... Northern India, Naga, mid to late 19th CE. An early leather headhunter's bag dramatically decorated with four monkey skulls, the two at each end framed by p

Corn God/ Feathered Serpent Maskette (1200-900 BC)This mottled green jade maskette features the flame eyebrows of the Feathered Serpent God, and the cleft headdress of the Corn God. There are four con

Olmec Jade Earth Monster Maskette (1200-900 BC) This is an exquisite example of a Olmec Jade Dragon God, also known as the Earth Monster. There are 4 biconically drilled holes for suspension. The Olme

An outstanding Olmec Jade Maskette, c. 900 - 400 BC, beautifully carved with great style and color, two holes drilled on either side for suspension. 3 1/4 in x 2 1/2 in (4.3 x 6.4 cm). Intact, light d

Pre-Columbian, Guerrero Mexico, Chontal, ca. 500 BCE. A superb carved, mottled greenstone maskette from Guerrero, Mexico, a region best known for Mezcala and Chontal sculpture created through drilling

Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC) This late period Olmec mask shows the humanistic empathy felt by the artist in the sad eyes. The theological change from masks of Gods, to nearly human mask

Olmec Black Jade Maskette (900 BC - 600 BC)This late period Olmec mask shows the humanistic empathy felt by the artist in the sad eyes. The theological change from masks of Gods, to nearly human masks

Pre-Columbian, South America, Argentina or Chile, Mapuche Culture, ca. 1200 to 1700 CE. If ever there was a mask that captured the element of surprise, this one just might be it. A very rare, finely c

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1000 to 400 BCE. A remarkable jadeite pendant in the form of a maskette, strung on a modern strand to be wearable. Boasting hues of viridian, te

Olmec Jade Maskette, Venus/Rain God (1200-900 BC) The prominent Venus God symbol on the forehead, and the Rain GodÂ’s downturned eyes are carefully placed iconography to tell the great story of thi

Gürtelmaske Königreich Benin, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Elfenbein, Kupfer. H 15 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Rudolf und Leonore Blum, Zumikon. Publiziert: Blum, Rudolf (2007).

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1100 to 500 BCE. A near-miniature maskette carved from a rich greenstone with black and white inclusions. The visage presents signature Olmec tr

An Olmec Serpentine Maskette Mexico, Circa 1100-500 B.C. Height 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm). Property from a New York Collection Provenance: Craig Helm, California. [with authentication & inventory labels n

Title: OLMEC BLUE GREEN JADE MASKETTE Date/Period: 900 - 500 BCE Materials: Jade Size: Size: 2.7" W x 3.1" H Provenance: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico. 1000 to 400 BCE. A mesmerizing maskette carved

2 5/8" Maskette Pendant. An old Chinese art piece. Noted as Hongsham Nephrite Jade (or form of Jadeite). Fine condition. Collected pre-1950's by Eric Hoffman

Mayan Mosaic Jade Maskette (600-900 AD) This stunning Jade Maskette is a testament to the continued passion of the Mayans for blue Jade. The rarest and most prized variants of Meso-American Jade, it e

A large granary door from Nagaland, NE India encompassing classic iconography of headhunter culture. Two carved taken heads, large, spreading mithun horns, 34 hornbills, and two dao holder representat

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, late Olmec to Proto Maya culture, ca. 550 to 300 BCE. A remarkable greenstone maskette boasting a uniquely jovial visage of a shaman in the midst of a spir

Southeast Asia, Philippines, Northern Luzon Island, Ifugao, ca. 19th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved wooden headhunter helmet of domed form that depicts a stylized anthropomorphic countena