Guerrero Mezcala Jadeite Figure + 2 Greenstone Pendants
**Originally Listed At $500**
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A remarkable ensemble of three carved-stone amulets from the ancient Mezcala; one jadeite figure and a pair of greenstone pendants. Skillfully string-cut, the stylized figure presents delineated legs, a square torso, and a sizable head with an angular chin, an incised mouth, prominent nasolabial folds, and an extended brow carved into four tiers. The ancient amulet features a silky smooth surface in mottled hues of sage and ash grey with charcoal grey inclusions. Alternatively, both of the pendants display annular drill holes for suspension. Boasting shades of celadon and fern green, the first pendant exhibits the form of an abstract lizard head with a triangular shape, an incised mouth around the periphery, and a pair of risen eyes in each corner. The last stone carving presents as a figural pendant with a wide head, a square torso, a narrow waist, and delineated legs, all naturally adorned in tones of olivine and pine green. Size of largest: 2.5" L x 1" W (6.4 cm x 2.5 cm); Size of display case: 6.25" W x 5.25" H (15.9 cm x 13.3 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#163250
Condition Report: A few expected nicks and abrasions on each. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely earthen deposits throughout.
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A remarkable ensemble of three carved-stone amulets from the ancient Mezcala; one jadeite figure and a pair of greenstone pendants. Skillfully string-cut, the stylized figure presents delineated legs, a square torso, and a sizable head with an angular chin, an incised mouth, prominent nasolabial folds, and an extended brow carved into four tiers. The ancient amulet features a silky smooth surface in mottled hues of sage and ash grey with charcoal grey inclusions. Alternatively, both of the pendants display annular drill holes for suspension. Boasting shades of celadon and fern green, the first pendant exhibits the form of an abstract lizard head with a triangular shape, an incised mouth around the periphery, and a pair of risen eyes in each corner. The last stone carving presents as a figural pendant with a wide head, a square torso, a narrow waist, and delineated legs, all naturally adorned in tones of olivine and pine green. Size of largest: 2.5" L x 1" W (6.4 cm x 2.5 cm); Size of display case: 6.25" W x 5.25" H (15.9 cm x 13.3 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#163250
Condition Report: A few expected nicks and abrasions on each. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely earthen deposits throughout.
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