Two Pre-Columbian Jade/Greenstone Miniature Masks, Olmec to Maya Style
Each carved from mottled greenstone, depicting stylized human faces with pierced tops for suspension, likely worn as amulets or pendants. One of elongated form with high relief features and squared back, the other broader and rounded with incised lines suggesting mouth and headdress. Mesoamerica, Olmec to Maya tradition, ca. 500 BCE – 900 CE. Dimensions?Larger one size: 1.75 inches x 1inch x 1 inch. Smaller one size : 1.25 inches x 0.75 inches x 0.75 inches .
Condition
Both with surface weathering and age-consistent wear.
Each carved from mottled greenstone, depicting stylized human faces with pierced tops for suspension, likely worn as amulets or pendants. One of elongated form with high relief features and squared back, the other broader and rounded with incised lines suggesting mouth and headdress. Mesoamerica, Olmec to Maya tradition, ca. 500 BCE – 900 CE. Dimensions?Larger one size: 1.75 inches x 1inch x 1 inch. Smaller one size : 1.25 inches x 0.75 inches x 0.75 inches .
Condition
Both with surface weathering and age-consistent wear.