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THBChiriqui Jade Jaguar Shaman Pendant
Lot 180
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Pre-Columbian, Panama, Chiriqui, ca. 500 to 1200 CE. Carved from beautiful jadeite of blue-green hues, an amulet in the form of a standing shaman undergoing a transformation to a jaguar god. As such he is part man and part jaguar - anthropomorphic in that he stands on two legs with a somewhat human body, although his hands resemble paws, each with three sharp claws - and his visage with pointed ears and an exaggerated snout is that of a wild feline. Intentionally drilled behind the mouth for suspension and/or attachment. The indigenous artists of Costa Rica had an uncanny penchant for bringing magical creatures to life. Note how the fierce attitude of the jaguar-shaman is communicated by this piece through the figure's intimidating stance, fearsome claws, and powerful expression. Size: 2.5" H (6.4 cm); 2.75" H (7 cm) on included custom stand.
The jaguar symbolized power and might throughout the Pre-Columbian world. Warriors, rulers, hunters, and shamans alike associated themselves with this king of beasts, the largest and most powerful feline in the New World. As a nocturnal animal that sleeps in caves and dark places and creeps quietly in the forest, the jaguar also evoked great mystery. No wonder this wild feline captured the ancients' imaginations.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Jay C. Leff collection. Mr. Leff was the most famous collector from Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Pieces from his collection have been exhibited at the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Frick Art Museum
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#139286Intact and remarkably preserved. Old collection labels on the verso.Condition
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