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THBFine Maya Nacre Openwork Pectoral w/ Eagle Warrior
Lot 71c
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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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Aug 13, 2020
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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. 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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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A delicate and stunning pectoral medallion carved from nacre (mother-of-pearl) in an openwork circular form that depicts a fierce eagle warrior in the center. The incised, right-facing avian head presents with a gaping beak beneath a singular eye, a backswept crest, and a discoid amulet that doubles as the medallion's central attachment area. The outstretched wings are finely decorated with incised curvilinear striations and guarded with a circular shield beneath the left appendage. A skirt in front of the lower body and legs bears three columnar bars with unique incised decorations, and dozens of petite, bow-drilled perforations line the peripheries and some interior areas of the disc. Brilliant rainbow-hued iridescence graces the convex ornament. Custom display case included. Size: 3.2" W x 3.125" H (8.1 cm x 7.9 cm); 9.55" H (24.3 cm) on included custom stand; (display case): 7.5" L x 8.5" W x 11.375" H (19 cm x 21.6 cm x 28.9 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-John Barryman collection, Florida, USA formed between 1960 and 1980.
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#157071Pendant is mounted atop a modern wooden backing for stability and presentation. Repairs along peripheries and some interior areas, with chipping along some drilled perforations and break lines, and light in-fill material and adhesive residue along break lines. Minor softening to and light encrustations within some incised details, with chipping to peripheries and some perforations. Great iridescence across obverse.Condition
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