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THBMayan Carved Jade Pendant - Mythical Being
Lot 10a
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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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Jan 24, 2019
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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Mayan Territories, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A beautiful hand-carved jade pendant of verdant green hues. The pendant is roughly ovoid in shape with a smooth verso and a carved obverse side depicting an abstract mythical figure. The head is oblong with a single circular eye, a rounded snout with thin lips, and a tall headdress, with a singular arm wrapping around the top and a hand held close to its face. A singular leg rests along the lower periphery and bears a few deeply-incised linear details. The biconically-drilled suspension holes are each situated on either side of the head, enabling the jade fragment to be worn as a stylish amulet. A fabulous example from the ancient Maya! Size: 2.375" W x 1.425" H (6 cm x 3.6 cm).
Jade was revered by the Maya not only for its beauty, but also because it had spiritual power - it was believed to be the embodiment of the wind and the "breath" that formed the Maya soul. In addition, scholars argue that its color was associated with water and vegetation. While the Maya used jade to create impressive jewelry, we also know that they placed jade beads in the mouths of the dead, perhaps as a means of extending the circle of life. Furthermore, many scholars have argued that the demand for jade contributed to the rise of long distance trading networks as well as the rise of urban centers in ancient Mesoamerica.
Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection
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#135871Surface wear and minor abrasions commensurate with age, light fading to some carved details, with light roughness along peripheries, verso, and suspension holes, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits within recessed areas. Motifs are still visible.Condition
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