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THBRare & Stunning Olmec Jadeite Ceremonial Pectoral
Lot 93
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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 a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1500 to 550 BCE. This astounding and rare jadeite pectoral or funerary mask has been skillfully pecked into a truly unique in a rounded square, that has remarkably survived intact. The light green stone is an impressive lapidary example of a ceremonial or decorative chest ornament, presenting a concave interior and convex sides bass relief carved jaguars rearing up next to scrolling symbols. The scrolls are accentuated by core drilled buttons and contain bore holes in the central starting points. Each side is perforated, a total of 8, for suspension or ornaments. The surface is highly polished and semi-translucent near the edges when illuminated. Such a magnificent piece certainly would have been reserved for an elite person, a shaman, ruler, or warrior. The symbolism, size, and precious material convey the importance of this special piece and we have yet to find a similar Olmec jade of this quality anywhere. Size: 8" L x 1" W x 6.75" H (20.3 cm x 2.5 cm x 17.1 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.
We cannot stress how special this jadeite piece is- pectoral or perhaps some type of funerary "mask" or headdress- as the open center accommodates a face- this is evidentially used or owned by someone with the rank or means to attire themselves in such a massive jade adornment! The void at the center of this piece may represent a gaping mouth cosmological portal protected by the flanking jaguars. Gateways to other realms granted access to supernatural powers and communication with spirits. Note the similarities to the Chalcatzingo monument 9, the scrolling "eyes" above and quatrefoil opening with an elaborate border!
This item is accompanied by an authentication document performed by Hasso Von Winning, Ph.D., Consultant in Mesoamerican Archaeology, Southwest Museum, Los Angeles, California, dated March 12, 1970 as well as a copy of an authentication document performed by Nick Stoetzer, Stoetzer, Inc. Fine Art Services, Miami, Florida, dated February 4, 2022.
Provenance: private Elkton, Oregon, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000; examined and authenticated by Hasso Von Winning, Ph.D. on March 12, 1970 as well as by Nick Stoetzer of Stoetzer, Inc. Fine Art Services on February 4, 2022
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.
#170524Stable striations and natural hairline fissures on surface, but otherwise intact and choice. Light mineral and earthen deposits in recessed areas. Utterly stunning and incredibly rare form!Condition
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