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THBFour Mesoamerican Carved Jade Pendants and Three Obsidian Labret Plugs
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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveSep 14, 2023
Emporium Auction | Lots 1 to 506 | Featuring Pre-Columbian and Mesoamerican objects; jewelry including Tiffany and Cartier; art sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum; a wide variety of Continental, British, American, and Asian decorative objects, furniture, silver, and much more. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
possibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, comprising: one figural pendant, one mask pendant, one animal head pendant, and one pendant with metal loop, 3/4 in. to 1-3/4 in.; labret plugs in three different sizes, 1/2 in. to 7/8 in.
Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
Note: Some of these objects test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes loaned his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family.
Accompanied by correspondence regarding the artifacts between the family and the New Trier Township High School.
Condition
surface dirt/accretion, wear, losses, and abrasions possibly as made; pendant with metal loop with chip to bottom right; one labret pug with chipping to edges
- Provenance
Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
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