Lot 30

Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Maskette Pendant

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Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Maskette Pendant

Estimate: $450 - $675

Starting Bid: $225

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June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, 700 to 200 BCE. A finely carved greenstone maskette pendant displaying the stark geometric abstraction characteristic of Mezcala lapidary art. The small mask features a triangular face with subtly modeled brow and cheek planes, with a perforation at the top for suspension as a pendant. Such miniature masks likely served as personal ritual ornaments or protective amulets, reflecting the Mezcala tradition of highly stylized stone carving that emphasized symbolic form over naturalistic detail. Size: 3.3" W x 3" H (8.4 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005

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Item # 200311

  • Condition: Nicks, abrasions, and chipping, all commensurate with age. Wearable as a pendant.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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