Lot 22

Olmec Jade Standing Shaman, ex-Merrin

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Olmec Jade Standing Shaman, ex-Merrin

Estimate: $15,000 - $22,500

Starting Bid: $7,500

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June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Fine carved blue-green jade standing shaman, probably in transformation to a jaguar, having foreshortened paw-like arms, low relief rib cage indicated and a triangular pelvic region. Elongated dome shape head, with very beautifully carved facial features, upper bow-shape lip, full thick lower lip, finely drilled nostrils, drilled perforated ear lobes, recessed eyes and arched brows. Custom lucite tapered block base. A top quality example. Size: 4.88”H x 1.75”W (12.4 x 4.4cm).

Provenance: NYC. collection; Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, NYC., acquired 1980's. From the Samuel Dubiner collection.

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Item # 71379

  • Condition: Intact, excellent condition.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
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