Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 900 BCE. The Olmec were among the first Mesoamerican peoples to use stone in sculpture even though it had to be quarried in distant mountains. The stonework of this piece shows influences of the Xochipala of the Guerrero region. Several reputable scholars including American anthropologist, archaeologist, and academic David Grove known for his contributions to the Preclassic period of Mesoamerica have found cross-cultural overlaps between Olmec and Xochipala. This piece is attractive for its rich green hues with cream mottling and deep brown striations. Having these beautiful colors and hardness, jade was used to make precious, valuable objects in Mexico. The ancients went to great lengths to quarry jade in order to make their most prized objects! 6"D x 2 1/2"H. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Intact/choice!

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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 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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