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: Poolos/Adeon Gallery collection acquired between 1950 and 1970.

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