Small string of ancient Mayan jade beads and 3 small jade pendants. Most likely from Guatemala/El Salvador, Ca 550 to 800 AD, comprised on over a dozen hand-drilled and polished jade beads with large central human-head form pendant, also in jade and 2 large abstract pendants, left in a more natural state. Total length of strand is 8" with human-form pendant measuring 3/4" L. Ex private FL collection.
Pre-Classic string-carved standing figure from Mezcala, Mexico, ca 500 - 100 B.C. Created from hard, green stone with string cut mouth, arms and legs, eyes drilled in simple dots. Museum-grade black metal stand. 3-1/4"H x 1"W, intact/excellent condition.
Lovely stone carving of an Inca corn god, from the Cusco region of Peru, ca. 1350 - 1500 A.D. White stone with pink and orange veining, carved with human head, reverse in the form of an ear of corn - the staple that supported this massive empire stretching between Ecuador and Chile. Museum-grade black metal stand. 2-1/2"H x 1-1/2"W, intact/excellent condition. ...click for details
Unusual form! Teotihuacan Eccentric "flint" in the form of a human figure, ca. 400 - 600 A.D. Knapped greenish-black obsidian (volcanic glass). Beautiful translucent color brings out the best detailing. Museum-quality mount. 2"H x1"W, intact/excellent condition.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private Santa Fe, NM Collection. ...click for details
From the Guerrero region of West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C. comes this finely-carved green jade pendant depicting a anthropomorphic incised figure wearing an owl mask (owl is messenger to the afterlife). Two drilled holes at top for suspension. Custom black metal stand. Piece itself measures 2"H x 2-1/2"W, intact/excellent condition.
Rare example! Ancient Stone Disc / Pendant from the Guerrero region of Mexico, Mezcala culture, ca. 300-100 B.C. OOriginal surface with natural pitting, earthen encrustation, with green jade or serpentine anthropomorphic figure pendant attached (organically by fusion while in the ground. Perhaps a pectoral or other ceremonial type decoration. Museum-quality stand. Piece itself measures 2"D, intact/excellent condition. ...click for details
Ancient Pre-Columbian Stone Idol from Mexico, Mezcala culture, ca. 1000 B.C. Carved figure of an ax god in striated stone, in pendant form. 3-1/2"H x 2"W, intact with typical surface wear.
From Mexico, state of Guerrero, ca. 400 to 100 B.C. Dark green, hard diorite stone figure with anthropomorphic features, angular cut eyes, triangular nose and torso. 5-1/4"H, intact/choice condition, typical surface wear.
Ancient Pre-Columbian Stone Canopa Votive Offering from Peru, Inca culture, ca. 14th-15th century A.D. 2-1/2"H x 1-1/2"W x 3-1/2"L, typical surface pocking/wear, with minor chipping to face and tail.
Finely-detailed example! Ancient Pre-Columbian Carved Knife most likely from Belize, Maya Pre-Classic, ca. 600 B.C. to 300 A.D. Chipped from glossy, black flint creating a functional and sharp cutting tool. This type blade was widely used by the Maya both as a cutting tool and in ritualistic practices (bloodletting, sacrifices). 7-3/8"L x 3"W, intact/choice condition. ...click for details
