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Mayan Jade-Like Stone Pectoral - PF.3469
Origin: Guatemala
Circa: 500
AD
to 800
AD
Dimensions:
3.125" (7.9cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Jade
$8,000.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The summit of the classical age in Ancient
Meso-America was reached by the Maya in their
great temple cities. In those temple cities, great
artistic expressions such as murals and
sculptures flourished. It is during this Classical
Period in which artists refined their skills to
represent the human forms, gods, and
mythological animals.
This green stone pectoral/pendant is skillfully
carved to show an elaborate image of a
mythological animal. As we look into the carving,
we feel as if we are staring into an ancient
picture that was transported through the time
obstacle. Mayans had a myriad of gods and
mythological animals that they worshiped and
cherished. The God of the Underworld, jaguar
God, and gester God are just several examples of
beings worshiped by the Mayans. The elaborately
decorated body is carved on the stone, and the
small head protrudes out, further accentuating
the fine sculptural quality. The Mayans created
such precious pectorals, pendants, or plaques as
emblems of rulership or wealth. They were worn
by special persons or were hung within the
palaces. So lovingly carved and polished, this
pectoral/pendant must have belonged to a highly
regarded person. Although the carved image is
esoteric to us, we are overwhelmed by its
mysterious beauty and history.
- (PF.3469)
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