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Gold Ring with Mayan Jade Mask - FJ.6704
Origin: Mesoamerica
Circa: 300
AD
to 900
AD
Dimensions:
1.25" (3.2cm) high
Collection: Jewelry
Style: Mayan
Medium: Jade, Gold
Location: United States
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| Description |
The Maya considered jade the most precious of
all stone substances. Prized for its durability and
color, jade symbolized life-giving water and
vegetation, and represented lightening and rain.
Its symbolic beauty imbued every figure and
ornament with supernatural power and
importance.
This diminutive mask was originally a pendant as
indicated by the presence of two small holes
drilled into the sides. Perhaps the image of the
face represents a specific deity. Perhaps this
ornament was worn as an amulet. The material
and the mastery of the execution both suggest
that this mask was reserved for the possession
of the ruling elite or a high priest. Stylistically,
the physiognomy of the mask reveals the lasting
influence of the Olmec culture on the artistic
vocabulary of the Mayans. Today, mounted in
this stunning gold ring, this mask symbolized
the magic and mystery of the Pre-Columbians
civilizations. When we place this ring on our
fingers, we conjure up the same ancient spiritual
powers that the Mayan kings would have.
Eternal and enduring, this energy radiates from
the center of the mask and envelopes the
wearer. Certain symbols of wealth and power
never go out of fashion.
- (FJ.6704)
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