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Mayan Jade Head - PF.3246
Origin: Guatemala
Circa: 500
AD
to 900
AD
Dimensions:
1.5" (3.8cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Mayan
Medium: Jade
$4,500.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Carved out of a deep and rich colored jade, this
small and delicate piece, is filled with character
and beautifully crafted. The eyes and eyebrows
are perfectly symmetrical and abstract, yet
highlight the face, along with the gently
protruding lips. The chin is chiseled, adding
character to the face and giving it its own
identity. Due to the prominence of the eyes and
lips, one is distracted from the nose, allowing for
a perfect facial balance. Finishing off a
magnificent piece are the elongated ears, which
are also pierced. This would have been common
in the Mayan people. The artist was a true
craftsman to carve such a delicate piece out of
such a beautiful stone, and he has allowed us to
be a part of this piece, so many years later.
- (PF.3246)
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