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| Lot# & Name: |
012. Olmec Serpentine Maskette Pendant |
| Estimate: |
$6,000-$9,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$2,500.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$2,500.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Olmec transition - Guerrero/Mezcala.
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| Period: |
Pre-classic Period, ca. 500 - 300 B.C.
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| Size: |
3-3/8”H. x 3”W. |
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| Description: |
Carved olive-green diorite or serpentine stone maskette pendant, having boldly carved facial features: wide mouth with parted thick lips, bow shape upper lip, angular nose extending to a wide raised brow, drilled and carved large eyes, and tab ears with biconical drilled lobes. A biconical drilled suspension hole in the center of the top ridge. Overall excellent ancient surface patina with scattered encrustation. A minor ancient edge loss on his right ear, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A beautiful example. Custom hardwood base. |
| Provenance: |
From the Collection of Michael Fuchs, NY. Collected in the 1980’s - 1990’s.
Ex. Alberto Ulrich. Ex. David Bramhall, NYC., 1980’s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$55.00 |
| International: |
$110.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Olmec Serpentine Maskette Pendant
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