Maya Eccentric Flint - Bat

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #772732
MA521a

A fine Maya eccentric from Guatemala, ca. 500 - 900 AD. This excellent example is 3" long, made from translucent chalcedony and depicts a bat in flight. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits.

CLASSIC MAYAN JADEITE BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre 1492: item #768529
MAP.JADE

This selection of jadeite beads (MAP 152, 183A-D) is attributed to the Classic Maya, c.300-900AD. Specific provenance where found is not known, but the jade is certainly from the Motagua River valley of Guatemala, the only recognized source of the treasured mineral in Central America. The items fall within the specific gravity range of jade, from 3.19-3.33, and are herein offered either singly or in small groups as shown and priced on the accompanying photos. Select or ask any question by referr... Click for details

MATCHED PAIR OF MAYAN GREEN JADE EAR SPOOLS

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre 1492: item #757953
MAP.144

This set of translucent, mottled green jadeite ear spools (MAP144) tests as jadeite with a slightly lower specific gravity that one would expect, due solely to the fact that approximately 1/3 of the rim on one has been professionally restored. Only measuring millimeters in thickness, they have a flare diameter of 2 ¼”, a height of ¾”, and base diameter of 1 ¼”. A small drilled hole appears on opposite sides of each stem, used in Mayan times to hold the flares into more elaborate ear assemblies. ... Click for details

DECORATED MAYAN JADEITE EAR ORNAMENT

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre 1492: item #757944
MAP.151

Measuring 1 1/16” in length, this translucent, light green stone ear ornament (MAP151) is decorated simply with incised lines partitioning its polished surface into four areas. A measured specific gravity of 3.28 affirms its identification as jade. The slightly stemmed form was most likely used with one or more other finished pieces as part of an ear assembly. Attributed to the Classic Maya, c.300-900AD, this small gem comes with a descriptive card, a map of Central America on which is outlined ... Click for details

Maya Serpent Cylinder

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #749314
MA795

A superb Maya cylinder vase from the Motagua Valley of Guatemala, ca. 550 – 900 AD. This nicely polished blackware example is 6-1/4” high, 4-3/4” in diameter and depicts a series of interwoven serpents, crisply incised into the burnished surface. A highly desirable motif, good mineral deposits and just a few restored breaks.

Olmecoid Male Figure

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #745655
MA933

A choice Olmecoid figure from the Chalchuapa area of El Salvador, ca. 1000 – 500 BC. This seated male is 5-3/4” high and is depicted wearing a loincloth, ear spools and appliqué coif. He is portrayed with the arms in the classic rounded position that clearly shows the Las Bocas style Olmec influence on this area.

See “Little People of the Earth”, page 33, for similar examples from the Denver Museum of Art.

Maya Woven Mat Bowl

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #745641
MA1002

A fine Maya polychrome bowl from the Sula Valley of Honduras, ca. 600 – 900 AD. It is 5-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with a series of woven mat designs surrounded by jaguar spots. The designs are executed in black and red against an orange-cream background, with simple designs used for rim bands. A nice example with strong mineral deposits.

MAYA JAINA FIGURAL WHISTLE

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #744790
0222

A classic Mayan face and pose, this functional whistle is a priest holding hands under the garment, adorned with large ear dangles and spools and wearing a segmented head band. Remains of white pigment, Intact. 2 5/8" high Mexico Jaina Island 600-900 AD

MAYA JAINA FIGURAL WHISTLE

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #744789
0221

A very nicely detailed little figural whistle, functional, and highly adorned with ear spools, twisted head band and above that an elaborate head decoration, he also wears a mass on the chest and a loin cloth. Intact and excellent. 3" high Mexico Jaina Island 600-900 AD

Maya Turtleheads Jar

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #744400
MA1004

A charming Maya creamware bowl from the Tiquisate area of Guatemala, ca. 550 – 900 AD. The chamber of this fine vessel is 3-3/4” in diameter and is adorned with two projecting turtleheads. The sides are incised with a repeating design motif and the entire piece is covered with good mineral encrustation. Nice find.