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MATCHED PAIR OF MAYAN GREEN JADE EAR SPOOLS
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre 1492: item #757953
MAP.144

MATCHED PAIR OF MAYAN GREEN JADE EAR SPOOLS
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HD ENTERPRISES, INC.
303-695-1301



$1200.00 

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 Ό”, a height of Ύ”, and base diameter of 1 Ό”. 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

DECORATED MAYAN JADEITE EAR ORNAMENT
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HD ENTERPRISES, INC.
303-695-1301



$450.00 

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

Maya Woven Mat Bowl
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$400 

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

MAYA  JAINA  FIGURAL  WHISTLE
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Kent Bond Gallery
813-988-2663



400.00 

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

MAYA  JAINA  FIGURAL  WHISTLE
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Kent Bond Gallery
813-988-2663



450.00 

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

Maya Turtleheads Jar
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$300 

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.

VERA CRUZ SONRIENTE FIGURE
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #742384
0215

VERA CRUZ  SONRIENTE  FIGURE
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Kent Bond Gallery
813-988-2663



1375.00 

A hollow molded natural buff terracotta standing figure with hands raised, wearing a decorated ceremonial garment and headdress, a beaded necklace and bra. A whistle on the top edge of the headdress. Both arms reattached, otherwise excellent. 8" high Mexico Vera Cruz 600-900 AD

Maya Molded Deities Vessel
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #716831
MA747

Maya Molded Deities Vessel
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$3250 

An important Late Classic molded vessel, probably from Seibal. It is 6-1/2” high, stands on the flared pedestal foot and has two panels, each depicting two confronted versions of God L, each seated on a deity head. They are wearing the characteristic wide-brimmed hat and the bodies consist of the patterned carapace of an armadillo, indicative of the deity’s way (spirit alter ego). They are gesturing towards the stylized monster heads before them, with speech scrolls emanating from their mouth... Click for details

Maya Peten Plate
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #715948
MA465

Maya Peten Plate
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$1150 

A beautiful Maya plate from the Peten region of Guatemala, ca. 550 - 700 AD. This 10" diameter classic tripod example has the serrated flange and rattles built into the feet. The center is decorated with a large glyph emblem denoting the four cardinal points, surrounded by a decorative band and additional geometric designs on the shoulder. Intact, with strong bright paint, good deposits and only minor pitting.

MAYA JAINA PRIEST
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #685446
0203

MAYA  JAINA  PRIEST
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Kent Bond Gallery
813-988-2663



1500.00 

Highly adorned priest, standing with both hands raised palms forward, tight fitting headdress with a bird on the top, tips of wings chipped, side and central tassels, jade ear spools and necklace worn over a chest mantle with incised line patterns also the knee length tunic, plus wrist bands. Beautifully molded face with open mouth and teeth showing. Rattle figure, excellent, left hand restored. White pigment remains. 5 5/8" high Mexico Maya Jaina Island 650-950 AD

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