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Olmec Jade Disk w/ Jaguar - Las Bocas browse these categories for related items... All Items: Pre-Columbian: Mexico: Pre AD 1000: item #869176 Please refer to our stock #SOW11599 when inquiring.
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Ancient Pre-Columbian Jade Disk / Pectoral from Mexico, Olmec culture, Las Bocas, ca. 1100-500 B.C. In circular form with a concave back, the front incised with jaguar motif; drilled at the top for suspension. In deep blue-green speckled stone with recessed areas filled with red pigment. One of the most prominent, distinctive, and enigmatic Olmec designs to appear in the archaeological record has been the "were-jaguar". Seen not only in figurines, the motif also may be found carved into jade “votive axes” and celts, engraved onto various portable figurines of jade.
3-1/2"H x 4-1/2"H (including custom stand), single repair near top, else choice condition. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Santa Fe, New Mexico Collection. Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee |
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