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Extremely Rare Pre-Columbian Olmec Carved Jade Figure of wrestlers
C.900 - 500 BCE Measurements: 6 “ x4.5 “H x 2 …
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Extremely Rare Pre-Columbian Olmec Carved Jade Figure of wrestlers
C.900 - 500 BCE Measurements: 6 “ x4.5 “H x 2 .5 “W
Origin
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. An exquisite, finely-carved jade piece. Hallmark Olmec features on the characteristically elongated head include drilled almond-shaped eyes a naturalistic nose, an open mouth with upturned lips characteristic of were-jaguars, and tab-shaped ears. The elongated head is a figural depiction of Olmec ritualistic cranial features.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 2.5ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Art Subjects
- Sport
- Period
- 15th Century & Earlier
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Jade
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Jade
- Condition Notes
- Good ancient condition Good ancient condition less
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