Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A delicate and stunning pectoral medallion carved from nacre (mother-of-pearl) in an openwork circular form that depicts a fierce eagle warrior in the center. The incised, right-facing avian head presents with a gaping beak beneath a singular eye, a backswept crest, and a discoid amulet that doubles as the medallion's central attachment area. The outstretched wings are finely decorated with incised curvilinear striations and guarded with a circular shield beneath the left appendage. A skirt in front of the lower body and legs bears three columnar bars with unique incised decorations, and dozens of petite, bow-drilled perforations line the peripheries and some interior areas of the disc. Brilliant rainbow-hued iridescence graces the convex ornament. Custom display case included. Size: 3.2" W x 3.125" H (8.1 cm x 7.9 cm); 9.55" H (24.3 cm) on included custom stand; (display case): 7.5" L x 8.5" W x 11.375" H (19 cm x 21.6 cm x 28.9 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-John Barryman collection, Florida, USA formed between 1960 and 1980.

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#157071

  • Condition: Pendant is mounted atop a modern wooden backing for stability and presentation. Repairs along peripheries and some interior areas, with chipping along some drilled perforations and break lines, and light in-fill material and adhesive residue along break lines. Minor softening to and light encrustations within some incised details, with chipping to peripheries and some perforations. Great iridescence across obverse.

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