Description:

Mexico, Guerrero Region. Ca. 400 to 100 BCE, Late Preclassic. Bats swoop and dart in the Mesoamerican night sky. Pre-Columbian ancients have traditionally associated this nocturnal creature with rain and fertility. Bats symbolize the dark thunderclouds of rainstorms and are closely connected with fertility and maize production. This string-cut speckled jadeite pendant's silhouette captures the wingspan of this creature as he navigates the blackness of night. An exquisite piece of wearable art, this bat pendant is special for its symbolism as well as aesthetic qualities. 1-3/4"W x 1/2"T x 1/4"D - 12-1/2"Long Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Near Choice!

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
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