Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. The ancient sculptor of this baby-faced figure adeptly captured the jowly face, downturned mouth, pouty lips, and puffy, slit-like eyes characteristic of the Olmec style with remarkable technique given the tools available during the day. This piece is unique for the diamond-shaped hair ornament superimposed on its long locks. Piercings through the ears were used to hang the piece most likely as a pectoral pendant. 3-3/4" L x 1-3/4"W x 1"D 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: Intact, near choice!

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000