Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1500 to 1200 BCE. The Olmecs exhibited an extraordinary command of this extremely difficult to carve medium. Olmec jadeite objects such as this trapezoidal celt/axe form are unparalleled for the blue-green hues and natural veining in the stone as well as their remarkably symmetrically balanced forms and elegantly surface finish. This ceremonial celt, being of rare quality, is no exception! Custom, museum-quality stand. Size: celt itself measures 9-7/8" x 3" Provenance: Ex P. Davis via descent, acquired between 1985 and 1995 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #109140

  • Condition: Intact and choice!

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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
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