Description:

Mexico, Ca 300 to 700 CE. Carved mottled blue-green jadeite or serpentine stone maskette. Beautifully carved, expressive facial features having an open mouth with a bow shaped upper lip, arched browline, and angular ears with pierced ear lobes. Perforated in the upper corners for suspension. Intact, overall exc. cond. Custom base. A very fine and beautiful example. On pedestal base. 3" H by 3-1/8" W.Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-Private Chicago, IL collection acquired at Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa fee, NM, ex-Arte Primitivo, NYC, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell

  • Condition: 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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