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Mayan Jade Corn God Pendant browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Americas:Pre Columbian:Stone: Pre AD 1000: item # 592568
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $1875.00 |
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| This nice Mayan jade pendant is in the form of a corn god and it dates circa 400-700 A.D. This piece is approximately 3.5 inches high by 1.8 inches wide. This piece was made as a pendant and it probably was grouped with other jade objects in forming a necklace. This piece is in the form of an ear of corn, as the Maya were also known to have buried terracotta objects like this in order to promote fertility in the fields. Jade was a sacred material to the Maya and it was traded widely within their world. This piece was bow drilled from the side, and both drills met in the center. This is why the hole seen in pieces such as this are larger on the outer surface, and become smaller the further the drill went into the piece. This is also a good sign of authenticity. This piece was also cut with string and then it was polished. The color is a light green and the surface has a spotty light brown/white calcite patina. This piece comes with a custom black/clear plexiglas stand and mounts on a side hook, which easily slides into the drilled hole. Ex: Private Florida collection, circa 1970's. Ex: Howard Rose collection, New York, New York. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition: | ||
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