Ancient Artifacts & Antiquities
Lot 116:
Olmec Jadeite Mixtec Pendant 2 5/8" Figure. Ex: Harold Mohrman Collection.
Olmec Jade Mixtec Pendant 2 5/8" Figure. A Jadeite Olmec pendant is a fascinating artifact from the ancient Olmec civilization, which thrived in Mesoamerica from around 1500 BCE to 400 BCE. These pendants were not just decorative; they held significant symbolic meaning. The blue-green jade represented agricultural fertility, particularly maize, and conveyed a visual metaphor for bounty and marine abundance. They were often worn as pectorals and passed down through generations, sometimes traded as luxury goods.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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