Ancient Pre-Columbian Olmec Hand-Carved Jade Face Mask Pendant 900-600 BC Mexico Drawings & Prints 26" wide X 20 tall

26" wide X 20 tall

from the arts of ancient Egypt and from French design of the mid-18th century – a revival of this Rococo style is seen in the use of curved forms and decoration in the shape of rocks and shells

Varnier's portfolio is heavily defined by the classic motifs of the interwar era

The rear of the cabinet is fitted with two banks of tray/drawers

Ancient Pre-Columbian Olmec Hand-Carved Jade Face Mask Pendant 900-600 BC Mexico Drawings & Prints 26" wide X 20 tallAn important ancient Pre Columbian Olmec civilization Hand Carved Jade face Mask Pendant, 900 600 BC, ex museum collection. This exceptional Pre Columbian Mesoamerican carved jade mask pendant, originates from the Olmec Civilization. It is masterfully hand carved from a single piece of mottled green Jadeite, sourced by these ancient peoples from the Motagua River Valley, located in present day Guatemala. This jade was so highly prized that is was