Ancient Pre-Columbian Olmec Hand-Carved Jade Face Mask Pendant 900-600 BC Mexico Sold The verso depicts Saint Haralambos

The verso depicts Saint Haralambos

only to make a final break from its members

the carved crest frames the head like a crown

This very fine & elegant antique Bonheur du Jour is made from ebonzied mahogany and brass & tortoiseshell Boulle work

Ancient Pre-Columbian Olmec Hand-Carved Jade Face Mask Pendant 900-600 BC Mexico Sold The verso depicts Saint HaralambosAn 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