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MAYA NECKLACE WITH SEATED FIGURES AND CENTRAL JADE PENDANT
Maya Necklace with Seated Figures and Central Jade Pendant
Culture: Maya Civilization
Date: c. 600–900 CE (Late Classic Period)
Materials: Carved jadeite, metal (gilded metal), metal chain
Dimensions: Central pendant height approx. 6 cm; total width with figures approx. 10–12 cm
Ceremonial necklace featuring a central jadeite carving flanked by two cast metal anthropomorphic figures. The jade element, carved from deep green stone, depicts a stylized form possibly representing an animal-headed or deity-like figure. It is polished smooth with minimal incised detail, emphasizing the natural beauty of the jade.
On each side, finely crafted metal figures are shown seated cross-legged, holding an object across their chests. They wear large semicircular headdresses with openwork and geometric patterns, suggesting elite status or ceremonial roles. The figures are symmetrically placed and joined to the jade pendant by small connecting mounts, with the entire assembly suspended from a simple oval-link chain.
Provenance:
Likely from the southern Maya lowlands, in present-day Guatemala or southern Mexico.
Maya Necklace with Seated Figures and Central Jade Pendant
Culture: Maya Civilization
Date: c. 600–900 CE (Late Classic Period)
Materials: Carved jadeite, metal (gilded metal), metal chain
Dimensions: Central pendant height approx. 6 cm; total width with figures approx. 10–12 cm
Ceremonial necklace featuring a central jadeite carving flanked by two cast metal anthropomorphic figures. The jade element, carved from deep green stone, depicts a stylized form possibly representing an animal-headed or deity-like figure. It is polished smooth with minimal incised detail, emphasizing the natural beauty of the jade.
On each side, finely crafted metal figures are shown seated cross-legged, holding an object across their chests. They wear large semicircular headdresses with openwork and geometric patterns, suggesting elite status or ceremonial roles. The figures are symmetrically placed and joined to the jade pendant by small connecting mounts, with the entire assembly suspended from a simple oval-link chain.
Provenance:
Likely from the southern Maya lowlands, in present-day Guatemala or southern Mexico.
