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Ancient Mayan Precious Stone Running Shaman - 600 AD

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A rare and captivating work of Mayan art from Mexico or Guatemala, dating to the Classic Period, circa 600 AD.

A mosaic of 21 pieces of individually carved and polished jadeite, decorated with ground cinnabar. Depicting a running shaman, shown wearing an elaborate headdress and carrying a knife in his left hand and another implement in his right.

A highly artistic piece, beautifully balanced and conveying a wonderful sense of motion.

Ancient Mayan Precious Stone Running Shaman - 600 AD. A rare and captivating work of Mayan art from Mexico or Guatemala, dating to the Classic Period, circa 600 AD. A mosaic of 21 pieces of individually carved and polished jadeite, decorated with ground cinnabar. Depicting a running shaman, shown wearing an elaborate headdress and carrying a knife in his left hand and another implement in his right. A highly artistic piece, beautifully balanced and conveying a wonderful sense of motion.

Price: $18,500.00 - In stock

DIMENSIONS

Condition
Perhaps originally inlaid into a stone or wooden setting, now lost and the running figure mounted in modern times on an acrylic mount. The mosaic sections in good condition, one or two with possible minor repairs. Remains of cinnabar as described.
PROVENANCE
From the collection of Walter Vanden Avenne, purchased in the 1960s from the Edward H Merrin gallery, old inventory sticker on back of base.

With French export licence.

Height	4 inches. 7 inches mounted.
Width	6 inches on mount