Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Maskette Pendant (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 30)

$289.13

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, 700 to 200 BCE. A finely carved greenstone maskette pendant displaying the stark geometric abstraction characteristic of Mezcala lapidary art. The small mask features a triangular face with subtly modeled brow and cheek planes, with a perforation at the top for suspension as a pendant. Such miniature masks likely served as personal ritual ornaments or protective amulets, reflecting the Mezcala tradition of highly stylized stone carving that emphasized symbolic form over naturalistic detail. Size: 3.3″ W x 3″ H (8.4 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005

Condition: Nicks, abrasions, and chipping, all commensurate with age. Wearable as a pendant.