Lot 163, Auction 3/19/2026: Ancient Mesoamerican Omphacite Jade & Pottery Beads

$390.00

In stock

Pre-Columbian, Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, Mezcala to Maya, ca. 500 BCE to 900 CE. A collection of ancient beads including omphacite jade, jadeite, and greenstone examples, along with pottery spindle whorls and stone cobble beads, gathered and arranged on modern cords for display. The group is not currently wearable but could be easily restrung as desired. Size of largest: 0.9″ Diameter (2.3 cm)

Condition: Old chips and abrasions, strung in modern times on cords, but not wearable. Can easily be restrung.

Provenance: private Greenville, South Carolina, USA collection

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