Lot 57, Auction 4/12/2026: Impressive Mesoamerican / Maya Greenstone Bead Necklace

$390.00

In stock

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala to early Maya culture, ca. 600 BCE to 100 BCE. A necklace composed of mottled greenstone and possibly jadeite beads strung to showcase a broad range of natural tones from soft celadon to deep forest green. The strand features rounded and barrel forms alongside elongated tubular beads, culminating in a large, sculptural central pendant. Two side elements terminal with zoomorphic and figural beads. Presented on a modern cord for stability, this necklace is ready to wear and can be restrung if desired. Size beaded segment of strand: 12″ L (30.5 cm), cord adds 16″ L (40.6 cm); large pendant: 2.3″ L x 2.2″ W (5.8 cm x 5.6 cm)

Condition: Strung in modern times on a cotton cord. Chips and abrasions, but otherwise good condition.

Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection

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