Mezcala-Maya Greenstone & Jadeite Bead Collection (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 31)

$321.25

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Mezcala to Maya culture, ca. 600 BCE to 900 CE. A group of seven hand-carved greenstone and jadeite beads. The beads display a range of compact forms, including barrel, ovoid, and irregular shapes, each pierced for suspension. These beads were likely elements of personal adornment or ritual assemblages within Mezcala to Maya cultures. Size : 1.7″ L x 0.7″ W (4.3 cm x 1.8 cm)

Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection, by inheritance, acquired before 2000

Condition: Chips and abrasions as shown, but all are stable and could be strung for wear or display.