Here is a fine green stone pectoral amulet of stylized anthropomorphic form.

This mask/amulet/pendant measures 4.5” (11.4cm) x 3.25” (8.2cm) x 2” (5 cm)

(unmounted) and 5.5” (14cm) overall height, mounted on the stand included in sale.

There are two small inscriptions; ”1515” and “Guerrero” written in black ink on the reverse.

The bilaterally-drilled suspension perforation near the top of the head indicates that despite this amulet’s massive size and hefty weight of nearly 1.5 lbs (.68 kilos), it served as a talismanic pectoral for the living or as a mortuary bundle attachment for a deceased personage of high rank.

Mezcala artisans created highly stylized stone figures and masks, as is clearly evident in this impressive example.

Without chips, cracks, scratches, repairs or restoration, this compelling abstract sculpture is in excellent condition.

Stone Pectoral Amulet
Mezcala River Area, Guerrero, Mexico
300 - 100 B.C.E.

FREE SHIPPING, Delivery Confirmation tracking and insurance within continental U.S.A.

Payment is expected within two days of auction’s end.

NOTE: Domestic sales only; no overseas shipping.

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If not to U.S. buyer’s satisfaction, this artwork may be returned as shipped within thirty days of purchase for a purchase price refund minus 10% re-stocking fee for return of item in original condition and with original shipping materials; buyer pays return shipping and insurance.

The authenticity of this artifact is fully guaranteed by the seller, scholar and longtime Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers (retired), certified Specialist in Pre-Columbian Art.

Your artifact will be carefully packed and promptly shipped with a signed and registered

Certificate of Authenticity.

This seller has been a conscientious collector and dedicated scholar of New World antiquities for over a half-century; he has complied with UNESCO, federal/local legislation and never consciously acquired, traded in or sold illicitly recovered antiquities.