Mixteca, Mexico Jade Mask-shaped pendant. 800 - 1200 AD. 2.1 cm height. Spanish Import License. (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 800 - € 900
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Description from the seller
Mask-shaped pendant.
Mixteca, Mexico, 800 - 1200 AD.
Jade.
2.1 cm height
Condition: Good condition.
Exhibition: - At New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. From 1944 to 1973.
Provenance: Private collection, William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. In its ownership since before 1944.
- By inheritance to his son John C-Hughes.
Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican stone and jade artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts come from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Albán, the Sacred Well of Chichén Itzá and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Hughes lent his collection of more than 200 objects to the New Trier Township High School Museum in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family.
- We will provide a copy of the old provenance documents -
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateMask-shaped pendant.
Mixteca, Mexico, 800 - 1200 AD.
Jade.
2.1 cm height
Condition: Good condition.
Exhibition: - At New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. From 1944 to 1973.
Provenance: Private collection, William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. In its ownership since before 1944.
- By inheritance to his son John C-Hughes.
Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican stone and jade artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts come from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Albán, the Sacred Well of Chichén Itzá and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Hughes lent his collection of more than 200 objects to the New Trier Township High School Museum in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family.
- We will provide a copy of the old provenance documents -
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Mixteca, Mexico
Century/ Timeframe
800 - 1200 AD
Name of object
Mask-shaped pendant. 800 - 1200 AD. 2.1 cm height. Spanish Import License.
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Jade
Condition
Good
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
