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Flute/Whistle

Olmec Whistling Maskette

Olmec (Veracruz/Tabasco) Mexico
Olmec

Jade
ca. 1100-500 BCE

39 mm x 36 mmx 15 mm

This extremely rare dark green jade maskette, in the shape of a head, has almond shaped eyes that appear to squint with an opened mouth pierced through the stone as if singing or whistling. It has a nice semi glossy surface from use.

 

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Catalog#: LA-AEWF-9