01 Photograph Gallery

02 Object Information

Description

Set of two (2) squared-shaped jade ornaments with a round hole in the center and small holes in the corners, possibly to sew the beads to a headdress, headband, or clothing.

The pieces are worked so that four grooves radiate from the center to each of the corners.

Remains of hematite in the center.

Period

CLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.)

Provenance

Maya Lowlands

Medium / Material

Hematite, Jade / Jadeite

Technique

Grooving, percussion, Perforation, Polished, Worked

Dimensions

“a” 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm
“b” 3.2 cm x 3.5 cm

03 References and Exhibitions

References to similar objects

Exhibitions

1. On loan at Museo Miraflores (2009- August 2015)

2. “MAYA: RULERS OF THE RAINFOREST”
Drents Museum, Assen, Holanda (February 28- September 4, 2016)
Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer, Germany (October 2 2016- April 23, 2018)
Museo Arqueológico de Alicante, MARQ, Spain (May 25, 2017- January 7, 2018)

3. “MAYAS IN SANTO DOMINGO DEL CERRO”. Santo Domingo del Cerro Cultural Center, Antigua Guatemala (August 16, 2018- April 20, 2019)

4. “MASTERWORKS BY THE PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIST. Santo Domingo del Cerro Cultural Center, Antigua Guatemala (December 2019 to February 2, 2022)

5. “MAYA: THE GREAT JAGUAR RISES” (2nd. Tour) Kansas City Union Station (August 2022- March, 2023) and California Science Center (April-September, 2023)

6. “MASTERWORKS BY THE PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIST.” La Ruta Maya Foundation, Guatemala City (November 6, 2024 to May 31st, 2025)

Publications

“Miraflores Exhibits La Ruta Maya Collection”. Siglo XXI Newspaper. Wednesday June 24. 2009. Page 8