An exceptional pair of Maya Jade Pair of Earflare Frontals, Late Preclassic - Classic Period, ca. 200 - 600 CE Household Goods acquired in London before 1980

acquired in London before 1980

Though specific details surrounding the Bacchanalia are scarce

2008 Warkukurlangu Artists

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An exceptional pair of Maya Jade Pair of Earflare Frontals, Late Preclassic - Classic Period, ca. 200 - 600 CE Household Goods acquired in London before 1980An exceptional pair of earflares frontals hand carved from deep emerald green jadeite and polished to a high luster. Each piece displays a circular motif in each corner, joined by a raised border framing the large central aperture. The reverse is sculpted with two short projecting extensions, each drilled with small perforations that were used to thread suspension cords or counterweights behind the earlobe, securing the ornament in place behind the