Arroyo Pesquero Mask

A mask that carries the face of the Olmec world, the mother culture of Mesoamerica. The original was found in 1969 in the Arroyo Pesquero region of Veracruz, Mexico, carved from a single block of white-gray jadeite and dated to roughly 900-300 B.C. Its facial tattoos and ornaments may have marked a person's religious or political standing, or their lineage. The original is now in a private collection in the United States.

Details

• Replica of the Arroyo Pesquero mask (Olmec, Veracruz, Mexico)
• Height 17 cm, width 18 cm, depth 8 cm
• Material: Guatemalan jadeite jade

Made in Guatemala, with care

• Handmade by Guatemalan artisans, with over 40 years of experience in jadeite reproductions.
• Natural jadeite jade certified by the GIA or Guatemala's Department of Mining.
• Reproduced from the available archaeological information, with permission from Guatemala's Ministry of Culture. Each piece is marked for transit.
• Because each piece is handmade, small differences in jade shade and measurements are normal.
• Export must be registered with the government and requires a permit, so delivery takes a little longer.
• 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects.