A lord's pendant carved in the hump of a dignitary sitting on his throne, he holds in one of his hands the trophy head of a defeated enemy. Shown in profile, this important figure wears an imposing crown on his head, attesting to his rank in the clan. Sculpted, pierced and polished green Jadeite with luminous and aquatic Maya reflections, Classical period, 600-900 AD 11.5 x 6 cm
Provenance: Besch, Cannes, sale 25 February 2007, lot n°27 in the catalogue.
Bibliography: Hasso von winning, pre-colombian art of mexico in central america, edition: harry N.abrams, NY 1973, page 334, fig.491 for a related work from the old collection the rev.carlos sanches, baton-red, LA
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