Emporium Auction - September 14, 2023
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 254
Mesoamerican Carved Jade Mask with Headdress
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, mottled dark and light green, stylized face with large headdress, 1-3/8 x 1 in.
Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
Note: This object tests as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes donated his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family.
Accompanied by correspondence regarding the artifacts between the family and the New Trier Township High School.
Condition
some surface dirt/accretion, cracking along left side and top of head, probably as made
Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
