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pre-columbian SKUNK Mezcala-aztec-maya-not jade-black& white natural onyx-stone

pre-columbian SKUNK Mezcala-aztec-maya-not jade-black& white natural onyx-stone

$ 1848

Availability: 65 in stock

Condition: stone figure made from sardonyx . A natural very hard black and white quartz stone. Extremely rare carved stone figure.3 and 1/2 inches high. These carvings are usually carved from jade. This is a Mescala style of carving. The black and white leads to a carving of a skunk. A very respected animal of the Aztecs, Maya and Mezcala peoples.

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Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1400

Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico

Material: Stone

Color: black and white

Handmade: Yes

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Up for consideration is an extremely rare magic skunk charm. Not carved from jade , but another hard stone from the same general area. The carving is a Mescala style of carving. Sardonyx is a variety of a microcrystalline variety of quartz. There are 2 varieties of onyx. This is the much harder variety. The carving is a very important carved amulet. Behind the tail is a hole it it could be worn. The white band of quartz through the black variety of quartz is totally natural. The carving is 3.5 inches high. It is a skunk with a geometric human type face. The skunk was an important animal to the Mesoamericans. Sort of like the skunk, it was not an aggressive creature , but one who is meant to be respected. A magical animal. One who was to be given a lot of respect. This is an amazing amulet/ carving /statue. One of a kind. From an very old collection. Although there is a hole so it can be worn (probably on special occasions ) it's quite heavy to be worn.