Ambergris Maya Jade & History Museum 45 Barrier Reef Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Phone: +501-26-3311 Email [email protected] |
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The Ambergris Jade Museum, located on front street in the center of town in San Pedro, Belize should not be missed
You will be greeted at the door by Pablo, Sirley or Pam, and taken on a tour of the museum where you will learn about the history of jade trading and the role of Ambergris Caye in the trade route of the Mayas. See an overview of 3,000 years of Mesoamerican jade and it's importance to the culture in the region.
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Jade, the stone of Kings, was actively traded through the Mayan empire, and was valued as a most precious commodity.
It conferred wealth and status on all who owned and wore it.
Jade was used to show wealth, honor the dead and as a tool to reach towards their Gods.
As you are guided through the museum you will have the opportunity to see an artificial 'DIG' and see the beautiful artwork and artifacts.
You can purchase beautiful Jade replicas, Jade jewelry and other Items such as this Jade chess set.
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You will be able to purchase unique jade pieces, products, pottery and fabrics from around the Maya World.
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Ambergris Jade is also actively involved in the promotion of education. We invite local schools to develop Mayan Projects and have space available in shows developed by the students. There is a parents night associated with the shows. parents have the opportunity to wonder through the museum and see their children's work.
In addition, we have a room devoted to the History of San Pedro. There are photographs from the 1920's through the early 1970's that illustrate the development of the island and the celebration of major events.
Recently we hosted a show that will eventually travel throughout the Country called 'THE FACES OF BELIZE" which displays the melding of ethnicity that prevails in Belize, making it so "unique"!
If you wish to purchase any of the pieces, click on the image, which will open the email for you, let us know which item you wish to purchase and we will be in contact with you as soon as possible.
This jade mosaic is a copy of the breast plate of a Zapotecan Shaman from the era 100-300 A .D. The original was found in Monte Alban , Oaxaca , Mexico and is housed in the National Museum of Anthropology and History in Mexico City. It was worn as a representation of the Bat God (Zotz) and the side holes served to attach straps in order to hang the mask from the neck or around the waist.
Large $1,000.00 US - Small $400.00 US
This figure is a fine jadeite reproduction of a large statue dating to the Post Classic period 850-1250 A .D. The Chacmool was considered a guard, an emissary or intermediary between humans and their gods, a type of divine messenger. They are usually male figures, leaning back on their elbows, with feet drawn to the buttocks, and knees thrust upward. The face is harsh and the hands hold a circular plate or bowl upon the stomach to receive the offerings. Chacmools are found in Mexico , Chichen Itza , Mexico , and Tlaxcala Itza in Yucatan and Quirigua in Guatemala .
Large $350.00 US - Medium $258.00 US - Small $115.00 US
The base of this beautiful set is one piece of jade.. The vein that runs through it is part of the original rock which adds esthetic value to this remarkable item.
$2,500.00 US
Choice of jade color green/lavender/black
$175.00 US
This figure is a copy in fine jadeite of the original that was found in the burial of an elderly Maya priest in the archaeological site of A ltun Ha, Belize in 1963. It is the largest jade artifact recovered in the Maya area and weighs 9 � pounds. It depicts the Sun God, Kinich A hau. The original is in a bank vault in Belize City.
This jade artifact was recovered in the Maya area and weighs 9 � pounds. It depicts the Sun God, Kinich A hau. The original is in a bank vault in Belize City.
$2,000.00 US
This figure is a copy in fine jadeite of a jaguar statue of 73 inches dating to the Protoclassic era 100 B.C.-100 A .D. The original can still be seen at the El Baul farm in Santa Lucia, Catzumalhuapa , Guatemala . In spite of the fact that it is a Jaguar, it sits up and begs like a tame dog. It also has a collar which adds to the impression that it depicts a domesticated animal. The rounded eyes are similar to ones found in a protoclassic frog altar in Kaminaljuyu, a Maya city located below present day Guatemala City .
Large $2,500 US - Small $975.00 US
Dark Jade
With gold filled beads.
Necklace, earrings and Bracelet (sold separately)
Necklace $586.00US - Bracelet $295.00US - Earrings $85.00US
Light Jade
With gold filled beads
Necklace, earrings and Bracelet (sold separately)
Necklace $586.00US - Bracelet $295.00US - Earrings $85.00US
This is a fine jadeite copy of a burial mask dating to the Maya Classic era, 683 A .D. The original of this mosaic mask was found covering the face of the king of Palenque , Chiapas , Mexico.
He built his burial pyramid during his lifetime, and at his death on A ugust 31st., 683 was placed in the sarcophagus under the Temple of the Inscriptions.
The body was prepared for burial as befitting a king of such importance, covered with a treasure-trove of jade, mother-of-pearl and ceramics. The name �Pacal� translates as Hand Shield.
$3,000.00 US
This interesting group was discovered in La Venta, Mexico , located immediately to the northwest of the ceremonial court buried at a depth of approximately 60 centimeters. The sixteen figures were standing upright in the sandy soil with small jade columns set vertically in the back. Fifteen of the figures form a half circle facing the central figure. The figures are of the purest Olmec Style. They represent men, their heads are large in proportion to their bodies and cranial deformation has clearly occurred, a practice followed later by the Maya. The original figures were made of varying colors at the rear and could have some type of religious significance but none of the sixteen figures are holding any type of religious object. Thus, they are notably different from numerous other Olmec sculptures. It is believed this group represents a council rather than a ritual.
Men $200 US each - Stela $200 US each
This is a copy of a fine jadeite mask discovered in Rio Pesquero, Veracruz , Mexico.
It dates to the Olmec era 900-600 B.C. The original was carved from a solid piece of white and gray jadeite. The incised designs on the one side of the face demonstrate the shamanic empowerment of both the mask and its wearer. The original is part of a private collection.
$1,800.00 US
Available in Silver and Gold fill
$49.00 US
Available in Silver and Gold fill
$55.00 US