Any info on these Olmec Culture pieces I found in a dumpster?

[TOOLmanDan]

PreClassic Chupicuaro- Tarascan Culture 1500 BC - 900 DC

Olmeca's Culture "Hombre de Hule"
Classic period 200-900 DC

I found these BEAUTIFUL pieces in a local dumpster here in San Jose, Ca- along my usual salvaging circut. It looked as though an older woman had passed and some of her work was tossed with little consideration . These two beautiful pieces were amongst her papers and such. I believe the green piece is Jadeite and the pink crystal to be Rose Quartz. The rose piece looks like tulips growing on or next to a rock. The figure in the jadeite piece seems to be quite a flexible fella. Don't know why he is exhibiting the posture he is in. Perhaps it represents a position or act of humble worship? There is also a card with some info taped on the back of him. Any more information would be greatly appreciated. Although these pieces probably will be going into my private collection, as they are so beautifuly done and the universe saw to it that they should find their way to me, at least for the time being, they are priceless to me. But any accurate information on their market value would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much and happy hunting!

 

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[Relicgrubber]

Nice Dumpster finds! I cant vouch for there authenticity tho. If i had to guess from the pictures, I would say they were most likely Tourist Goods.


Maybe JoshuaReam will chime in. He knows that stuff well.

 

[Clay Diggins]

These are modern pieces, most probably Mexican or possibly Asian made for the tourist market.

The "jade" piece does not resemble any of the jades the Olmec produced and is actually more likely to be composed of Serpentine.

They do have some value. The rose quartz piece is attractive and should have a broad market appeal.

 

[crashbandicoot]

They,re cool,I like them regardless.You done good!!!!

 

[joshuaream]

Clay is spot on!

The quartz piece is Chinese, and probably not very old.

The Olmec piece is probably serpentine, made in Mexico or Guatemala. The info on the back added for detail. It reads pretty well, probably copied from a book or museum catalog.

 

[unclemac]

Don't discount the green one just yet... although it may be unlikely to be Olmec, it should still be looked at by someone other than us on the internet. In the past I have sent my queries to the folk at the Burke Museum in Seattle. They have been very helpful.

 

[antmike915]

Still good dumpster finds regardless. Crazy some of the things people throw away.