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Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Sukia Figure

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1000 to 1400 CE. A classic "Sukia" figure carved from a porous grey volcanic stone. The ancient figure is depicted squatting with upraised knees and legs spread apart. His feet are placed firmly on the ground, as he rests his elbows upon his knees. Grasping his right forearm with his left hand, his right hand holds a smoking implement to his mouth. He hunches over, displaying a skeletal spine characteristically clearly carved. The finely sculpted head presents nice facial features including coffee bean shaped eyes, a broad nose, and cup-shaped ears. A beautiful example of this ancient "medicine man" figure. Size: 4.7" L x 2.6" W x 5.9" H (11.9 cm x 6.6 cm x 15 cm)

Provenance: private Netanya, Israel collection, acquired in Venezuela between 1972 to 1977

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Condition

Surface wear as shown, with nicks and abrasions commensurate with age. Minor chipping to ears and nasal bridge. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice traces of white pigment and earthen deposits in areas.

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Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Sukia Figure

Name: Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Sukia Figure
SKU: 128336942
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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