Lot 0039C

Costa Rican Stone Mace Head, Double-Headed Feline

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Costa Rican Stone Mace Head, Double-Headed Feline

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1st to 6th century CE. A large ceremonial mace head made from stone into the form of a double headed creature - perhaps a bird or feline, with a hooked tail. A hafting shaft was bored through center for attaching to a wood handle. Based on various pottery sculptures from throughout the Pre-Columbian world, figural maces like this example were often highly symbolic objects carried by rules and gods alike as visible signs of their power and authority. Size: 9" L x 3" W x 3" H (22.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm); 7" H (17.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Stanley L. Kaufman collection, acquired before 1981

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Condition

Surface abrasions and chips, but otherwise intact and excellent. Light mineral deposits on surface.

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Costa Rican Stone Mace Head, Double-Headed Feline

Name: Costa Rican Stone Mace Head, Double-Headed Feline
SKU: 159235190
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,600 - $2,400

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