Lot 0039E

Costa Rican Greenstone Mace Head - Zoomorphic Form

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Costa Rican Greenstone Mace Head - Zoomorphic Form

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Greater Nicoya or Atlantic Watershed, Period IV, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A hand-carved greenstone mace head depicting an abstract zoomorphic creature, perhaps a feline like a jaguar. Deeply drilled eyes, a laterally drilled mouth, and a pair of tall, rectangular ears create the intriguing animal, and a sturdy plug head emanates from the opposite end of the wide socketing shaft. Size: 4" L x 2.125" W x 2.75" H (10.2 cm x 5.4 cm x 7 cm); 4.9" H (12.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection; ex private Georgia, USA collection acquired around 2000

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Condition

Minor nicks and abrasions, with light softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface texture, and nice preservation to zoomorphic face.

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Costa Rican Greenstone Mace Head - Zoomorphic Form

Name: Costa Rican Greenstone Mace Head - Zoomorphic Form
SKU: 159235192
Price: 395 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,350

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