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Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Polychrome seated figure

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Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Polychrome seated figure

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Pre-Columbian Polychrome seated figure from the Nicoya region of Costa Rica, ca. 500-1000 CE. Seated female terracotta figure with intricate geometric painted designs, bulbous eyes and low relief nose. Quite a nice example! 5 3/4" in height.

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Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Polychrome seated figure

Name: Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Polychrome seated figure
SKU: 169503846
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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Starting Price $300

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