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Costa Rican Mace Head - Avian Form

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Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, from the Atlantic watershed, ca. 500 to 800 CE. Lovely ceremonial mace head carved from white stone with light green hue. In the form of a bird's head with drilled eyes and string-cut features. Includes custom stand. Size: 3-1/2"L x 2-3/4"H x 2-1/2"D not including custom stand.

Provenance: Ex-private B. Soldano collection, New Jersey, acquired at auction.

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Condition

Rear section repaired from a few pieces.

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Costa Rican Mace Head - Avian Form

Name: Costa Rican Mace Head - Avian Form
SKU: 39301926
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

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