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An excellent Nicoya head from Costa Rica

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An excellent Nicoya head from Costa Rica

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An excellent Nicoya head from Costa Rica, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This choice fragment is 3 in long and portrays the Jaguar God. The face is superbly detailed, with fangs visible in the wide open mouth. Good paint, strong mineral deposits. Mounted. Ex Schultz collection.

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An excellent Nicoya head from Costa Rica

Name: An excellent Nicoya head from Costa Rica
SKU: 43548223
Price: 60 USD
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Estimate $200 - $300

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