Antique Carved Serpentine Stone Frog Costa Rica, Grand - Apr 29, 2017 | Eternity Gallery In Fl
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Antique carved serpentine stone frog Costa Rica, Grand
Antique carved serpentine stone frog Costa Rica, Grand
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Antique carved serpentine stone frog Costa Rica, Grand Nicoya regionPre-Columbian people believed that jungle animals had good or bad spirits, especially at night. This carved frog, made of river stone (jade), may have been used for protection to ward off evil spirits. It was found in the Grand Nicoya region (Guanacaste sub-region) of Modern day Costa Rica. Purchased legally from private collector.Weight: 1 lb. 3.3 oz. = 543 g; Height: 2.5 inches = 55 mm; Length: 4.25 inches = 100 mm; Moh’s hardness: 2.5Condition: scratched mostly at the bottom, several chips at the nose, on the back and at the bottom.Provenance: private collection of medical doctor from St Pete, FL.
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Antique carved serpentine stone frog Costa Rica, Grand

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