Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Carving - Lizard Form
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**Originally Listed at $300**
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A small volcanic stone sculpture in the form of a lizard (maybe an iguana?), with long, thin limbs drawn up to the body so that it is in a crouched position, and a long, curled under tail. The ancient Mesoamericans were keen observers of nature and their artwork often depicts animals they would have observed. Comes with custom stand. Size: 4.5" L x 1.9" H (11.4 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, San Francisco, CA
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#117611
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A small volcanic stone sculpture in the form of a lizard (maybe an iguana?), with long, thin limbs drawn up to the body so that it is in a crouched position, and a long, curled under tail. The ancient Mesoamericans were keen observers of nature and their artwork often depicts animals they would have observed. Comes with custom stand. Size: 4.5" L x 1.9" H (11.4 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, San Francisco, CA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117611
Condition
Wear to body; head is missing.
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Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Carving - Lizard Form
Estimate $400 - $600
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