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A Costa Rican greenstone mace in human head form

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A Costa Rican greenstone mace in human head form

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A Costa Rican greenstone mace in the form of a human head, Guanacaste-Nicoya, c. AD 100 - 500, with bulging eyes, wide nose and narrow slit mouth. 3 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in (7.6 x 6.3 x 5.7 cm). Ex Costa-Mejia collection, California.

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A Costa Rican greenstone mace in human head form

Name: A Costa Rican greenstone mace in human head form
SKU: 61765744
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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Starting Price $450

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