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Costa Rican Greenstone Snuff Inhaler

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 200 to 600 CE. A finely carved tubular greenstone snuff tube, a marvel for its form - overall cylindrical with three ribs near the top. The stone is pale green speckled with tiny black dots. The tube is drilled through longitudinally, with a simple and elegant form. The item was probably used by an ancient shaman to snuff hallucinogenic ground seeds during ritualistic practices. Size: 0.65" W x 4.95" H (1.7 cm x 12.6 cm); 5.15" H (13.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Lexington, Kentucky, USA collection; ex-private Texas, USA collection, acquired early 1970s

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Condition

Small chip from base, otherwise in excellent condition.

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Costa Rican Greenstone Snuff Inhaler

Name: Costa Rican Greenstone Snuff Inhaler
SKU: 64834505
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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