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Costa Rican Stone Shaman Figure in Trance Form

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Description

**Originally Listed At $400**

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1000 to 1400 CE. Carved from a porous grey volcanic stone, this is a shaman figure crouching in a seated position with folded arms upon upraised knees, legs slightly parted, and feet firmly on the ground, which here is an integrated, disk-shaped base. His head is detailed with bold facial features - coffee bean shaped eyes, pronounced nose, and full lips with projecting ears. He wears some kind of crested cap or headdress. An intriguing ancient figure! Size: 3.05" W x 7.65" H (7.7 cm x 19.4 cm)

Provenance: private H. Berk collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Condition

Surface is weathered. Small ink marks on surface, notably some red on the face and an old collection number on the underside.

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Costa Rican Stone Shaman Figure in Trance Form

Name: Costa Rican Stone Shaman Figure in Trance Form
SKU: 66983072
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $350

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