ANCIENT COSTA RICA RITUAL TERRACOTTA ALLIGATOR FIGURE

An ancient Costa Rica terracotta alligator figure. These terracotta figures, created for ceremonial or symbolic purposes, showcase the skill and creativity of the pre-Columbian cultures in the region.

A Nicoya Polychrome Terracotta Figure Costa Rica, Circa 500-1300 A.D. Height 15 inches. Property from the Private Estate of Jean Claude Ferrand, Paradise Valley, Arizona Provenance: Simpson's Auctione

Carved Lava stone idol , possibly a maternity figure. Ancient Costa Rica , Atlantic Watershed region, ca. 1000 to 1400 AD. The sculpture measures 4 inches across. Provenance: A Private Princeton New J

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Guanacaste/Nicoya region, ca. 600 to 800 CE. A fine set of 3 hand-built pottery figures from ancient Costa Rica. First is a petite zoomorph, perhaps a coati

A Nicoya Polychrome Terracotta Seated Figure Costa Rica, Circa 500-1300 A.D. Height 14 inches. Property from the Private Estate of Jean Claude Ferrand, Paradise Valley, Arizona Provenance: Simpson's A

A Nicoya Polychrome Terracotta Seated Figure Costa Rica, Circa 500-1300 A.D. Height 11 inches. Property from the Private Estate of Jean Claude Ferrand, Paradise Valley, Arizona Provenance: Simpson's A

Two Pre-Columbian Olmec Peoples Carved Hardstone or Jade Figures, Costa Rica, incl. alligator, l. 6 3/4 in., and inheritance pendant, l. 2 1/2 in. Provenance: Randolph von Breymann, San Jose, Costa Ri

Pre-Columbian Polychrome seated figure from the Nicoya region of Costa Rica, ca. 500-1000 CE. Seated female terracotta figure with intricate geometric painted designs, bulbous eyes and low relief nose

Ancient Pre Columbian Pottery head c.500 AD. Size 1 5/8 inches high. ancient Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Fertility Figure, Costa Rica, Nicoya, c. 500-800 A.D., the heavy medium green standing female for

Possibly Mayan Costa Rica. Abstracted tapering figure. Dimensions: H 6.25" x W 1.75" x D 2" Condition: Good ancient age worn and polished surface. Minor ancient losses.

Possibly Mayan Costa Rica. Abstracted tapering figure. Dimensions: H 7.25" x W 2" x D 2" Condition: Well worn and polished ancient surface. With a few old losses.

Lot of 2 Ancient Pre Columbian Costa Rica Tripod Vessel c.400-700 AD. Size 10 1/2 - 10 3/4 inches high. Tripod pottery vessels with figures on each rattle leg. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold R.Saslow South

A group of 4 Costa Rican terracotta objects. ++ A Standing figure, Costa Rica. ++ A group of 2 Costa Rican tripod vessels, Costa Rica. ++ A Tripod vessel, Costa Rica. Larger: 9 1/2"h x 7 1/4"w x 7"d.

A very fine ancient idol from Costa Rica, Central America, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed culture and dating to 1000 to 1400 CE. A fine "Sukia" or shaman figure carved from volcanic basalt ston

A very fine ancient idol from Costa Rica, Central America, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed culture and dating to 1000 to 1400 CE. A fine "Sukia" or shaman figure carved from volcanic basalt ston

A very fine ancient idol from Costa Rica, Central America, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed culture and dating to 1000 to 1400 CE. A fine "Sukia" or shaman figure carved from volcanic basalt ston

A fine Nicoya figure from Costa Rica, ca. AD 700 – 1100. This Papagayo variant from the northern Nicoya Peninsula is 5-3/4 in high and depicts a seated male. He is posed with hands resting on his kn

An adorable El Bosque figure from Costa Rica, c. 100 BC - AD 500, this cute Santa Clara example depicts a shamanistic monkey deity eating food held with both hands. He wears a nice headdress and has t

A fine avian figure from Costa Rica, c. AD 400 - 700. This beautifully sculpted La Selva fragment from the Central Highlands Zone is 2 1/4 in high and depicts a nicely detailed owl. Good mineral depos

Ancient COSTA RICAN STONE FIGURE C.1000-1400 AD. Size 11 1/2 inches high. Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, carved stone seated female figure. details Worn. Provenance: EX NYC collection acq

Possibly Mayan Costa Rica. Green stone crossed arm figure. Dimensions: H 6" x W 2.5" x D 1.5" Condition: Old wear and chips.

A rare La Selva maternal scene from the Central Highlands of Costa Rica, c. AD 500 - 1000. This beautifully detailed figure is 5 1/2 in high and is portrayed seated on a tripod platform. She is adorne

Schlangenförmige Flöte Chorotega, Costa Rica Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 6 cm B 14 cm Provenienz: Martin Gross (1922-2017), Biel (erworben am 08.07.1966). CHF 200 / 400 EUR 172 / 344

A pair of Greater Nicoya sub-area Papagayo polychrome ceramics, Costa Rica, AD 800 – 1250, the first is a nice zoomorphic transformational puma/ocelot/jaguar figure, with pleasant style and mottled