Lot Essay
Cf. Between Continents/Between Seas, fig.46
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GUANACASTE-NICOYA REGION, CA. A.D. 1-500
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A COSTA RICAN STONE EFFIGY MACE HEAD
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-500
In the form of a monkey's head, possibly from the genus Cebus, of the capuchins family, distinguished by large, hollowed eyes, gaping mouth with tongue projecting and circular ears to the side; in olive-grey stone.
Height 2.5 in. (7 cm.)
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-500
In the form of a monkey's head, possibly from the genus Cebus, of the capuchins family, distinguished by large, hollowed eyes, gaping mouth with tongue projecting and circular ears to the side; in olive-grey stone.
Height 2.5 in. (7 cm.)