Lot Essay
Cf. Von Winning, pl.524.
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GUANACASTE-NICOYA REGION, CA. A.D. 1-500
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A COSTA RICAN STONE CEREMONIAL MACE HEAD
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-500
Boldly carved with the head of a jaguar distinguished by openwork, curling fangs, bipartite tongue issuing forth, upturned snout, curling whiskers and large 'bat' ears above; in olive green stone.
Height 8.5 in. (9 cm.)
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-500
Boldly carved with the head of a jaguar distinguished by openwork, curling fangs, bipartite tongue issuing forth, upturned snout, curling whiskers and large 'bat' ears above; in olive green stone.
Height 8.5 in. (9 cm.)