An adorable Nicoya figure from Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 800 AD. This choice Galo Polychrome example is 3-5/8” high and is depicted seated, with hands on hips. She is extensively painted to represent clothing and ritual tattoos and is adorned with ear spools and the traditional headdress. In excellent condition, with strong paint and good mineral deposits.
Mayan, Late Pre-Classic to Classic, ca. 200 BC to 200 A.D. Stemmed "macro blade" made from Colha Chert, found in northern Belize. A large and very fine example coming from the Central Mayan Empire in deep, gray mottled stone with uniface surface worked only on the top section, lower section left pretty much as it flaked off from the stone source. Blade still retains a very nice sharp edge. This type of blade was sued as a knife, attached to long sticks for a thrusting action and in blood-lett... Click for details
A beautiful greenstone necklace from Costa Rica, ca. 500 BC – 1000 AD. It consists of a 23” long strand of sea green jadeite disk beads, interspersed with several tubes. The matching triangular celt pendant is 2-1/8” long and has the characteristic septum on the backside. Lovely example.
Superb detail... and a beautiful piece of spinach-green jade! From Costa Rica, Guanacaste / Nicoya region, ca. 100 to 400 AD. String-cut jade-jadeite figure of a god with severe features; fine sharp blade, drilled for suspension. 3-3/4"H x 1-1/2"W, save chips to one side of blade, in excellent to choice condition with surface retaining an incredible high-polished finish. Custom stand. ... Click for details
Mayan, Late Pre-Classic to Classic, ca 200 BC to 200 A. Stemmed "macro blade" made from Colha Chert, found in northern Belize. A large and very fine example of the stone blades coming from the Central Mayan Empire in deep, gray mottled stone with uniface surface worked only on the top section, lower section left pretty much as it flaked off from the stone source. Blade still retains a very nice sharp edge. This type of blade was sued as a knife, attached to long sticks for a thrusting action ... Click for details
Ancient Pre-Columbian copper eagle pendant from Costa Rica, of the style most commonly associated with Tumbaga (gold mixed with high copper concentration), ca. 800 to 1200 A.D. Solid copper, finely detailed avian with outstretched wings showing nice feather pattern, suspension loop on reverse. 2-3/4"W x 2-1/4"H, intact/choice, wearable condition. ... Click for details
Lovely ancient small polychrome tripod jar from Costa Rica, Diquis, Period VI (Buenos Aires style), ca. 1000-1550 A.D. Distinguished by its simple linear geometric decorations in polychrom over a tan base. 3-1/4"D x 3"H, intact and excellent.
Ca. 800-1500 A.D. Graceful, polychrome-decorated terracotta vessel having a wide central register containing two seated dignitaries with stylized feathered objects in front of each. Stepped upper border, linear border below. Tapered bulbous body having a low pedestal base. Mineral deposits on surface. 10-1/4"T. Vase basically intact, having a few minor areas of inpainting and light rim repair.
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A marvelous Nicoya Polychrome tripod bowl from Costa Rica, ca. 800 - 1200 AD. This exceptional vessel is 6-1/2" in diameter and is elaborately decorated with two panels depicting finely detailed two-headed jaguars, separated by two panels representing the two-headed monster motif, an identifying characteristic of this type. The interior is decorated with a typical band of jaguar spots, executed in black over cream. In excellent condition, with vivid paint and strong dendrites. An exceptional... Click for details
A beautiful jade necklace from Costa Rica, ca 500 BC – 1000 AD. It is 23-1/2” long, made from nicely polished tube beads and has a 1-1/2” long center pendant. Restrung on Soft Flex, with a modern gold clasp. Gorgeous and ready to wear.
