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Published Papagayo Polychromed Rattling Tripod Bowl, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Published Papagayo Polychromed Rattling Tripod Bowl, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Published Papagayo Polychromed Rattling Tripod Bowl, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

about 1970, accession #N-1040. Published: Art of Costa Rica, Pre-Columbian Painted and Sculpted Ceramics

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Pottery

Published Polychromed Rattling Tripod Bowl - Guanacaste, Costa Rica (600-900 AD)
Published Polychromed Rattling Tripod Bowl - Guanacaste, Costa Rica (600-900 AD)

Published Polychromed Rattling Tripod Bowl - Guanacaste, Costa Rica (600-900 AD)

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

and some resurfacing. Guanacaste/Nicoya Zona, Costa Rica circa 600-900 AD Provenance: Ex

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Pottery

Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant
Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant

Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant

Located in Dallas, TX

the most precious of all materials in the eyes of the Pre-Columbian people of Costa Rica. Jadeite and

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade

Pre Columbian 800 / 1450 AD Costa Rica Chiriki Tumbaga Gold Condor Pendant
Pre Columbian 800 / 1450 AD Costa Rica Chiriki Tumbaga Gold Condor Pendant

Pre Columbian 800 / 1450 AD Costa Rica Chiriki Tumbaga Gold Condor Pendant

$5,428Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.97 in D 0.79 in L 207 in

Pre Columbian 800 / 1450 AD Costa Rica Chiriki Tumbaga Gold Condor Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Tumbaga gold condor pendant from Costa Rica. Very rare archeological pre-Columbian piece from the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Artist Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Supernatural Being, Pre-Columbian Gold Pendant, Costa Rica, circa 800 to 1500 AD
Supernatural Being, Pre-Columbian Gold Pendant, Costa Rica, circa 800 to 1500 AD

Supernatural Being, Pre-Columbian Gold Pendant, Costa Rica, circa 800 to 1500 AD

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Southern Costa Rica or Western Panama, circa 800 to 1500 AD. A very fine example of the goldwork of

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Gold

COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad
COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad

COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad

Located in Dallas, TX

the most precious of all materials in the eyes of the PreColumbian people of Costa Rica. Jadeite and

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade

Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD

Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD

Located in Dallas, TX

precious of all materials in the eyes of the pre-Columbian people of Costa Rica. Jadeite and greenstone

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade

An Anthropomorphic Celt Axe God Pendant
An Anthropomorphic Celt Axe God Pendant

An Anthropomorphic Celt Axe God Pendant

$3,509

H 4.53 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in

An Anthropomorphic Celt Axe God Pendant

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Central-America, Costa-Rica, Pre-Columbian Jadeite and other greenstones were utilized in a

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline
Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline

Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

. Very fine example of ancient, Precolumbian goldwork form Central America, either Costa Rica or Panama

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Gold

Unique Coin Bracelet 90% Gold & 18k Yellow Gold
Unique Coin Bracelet 90% Gold & 18k Yellow Gold

Unique Coin Bracelet 90% Gold & 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

inches Dimensions: small coins 13.96mm, central coin 17.78mm Costa Rica coins 900 gold Biggest coin 1899

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Costa Rica

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500
Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500

Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500

Located in Dallas, TX

people of Costa Rica. Jadeite and greenstone were worked into a wide variety of items from tools and

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade

Sea Chart of Central America and the Northwest Coast of South America, ca.1745
Sea Chart of Central America and the Northwest Coast of South America, ca.1745

Sea Chart of Central America and the Northwest Coast of South America, ca.1745

$2,302Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.66 in W 25.99 in D 0 in

Sea Chart of Central America and the Northwest Coast of South America, ca.1745

Located in Langweer, NL

coasts of Peru, Chili, Honduras, Costa Rica and Mexico as well as the western Caribbean and the Galapagos

Category

1740s Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Paper

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor
Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Spanish name found in Mexico and Costa Rica. The carved base appears to be newer and doesn’t really

Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Tribal Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Wood

Museum Quality Pre-Columbian Gold Twin Figures Pendant, circa 800 to 1500 AD
Museum Quality Pre-Columbian Gold Twin Figures Pendant, circa 800 to 1500 AD

Museum Quality Pre-Columbian Gold Twin Figures Pendant, circa 800 to 1500 AD

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Southern Costa Rica/Western Panama, circa 800 to 1500 AD. Gold Veraguas-Chiriqui-Diquis twin figure

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Gold

Central America Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored with Insets, c.1864
Central America Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored with Insets, c.1864

Central America Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored with Insets, c.1864

Located in Langweer, NL

), Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and parts of southern Mexico. The countries are shaded in pastel pink and

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Paper

Antique Copperplate Engraving of Hippopotamus and Tapir by Bertuch, 1800
Antique Copperplate Engraving of Hippopotamus and Tapir by Bertuch, 1800

Antique Copperplate Engraving of Hippopotamus and Tapir by Bertuch, 1800

$205Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.04 in W 8.08 in D 0.01 in

Antique Copperplate Engraving of Hippopotamus and Tapir by Bertuch, 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

, from southern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama

Category

Early 1800s Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Paper

The Black-Whiskered Vireo – An 1807 Large Hand-Colored Ornithological Print
The Black-Whiskered Vireo – An 1807 Large Hand-Colored Ornithological Print

The Black-Whiskered Vireo – An 1807 Large Hand-Colored Ornithological Print

Located in Langweer, NL

Antilles to northern South America, and it has been noted as a rare vagrant even in Costa Rica. The

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Early 19th Century Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Paper

Pair of Costa Rican Terracotta Ovoid Bowls
Pair of Costa Rican Terracotta Ovoid Bowls

Pair of Costa Rican Terracotta Ovoid Bowls

$2,019Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 4.75 in Dm 5.88 in

Pair of Costa Rican Terracotta Ovoid Bowls

Located in London, GB

This beautiful and highly decorative pair of Costa Rican terracotta bowls are ovoid in shape and

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Clay

Antique Map of the Caribbean & Central America – West Indies, 1857
Antique Map of the Caribbean & Central America – West Indies, 1857

Antique Map of the Caribbean & Central America – West Indies, 1857

Located in Langweer, NL

, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, all annotated with extensive place names, rivers, and political

Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Paper

Map of the West India Islands and Central America – Colorful 1903 Engraving
Map of the West India Islands and Central America – Colorful 1903 Engraving

Map of the West India Islands and Central America – Colorful 1903 Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Peninsula, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Intricately engraved lines represent the coastlines

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Early 20th Century Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Paper

Ornithological Illustration of Hummingbirds by N.Huet and J.G.Prêtre, 1838
Ornithological Illustration of Hummingbirds by N.Huet and J.G.Prêtre, 1838

Ornithological Illustration of Hummingbirds by N.Huet and J.G.Prêtre, 1838

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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in

Ornithological Illustration of Hummingbirds by N.Huet and J.G.Prêtre, 1838

Located in Langweer, NL

countries like Costa Rica and Panama. 3. **Oiseau-mouche écussonné (Emblazoned Hummingbird)**: - Again

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1830s Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Paper

Three Children
Three Children

Zamy SteynovitzThree Children, c.1995

$600

H 24.25 in W 20.5 in D 1 in

Three Children

By Zamy Steynovitz

Located in San Francisco, CA

– National Museum Of Art – Costa Rica 1983 – N.Y. Art Expo 1984 – Caracas – Museum Simon Bolivar 1985

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Screen

Flowers Before Window
Flowers Before Window

Flowers Before Window

By Zamy Steynovitz

Located in San Francisco, CA

– National Museum Of Art – Costa Rica 1983 – N.Y. Art Expo 1984 – Caracas – Museum Simon Bolivar 1985

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Screen

Kabalat Shabbat
Kabalat Shabbat

Zamy SteynovitzKabalat Shabbat, c.1990

$1,500

H 43.5 in W 34 in D 1.65 in

Kabalat Shabbat

By Zamy Steynovitz

Located in San Francisco, CA

Lucas Gallery Bogotá 1983 – National Museum Of Art – Costa Rica 1983 – N.Y. Art Expo 1984 – Caracas

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Screen

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Important Pre Columbian Costa Rican Stone Prisoner
Important Pre Columbian Costa Rican Stone Prisoner

Important Pre Columbian Costa Rican Stone Prisoner

Located in New York, NY

; in porous volcanic stone. Doris Stone, in Pre Columbian Man in Costa Rica, states

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18th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Costa Rican Metate, circa 300-700 AD
Costa Rican Metate, circa 300-700 AD

Costa Rican Metate, circa 300-700 AD

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 14.97 in D 13 in

Costa Rican Metate, circa 300-700 AD

Located in Paris, ile de france

A Costa Rican Metate circa 300-700 AD, the Volcanic stone implement carved in bold relief to depict

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

A monumental Choisy-le-Roi Maiolica vase by Louis Carrier Belleuse, circa 1880
A monumental Choisy-le-Roi Maiolica vase by Louis Carrier Belleuse, circa 1880

A monumental Choisy-le-Roi Maiolica vase by Louis Carrier Belleuse, circa 1880

By Louis Robert Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Costa Rica, A Little Curious at the Museum of Rochefort, The Little Chimney Sweeps, Bearers of flour at

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Earthenware

Ceremonial Tigre Metate

Ceremonial Tigre Metate

Unavailable

H 7 in W 24 in

Ceremonial Tigre Metate

Located in New York, NY

Ceremonial Tigre (Jaguar) Metate with Two Heads, Taino Culture

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18th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Folk Art Antique Costa Rica

Ships Quarterboard, S.S. Costa Rica
Ships Quarterboard, S.S. Costa Rica

Ships Quarterboard, S.S. Costa Rica

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H 8 in W 84 in L 8 in

Ships Quarterboard, S.S. Costa Rica

Located in Nantucket, MA

Ship's Quarterboard from the 'S.S. COSTA Rica'. Made from a tropical hardwood, painted black and

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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Hardwood

Pre-Columbian Nicoya Pottery Bowl from Costa Rica
Pre-Columbian Nicoya Pottery Bowl from Costa Rica

Pre-Columbian Nicoya Pottery Bowl from Costa Rica

Located in Astoria, NY

Pre-Columbian Nicoya pottery bowl from Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, circa 800. - 1200 CE. A

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17th Century Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Clay

Prehistoric Hand Hewn Stone Balls Taino Costa Rica & Vicinity Set of Four
Prehistoric Hand Hewn Stone Balls Taino Costa Rica & Vicinity Set of Four

Prehistoric Hand Hewn Stone Balls Taino Costa Rica & Vicinity Set of Four

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Prehistoric hand hewn stone balls, set of four. Taino culture, Costa Rica and vicinity. Each

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Prehistoric Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

Large Pre-Columbian Stone Metate
Large Pre-Columbian Stone Metate

Large Pre-Columbian Stone Metate

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H 13.5 in W 21 in D 13.5 in

Large Pre-Columbian Stone Metate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved stone ceremonial tripod Metate. Made in Costa Rica circa 900 to 1400 AD.

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

Pre Columbian Ancient Central America Nicoya Guancaste Cencer
Pre Columbian Ancient Central America Nicoya Guancaste Cencer

Pre Columbian Ancient Central America Nicoya Guancaste Cencer

Located in London, GB

knotwork painted design Nicoya Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Circa 800 to 1200 AD Measures: Diameter 1

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Pottery

Pre-Columbian Diquis Spotted Animal with Tail
Pre-Columbian Diquis Spotted Animal with Tail

Pre-Columbian Diquis Spotted Animal with Tail

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare Pre-Columbian vessel from the ancient Diquís culture of present-day Costa Rica possesses

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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Other Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Ceramic

Pre-Columbian Diquis Jaguar Vessel
Pre-Columbian Diquis Jaguar Vessel

Pre-Columbian Diquis Jaguar Vessel

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Pre-Columbian vessel from the Diquís culture of present-day Costa Rica takes the

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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Pottery

12 Art Deco Celeste Blue Steuben Water Goblets
12 Art Deco Celeste Blue Steuben Water Goblets

12 Art Deco Celeste Blue Steuben Water Goblets

By Steuben Glass

Located in Litchfield, CT

look at the vivid waters of Costa Rica’s Rio Celeste and you will see the muse that inspired Steubens

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Costa Rica

Mujer de Pie by Edgar Zuniga
Mujer de Pie by Edgar Zuniga

Mujer de Pie by Edgar Zuniga

By Edgar zuniga

Located in Pasadena, CA

father who was also a sculptor. He received the first prize at the Sculpture Fair in Costa Rica in 1935

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Bronze

Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace
Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace

Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace

Located in New Orleans, LA

spanned from Costa Rica to Colombia. It takes the form of a collar, with gold rounded spikes alternated

Category

15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Gold

Costa Rican Seated Figure Volcanic Stone Sculpture
Costa Rican Seated Figure Volcanic Stone Sculpture

Costa Rican Seated Figure Volcanic Stone Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Costa Rican Seated Nude Male Figure Carved Volcanic Stone Sculpture. 10.25" H x 5 W x 5.25 D

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Nicoya Pottery Bowl
Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Nicoya Pottery Bowl

Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Nicoya Pottery Bowl

Located in Astoria, NY

Pre-Columbian Nicoya pottery bowl from the Costa Rican Guanacaste Province, made in the 17th

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17th Century Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Clay

Pre Columbian Nicoya Peninsula Watershed Burial Vessels
Pre Columbian Nicoya Peninsula Watershed Burial Vessels

Pre Columbian Nicoya Peninsula Watershed Burial Vessels

By Nicoya

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of diminutive Costa Rican pottery burial vessels. One tripod red and black polychrome

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18th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Pottery

Grand Pre-Columbian Solar Gold Pectoral, Veraguas Diquis, circa 800 to 1500 AD
Grand Pre-Columbian Solar Gold Pectoral, Veraguas Diquis, circa 800 to 1500 AD

Grand Pre-Columbian Solar Gold Pectoral, Veraguas Diquis, circa 800 to 1500 AD

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Veraguas/Diquis grand solar gold pectoral. Big circular gold disc with hammered gold decorated with concentric outer double line of small points and inner big ones. Heavy weight (100...

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Gold

Pre Columbian Figure Volcanic Stone Trophy Head Hunter Statue, Costa Rica 800 AD
Pre Columbian Figure Volcanic Stone Trophy Head Hunter Statue, Costa Rica 800 AD

Pre Columbian Figure Volcanic Stone Trophy Head Hunter Statue, Costa Rica 800 AD

Located in Portland, OR

Ancient Pre Columbian figure Volcanic stone trophy head hunter statue, Costa Rica 800 to 1100 AD

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

Standing Diquis Costa Rican Idol
Standing Diquis Costa Rican Idol

Standing Diquis Costa Rican Idol

Located in Greenwich, CT

Diquis Idol , Costa Rica , carved volcanic stone Anthropomorphic figure Provenance : Private

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Sandstone

Costa Rican pre-Columbian sculptural figure ca. 1000-1500
Costa Rican pre-Columbian sculptural figure ca. 1000-1500

Costa Rican pre-Columbian sculptural figure ca. 1000-1500

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Magnificent standing figure, Costa Rica, ca. 1000-1500. Carved volcanic stone. Measures 16.5 x 9 x

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

12 Celeste Blue Steuben Water Goblets
12 Celeste Blue Steuben Water Goblets

12 Celeste Blue Steuben Water Goblets

By Steuben Glass

Located in Litchfield, CT

Jeffrey: “From Bentleys to Birkins, celeste blue is a coveted hue. One look at the vivid waters of Costa

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1920s American Antique Costa Rica

Ancient Engraven Stone Slab Olmec-Style, Mexico
Ancient Engraven Stone Slab Olmec-Style, Mexico

Ancient Engraven Stone Slab Olmec-Style, Mexico

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H 5.99 in W 4.89 in D 1.19 in

Ancient Engraven Stone Slab Olmec-Style, Mexico

Located in Roma, IT

evaluate the expansion of the Olmec style, from Costa Rica to Michoacan, while most monumental sculptures

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

Map of Guatemala or the Former United Provinces of Central America, 1845
Map of Guatemala or the Former United Provinces of Central America, 1845

Map of Guatemala or the Former United Provinces of Central America, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. In the mid-19th century, such maps would have been based on the

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Mid-19th Century Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Paper

Mexico 1930 Art Deco Early Taxco Bracelet In Solid .980 Silver With Carved Jade
Mexico 1930 Art Deco Early Taxco Bracelet In Solid .980 Silver With Carved Jade

Mexico 1930 Art Deco Early Taxco Bracelet In Solid .980 Silver With Carved Jade

Located in Miami, FL

from the Olmec of Mexico to the Mayan Lowlands in central Honduras, and in Northern Costa Rica

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1920s Mexican Art Deco Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver

Musical Bouquet in Paris
Musical Bouquet in Paris

Zamy SteynovitzMusical Bouquet in Paris, c.2000

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H 39.75 in W 31.75 in D 1.5 in

Musical Bouquet in Paris

By Zamy Steynovitz

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bolivar Museum – Caracas 1983 – San Lucas Gallery Bogotá 1983 – National Museum Of Art – Costa Rica

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Lithograph

Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Necklace
Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Necklace

Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Necklace

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H 22 in W 1.5 in D 0.6 in

Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís Costa Rican to Panama gold figural anthropomorphic pendants of avian form and

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade, Gold

Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Nicoya Peninsula Pendant Necklace
Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Nicoya Peninsula Pendant Necklace

Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Nicoya Peninsula Pendant Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís Costa Rican to Panama gold figural anthropomorphic pendants of avian and

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade, Gold

Pre Columbian Jade Axe Celt God and Gold Pendant Necklace
Pre Columbian Jade Axe Celt God and Gold Pendant Necklace

Pre Columbian Jade Axe Celt God and Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís Costa Rican to Panama gold figural anthropomorphic pendants of avian form

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade, Gold

Rare Pre-columbian Ceremonial Stone Metate
Rare Pre-columbian Ceremonial Stone Metate

Rare Pre-columbian Ceremonial Stone Metate

Located in San Francisco, CA

underside with intricate geometric carving. Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Nicoya. Circa 300 - 700 AD. Comes

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18th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

Pre Columbian Costa Rican Jadeite Axe God Celt Pendant, circa 800_1200 AD
Pre Columbian Costa Rican Jadeite Axe God Celt Pendant, circa 800_1200 AD

Pre Columbian Costa Rican Jadeite Axe God Celt Pendant, circa 800_1200 AD

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian Costa Rican Jadeite Axe God celt pendants from the Guanacaste/Nicoya region. Of

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Jade

Dark Bitter Cedar Center Table-
Dark Bitter Cedar Center Table-

Dark Bitter Cedar Center Table-

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H 33.5 in W 65 in D 35.5 in

Dark Bitter Cedar Center Table-

Located in San Francisco, CA

exotic and colonial dark bitter-cedar center table
single, hand-carved piece of Central American wood
featuring aged, weathered patina
the carved and turned legs...

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18th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Costa Rica

Pre-Colombian Carved Stone Figure
Pre-Colombian Carved Stone Figure

Pre-Colombian Carved Stone Figure

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H 16 in W 13 in D 6 in

Pre-Colombian Carved Stone Figure

Located in Cleveland, OH

A 3/4 length figure of a female with long hair, carved of volcanic stone. On a custom metal stand and base.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

Stone Mask Sculpture - Pre Columbian, Costa Rica
Stone Mask Sculpture - Pre Columbian, Costa Rica

Stone Mask Sculpture - Pre Columbian, Costa Rica

Located in Pymble, AU

This is a fine example of Costa Rican, Pre-Columbian, stone sculpture possibly originally from a

Category

15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique Costa Rica

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Stone

Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Figure
Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Figure

Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Figure

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H 16 in W 12.5 in D 6 in

Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Figure

Located in New York, NY

A three-quarter length figure of a female with long hair on a custom metal Stand and base. Carved of volcanic rock. Base dimensions are 8.875" W x 8" D.

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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

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Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D

Located in London, GB

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Costa Rica

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Pottery

Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace
Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace

Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A vintage yellow gold lovers dream! At nearly 5 ounces of pure gold, this stunning statement showcases a timeless design matched with an incredibly detailed artisanal craftsmanship. ...

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1980s Artisan Antique Costa Rica

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24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Diamond Butterfly Brooch

$238,500

H 2 in W 3 in

Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional yellow gold butterfly brooch from the 1970s is adorned with round brilliant cut white, champagne and cognac diamonds, totaling approximately 35 carats. The retro bro...

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20th Century Retro Antique Costa Rica

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER 1970 By Bill Smith Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold with Green Jadeites
CARTIER 1970 By Bill Smith Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold with Green Jadeites

CARTIER 1970 By Bill Smith Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold with Green Jadeites

$37,200Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.21 in D 0.79 in L 2.64 in

CARTIER 1970 By Bill Smith Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold with Green Jadeites

Located in Miami, FL

Pendant designed by Bill Smith (1936-1989) for Cartier. This is a fabulous sculptural pendant, designed by Bill Smith for the jewelry house of Cartier back in the 1970. The rare and...

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1970s American Modernist Antique Costa Rica

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Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Antique Costa Rica

Olmec Pre-Columbian Jade Erotic Sculpture
Olmec Pre-Columbian Jade Erotic Sculpture

Olmec Pre-Columbian Jade Erotic Sculpture

$1,800Sale Price|23% Off

H 1.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in

Olmec Pre-Columbian Jade Erotic Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Olmec Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Erotic Sculpture, depicting a male figure embracing a female figure. 1.75" H x 3.25" W x 1.75" D. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a ...

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15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

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Jade

Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes
Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes

Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes

Located in New York, NY

A very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Diamond and Persian Turquoise Double Snake Bracelet in 9 Karat Gold. The Victorian bracelet with two entwined snakes is set with four Old...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Gold

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch

Located in London, GB

An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.6 carats, the tail set with twelve emeralds and four diamonds, the wing...

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure
Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

$740

H 14.18 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

Located in London, GB

Pre columbian Lamabayeque wood figure Peru Circa 750 to 1375 AD A rare standing figure of a deity with triangular tear drop shaped eyes holding a child, Carved in very dense heavy ha...

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Wood

Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs
Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs

Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Gold Quimbaya necklace with beads in the shape of six frogs of delicate and slender shape with a beautiful gold color and patina, very nice expression with two narrow lines on the ba...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rica

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

$3,600Sale Price|47% Off

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Native America and a collection dating to 1951, comes this unique old hand carved stone human effigy pipe figure idol , likely Hopewell culture with its bun head and ear spool f...

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Costa Rica

Materials

Stone

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Antique Costa Rica For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Costa rica available at 1stDibs. An antique Costa rica — often made from stone, jade and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Costa rica, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique Costa rica, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique Costa rica that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nicoya produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Costa Rica?

An antique Costa rica can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,250, while the lowest priced sells for $285 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.
Questions About Antique Costa Rica
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Two types of art that are famous in Costa Rica are painting and sculpture. Many Costa Rican painters gained acclaim during the 20th century, including Francisco Amighetti, Lola Fernández, Roberto Brenes Mesén and Teodorico Quirós Alvarado. One of the best-known sculptures in Costa Rica is the Monumento Nacional located in the Bandera de Costa Rica Parque Nacional in San José. The bronze memorial was produced by Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse in 1891. Find a large collection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    One famous painter from Costa Rica is Francisco Zúñiga. Known as one of the most important Expressionist artists to emerge from Latin America, he is remembered for his monumental sculptures, figurative paintings and prints, nude drawings and portraits of rural Indigenous women. Other notable painters from Costa Rica include Francisco “Paco” Amighetti Ruiz, Adrián Arguedas Ruano and Miguel Hernández Bastos. On 1stDibs, find a variety of art for sale.