Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Place of Origin: Costa Rican

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

$29,250

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 the Veraguas-Chiriqui-Diquis region. A pendant in Carbonera style of a supernatural being, a composite monster with human torso and feline (probably jaguar) head. The figure is set in a frame decorated with little animal heads, one at each corner. The hands have also turned into animal heads. In place of genitalia is a stylized serpent head suspended by a twisted cord that was supposed to continue across the frame. A minor casting accident prevented it form being attached to the frame. A modern goldsmith would solder in two short lengths of twisted wire, but the ancient goldsmith did not have the equipment to make such repair. A double thread ending in spirals goes across the frame behind the neck of the figure, helping to fill up the frame and avoiding a large empty space. The word "thread" reminds us that the twisted and straight cords were, in the original wax model of the pendant really extruded wax threads, turned into metal by the lost wax (cire perdue) process. The braid pattern on the frame is illusory, just two twisted threads of extruded wax laid side by side. The goldsmith made the toes out of extruded wax thread too, very decorative as well. The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity by Mr. Robert Sonin, 5 May 2006. ref. photo roll 3301. A world renowned expert on Pre-Columbian Artifacts...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Gold

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

$48,500

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 pendant cast by the lost-wax (cire perdu) grasping an imaginary club with their claws, with bat ears and pop out eyes and each figure ending in the shape of a jaguar tooth, symbolizing the power of the jaguar and the ability to see in the dark; The casting process did not go entirely smoothly. Part of his mold, on the side of the proper right figure (viewer's left side), did not fill with metal. The Pre-Columbian goldsmith carried out a superb repair, probably making a wax patch and pouring gate on the gold pendant, then enclosing it in a new mold and pouring in more metal. The patch is hardly visible on the outside. A modern goldsmith, who cannot do it as well, would use his gas torch to solder on a patch. The gold is of such high grade or karat, possibly unalloyed native gold...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Gold

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

$5,500

H 5.75 in W 1.2 in D 0.5 in

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa. A.D. 1-1500. Of a celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian bird figure, with cir...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Jade

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

$8,500

H 6.25 in W 1.2 in D 0.8 in

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-1500 Of celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular eyes...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Jade

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment

$228

H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment

Located in Chicago, IL

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine. Earthenware figurines like this were made in great abundance throughout Mesoamerican history, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events across Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, or coiffure, and ear spools...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet

$825

H 8.5 in Dm 0.5 in

Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1000 - 1500 CE Pre Colombian. Columbia, Tairona. Beads. A lovely bracelet of a wearable comprised or 17 seed form, tubular and ovoid beads carve...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Carnelian

Pre Columbian Double-Spouted Anthropomorphic Vessel

$1,228Sale Price|35% Off

H 7.09 in Dm 7.49 in

Pre Columbian Double-Spouted Anthropomorphic Vessel

Located in seoul, KR

This double-spouted vessel originates from the Peru and is distinguished by its sculptural anthropomorphic design. One of the chambers is shaped as a human figure with a triangular f...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Pottery

Large Decorative Pre-Columbian Style Figure – 20th Century

$1,523

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Large Decorative Pre-Columbian Style Figure – 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Impressive Pre-Columbian style figure from the 20th century, crafted in homage to ancient Mesoamerican art. The piece showcases stylized facial features and traditional ornamentation...

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1950s Vintage Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico

$6,000

H 21 in W 10 in D 6 in

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico A tall standing nude female figure of the San Sebastian Red type. The expressive face is adorned with ear ornaments and a sh...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture

$4,000

H 9.3 in Dm 6 in

Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic stirrup vessel pot from late Moche culture circa 500-700AD in nowadays Northern Coast of Peru. The hollow vessel features a rounded body and...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Circa 1940S Mounted Terracotta Sculpture Of A Pre-Columbian Style Figure

$495

H 10 in W 6 in D 7 in

Circa 1940S Mounted Terracotta Sculpture Of A Pre-Columbian Style Figure

Located in Tampa, FL

A striking mid-20th century terracotta sculpture, circa 1940s, modeled in the style of pre-Columbian figures. The piece features a st...

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1940s Vintage Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

African Adja Protective Spirit Figures Aklama Twins

$895

H 8 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in

African Adja Protective Spirit Figures Aklama Twins

Located in Point Richmond, CA

African Adja protective spirit figures Aklama twins. Togo, Africa. Wood, pigment. 20th Century Left: 8 x 1.75 x 0.5 / 20 x 4.5 x 1 cm. Right: 7.75 x 1.75 x 0.5 in. / 19.5 x 4....

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20th Century Other Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Pre-Columbian Inca Hand Carved Kero / Drinking Vessel, 1300-1500 AD

$1,800

H 4.75 in Dm 4 in

Pre-Columbian Inca Hand Carved Kero / Drinking Vessel, 1300-1500 AD

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The hand carved beaker-shaped wood drinking vessel was used to drink 'chicha' which was a beer-like beverage made from fermented corn. The weathered exterior showing incised geometri...

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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Mexican Terracotta Folk Art Figure, Pre-Columbian Revival, Mid-20th Century

$351

H 13 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in

Mexican Terracotta Folk Art Figure, Pre-Columbian Revival, Mid-20th Century

Located in Rødding, DK

This terracotta figure is a mid-20th century Mexican folk art piece, made in the pre-Columbian revival style associated with Maya and Toltec imagery. The seated figure wears a tall, ...

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20th Century Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Previously Available Items

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

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H 8.7 in Dm 7 in

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 Pre-Columbian Antique Costa Rican Abstract Sculptures

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Gold

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

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H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 4.25 in

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 sphere would have been a symbol of the carver’s skill. They are made by pecking away mat...

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