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A Costa Rican Stone Head

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Very fine example! Costa Rica, Atlantic watershed, ca 500 to 900 AD. Stone "trophy head" representing a vanquished enemy from one of the neighboring enemies. Carved in great detail with hair in rows, expressive facial features and small stump for neck. Measures 7" H.

Provenance: Ex-private Texas collection acquired in the 1970's.

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A Costa Rican Stone Head

Name: A Costa Rican Stone Head
SKU: 11397810
Price: 1000 USD
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