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ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN WHISTLE FIGURE

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ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN WHISTLE FIGURE: An ancient Pre Columbian Costa Rican seated female whistle figure from Nicoya. The handcrafted clay figurine is painted red and black. On the back of the figure, there are several elongated holes of d

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Costa Rican Nicoya Figures (1 is Ocarina!): Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicoya or Atlantic Watershed & Chorotega culture, ca. 300 to 1400 CE. A group of 4 hand-built pottery figurines. One seated figure also functions as a vesse

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ANCIENT COSTA RICA RITUAL TERRACOTTA ALLIGATOR FIGURE: An ancient Costa Rica terracotta alligator figure. These terracotta figures, created for ceremonial or symbolic purposes, showcase the skill and creativity of the pre-Columbian cultures in the region.

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PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN MANNER EFFIGY POTTERY VESSEL: A pair of Pre Columbian Costa Rican manner effigy pottery vessels. The vessels are made in the shape of animals, and hand painted with traditional ornaments. Each is mounted on four legs. In Mesoameri

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PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN POTTERY MOTHER AND CHILD: A Costa Rican terracotta sculpture. Pre-Columbian era, ca. 1250–1500 AD. The figurine represents a seated woman with a child on her knees. The vent holes on the ears and back allowed heated air to e

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Pre-columbian Maya Whistle Figure: Pre-columbian Maya Molded Whistle Figure from Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, ca. 600-900 A.D. The buff terracotta figurine is molded with expert detail portraying a standing dignitary or deity figure posing

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ANTIQUE COSTA RICA NOCOYA TROPHY HEAD POTTERY VESSEL: An antique Pre Columbian manner Costa Rican Nicoya pottery vessel. The vessel is made in the form of a trophy head decorated with war paint and wearing an elaborate headdress that doubles as the flare

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ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN OLMEC GREEN STONE FIGURINE: An ancient Pre Columbian Olmec green stone figurine. A standing figure in a simple pose with straight legs and arms straight down. The bald flat topped head and elongated ears with almond shaped eyes

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Mezcala Ancient Pre Columbian Style Stone Figurine: A hand carved Pre Columbian style stone sculpture. Mezcala culture, Guerrero, Mexico. Possibly circa 1st to 8th Century, or earlier. Abstract form human figure. Presented on a rectangular carved wood

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Pre-Columbian Redware Pottery Figural Animals incl Colima Dog and Costa Rican Pipe: This is a Pre-Columbian lot of two redware pottery pieces including a Colima dog figurine 250BC-200AD and a Guanacaste, Nicoya, Costa Rica 300BC-300AD pipe with an animal head. Both purchased Oct 1986

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Colima Pottery Whistle Figure - Standing Conch Blower: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hand-built pottery figurine depicting a standing anthropomorphic figure wearing a simple loincloth and headband. The figure is adorned with

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Pre Columbian Mayan Type Pottery Figures GROUP LOT: Two clay pottery effigy figurines in the style of the ancient Mayan civilization. Age and Authenticity unknown. Fair condition with dirt residue, wear and losses. Larger of two measures approximately

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15 ancient beads and small objects from various: An assortment of 15 ancient beads and small objects from various cultures including Roman mosaic glass beads, Warring States dragonfly beads, Mezcala stone figure from Mexico a small Medieval lead pil

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Pre-Columbian Valdivian Pottery Idol Figures: Originally listed at $400 Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 2500 to 1500 BCE. A set of 2 hand-built pottery idols from the ancient Valdivian culture. First is a miniature standing figuri

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PRE COLUMBIAN CHANCAY CULTURE PAINTED CERAMIC FIGURE: A Pre Columbian painted ceramic standing figure from the Chancay culture in Peru featuring a remarkable and historically significant piece of ancient art. The Chancay culture thrived in the central co

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Pre-Columbian La Tolita-Tumaco Seated Musician Figure (ca. 350 BCE to 350 CE).: Pre-Columbian La Tolita-Tumaco Seated Musician Figure (ca. 350 BCE to 350 CE). this figure is 4 1/2 inches high or 5 1/2 inches with the stand. The ancient La Tolita-Tumaco culture inhabited areas of

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ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN WHISTLE FIGURE

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Description

An ancient Pre Columbian Costa Rican seated female whistle figure from Nicoya. The handcrafted clay figurine is painted red and black. On the back of the figure there are several elongated holes of different sizes. Ancient Figures Figurines And Pre Columbian Folk Art Collectibles.

Dimensions: H 7 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.

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ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN WHISTLE FIGURE

Name: ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN WHISTLE FIGURE
SKU: 170485921
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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