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A Costa Rican Black Porous Volcanic Stone Standing

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A Costa Rican Black Porous Volcanic Stone Standing

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Description

A Costa Rican Black Porous Volcanic Stone Standing Priest Figure Holding Staff, ca. 1000-1500 A.D., The right hand holding a staff to chin, and having banded headdress, articulated hands and feet.

Dimensions: h: 15 1/4 x w: 10 x d: 6 in.

Condition

Note condition: surface wear due to age, repaired crack to right foot and small white patch on figure's bottom.

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A Costa Rican Black Porous Volcanic Stone Standing

Name: A Costa Rican Black Porous Volcanic Stone Standing
SKU: 29666820
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $250

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