Costa Rican Bird Jadeite Celt / Axe
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Nicoya/Guanacaste region, Ca. 200-600 CE. This jadeite avian celt features the characteristic delineation of a head with circular eyes drilled laterally and a wide downturned beak. Costa Rica was one of only two regions where jade was carved extensively in the Pre-Columbian era. 3-3/8" (8.5 cm) L
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
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#102491
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#102491
Condition
Near choice. Nice root marks on back side.
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Costa Rican Bird Jadeite Celt / Axe
Estimate $600 - $900
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