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Fine Costa Rican Greenstone Axe God

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Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Guanacaste/Nicoya regions, ca. 200 to 600 CE. A finely carved axe god with a celt-like blade, a raised squarish torso, string cut wings/beak, a visage comprised of close-set sunken eyes and wide 'smile', and a nicely delineated crest atop the head, in pale blue-green stone, perforated laterally at the neck for suspension. Custom stand. Size: 4.875" H (12.4 cm); 5.5" H (14 cm) on stand

Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, San Francisco, CA acquired before 1980

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Fine Costa Rican Greenstone Axe God

Name: Fine Costa Rican Greenstone Axe God
SKU: 49576926
Price: 345 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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Starting Price $300

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