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A Costa Rican Jade Axe c. 1000 - 1400 AD Fine

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A Costa Rican Jade Axe c. 1000 - 1400 AD Fine

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A Costa Rican Jade Axe
c. 1000 - 1400 AD

Finely carved from speckled and veined dark blue-green stone. Depicts a bird head with broad beak, possibly an owl with ear tufts at the top, folded wings, short blade. Pierced through neck for suspension. In excellent condition.

Provenance:
Property of a New Mexican Collector
Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco

Height: 7 inches

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A Costa Rican Jade Axe c. 1000 - 1400 AD Fine

Name: A Costa Rican Jade Axe c. 1000 - 1400 AD Fine
SKU: 62910127
Price: 900 USD
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