Costa Rican Jade Vulture Axe God Pendant (100-500 AD)
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Costa Rican Jade Vulture Axe God Pendant (100-500 AD)
This large jade celt depicts two vultures perched on the backs of monkeys, consuming their heads. The bodies of the birds also form two stargazer shamans, with the heads of the birds as their headdresses. A supernatural one eyed human form is created by the joining figures as well.
This large jade celt depicts two vultures perched on the backs of monkeys, consuming their heads. The bodies of the birds also form two stargazer shamans, with the heads of the birds as their headdresses. A supernatural one eyed human form is created by the joining figures as well.
The long history of Jade carving in Costa Rica is seen in their detailed Axe God Pendants. For over 1400 years, beginning in 500 BC, the people of Costa Rica carved elaborate figures into Jade. The Jade pendants are found in four distinct forms, whole celt, half celt, quarter celt, and a general category of other forms.
- Jade
- 100-500 AD
- Costa Rica
- From a Private New York Estate
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Condition
Perfect! No known repairs.
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Costa Rican Jade Vulture Axe God Pendant (100-500 AD)
Estimate $4,000 - $5,000
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