Diquis, Large Idol, Costa Rica, c. 1000-1500 AD

A striking Nicoya head fragment from Costa Rica, c. 1000 - 1500 AD. It is 3-1/2 in. long and depicts an anthropomorphized jaguar head. The open mouth displays fangs and the hollow interior contains a

A lovely Nicoya tripod plate, Costa Rica, c. AD 1000 - 1500, decorated with an intricate butterfly-form linear design pattern executed in red and black over the tan slip. The hollow legs are in the fo

A nice Diquis polychrome jar from Costa Rica ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This fine Buenos Aires type is 3-3/4” in diameter and has two lugs projecting from the top of the chamber. One represents the head

An excellent Nicoya Jaguar urn from Costa Rica, ca. 1000 - 1500 AD. This gorgeous Pataki Polychrome zoomorphic effigy vessel is 11-1/2 in high and depicts a standing jaguar, with large fangs in the op

An unusual head fragment from Costa Rica, ca. AD 1000 - 1500. It is 1-3/4 in long and depicts a snarling reptilian deity with large fangs protruding from the open mouth. Nicely detailed, mounted on st

Pre-columbian Olla from Costa Rica, ca. 1000-1400 A.D. Large round olla with two small figures on each side. notes:All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the authenticity of the piece for a lif

A very fine ancient idol from Costa Rica, Central America, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed culture and dating to 1000 to 1400 CE. A fine "Sukia" or shaman figure carved from volcanic basalt ston

Pre-columbian Nicoya Tripod Bowl from Costa Rica, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. A fantastic painted bowl sitting on top of three legs formed as jaguar heads. 4-1/4" in height x 8" in diameter.

A fine Sukia figure from the Atlantic Watershed region of Costa Rica, ca. 1000 - 1500 AD. It is 6 inches high and is carved from the typical volcanic stone of the area. It portrays a seated individual

An excellent Nicoya head from Costa Rica, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This choice fragment is 3 in long and portrays the Jaguar God. The face is superbly detailed, with fangs visible in the wide open mouth.

A Spondylus shell necklace from Costa Rica, c. AD 1000 - 1450, with long spiked beads strung with smaller disk beads, overall length about 23 in and strong on modern cord. Also included is a bag of va

A sweet avian ocarina from the Atlantic Watershed region of Costa Rica, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This fine instrument is 4” long and depicts an owl with long, curved beak. The bird is extensiv

A cute Nicoya zoomorphic effigy from Costa Rica, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. It is 2-1/4” and depicts a peccary, which is an indigenous wild boar. Remnants of cream-colored slip remain.

A fine Nicoya stone axe found near Quiriman, Costa Rica, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. It is 5” long, chipped for hafting and retains a sharp bit. Good mineral deposits.

A rare La Selva maternal scene from the Central Highlands of Costa Rica, c. AD 500 - 1000. This beautifully detailed figure is 5 1/2 in high and is portrayed seated on a tripod platform. She is adorne

A pair of unusual stamp seals from Costa Rica, c. AD 500 – 1500. The first is 1-5/8 in wide and creates a lunar motif, perhaps an eclipse. It also has an unusual handle made in the form of an avian

A large olla from Costa Rica, ca. 500 – 1000 AD. This fine La Selva example is 7-1/4” in diameter and is decorated with a broad band od geometric and linear designs incised into the highly burnish

A large Chancay Cuchimilco stargazer idol, c. AD 1000 – 1200, hollow-bodied and boldly painted with dark brown details against a creme slip. The figure wears a head band with lovely geometric decora

Antique metate grinding stone vessel. Costa Rica, Linea Vieja circa AD 1000-1500. Figural four legged stone utensil in the form of a jaguar great cat. Museum Inventory No. 7.2000.006. Provenance: Coll

A large stone amulet from Costa Rica, ca. 500 – 1000 AD. It is carved from fine-grained greenstone in the form of a jaguar claw. Good mineral deposits.

Pre Columbian Nicoya Bird Effigy Ceramic Tripod Vessel 9.5''x7.5''. Impressive polychrome decorated vessel with figural bird head effigy. One foot has been reconstructed. 1000 to 1500AD, Costa Rica.

Pre Columbian Nicoya Polychrome Ceramic Jar 8.75''x9''. Polychrome decorated vessel with geometric and cat-like effigy. Excellent condition. 1000 to 1500AD, Costa Rica.

Pre-columbian El Bosque Type Figure from Costa Rican, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Rotund figure with resist pattern and holes all over his head which may have held feathers at one point. Rare Type! 5-3/8" in h

Large Taino Anthropoid Pendant. Well made from a beautiful variegated serpentine. Exceptional color. Nice smooth surface. Dating c. 1000-1500 AD. Size: 4'' x 2'' x 1'' (10 x 5 x 3 cm). Provenance: Lar