Sold2016Fine Pre-Columbian Nicoya Costa Rican Stone MetateA fine and impressive Pre-Columbian ceremonial stone metate (grinding stone) from ancient Costa Rica. This example is of the Greater Nicoya type, dating to Period IV, circa 1 A.D. – 500 A.D. MeasureSee Sold Price
Sold2016PRE-COLUMBIAN, NICOYA CULTURE, COSTA RICA VOLCANICPRE-COLUMBIAN, NICOYA CULTURE, COSTA RICA VOLCANIC STONE METATE, C.800-1200AD. HEIGHT 8 1/2"; LENGTH 18" (REPAIRED LEG)See Sold Price
Sold2018Costa Rica Stone Metate - Zoomorphic Form**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Pacific Slope, Diquis/Nicoya region, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. Carved from a single piece of volcanic stone, a metate depicting an animal, perhaps aSee Sold Price
Sold2015Nicoya Volcanic Stone Metate - Jaguar, ex-Christie'sPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed region, Nicoya, ca. 800 to 1500 CE. An exquisite and large metate, or royal throne, sculpted out of a single piece of volcanic rock. This royal seat of poSee Sold Price
Sold2024Costa Rican Stone Metate - Abstract JaguarPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A charming stone metate standing upon a trio of bowed legs with the abstract head of a jaguar projecting from one side. The minimalisSee Sold Price
Sold2016Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Carved Stone MetatePre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Greater Nicoya type, dating to Period IV, circa 1 – 500 CE. Masterfully carved by an ancient craftsperson from a single block of fine-grained stone (likely Andesite), thisSee Sold Price
Sold2023Pre-Columbian Metate and Mano Grinding StoneLarge Pre-Columbian Nicoya or Mayan metate and mano grinding stone in tripod zoomorphic form, jaguar, Costa Rica, includes paperwork and photo from original 1971 sale. Good condition, chips and inclusSee Sold Price
Sold2017Impressive Costa Rican Stone Metate - Flying PanelsPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Guanacaste / Nicoya region, ca. 1 to 800 CE. An impressively large, carved volcanic stone effigy metate with decorative flying panels, presenting a grand and nicely curved tSee Sold Price
Sold2021Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Metate + Mano**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A tripodal metate and mano, carved from volcanic stone. The metate is supported by thrSee Sold Price
Sold2018Costa Rican Stone MetatePre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed region, ca. 800 to 1400 CE. Carved from a single piece of volcanic stone, a nice metate, skillfully carved and embellished with two protrusions at one endSee Sold Price
Sold202116th C. Costa Rican Huetar Stone Metate**Originally Listed At $400** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Huetar peoples, 16th century CE. Skillfully carved from a single piece of volcanic stone, a wonderful metate with a gently curved grinding tablSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Costa Rican Stone Metate w/ Owl Legs**Originally Listed At $2200** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed region, ca. 800 to 1400 CE. Carved from a single piece of porous, light grey volcanic stone, this is a ceremonial and rituaSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Choice Costa Rican Stone Metate & Grinding StonePre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. Hand-carved from a single piece of grey volcanic stone, this is a large ceremonial metate and accompanying round-edged grinding stoneSee Sold Price
Sold2022Costa Rican Stone Metate w/ Zoomorph, ex-StendahlPre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A beautiful ceremonial metate of a massive size, hand-carved from grey volcanic stone, with an endearing seated zoomSee Sold Price
Sold2023Costa Rican Stone Metate - Abstract Jaguar HeadsPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A hand-carved stone grinding platform known as a metate supported atop a quartet of thick feline legs. The rectangular vessel is flankSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Costa Rican Stone Metate - CaimanPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A big metate, carved from volcanic stone, standing on three legs, with a long saurian-like head - probably a caiman, a common symboliSee Sold Price
Sold20219th C. Costa Rican Chiriqui Stone Metate Jaguar Form**Originally Listed At $7500** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A jaguar effigy metate depicting the wild feline standing on all fours with a broad, slightly convex bSee Sold Price
Sold2018Costa Rican Stone Jaguar MetatePre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A very nice example of a jaguar effigy metate depicting the wild feline standing on all fours with a broad, slightly convex back/tablSee Sold Price
Sold2023Costa Rican Basalt Jaguar Effigy Metate**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 100 to 700 CE. A hand-carved basalt stone jaguar effigy grinding platform known as a metate, supported atop a quartet of thSee Sold Price
Sold2021Huge Costa Rican Stone Flying Panel Metate**Originally Listed At $4500** Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed region, ca. 1st to 5th century CE. An enormous flying panel ceremonial metate, expertly carved from a singSee Sold Price
Sold2022Fine Costa Rican Basalt Metate - Jaguar FormPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1400 CE. A superb jaguar metate expertly carved from a single piece of volcanic stone, standing on 4 stable legs with attention to the curvatuSee Sold Price
Sold2022Pre-Columbian stone ShamanPre-Columbian Stone Shaman, Costa Rica, circa 1000 - 1400 A.D. This large stone carving is made from porous volcanic stone, depicting a squatting figure with hands on shins. The figure is wearing a heSee Sold Price
Sold2021Pre-Columbian Stone Idol From Costa Rica Ex Vaught CollCarved from a porous grey volcanic stone, a figure crouching in a seated position with folded arms upon upraised knees, curved back with spine delineated. His head is detailed with bold facial featureSee Sold Price
Sold2019Archaic Precolumbian Stone Idol from Costa Rica 1000 ADA 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 stonSee Sold Price
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