Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1000 to 1400 CE. An intriguing hand carved basalt stone sculpture of a squatting man thoughtfully gazing into the distance. A braid of hair or part of a headdress hangs down his back next to a sack or load slung over his shoulder. One cheek has a slight bulge which is an indication that he has a wad of drugs in his cheek - also known as a coca-chewer. Shaman figures known as Sukia, are often depicted smoking, perhaps this figure is peering skyward and his puckered lips perhaps blowing smoke toward the stars above. Size: 6" L x 6" W x 11.5" H (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 29.2 cm)0

Provenance: private Lexington, Kentucky, USA collection; ex-prominent Harry Franklin collection, acquired in the 1970s

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  • Condition: Old chips and abrasions to high pointed areas. Weathering to surface and losses to finer details, but overall form is well preserved. No repairs or restoration.

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