Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 250 to 800 CE. An exceptional Costa Rican jade pendant comprised of beautiful blue-green jade with golden inclusions, expertly carved and string cut to represent a front-facing anthropomorphic figure wearing a janus-headed headdress comprised of two outward facing profile visages. The figure's hands meet across his abdominal region on the lower end of the celt and the piece is laterally perforated behind the neck for suspension and/or attachment. A skillfully executed piece, perfect for any bird lover! Size: .75" W x 4" H (1.9 cm x 10.2 cm)

Provenance: private Vaught collection, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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#125635

  • Condition: Tiny nicks to top of celt and a small abrasion over abdominal area, but otherwise excellent. Suspension cord in photo not included.

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