Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1000 to 1400 CE. A classic "Sukia" figure carved from a porous grey volcanic stone, depicted squatting with upraised knees and legs spread apart, feet placed firmly on the ground, elbows resting upon knees, the right hand holding the left forearm, while the left hand is held to his mouth to smoke, and his back curved with skeletal spine characteristically clearly carved. The head is also finely carved with nice facial features including coffee bean shaped eyes, a broad nose, and cup-shaped ears. A beautiful example of this ancient "medicine man" figure. Size: 4.125" L x 2.8" W x 4.875" H (10.5 cm x 7.1 cm x 12.4 cm)

Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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  • Condition: Surface wear with nicks/chips to high-pointed areas commensurate with age. Nice traces of white pigment and deposits on surface. Otherwise, overall excellent.

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