Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic watershed region, ca. 300 to 800 CE. A human trophy head, hand-carved from volcanic stone, presenting a bold visage with large coffee bean shaped eyes, arched brows above that lead to a prominent curved nose, a slightly open mouth, a jutting chin and sharp jawline, rounded ears, and a caplike coiffure with nicely delineated locks, all rising from a short neck. A chilling reminder of the headhunting tradition in ancient Costa Rica! Size: 5.375" L x 4.375" W x 4.125" H (13.7 cm x 11.1 cm x 10.5 cm)

Provenance: private Florida, USA collection

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#150460

  • Condition: Expected age wear with a weathered surface showing old chips to the peripheries and high-pointed areas. Earthen and mineral deposits grace the surface.

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