Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 800 CE. An excellent celt, hand-carved from a charcoal-grey stone, depicting a highly-stylized anthropomorphic figure standing atop delineated legs. Incised striations along the feet are suggestive of toes as are the striations denoting the fingers scrawled across the bent arms. Pointed shoulders taper inwards towards the recessed neck line, with the triangular head boasting meticulously string-cut grooves defining the eyes, mouth, cheeks, and tiered headdress. A pair of drilled holes on the shoulders were used for suspension. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 2.2" W x 5.625" H (5.6 cm x 14.3 cm); 6.7" H (17 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Nevada, USA collection; ex-Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York, New York, USA; ex-Alan Rosen collection, Florida, USA; exhibited at The Marjorie Barrick Museum, University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the 1990s

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#144388

  • Condition: Small chips and abrasions to feet, arms, and head, with minor softening to some finer details, and wear to some high-point areas. Light earthen deposits within some recessed areas.

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