Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic watershed region, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. An intriguing variant of a human "trophy" head, hand-carved from very large stone, strongly rendered with a prominent straight nose contiguous with a horizontal hairline, cup-shaped ears, wide open eyes with a sullen expression, and a solemn closed mouth. A striking piece that serves as a reminder of mano a mano (hand to hand) combat in ancient Costa Rica! Size: 7.25" W x 9.625" H (18.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA

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#125118

  • Condition: Surface shows pecking marks and normal wear with some abraded areas. Old losses to upper back side. Scattered manganese deposits.

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