Description:

Guanacaste, Nicoya Region, Costa Rica, ca. 200 to 600CE. This exceptional pair of jadeite carved axe god celts demonstrates the meticulous workmanship of the Nicoya Region. The tropical aviary form is expertly carved from a thin piece of rich green jadeite stone with brown veining. Note the fine details: its crossed wings and stylized striations of the bird's head and beak. Holes are drilled through the eyes for suspension. As a complement, the anthropomorphosed axe god with hands joined at the waist is carved from a stone of a contrasting dark grey stone with dramatic pearled veining. It too shows expertly delineated carving in the headdress and facial details. 6"L and 5-1/4"L Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Anthropomorphic figure, intact and near choice; Avian figure has minor pressure crack, excellent condition.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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