Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca 1000 to 1400 CE. A classic "Sukia" figure carved from volcanic basalt, shown squatting with upraised knees, arms resting on his knees, finely carved fingers gripping a tubular shaped implement he is smoking; his back is exaggeratedly curved, and his head is finely delineated with nice angular facial features, coffee bean shaped eyes, long nose, and jutting ears, all carved in low to high relief. A strong example of this type from the ancients of Costa Rica. Size: 2.75" deep x 3.75" W x 4.375" H (7 cm x 9.5 cm x 11.1 cm)

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

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#122784

  • Condition: Very small loss to tip of smoking implement with minor recoloration. Otherwise excellent.

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