Lot 171

Costa Rican Greenstone Mace

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Costa Rican Greenstone Mace

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Starting Bid: $500

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June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Costa Rican, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Fine and large carved, deep blue-green hardstone ceremonial mace head depicting the head of a deity with large round recessed eyes wide mouth with parted lips, drilled at both corners. Wearing a headband and having a triple row head crest. Projecting disc ear ornaments. Biconical drilled shaft hole. A beautiful, high quality example. Size: 3.5”H x 4.125”W (8.9 x 10.5cm).

Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. Ex. collection Lawrence Gichner, Washington, D.C., 1965.

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Item # 71797

  • Condition: Surface deposits in the low carved areas. Intact, excellent condition.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
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