Lot 170

Costa Rican Jade Dancer Deity Pendant

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Costa Rican Jade Dancer Deity Pendant

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

Starting Bid: $2,500

(0 Bids)

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

Description:

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved blue-green jade anthropomorphic pendant, depicting a dancer figure, holding both hands on his stomach, wide headband with a center point. Carved and drilled facial features, arched brows and a wide flat angular nose. Carved spiral elements decorate his his chest and arms. String cut slit between his stocky legs. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his neck, and remaining evidence of a string cut spine on the reverse. Old custom metal base. A very rare and beautiful example. Size: 3.75”H x 1.88”W (9.5 x 4.8cm).

Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990.

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Item # 71718

  • Condition: 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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