Lot 166

Costa Rican Onyx Jade Serpent Head Mace

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Costa Rican Onyx Jade Serpent Head Mace

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. Fine carved ceremonial onyx mace head depicting a semiabstract serpent deity head with large carved recessed eyes with a raised border, large fanged mouth with drilled and carved recesses, and a protruding bifurcated tongue. Opposing end has a relief carved rattle snake rattle element. Biconical drilled large center hafting hole. Highly polished surface. A very rare and top quality example. Custom hardwood and bronze base. Size: 3.75”L x 2.25”H (9.5 x 5.7cm).

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

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Item # 71716

  • Condition: Some remaining scattered surface deposits. 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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