Lot 151

Costa Rican Stone Round Table Metate | Stylized Human Heads

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Costa Rican Stone Round Table Metate | Stylized Human Heads

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Current Bid: $500

(1 Bid)

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

Description:

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved gray volcanic stone round grinding table type metate, having a carved lower border with twenty-four small stylized human heads, and a round raised leg base. A very scarce type. Size: 11.25”D x 2.5”H (28.6 x 6.3cm).

Provenance: Ex. Eddie and Mildred Echandi collection, acquired in Costa Rica between 1960 and 1969.

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Item # 71440

  • Condition: Some ancient loss to two of the eight leg tips, and a 1” ancient edge chip, otherwise intact. Overall scattered surface deposits.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000