Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1000 to 1400 CE. A classic "Sukia" figure carved from a porous grey volcanic stone, depicted squatting with upraised knees and legs spread apart so as to reveal his genitalia, feet placed firmly on the ground, elbows resting upon knees, both hands held to his open mouth, a tubular-shaped garment/object over knees and one leg, his back curved with skeletal spine characteristically clearly carved. The head is also finely carved with nice angular facial features: coffee bean shaped eyes, nose, ears carved in relief, and an incised, striated coiffure. A beautiful example of this ancient "medicine man" figure. Size: 4.625" L x 6.25" H (11.7 cm x 15.9 cm)

Provenance: private Vaught collection, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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#125954

  • Condition: Nice traces of white pigment and/or deposits on surface. Tiny abrasion to right side of hairline. Minor loss to one shoulder. Otherwise, overall excellent.

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