Description:

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 300 BCE to 500 CE. An exceptional Costa Rican pendant finely carved in the form of a seated anthropomorphic figure. Executed in dark green stone, the figure is shown with compact limbs, broad torso, and a characteristic cleft head and downturned mouth—hallmarks of early Central American visual idiom. Deep incised lines define the limbs and facial features, and twin perforations through the head suggest suspension as a pectoral. The feet are divided by a central groove, and light polish enhances the natural luster of the material. Likely worn ceremonially by a high-status individual. Size: 1.625" W x 3.5" H (4.1 cm x 8.9 cm)

Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, purchased from noted dealer of Central American artifacts, Enrique Vargas in the 1970's

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  • Condition: Chips on two left toes; scratches on backside of amulet. Fine surface.

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