Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Guanacaste / Nicoya region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. A very large and well-preserved standing anthropomorphic axe god figure, hand-carved from a beautiful jade stone of rich emerald green hues with seafoam green and white inclusions. The figure is defined by an expressive visage comprised of partially drilled eyes, a prominent triangular nose with delineated nostrils, a broad mouth with partially drilled circular motifs marking the corners. Finally, the figure also dons an impressive cap-like headdress, reflecting the axe-god's important status, that is extensively incised with a running zigzag motif and striated motifs adorning the ground, as well as a band of repeated triangles above, each one carefully incised with striations. Biconically-drilled suspension holes run horizontally through the neck and enable the figure to be worn as a pendant. A magnificent example. Size: 2" W x 7" H (5.1 cm x 17.8 cm); 7.3" H (18.5 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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  • Condition: Repaired from 2 pieces but very hard to discern.

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