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Pre Columbian COSTA RICAN HUMAN TROPHY HEAD CA. 1000 - 1500 CE Prehistoric

$500

Posted 8 months ago in Concord, CA

Condition: Used (normal wear)

Listed in categories: Collectibles & Art - Antiques

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Pre Columbian COSTA RICAN HUMAN TROPHY HEAD CA. 1000 - 1500 CE Prehistoric

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This is an incredible pre-Colombian Costa Rican carved rock head trophy. According to my research, this is from around 1000 to 1500 CE and I do believe it to be genuine. This came from an state of world travelers who like to buy various iniquities in different areas around the world. I had another one of these from another estate and the quality of material, and carving are identical to that one. That one was confirmed to be genuine. Take a look at all the photos to see general condition and dimensions. It is no wonder that we find portraiture in the Pre-Columbian cultures, as well. In Costa Rica, the available material for portraiture busts was volcanic rock (basalt) and its primary symbolic value was the expression of elite authority over labor and land which is not that different from the ancient Roman, African, European or Near Eastern cultures. There is evidence in Costa Rica that stone sculpture, such as this portraiture bust, was intended for public ritual and was installed in at least a semi-architectural context. To carry out such projects including the sculpture and architecture must have been a demonstration of economic and political authority, once again, not that different from the Roman Emperors and their sculptural and architectural achievements. The dignity and solemnity of expression on this nobility suggests that he was highly revered and respected by the community. His headdress overtly displays the tremendous strength and fortitude of the man.

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