Clearance - Ethnographic, Asian and Antiques
By Scollard Auctions
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Mar 11, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Clearance auction featuring a wide variety of ethnographic antiquities, arms and armour, Asian lots and varied antiques
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LOT 51:
Pre-Columbian Stone 'Head' Mace, Costa Rica 500-900 CE
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Start price:
$
450
Estimated price :
$1,200 - $1,800
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Pre-Columbian Stone 'Head' Mace, Costa Rica 500-900 CE
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, 500-900 CE. Double Spiked head form mace in nearly translucent Alabaster stone. The head carving features two prominent spikes protruding from either side with a humanoid skull that is carved with a prominent brow that connects at the top of the nose.
H 2-1/4" W 5" measurements without included stand.
For a similar example see The Metropolitan Museum Accession Number: 1979.206.1146
