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Stone Trophy Heads : Atlantic Watershed Basalt Trophy Head
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Atlantic Watershed Basalt Trophy Head - PF.2728
Origin: Eastern Coast of Costa Rica
Circa: 100
AD
to 500
AD
Dimensions:
5.25" (13.3cm) high
x 4.5" (11.4cm) wide
x 5.25" (13.3cm) depth
Catalogue: V14
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Basalt
£6,000.00
Location: UAE
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Due to an increase in population, inhabitants of
the Atlantic Watershed Zone, in Costa Rica, were
constantly competing for the most fertile lands.
Trophy heads were often taken in battle as a
ritual act that was considered necessary for
agricultural fertility and the continuation of
human life. The distinctive attributes of this
warrior set him apart from others. He was an
unusually long thin face and an elaborate
geometric coiffure with a diamond pattern in the
center, symbolizing the alligator. Saurian
represented the earth and agricultural fertility in
Meso-Americna religion. One wonders if this
was a slain ancestor or a victim of sacrifice. This
is a superb example of the artistic rendering of
the time, which still has the power to move us
today.
- (PF.2728)
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