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Pre-Columbian Art / Jade Pendant of a Buzzard - PF.4299
Origin: Costa Rica
Circa: 100 AD to 500 AD
Dimensions: 3.5" (8.9cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Jade

$8,000.00
Location: United States

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The Pre-Columbians had a passion for luxury goods and this beautiful buzzard is a fine example. Jade was scarce and consequently highly valued. The precious material may have come into Costa Rica from lower Central America or Southern Mesoamerica in exchange for exotic goods between upper-class elite. It was then given to expert craftsmen to fashion into works of art. Most of the jade objects were found in tombs as part of ritual ornamentation: things wealthy people might want in the next life. Brought back into the light its rich green radiates life and warmth; which can actually be felt when held in the palm of the hand. Even after a millennium its brilliance still shines and captivates the imagination. - (PF.4299)

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