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Costa Rican Jade : Atlantic Watershed Jade Figure-Celt Pendant
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Atlantic Watershed Jade Figure-Celt Pendant - PF.4786
Origin: Eastern Costa Rica
Circa: 100
AD
to 500
AD
Dimensions:
4" (10.2cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Atlantic Watershed
Medium: Jade
$8,800.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Though the lapidary artists of Costa Rica were
certainly influenced by Olmec celts, they
developed a distinctive style in accordance with
their own specific requirements. One major and
fascinating difference is that the Olmec celts
were not perforated, meaning they were used
only for ceremonial purposes. The Costa Rican
pendants, on the other hand, were drilled so
they can be worn. This beautiful pendant has
definite human attributes, though stylized as
with most figure-celt pendants. He is seated on
top of the "blade", watching with his penetrating
eyes the events around him. His headdress gives
the impression of being textured, and is quite
realistic. The figure's body is a marvel of pure
geometric forms, which gracefully combine to
give this pendant great power.
- (PF.4786)
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