$9,000.00
Culture: Guanacaste-Nicoya
Region: Costa Rica, Guanacaste Region
Date/Origin: Circa 500 BC–AD 100
Type: Celt
Material: Jade
Dimensions: 6 x 2 in.
Description: Carved jade anthropomorphic celt depicting a stylized figure in low relief, often referred to as an “axe god.” The upper register features a banded headdress and facial elements, while the lower portion retains the form of a traditional blade. The combination of tool form and human imagery is characteristic of early Guanacaste-Nicoya jade traditions and reflects its role as a symbol of authority and transformation.
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