Weapon Mace – Costa Rica
Weapon mace sculpted with an owl's head with beautiful stylized shapes. The beak projects for optimized impact during fights. The owl is the totem animal of shamans and warriors because it possesses the virtues of nocturnal visions, speed when it pounces on its prey and agility in its movements. Speckled stone, carved, polished and pierced. Provenance: Former Alvaro Guillot-Munoz collection, years 1935-1950 Bibliography: “Jade in Ancient Costa Rica”, Editions du Metropolitan Museum of Art, Julie Jones, page 76, plate 56 for a very similar work. REGION: Guanacaste, Costa Rica MATERIAL: Stone PERIOD: Late Period IV, 100 to 500 AD. DIMENSION: 5.5 x 7 x 7.5 cm (Base)
850 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Stone
Length: 7,5 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height: 5,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1233183
Availability: In stock
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