Precolumbian Axe-God Pendant
Guanacaste-Nicoya,
Costa Rica
16.5cm high
DESCRIPTION
Precolumbian greenstone polished ritual axe-god penagnt. Crafted in a variety of hardstones including jadeite, serpentine and chalcedony using abrasive string, these body ornaments are found in graves and are conceived as Avian and Anthropomorphic types.
CONDITION
excellent