Pre Columbian Artifact
21 May 2020
Description

Face sculpture measuring just over 5" tall

Provenance

Another item from my Dad's collection...

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 5 days
By Sara S
May 26, 19:28 UTC
Fair Market Value
$50 - $200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Camilla,

This item appears to be a face. Based on the size, it may have been attached to a figure or jar. Other face objects that are not attached to a vessel or ritual object, are smaller and are often jewelry. Based on the abstract features of the eyes and small lips, I'd attribute the object to Costa Rica. However, I am sorry to say I cannot be 100 percent positive. There are other examples in a similar abstract design attributed to other cultures. I based the estimate of fragment face objects based on the size.

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