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Ancient Costa Rican Guanacaste / Nicoya-Style Polychromed Terracotta Figural Scu

$1,650
£1,258.91
€1,433.17
CA$2,319.09
A$2,549.25
CHF 1,338.34
MX$30,312.40
NOK 17,187.37
SEK 15,655.84
DKK 10,708.07

About the Item

"Ancient / Pre-Columbian-style terracotta figure (possibly Costa Rican Guanacaste/Nicoya in style) with two side loops and a fish emerging from its chest, painted with polychromed patterns in orange and black. Fish head has been broken and reaffixed with a visible repair, two holes in the back of the fixture, the lower of which appears to be the result of a break."
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-Late 1900s
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Good; Wear consistent with age and use (Fish head has been broken and reaffixed with a visible repair, two holes in the back of the fixture, the lower of which appears to be the result of a break.).
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GRS62621stDibs: LU977940449982

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