Material : jade
Origin : Costa Rica
Culture : Atlantic Watershed
Era : 300/700 AD

Condition : very good

Dimensions : H = 4,6 cm (1-3/4''), W = 4,1 cm (1-1/2''), T = 0,8 cm (0-1/4'')

Rare Shaman head pendant. His face is well-sculpted with incisions: eyes, ears, large nose, fleshy lips. On the top of the head, two snake heads. Mount.
Provenance: private french collection

 

Bibliography
E. Maurer, M. Hennen, "Symboles sacrés. Quatre mille ans d'art des Amériques", p. 118 - 127, Paris 2002.