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THBCosta Rican Greenstone Caiman Amulet
Lot 129d
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Dec 6, 2018
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2018-12-06 10:00:00
2018-12-06 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : DAY 2 : Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic & Fine Art
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Day 2 of an important 2-dy auction featuring ancient and ethnographic art from around the world. Today's sale will feature Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Ethnographic, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, much more. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Day 2 of an important 2-dy auction featuring ancient and ethnographic art from around the world. Today's sale will feature Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Ethnographic, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, much more. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 250 to 800 CE. A wonderful amulet in a classic caiman form, hand-carved from a mottled stone of pale blue-green hues with dark inclusions. The caiman has a slender body profile complete with a lengthy tail, a rotund body with legs curled beneath, and a bulbous head with an angular nose, drilled holes denoting the mouth, eyes, and nostrils, and an open mouth full of incised teeth. The pendant is biconically drilled through the neck for suspension, and the entire figure boasts an incredibly smooth texture resulting from a meticulous sanding and polishing process. Size: 6.1" L x 0.875" W (15.5 cm x 2.2 cm).
The Crocodilia order comprised of crocodiles, smaller alligators, and even smaller caimans was very significant in Pre-Columbian mythology. Reptilian members of this order were understood to be roaming earth monsters capable of living and thriving both in the water and on land. They are oftentimes shown giving rise to what is known as the "World Tree," thus enabling their denotation as a metaphor for creation and fertility.
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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#140693Roughly half of tail reattached with minor chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor nicks to tail and body, with two sections of waxy residue beneath base, and minor fading to some finer details. Light earthen deposits throughout. Figure boasts an incredibly smooth surface.Condition
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