Precolumbian Art - Lower Central America and Caribbean
Lower Central America and the Caribbean include Costa Rica, Panama, and the Islands
The major archaeological cultural phases in pre-Columbian Costa Rica are Guanacaste-Nicoya and Chorotegas.
The major archaeological cultural phases in pre-Columbian Panama are La Mula, Tonosi, Cubita, Macaracas, Veraguas, and Sitio Conte – Gran Coclé.
The major archaeological cultural phases of the Pre-Columbian Caribbean Islands are Saladoid and Taino.
An Exquisite Taino Bone Purging Stick
The Taino purging stick, also known as the spatula, vomitivo, or vomit stick, was a significant tool in spiritual cleansing rituals. Carved from materials like
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Guanacaste-Nicoya Jade Bird-Celt Pendant
Bird celt with a smoothly flowing shape sets off admirably the quality of the stone and its polish. Gorgeous pale sea-green jade with veins of white. Rounded...
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Nicoya Teeth, Stone and Shell Choker
This stunning, colorful choker necklace is from the ancient Nicoya region of Costa Rica. It is a remarkable example of pre-Columbian jewelry artistry...
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Coclé Macaracas Pedestal Plate
The imagery on this vessel depicts an early-stage shaman transforming into a saurian creature within the basin. Long exaggerated claws with serrated stingray
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Guanacaste-Nicoya Jade Axe God
This Olmecoid-type jade celt features exquisite low-relief carving with fine curvilinear incising, presenting a highly polished surface. It includes drilled...
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Guanacaste Costa Rican Incensario
A wonderful Potosi Applique with crocodilian effigy. This ritual incense burner has a top cover finalized with a portrayal of an aggressive spiny Caiman...
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Costa Rican Stone Sukia
This finely crafted small sculpture, carved from rough volcanic stone, depicts a seated nude Sukia medicine man from the Guapiles region of Costa Rica...
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Costa Rican Stone Trophy Head
This finely crafted Costa Rican trophy head is a striking representation of ancient artistry, carved from a fine-grained basalt stone. The stone's quality is...
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Jade Axe God Pendant Celt
Costa Rican Anthropomorphic Axe God Pendant. It is carved in low relief with a highly glass-like polish front—linear incising for all facial features.
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Guanacaste-Nicoya Crocodile/Tlaloc Vessel
Crocodilian style effigy jar from the Nicoya Region of Costa Rica. This superlative pear-shaped polychrome ceramic vessel has two protruding crocodile heads.
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Guanacaste-Nicoya Abstract Axe God
Gorgeous Costa Rican Anthropomorphic Axe God Pendant. It is carved in low relief with a highly glass-like polish front. The rear surface is flat and party...
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Atlantic Watershed Standing Stone Figure
This impressive sculpture represents a standing nude woman, meticulously carved from rough volcanic coarse basalt stone. Originating from the Atlantic Watershed
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