Fine Costa Rican Stone Trophy Head - Ex Arte Primitivo

**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic watershed region, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A human "trophy" head, hand-carved from volcanic stone, strongly rendered with a prominent straight nose contiguous with a horizontal hairline, almond shaped eyes, an open mouth, and distinct scarification etched into the top of the skull. Size: 4.1" W x 3.55" H (10.4 cm x 9 cm)

Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away.; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA

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Condition Report: Small chips and nicks from surface, notably from one part of hairline and chin. Deposits on surface.