Pre-Columbian Diquis Stone Peg Figure - Costa Rica

Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Diquis Stone Peg Figure - a carved andesite tuff/basalt stone 'peg' figure from the Diquis region of ancient Costa Rica. Depicts a standing nude male with arms folded across his body, and wearing a headband/cap/headdress/helmet. There are several theories regarding the use and representation of these figures - boundary markers, shaman figure, warrior figure, or captive figure. Approx. Size: 11" H x 4.5" W; Approx. Weight: 3.2 lbs | Ex. Museum; Large private collection | The Diquis culture (sometimes spelled Diquís) was a pre-Columbian indigenous culture of Costa Rica that flourished from AD 700 to 1530.