Lot 3
  • 3

Diquís stone Columnar figure Period VI, ca. A.D. 1000-1500

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • stone
  • Height: 22 in (55.8 cm)
the naked male figure with arms folded reverently over the chest and fingers splayed, thick striated coiffure behind the head,  the shoulders and back body sculpted in squared proportions. 

Provenance

Acquired in the 1960's

Condition

Overall excellent, signs of wear but intact.
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Catalogue Note

Cf. Jones, Kan and Snarkis (1981: cat. no. 247).