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Costa Rican Stone female figure, Atlantic Watershed region Period VI, ca. A.D. 1000-1500
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- stone
- Height: 29 3/4 in (75.6 cm)
standing proudly with hands cupped around her breasts, with strong body, the calm face framed by stepped coiffure extending down her neck, and with coffee-bean style lowered eyes and full lips.
Provenance
Acquired in the 1960's
Condition
Excellent, repair of clean break on the right foot, otherwise fine.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Stone sculpture first appears in both the Nicoya and Atlantic Watershed regions by Period IV (AD 1-500), mainly in the form of metates and ceremonial altars. The more elaborate metates have strong figural elements and show the advanced level of craftsmanship, but the independent large scale figural sculptures become a feature of the Atlantic Watershed region by AD 1000. The male and female figures represent stages of ritual activity and initiations. Male figures aptly portray warfare and ritual sacrifice with the trophy-head cult. Fertility and sexuality are shown in the "breast display" female figures (Jones, Kan and Snarskis 1981:131, cat. nos. 220, 221).