Published Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Jade Axe god An exceptional ceremonial necklace composed

An exceptional ceremonial necklace composed of hand-carved marine shell elements attributed to the Colima culture of West Mexico’s Shaft Tomb tradition

particularly zoomorphic examples that embody the culture’s deep connection to animal symbolism and the natural world

Dimensions: 17" L × 11 7/8" W × 9 3/4" H

The figure remains intact and presents well

Published Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Jade Axe god An exceptional ceremonial necklace composedPublished Pre Columbian Costa Rican Jade Axe God Costa Rica, ca. 500 BCE500 CE A finely carved Pre Columbian jade axe god pendant from ancient Costa Rica, executed in a beautiful deep sea green stone with soft translucency and a highly polished surface. The figure is rendered in the classic axe god form, with a stylized anthropomorphic visage, recessed circular eyes, sharply pointed beak like nose or snout, and abbreviated arms folded across the chest