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Pre-Columbian Stone 'Head' Mace, Costa Rica 500-900 CE

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Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, 500-900 CE. Double Spiked head form mace in nearly translucent Alabaster stone. The head carving features two prominent spikes protruding from either side with a humanoid skull that is carved with a prominent brow that connects at the top of the nose.

H 2-1/4" W 5" measurements without included stand.

For a similar example see The Metropolitan Museum Accession Number: 1979.206.1146