{"product_id":"published-pre-columbian-costa-rican-jade-axe-god","title":"Published Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Jade Axe god","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Jade Axe God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosta Rica, ca. 500 BCE–500 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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 above a broad, tapering blade. A suspension perforation at the shoulders allowed the piece to be worn or displayed as an insignia of rank and spiritual authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is especially important for its strong pedigree and publication history. It is illustrated in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Columbian Jade from Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Elizabeth Kennedy Easby, published as no. 17, where it is identified as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird Celt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, described as “thick, with rounded back,” in “very translucent deep sea-green jade,” height \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 7\/8 in. (7.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The sculptural form, elegant proportions, and rich stone place it among the most desirable Costa Rican jade pendants, objects associated with status, ritual, and elite identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex Wright, Chicago, Illinois; Ex Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elizabeth Kennedy Easby, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Columbian Jade from Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, no. 17. Book will be included with the sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53029117952297,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/IMG-6307.jpg?v=1776783234","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/published-pre-columbian-costa-rican-jade-axe-god","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}