Category:Pre-Columbian Art
Sub Category:Central America and the Caribbean - Costa Rica
Culture or Country:Atlantic Watershed, Costa Rica.
Period:Period IV- V. Ca. 300-700 A.D.
Size:3-1/4”H. x 2”W.

Description:Carved blue-gray jade standing anthropomorphic string saw cut pendant, depicting a figure with raised arms holding a double headed snake. Figure with simple round drilled eyes and wide mouth. Serpent has an overall cut zigzag decoration. Two drilled suspension holes at the top rim. Intact, exc. cond.
Provenance:Ex. William and Carol Thibadeau Sr. collection, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s. Ex. Tom Francis Collection, Gainesville, GA, by descent to family, collection # AA173. Ex Arte Primitivo It comes with certificate from Arte Primitivo.