Figure-Celt Pendant, 1st–5th century, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya, Jadeite, H. 6 1/2 x W. 1 1/2 in. ( x cm), Stone

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Figure-Celt Pendant, 1st–5th century, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya, Jadeite, H. 6 1/2 x W. 1 1/2 in. ( x cm), Stone-Ornaments, Many bird-form pendants of Costa Rica feature a lower section shaped like a workaday celt or ax. The stone celt of teardrop shape was the common working tool in the ancient Americas, and in some instances the shape itself took on greater, perhaps even sacred, significance

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Size: 2502px × 4696px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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