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Provenance: Private east coast collector
The symmetrical layout and finely worked ornamentation suggest the piece held both decorative and symbolic significance
The shape of the papyrus stalk
the garnet is unchipped and well-polished
and a great number of the ornately rounded formations could be found surrounding the mysterious Grove of the Three Fountains
A Costa Rican Jadeite Hybrid Pendant Amulet, Late Formative to Early Classic period ca. 300 - 500 CE Jewelry - Varia Provenance: Private east coast collectorThis finely carved pendant depicts a composite zoomorphic figure, merging characteristics of an armadillo and a bird, rendered in the abstract, angular style of Greater Nicoya jade artistry. The compact, armored body, rounded snout, and upright posture evoke the nine banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), a nocturnal burrowing animal common in Central America. In contrast, the prominent tail, raised crest, and flared rear elements resemble avian
