ニコヤ - グアナカステ州、コスタリカ Stone, ネフライト Axe God. 10,8 cm 高さ. スペイン輸入許可証.
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Axe God, a Nephrite stone sculpture from Nicoya – Guanacaste, Costa Rica, dating to c. 300–500 AD, 10.8 cm high, in Good condition, with Spanish export license.
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Axe God
- extremely fine -
- nicely polished -
Nicoya - Guanacaste, Costa Rica · c. 600 - 900 AD
Green stone, Nephrite
10.8 cm height.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, Bloom, Miami, Florida, 1970 - 1980.
- Private collection, New York, acquired in the art market, 2001.
Condition: Very Good, beautiful stone quality.
Documents: With Spanish Export license.
A string-cut example with stylized geometric human features in low relief and drilled eyes. Perforated laterally through the neck for suspension.
Nephrite is one of the two mineral forms of jade, the other being jadeite. It has been valued for thousands of years in various cultures for its beauty, durability, and symbolic significance. Here’s more about nephrite:
Mineral Class: Amphibole group, specifically a form of actinolite.
Color: Typically green, creamy white (known as "mutton fat jade"), brown, or gray. The green color is due to iron content.
Texture: Smooth and compact, with a fibrous structure that contributes to its exceptional toughness.
Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it slightly softer than jadeite.
The green stone was considered sacred in Mesoamerica; It was associated with water, the fertility of corn and life, therefore linking itself with the preservation of the agricultural cycle. Among these stones, the most appreciated was jade (jadeite), considered more valuable than gold and a key material at a religious, political and economic level throughout the region. It was reserved for the adornment of gods and kings, and even the latter could only wear it on certain occasions. Considered a symbol of life and purity, jade was especially used to make jewelry pieces such as pendants, nose rings or ear cuffs. Jadeite pendants were therefore highly prized objects, loaded with symbolic and religious meaning and only exhibited by the most powerful members of society.
Greater Nicoya is an archaeological region that covers northwest Costa Rica and the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. The Southern Subregion, or Guanacaste, occupies the Nicoya peninsula, the Tempisque River basin and the Guanacaste and Tilarán mountain ranges. This is an area with human occupation for about 10,000 years, and important remains of material culture in ceramics, carved stone and jade have already been found in the Tempisque period (500-300 BC). In the Bagaces period (300-800 AD) there was already a complex social organization that was reflected in a greater variety in burial formulas, which included the use of large stone blocks. Around the year 800, the territory of Guanacaste was occupied by Chorotega groups from the north, from the Valley of Mexico, who were fleeing Olmec domination. This migration will bring the cultural influence of the Mayans and form the germ of the Kingdom of Nicoya, one of the main pre-Columbian chiefdoms existing in Mesoamerica upon the arrival of the Spanish.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
Translated by Google TranslateAxe God
- extremely fine -
- nicely polished -
Nicoya - Guanacaste, Costa Rica · c. 600 - 900 AD
Green stone, Nephrite
10.8 cm height.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, Bloom, Miami, Florida, 1970 - 1980.
- Private collection, New York, acquired in the art market, 2001.
Condition: Very Good, beautiful stone quality.
Documents: With Spanish Export license.
A string-cut example with stylized geometric human features in low relief and drilled eyes. Perforated laterally through the neck for suspension.
Nephrite is one of the two mineral forms of jade, the other being jadeite. It has been valued for thousands of years in various cultures for its beauty, durability, and symbolic significance. Here’s more about nephrite:
Mineral Class: Amphibole group, specifically a form of actinolite.
Color: Typically green, creamy white (known as "mutton fat jade"), brown, or gray. The green color is due to iron content.
Texture: Smooth and compact, with a fibrous structure that contributes to its exceptional toughness.
Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it slightly softer than jadeite.
The green stone was considered sacred in Mesoamerica; It was associated with water, the fertility of corn and life, therefore linking itself with the preservation of the agricultural cycle. Among these stones, the most appreciated was jade (jadeite), considered more valuable than gold and a key material at a religious, political and economic level throughout the region. It was reserved for the adornment of gods and kings, and even the latter could only wear it on certain occasions. Considered a symbol of life and purity, jade was especially used to make jewelry pieces such as pendants, nose rings or ear cuffs. Jadeite pendants were therefore highly prized objects, loaded with symbolic and religious meaning and only exhibited by the most powerful members of society.
Greater Nicoya is an archaeological region that covers northwest Costa Rica and the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. The Southern Subregion, or Guanacaste, occupies the Nicoya peninsula, the Tempisque River basin and the Guanacaste and Tilarán mountain ranges. This is an area with human occupation for about 10,000 years, and important remains of material culture in ceramics, carved stone and jade have already been found in the Tempisque period (500-300 BC). In the Bagaces period (300-800 AD) there was already a complex social organization that was reflected in a greater variety in burial formulas, which included the use of large stone blocks. Around the year 800, the territory of Guanacaste was occupied by Chorotega groups from the north, from the Valley of Mexico, who were fleeing Olmec domination. This migration will bring the cultural influence of the Mayans and form the germ of the Kingdom of Nicoya, one of the main pre-Columbian chiefdoms existing in Mesoamerica upon the arrival of the Spanish.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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文化
Nicoya - Guanacaste, Costa Rica
世紀/年代
c. 300 - 500 AD
商品名
Axe God. 10,8 cm H. Spanish Import License.
取得先
Private collection
取得年
2025
素材
Nephrite, Stone
取得国
United States
コンディション
Good
前所有者の取得先
Private collection
前所有者 - 取得年
1970
前所有者 - 取得国
United States
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Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
