尼科亚 - 瓜纳卡斯省,哥斯达黎加 石头, Jade 鸟形吊坠。高 18,8 cm。西班牙进口许可证。





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哥斯达黎加尼科亚文化的鸟形玉佩,约公元3–5世纪,高约18.8厘米,具西班牙出口许可,2024年从美国购得。
卖家的描述
Provenance: Ex. Hanulik collection, Switzerland. Acquired 1970's
- extremely fine -
- nice polished -
Nicoya - Guanacaste, Costa Rica · c. 600 - 900 AD
Green stone, Nephrite
10,8 cm height.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, Hanulik, Switzerland. Acquired 1970s.
- Private collection, New York, acquierd in the art market.
Condition: Very Good, beautiful stone quality.
Documents: With Spanish Export license.
The bird-shaped jade knives associated with the Nicoya culture of Costa Rica are pre-Columbian artifacts that reflect a deep spiritual, symbolic and functional connection of indigenous societies with this precious material.
The Nicoya culture developed in the Greater Nicoya area, which encompasses parts of northwestern Costa Rica and southeastern Nicaragua. These artifacts date from the pre-Columbian period, mainly from 500-800 A.D. during the Middle or Classic period of Mesoamerica, although jade work dates back even earlier. Jade objects (mainly jadeite and nephrite) were skillfully carved and polished. Jade was imported from sources in Mesoamerica, particularly from the Motagua River valley in Guatemala, as it is not found naturally in Costa Rica.
Shape and Design:
Jade knives often took stylized bird shapes, which were symbols of connection between the terrestrial and celestial worlds.
Birds were considered spiritual messengers, related to flight and communication with gods or ancestors.
Knives often featured a combination of functionality and symbolism, with decorative blades and carved handles.
Symbolic Meaning:
Birds represented divine messages, fertility or celestial power.
Jade, because of its hardness and color associated with life and water, was a material linked to the sacred, fertility and political power.
Knives could have been used in religious rituals, ceremonial sacrifices or as status objects for the elite.
Technique of Elaboration:
Hand carving using rudimentary tools of stone, sand and water.
The detailed and polished designs involved a laborious process that highlighted the artistic skill of the artisans.
Uses:
Ceremonial: Probably used in rituals to pay tribute to the gods or for sacrifices.
Status Symbolism: Possessing jade was a symbol of power and divine connection, exclusive to chiefs or priests.
Exchange and Trade: Jade objects could also be part of exchange networks between Mesoamerican cultures and those of the Nicoya region.
Legacy:
Today, bird-shaped jade knives are valuable pieces in archaeological museums, such as the National Museum of Costa Rica. They represent not only the technical skill of the ancient inhabitants of Nicoya, but also their cosmovision and their relationship with nature and the divine.
These artifacts stand out as a testimony to Costa Rica's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the Mesoamerican world.
卖家故事
Provenance: Ex. Hanulik collection, Switzerland. Acquired 1970's
- extremely fine -
- nice polished -
Nicoya - Guanacaste, Costa Rica · c. 600 - 900 AD
Green stone, Nephrite
10,8 cm height.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, Hanulik, Switzerland. Acquired 1970s.
- Private collection, New York, acquierd in the art market.
Condition: Very Good, beautiful stone quality.
Documents: With Spanish Export license.
The bird-shaped jade knives associated with the Nicoya culture of Costa Rica are pre-Columbian artifacts that reflect a deep spiritual, symbolic and functional connection of indigenous societies with this precious material.
The Nicoya culture developed in the Greater Nicoya area, which encompasses parts of northwestern Costa Rica and southeastern Nicaragua. These artifacts date from the pre-Columbian period, mainly from 500-800 A.D. during the Middle or Classic period of Mesoamerica, although jade work dates back even earlier. Jade objects (mainly jadeite and nephrite) were skillfully carved and polished. Jade was imported from sources in Mesoamerica, particularly from the Motagua River valley in Guatemala, as it is not found naturally in Costa Rica.
Shape and Design:
Jade knives often took stylized bird shapes, which were symbols of connection between the terrestrial and celestial worlds.
Birds were considered spiritual messengers, related to flight and communication with gods or ancestors.
Knives often featured a combination of functionality and symbolism, with decorative blades and carved handles.
Symbolic Meaning:
Birds represented divine messages, fertility or celestial power.
Jade, because of its hardness and color associated with life and water, was a material linked to the sacred, fertility and political power.
Knives could have been used in religious rituals, ceremonial sacrifices or as status objects for the elite.
Technique of Elaboration:
Hand carving using rudimentary tools of stone, sand and water.
The detailed and polished designs involved a laborious process that highlighted the artistic skill of the artisans.
Uses:
Ceremonial: Probably used in rituals to pay tribute to the gods or for sacrifices.
Status Symbolism: Possessing jade was a symbol of power and divine connection, exclusive to chiefs or priests.
Exchange and Trade: Jade objects could also be part of exchange networks between Mesoamerican cultures and those of the Nicoya region.
Legacy:
Today, bird-shaped jade knives are valuable pieces in archaeological museums, such as the National Museum of Costa Rica. They represent not only the technical skill of the ancient inhabitants of Nicoya, but also their cosmovision and their relationship with nature and the divine.
These artifacts stand out as a testimony to Costa Rica's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the Mesoamerican world.
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卖家已就文件要求收到了Catawiki的通知并保证以下内容: - 该物品是合法获得的, - 卖家有权出售和/或出口该物品(如适用), - 卖家将提供必要的出处或来源地信息,并根据当地法律安排所需的文件和许可证/执照, - 如果在获取许可证/执照方面出现任何延误,卖家将通知买家。 出价竞投,表明您知晓根据您居住的国家和地区可能会被需要提供进口文件,以及获得许可证/执照可能会导致物品交付的延迟。

