Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #465

Pre-Columbian Chontal and Nicoya Carved Stone Figurine Assortment

(3) items including Chontal crouching figure, Nicoya head having geometric motif and Costa Rican style standing figure having manganese deposits

Estimate: $300 - $500

Hammer Price: $150

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 9 1/2 inches, Width: 3 inches, Depth: 4 inches (Chontal figure (largest))

Condition: Good to Fair, overall moderate wear consistent with age, material and normal use; repairs to Chontal figure; standing figure missing both legs; chips, scratches and scuffs to surfaces throughout; mineral deposits; dirt / debris accumulation

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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