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14K rose gold (Georgian period)
otherwise intact and in excellent condition
the left by his side
This exquisite kidney-shaped pectoral
then private Virginia collection
A published Costa Rican Owl-Form Quartz Mace Head, ca. 500 - 1000 CE Medium - Stucco 14K rose gold (Georgian period)A superb example of a Pre Columbian ceremonial mace head, carved in the form of an owls head from dense, veined brownish gray quartz naturally flecked with crystalline white. The head is rounded and compact, pierced vertically with a shaft hole for attachment to a wooden staff. Dominating the front are two large circular eyes, carefully carved to take advantage of the high concentration of white mineral inclusions, resulting in a striking contrast
