Pre Columbian Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Pendant, Mayan, 3OO-7OOA.D. Stermer COA

Description

PRE COLUMBIAN ~ COSTA RICAN JADE AXE GOD
Pendant, Amulet, or Talisman, Ben Stermer COA
Circa 3OOA.D. - 7OOA.D.
Atlantic Wateer Shed Area, Costa Rica
PROVENANCE
:
EX:  Anastosio Alfaro Estate Collection ~ Costa Rica
Grandfather of Enrique Vargas Alfaro.  Anastosio was an Archaeologist, Geologist,
Ethnographer, Explorer and Writer, an important personality in the cultural development
of Costa Rica.  He was a member of the board at the National Museum of Costa Rica and
Author of Antiguedades en Costa Rica(1892).
EX:
Enrique Vargas Alfaro (1865 - 1951)Estate Collection ~ Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Alfaro was a source of the highest quality of Pre-Columbian art sold to prestigious
collections such as Andre Emmerich, Morton D. May, Frederick and Jan Mayer, and
William C. and Carol W. Thibodeaux.  Artworks listing him as provenance appear in the
collections of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
DESCRIPTION
:
In a well patinated rich Green Speckled Jade, as pictured.  Highly polished
on the Obverse.  Appears to be half of a string cut and snapped larger piece.  The etching and
design along with the figure on the Obverse appear to be string cut,  Perforated through the
side for attachment or suspension.  Old Collector Tags on the Reverse reading, "J-113", and
"(100) 166" over another tag.  Exceptional, Large, and No Modern Damage.
Length is 6-1/8", or 155mm
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REFUNDS
:  Coins, Medals, and Artifacts that are Certified, or that have a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) are not returnable.  If the Coin, Artifact, or Item does not have a COA, or is not Certified, then the Buyer may return the Item within 14 days, for a full refund, except for the Return Shipping charges.  Return Shipping Charges are not refundable.  If the Item is returned within the 14 day return period, a FULL REFUND will be
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GUARANTEE
:  All lots Certified or with COAs by a third party Grading or Authentication service are Guaranteed As Described.  Lots without Certification or COAs are described to the best of my ability based on my experience and knowledge.  This is not a guarantee of Condition, Attribution, or Age.  If you have any other questions or concerns, please ask "before" you purchase or bid any lot.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Concerning Fake
Artifacts
on eBay
Unfortunately eBay has attracted sellers who are producing and selling fake art
i
facts
with COA’s that are just as bogus
.
The most prolific COA's are mostly on fakes.
I am among a
very small handful of dealers
who
are committed to selling only genuine relics. For that reason we refuse to sell artifacts with COA's from many of these authenticators
The only people who's opinions I trust enough to recognize their COA's are the following:
Ben Stermer, Dwain Rogers, Bill Jackson, Greg Perino, Jim Bennett
, Tony Putty, Jackson Gallery, a
nd
Ken Partain
.
Right now eBay is full of fake art
i
facts. I see thousands of
dollars
spent every week on eBay, by customers who are taken in by these criminals, while genuine art
i
facts go for next to nothing because they do not look as good as the fakes. I cannot
emphasize
enough that you should research before you invest
.
A
little common sense may save you a small fortune; for example, does the seller seem to have an endless supply of such attractive art
i
facts that even the
Museums do
not display
in quantity
?
For example, offering 2 or 3 Clovis, Cumberland, or Folsom points every week.
SO, ask questions, and best to get a COA from one of the Authenticators mentioned above. Pre-Columbian Olmec/Mayan
Stone Celt
Central A
merica
measuring
14cm(5") x 7.5
cm(2.99") x 2.5cmCirca
3
00BC-
300AD
from a large Tucson Arizona Professors Collection
collected in the 1930"s
CAA-44
Authenticity is guaranteed
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