A Costa Rican Jadeite Owl Pendant, Classic Period, 300 - 900 CE 5067026_xl Material: environment-friendly silica gel

Material: environment-friendly silica gel

You don't need to worry about its sharpness after a long time of heavy duty

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Color: Red

A Costa Rican Jadeite Owl Pendant, Classic Period, 300 - 900 CE 5067026_xl Material: environment-friendly silica gelPossibly from Guanacaste, this early pendant was made in the shape of a celt, or ax, with the top worked into an owl head and torso. Circular eyes and a wide downturned beak define the head above folded wings, in a basic version of what would be the classic Costa Rican bird pendant in jade. The bird celt pendant would undergo many elaborations during subsequent centuries, all the while retaining these essential features. Condition: Corner section of