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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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Concerning Fake Artifacts on eBay
Unfortunately eBay has attracted sellers who are producing and selling fake artifacts 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, and Ken Partain.
Right now eBay is full of fake artifacts. I see thousands of dollars spent every week on eBay, by customers who are taken in by these criminals, while genuine artifacts 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 artifacts 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.