Erotic Conjoined Figures - PF.2639, Origin: Costa Rica, Circa: 1000 AD to 1500 AD, Dimensions: 15.75" (40.0cm) high, Catalogue: V13, Collection: Pre-Columbian, Medium: Basalt. Expertly carved from a single piece of volcanic rock with only the use of stone and wood tools plus abrasives, these erotic conjoined figures are a stunning example of the Pre-Columbian sculptural skills of the Ancient Costa Rican artisans. Featured in a sexual position that would not lead to childbirth, this couple is reminiscent of the Mochica erotic art that is believed to represent ritual practices that occurred in ceremonial contexts. Although little is known of the erotic art in Costa Rica, it is evident from this extraordinary sculpture that the skill of the stone carver was highly advanced and remarkably expressive.

Antiquities
Ancient Central America & Mexico