Beautifully illustrated catalogue of selected collection of the Pre-Columbian archaeological jade objects from the holdings of the museum. The outstanding jade pieces come from the year 500 BC to 800 AC and reflect the high level of artistic, magic, social and cultural degree reached by Pre-Columbian cultures and are evidence of social and cultural interchange between the Costa Rica Indians and the people of Mesoamerica, like the Mayas and the Olmecas. Introductory text with the history of the museum.