Rare Ancient Pre-Columbian Stone Idol collected 1915
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A very rare carved stone idol with exaggerated features and inset cavities filled with Gold. This stone idol was reportedly excavated by a Mr Raymond Burns near Tiwanaku , Bolivia in 1915. A letter from the original owners daughter will be included. This stone effigy of a shaman with stylized Puma on his back is a very rare find and certainly rare to the market. Provenance: This stone Idol measures 11.75 inches tall x 6.5 inches deep and was part of the permanent display at the Metamora Museum of Oddities, Metamora Indiana.
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Good, weathered
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Rare Ancient Pre-Columbian Stone Idol collected 1915
Estimate $8,000 - $15,000
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