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Pre-Columbian Shell Trumpet

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Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian Shell Trumpet, Peru, Moche, c. 300-600 A.D., with various incised shell and chrysocolla overlays depicting a seated warrior effigy, mounted on a custom metal stand, ht. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Private collection, San Francisco, California.

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Pre-Columbian Shell Trumpet

Name: Pre-Columbian Shell Trumpet
SKU: 117733896
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $2,500

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