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Pre-Columbian Carved Basalt Dog Head Effigy

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Pre-Columbian Carved Basalt Dog Head Effigy

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Title: Pre-Columbian Carved Basalt Dog Head Effigy

Description:One of 27 Pre-Columbian items in this sale from the estate of a local retiree whos relative, according to the family, was an American military officer stationed in Central America many decades ago. The family believes that a few pieces are period given as gifts by rural families circa WWII and another few were purchased from licensed antiquities galleries including in Costa Rica sometime after WWII, plus a few more were purchased at museum stores and maybe of more recent origin however we are not certain which items can be ascribed to which groups and as a result all items are being offered unreserved with broad estimates. Family name or service details unverified and not made possible.

Condition of piece: Ancient, just the head and chipped at neck, surface wear and chips

Size: 4.75 X 8 inches, 3.5 inches tall

Weight:4.31 lbs

Estimated size of packaging:12x12x12, 6 lbs, this item will be double boxed

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Pre-Columbian Carved Basalt Dog Head Effigy

Name: Pre-Columbian Carved Basalt Dog Head Effigy
SKU: 121681624
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $2,000

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