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Four-Mile Prehistoric, Polychrome Bird Effigy, ca. 1350

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Four-Mile Prehistoric, Polychrome Bird Effigy, ca. 1350

Item Details

Description

Four-Mile Prehistoric Polychrome Bird Effigy, ca. 1350
fired clay, pigments
4 1/8 x 8 3/4 in. (10.48 x 22.23 cm.)
ex Stanley Marcus Collection
The Paul Rhetts Collection, New Mexico

Condition

The Four-Mile Prehistoric, Polychrome Bird Effigy is in overall good condition consistent with age. There is visible surface abrasion on the beak, and both wings. There is a pinpoint hole and possible evidence of a previous restoration to the bottom.