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Pre-Columbian carved stone jaguar form metate (corn grinding platform) with two stone tools. 8 1/2"H

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Pre-Columbian carved stone jaguar form metate (corn grinding platform) with two stone tools. 8 1/2"H

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Pre-Columbian carved stone jaguar form metate (corn grinding platform) with two stone tools. 8 1/2"H x 27 1/2"W x 13"D

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Pre-Columbian carved stone jaguar form metate (corn grinding platform) with two stone tools. 8 1/2"H

Name: Pre-Columbian carved stone jaguar form metate (corn grinding platform) with two stone tools. 8 1/2\"H
SKU: 159068061
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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