Near-Miniature Inca Wood Kero
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Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca culture, ca. 1400 to 1532 CE. A lovely drinking cup called a kero (also quero) with an expertly incised register of linear motifs across the exterior surfaces. Rich patina creates a pleasing luster that stands out against the deep espresso brown wood hue. Size: 0.85" L x 0.80" W x 3.14" H (2.2 cm x 2 cm x 8 cm)
Provenance: Private Ellicott City, Maryland, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA
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#184217
Provenance: Private Ellicott City, Maryland, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184217
Condition
Minor abrasions and nicks, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout. Previous inventory labels beneath foot.
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Near-Miniature Inca Wood Kero
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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