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ANCIENT PRE-COLUMBIAN TUMBAGA DOUBLE HEADED FIGURINE

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ANCIENT PRE-COLUMBIAN TUMBAGA DOUBLE HEADED FIGURINE

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Description

An ancient Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican tumbaga figurine depicting a double-headed mythological animal. Tumbaga, an alloy of gold and copper, showcases the metallurgical proficiency of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations. The choice of a double-headed mythological animal for the figurine underscores the significance of mythical creatures in Mesoamerican cosmology and belief systems. Such creatures often held symbolic meanings related to the natural world, spiritual realms, or cosmological concepts. Ancient Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Figurines For Collectors.

Dimensions: L 3 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

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ANCIENT PRE-COLUMBIAN TUMBAGA DOUBLE HEADED FIGURINE

Name: ANCIENT PRE-COLUMBIAN TUMBAGA DOUBLE HEADED FIGURINE
SKU: 173570235
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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