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Group of 19 Pre-Columbian Terracotta Spindle Whorls

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Group of 19 Pre-Columbian Terracotta Spindle Whorls

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Pre-Columbian, South America, Ecuador, Manteno culture, ca. 500-1500 CE. This lot includes a collection of nineteen ceramic spindle whorls arranged on vertical stands. All finely formed and all but one manifest incised attractive geometric patterns. What's more, the pieces are removable and may be arranged by you to create intriguing compositions. Museum quality stands included. The largest is 2-1/8"D x 1-1/4"T.

Provenance: Ex-Gilbert Martin Collection, Georgia, USA

All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

Condition

Mostly intact and excellent

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Group of 19 Pre-Columbian Terracotta Spindle Whorls

Name: Group of 19 Pre-Columbian Terracotta Spindle Whorls
SKU: 25517032
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $450 - $650

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