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Jamacoaque Terracotta Fish Grater, Incised Detailing

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Jamacoaque Terracotta Fish Grater, Incised Detailing

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manta region, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. This terracotta ichtyomorphic (fish) grater was used for removing fish scales and/or ritualistic purposes. One side is covered with carefully placed stones for grating, while the other side is painstakingly incised with a pictograph of a coatimundi masked fisherman with a spear. Fish and other related objects are delineated throughout. Impressive example! 6"L x >2-1/2"W

Provenance: Ex-Private Florida collection of Klara Foischkuedt-Bader

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Excellent condition!

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Jamacoaque Terracotta Fish Grater, Incised Detailing

Name: Jamacoaque Terracotta Fish Grater, Incised Detailing
SKU: 31079500
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

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