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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Metate, in the form of a

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Metate, in the form of a

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Metate, in the form of a jaguar, the edges with incised decoration, the tail forming a handle, probably Costa Rican, H.- 4 5/8 in., W.- 16 1/2 in., D.- 8 1/4 in.

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Metate, in the form of a

Name: Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Metate, in the form of a
SKU: 31570492
Price: 425 USD
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