Lot 0116B

Large Panamanian Volcanic Rock Metate - Bird

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Large Panamanian Volcanic Rock Metate - Bird

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Pre-Columbian, Panama, Chiriqui, ca. 800-1000 CE. Large volcanic rock metate on 3 legs with a frigate bird in its lower center, used as a Royal Seat of Power. Great minimalist sculpture carved out of a single block of rock. Size: 25" L x 17" W x 13-1/2" H.

Provenance: Ex-private Hollywood, CA Collection, acquired from Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NM.

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Condition

Repaired hairline cracks on table top.

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Large Panamanian Volcanic Rock Metate - Bird

Name: Large Panamanian Volcanic Rock Metate - Bird
SKU: 34019007
Price: 12000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $12,000 - $15,000

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