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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Jaguar Metate

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Jaguar Metate

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Jaguar Metate
Costa Rican Pre-Columbian (Nicoyan) carved volcanic stone ceremonial effigy table (metate); a curved rectangular plate resting on three geometric legs with jaguar head and open mouth; L: 43"

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Jaguar Metate

Name: Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Jaguar Metate
SKU: 40475799
Price: 14000 USD
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