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Pre-Colombian La Tolita Terracotta Fish Grater
Pre-Colombian La Tolita Terracotta Fish Grater
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Pre-Columbia, Colombia, La Tolita, Tumaco, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. Effigy graters (rollador) were utilized in the Tumaco region of what is now Colombia, by the Tolita culture, from approximately 500BC to 500AD, usually taking the stylized form of a fish or squid. Used to grate various vegetables, they were made with raised horizontal sections, and in this case, also had inset sharp stones. This very fine example shows liberal remains of original red pigment. Custom stand. Size: 12" W.

Provenance: Ex-private Aguirre collection, acquired in 1970's.

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#108437
Condition
Intact and excellent.
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Pre-Colombian La Tolita Terracotta Fish Grater

Estimate $900 - $1,200
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Starting Price $600
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