Pre-Columbian Manteno Stamp - Anamorphic Shaman
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Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manteno, ca. 850 to 1600 CE. An iconographically intriguing pottery stamp decorated with a pair of standing shamans donning elaborate crocodilian and jaguar costumes and holding hands. When used repeatedly, the resulting image would consist of many such figures arranged in a procession or ritualistic dance. A fascinating pottery stamp from the Manteño culture, the final Pre-Columbian civilization of Ecuador. Size: 3.625" L x 4.875" W (9.2 cm x 12.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private Ventura County, CA collection
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#118361
Provenance: Ex-Private Ventura County, CA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#118361
Condition
Stable surface crack near knob handle. Normal surface wear.
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Pre-Columbian Manteno Stamp - Anamorphic Shaman
Estimate $500 - $750
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