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(lot of 3) Pre-Columbian Olmec culture objects

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(lot of 3) Pre-Columbian Olmec culture objects

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(lot of 3) Pre-Columbian Olmec culture objects, Mexico, 800-200BC, consisting of a slightly incised grey/black bowl, a medium size flat bottom bowl with black and red cinnabar decor, together with a hollow clay head with unusual coiffure 6.5"h; Provenance: Former Lewis Land Collection

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(lot of 3) Pre-Columbian Olmec culture objects

Name: (lot of 3) Pre-Columbian Olmec culture objects
SKU: 60008117
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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