Rare / Unusual Anatolian Schist Kilia Idol
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**Originally Listed At $700**
Near East, Anatolian, ca. 4000 to 3000 BCE. A very unusual kilia idol, carved from a thin piece of grey schist with light grey and white inclusions, depicting an abstract anthropomorphic body with curved shoulders, arms to the sides terminating in pointed 'hands', and a long triangular trunk, suggesting it represents a female - as was the case for the majority of idol figures. Size: 2.125" H (5.4 cm); 2.625" H (6.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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Near East, Anatolian, ca. 4000 to 3000 BCE. A very unusual kilia idol, carved from a thin piece of grey schist with light grey and white inclusions, depicting an abstract anthropomorphic body with curved shoulders, arms to the sides terminating in pointed 'hands', and a long triangular trunk, suggesting it represents a female - as was the case for the majority of idol figures. Size: 2.125" H (5.4 cm); 2.625" H (6.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA 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.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#131364
Condition
Pair of small perforations through one arm and chest, presumably for previous suspension or attachment.
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Rare / Unusual Anatolian Schist Kilia Idol
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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