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Pre-columbian Taino Pestle

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Stone pestle, ca. 1000 - 1492 A.D. Carved hard stone animal head finial with long neck and ovoid grinding surface that is smooth from use. Dimensions: 3-1/2" H; Weight: 8 oz. Provenance: Ex. Collection G. Ford, Brooklyn, NY

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Pre-columbian Taino Pestle

Name: Pre-columbian Taino Pestle
SKU: 62944425
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $200

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