Miniature Moche Silver Figure - Crawling Man
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca. 200 BCE to 700 CE. A cast silver figure of a crawling man - perhaps a prisoner of war - wearing a helmet and ear ornaments, his expressive visage - gazing into the distance in utter despair - well-defined with coffee bean shaped eyes, a protruding nose, slightly downturned mouth, and frown lines. Size: 1.25" L x 1.125" H (3.2 cm x 2.9 cm); 2.75" H (7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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#140904
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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.
#140904
Condition
Minor surface wear commensurate with age. Silver has developed a wonderful patina in its 1,500 to 2,000 year life.
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- 24.5%
Miniature Moche Silver Figure - Crawling Man
Estimate $500 - $700
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