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Pre-Columbian bronze figural axe head, ex-Komor

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Pre-Columbian bronze figural axe head, ex-Komor

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Description

Pre-Columbian bronze figural axe head, ex-Komor, Late 1st Millenium BCE, Peru, natural verdigris, with human face decoration, on hardwood stand, accompanied with copy of Mathias Komor receipt, 2"h x 3"l (bronze), 4"h (total)

Provenance: From the Estate of Nancy R. and Myron L. Mayer, New York City; Mathias Komor, New York

Condition

Good, great authentic old surface **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Pre-Columbian bronze figural axe head, ex-Komor

Name: Pre-Columbian bronze figural axe head, ex-Komor
SKU: 84860310
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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