Native American Stone Effigy Head

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A Native American stone effigy head, likely Mississippian. These types of heads are still shrouded in mystery and considered rare. Previous private collection of dealer, San Francisco. We guarantee every item as described, and have 2-3 experts look at each item to come to a consensus. Please feel free to reach out at anytime with any questions, comments, concerns or issues. We ship in house and do what we can to ensure the shipping costs are as reasonable as possible.

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Native American Stone Effigy Head

Lot 0016

Estimate $300-$600Mar 25, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

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Tribal Art, African Art and Antiquities

Mar 25, 2026 10:00 PM EDT

Aptos, CA, United States

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