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Pre columbian Figural Heads

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900 - 1500 CE. A pair of pre columbian figural heads. These are often faked, but the real ones are unmistakable. These were often buried as offerings and are later recovered during building or digging operations. Provenance of a private dealers collection, 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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Pre columbian Figural Heads

Lot 0049

Estimate $100-$250Mar 25, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

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Mar 25, 2026 10:00 PM EDT

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