Material Culture presents tribal art expert’s collection, Nov. 14-15

Japanese Kofun period Haniwa terracotta head, circa 225-550, est. $1,500-$3,000
Japanese Kofun period Haniwa terracotta head, circa 225-550, est. $1,500-$3,000
Japanese Kofun period Haniwa terracotta head, circa 225-550, est. $1,500-$3,000

PHILADELPHIA – On November 14 and 15, Material Culture will offer the personal collection of well-known tribal arts expert Cathryn M. Cootner. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ancient Olmec cultural art enlivens July 14 Heritage auction

Olmec standing figure, carved in blue-green jade and estimated at $75,000-$100,000
Olmec standing figure, carved in blue-green jade and estimated at $75,000-$100,000
Olmec standing figure, carved in blue-green jade and estimated at $75,000-$100,000

DALLAS – From a faraway place in a faraway time, three extraordinary artworks from the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization will be among the top lots featured in Heritage Auctions’ Ethnographic Art: American Indian, Pre-Columbian and Tribal Art Auction July 14. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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