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Pre-Columbian Metate and Mano Grinding StoneLarge Pre-Columbian Nicoya or Mayan metate and mano grinding stone in tripod zoomorphic form, jaguar, Costa Rica, includes paperwork and photo from original 1971 sale. Good condition, chips and inclus

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Pre-Columbian MetateA Taino metate with an extended Zemi head, incised design, standing on four legs. 16" x 9" x 4-1/2" Provenance: Ex. French Collection

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Pre-Columbian Metate or DuhoA Taino metate or duho with an extended Zemi head, incised design, standing on four legs. 16" x 9" x 4-1/2" Provenance: Ex. French Collection

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Pre-Columbian Metate with Human FigureA rare ceremonial metate carved with human figure beneath the grinding surface, flanked by zoomorphic heads. Deeply incised motifs and balanced proportions. Culture/Period: Costa Rica, circa 500-800_C

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Pre-Columbian Jaguar Form Stone Metate Stone Ritual SeatAn exceptional Pre_Columbian metate intricately carved in the form of a jaguar with open mouth and stylized geometric motifs. The raised platform surface is supported by four perforated legs, displayi

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Mayan Stone Metate in Animal Form, ex-Arte PrimitivoPre-Columbian, Maya Territories, ca. 200 to 900 CE. A green-grey volcanic stone metate (metlatl) with sturdy tripod legs and a head that - combined with the stiff back - calls to mind a turtle or poss

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PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE METATE AND PESTLEPre-Columbian carved stone metate & pestle, the metate in the shape of an armadillo.Pestle: 17"l / Metate: 5"h x 17.5"l x 11"d

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Pre Columbian Ceremonial MetateCa 700 to 1600 AD Pre Columbian ceremonial metate, likely Costa Rica, carved from volcanic stone, chunk missing from base, diameter 12 3/4", ht 7"

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Pre Columbian Stone MetateRectangular volcanic stone metate supported by four legs, used for grinding maize or pigments in ritual and domestic contexts. Beautifully worn surface and balanced form. Culture/Period: Pre_Columbian

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COSTA RICAN PRE COLUMBIAN STONE METATECirca 1100-1500 BC Precolumbian stone metate shaped as an animal with three legs. Measures 20.5" x 11.5" wide.

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Pre-Columbian Stone Metate and AdzPre-Columbian Stone Metate and Adz from Central or South America. This Metate is highly developed. It has a nicely formed rim all around the edges that form a shallow bowl. The Adz was with it from th

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Pre-Columbian Stone MetateA large stone Taino Metate with turtle head, and Zemi on reverse. 21" L x 11-1/2" W x 6" H; 26 lbs. Provenance: Ex collection, Miami, Fla acquired from European collection.

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Pre-Columbian Jaguar MetateCarved stone jaguar metate with geometric patterns. Region Made: Central America (Costa Rica). Provenance: Beverly Hills Barakat Gallery Collection.

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PRE-COLUMBIAN JAGUAR METATEProbably Costa Rican Height- 4 1/4" Length- 12"

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Pre-Columbian Stone Metate and ManoSome wear. 5-1/2"h x 18-1/2"w x 12-1/2"d

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Pre-Columbian Stone MetateA stone grinding table or Metate. Stands on three legs, two protruding points on one end. 14-1/2 " L x 8 " W x 6 " H,; 17 lbs. Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

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Two Pre-Columbian Stone Metates and a ManoWear. 7"h x 17-1/2"w x 9"d and 5"h x 17-1/2"w x 13"d

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Pre_Columbian Jaguar Head Metate Stone Ritual SeatA striking Pre_Columbian ceremonial metate carved with a fierce jaguar head at one end and supported by openwork legs with geometric motifs. Excellent symmetry and patinated surface. Culture/Period: C

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ANCIENT PRE COLUMBIAN JAGUAR STONE METATE BENCHAn ancient Pre Columbian Costa Rican Jaguar Metate bench. Made of basalt stone with a tail and hand carved head. The sculpture of large basalt stones has been one of the main forms of ritual sculpture

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Pre-Columbian Stone Jaguar MetatePre-Columbian Stone Jaguar Metate, Measurements: 12" L x 6 3/4" W

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PRE COLUMBIAN STONE JAGUAR METATE.Panama, Pacific slope. Carved in the form of a jaguar with cross hatched details on legs (one missing), tail and head. 6"h. 16"w. 9"d.

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Pre-Columbian Stone Effigy MetateA pre-Columbian stone effigy metate with zoomorphic figures at both ends, incised designs on top, four claw legs. 8-1/2" L x 3-3/4" Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NY

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Pre-Columbian Style Stone MetateZoomorphic metate, the four legs slightly bent at the knee, and with two heads or a head and a stumpy tail. Pre-Columbian form, but we are unable to determine age. Approx. 9" L x 5" W x 3 1/2" H.

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Pre-Columbian Stone Taino MetateA speckled stone Taino Metate with a zemi face with sunken eyes, incised design on top, standing on four legs with toes and incised designs. 15" L x 8" W x 4" H. Provenance: Ex collection P. Bringuier

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