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Ancient Colima Idol 300 BC

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Description

This is a rare Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima idol, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A flat pottery ginger bread type figure with a crÃ¨me colored slip , incised designs and some dendrite mineral deposits. The Idol measures 7 inches tall on its base ( Sculpture itself measures 6.5 inches) Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, Maryland.

Condition

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Ancient Colima Idol 300 BC

Name: Ancient Colima Idol 300 BC
SKU: 142442436
Price: 280 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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