Lot 0195

Pre-Columbian Metate and Mano Grinding Stone

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Pre-Columbian Metate and Mano Grinding Stone

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Large 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 inclusion to back right leg, chip to front leg, hole on grinding surface. Mano or grinding stone has a repaired break. Grinding stone 9" tall and 24" long approx. Grinding handle is 14" approx.