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Pre-Columbian Taino Stone Turtle

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Item Details

Description

A Taino Cohoba snuff receptacle. 3-1/2" H x 2-7/8" W Display stand included. Provenance: Ex collection, New York, N.Y.

Condition

Intact

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Pre-Columbian Taino Stone Turtle

Name: Pre-Columbian Taino Stone Turtle
SKU: 147126091
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,200

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Starting Price $900

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