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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Serpentine Stone mask

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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Serpentine Stone mask

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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone mask from Mexico, M26 type with Olmecoid features, Guerrero, Mexico, 900-400 BCE. Dark green black serpentine. 7-7/8"H, Root marks on the surface attesting to its age. Ex B.Venega collection, CA, 1960's. Reserve on this lot.

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Pre-Columbian Mezcala Serpentine Stone mask

Name: Pre-Columbian Mezcala Serpentine Stone mask
SKU: 167341214
Price: 4250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $9,000 - $12,000

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