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Rare Chimu Gourd Feline Mask

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A gourd mask in the form of a feline bearing inlaid beads on the cheeks and eyes as well as rectangular and triangular shell slivers for teeth. Size: 1.1" L x 4.8" W x 5.5" H (2.8 cm x 12.2 cm x 14 cm)

Provenance: ex-private West Palm Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Loss to nose, with chipping and darkening to some inlaid components, otherwise in great condition. Nice preservation to most beads.

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Rare Chimu Gourd Feline Mask

Name: Rare Chimu Gourd Feline Mask
SKU: 177772688
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,000

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Starting Price $400

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