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Chavin Stone Snuff Container, ex-Joel Malter

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Chavin Stone Snuff Container, ex-Joel Malter

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Northern Peru, Ca 1000 to 600 BCE, Pre-Columbian. Very rare and exceptionally fine stone container used to hold lime powder. Carved in deep relief with two underworld deities among a very long slithering snake whose head terminates at the base. 2-1/2"D x 2-1/4"H.

Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-Joel Malter Collection.

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Chavin Stone Snuff Container, ex-Joel Malter

Name: Chavin Stone Snuff Container, ex-Joel Malter
SKU: 17900905
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $7,000

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