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Pre-Columbian Zapotec guardian urn, Monte Albon Mexico,

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Pre-Columbian Zapotec guardian urn, Monte Albon Mexico,

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Pre-Columbian Zapotec guardian urn, Monte Albon Mexico, circa AD500-800, executed in clay, depicted wearing an elaborate headdress, mask, earrings, and pectoral, in the seated position, 14"h x 12"w x 8.5"d. Provenance: Deaccessioned from The California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA

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Pre-Columbian Zapotec guardian urn, Monte Albon Mexico,

Name: Pre-Columbian Zapotec guardian urn, Monte Albon Mexico,
SKU: 38197558
Price: 4500 USD
Availability: InStock

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