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Pre-Columbian Atacama Desert Wood Raft - Kontiki Form

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Pre-Columbian Atacama Desert Wood Raft - Kontiki Form

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Pre-Columbian, Chile, Atacama Desert, ca. 0 to 1000 CE. An extremely rare wooden boat, used either as a toy, or a learning tool for a boat-builder. Made in the style replicated by Thor Heyerdahl of Kontiki fame to prove that the Pre-Columbian natives could have originally populated Polynesia. Custom base. Size: 16" L x 5" W.

Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World, Haiku, HI.

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Minor wear, else excellent

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Pre-Columbian Atacama Desert Wood Raft - Kontiki Form

Name: Pre-Columbian Atacama Desert Wood Raft - Kontiki Form
SKU: 40876767
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

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Starting Price $2,750

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