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Rare Wari Wood, Bone and Silver Poporo

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Pre-Columbian, southern Peru, ca 500 to 1100 CE. Rare wood, bone and silver poporo - a container that held lime powder to enhance the effects of coca and other narcotics. Tall egg-shaped base with long neck covered in sheet silver, bone and reed stopper/scoop. A very interesting and rare example of drug paraphernalia! Size: 7.75" H (19.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex Boston, MA collection acquired before 1975

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Areas of silver sheet missing, else excellent

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Rare Wari Wood, Bone and Silver Poporo

Name: Rare Wari Wood, Bone and Silver Poporo
SKU: 44063426
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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