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Jamacoaque Incised Head / Mask, ex-Peter Arnovick

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Jamacoaque Incised Head / Mask, ex-Peter Arnovick

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Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, ca 500 BCE to 500 CE. One of two superb and rare pottery human head sculptures. About the size of a shrunken head with open mouth, almond eyes and deeply incised features and decorations. Custom stand. Size: 3-1/2" W x 2-1/2" H (8.9 cm x 6.4 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private collection of the late Dr. Peter Arnowick, acquired before 1970.

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Jamacoaque Incised Head / Mask, ex-Peter Arnovick

Name: Jamacoaque Incised Head / Mask, ex-Peter Arnovick
SKU: 45107001
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

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