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Veracruz Pottery Smiling Sonriente Head

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Pre-Columbian, Veracruz (Vera Cruz) Mexico, ca. 600 to 800 CE. An adorable smiling Sonriente head in molded pottery. He wears a headdress and ear ornaments on his triangular head. Wide almond-shaped eyes and wide smiling face. Plexi mount. Size: 5" H (12.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex - A. Englander collection, acquired in the 1970's.

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Veracruz Pottery Smiling Sonriente Head

Name: Veracruz Pottery Smiling Sonriente Head
SKU: 46507456
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $450 - $650

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