Rare & Fine Valdivian White Stone Venus Figure
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 4000 to 3500 BCE. A small, cylindrical carved piece of creamy white and grey stone representational figure, highly polished, with an incised design that some archaeologists have thought of as highly abstract feminine. These figures were found near hearths and food preparation areas, as well as in burials of important personages. Size: 0.6" W x 1.45" H (1.5 cm x 3.7 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private Minnesota collection
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#117219
Provenance: Ex-Private Minnesota collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117219
Condition
Minor chipping to back of figure, but overall excellent condition with clear design
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Rare & Fine Valdivian White Stone Venus Figure
Estimate $500 - $700
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