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La Tolita Terracotta Mask w/ Human Face, ex-Arnovick

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La Tolita Terracotta Mask w/ Human Face, ex-Arnovick

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Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, ca. 600 BCE to 200 CE. Gorgeous and quite rare pottery maskette with a human face emerging from a sun-like disk. Disk enhanced with added wavy sun rays. Twin suspension loops to each side of head in very high relief. Custom stand. Size: 3.5" W (8.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private collection of the late Peter Arnovick, PhD., acquired before 1970.

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La Tolita Terracotta Mask w/ Human Face, ex-Arnovick

Name: La Tolita Terracotta Mask w/ Human Face, ex-Arnovick
SKU: 52662338
Price: 800 USD
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