An excellent Valdivia stone mortar from Ecuador, c. 3000 – 1200 BC. This finely sculpted feline example is 2-3/8 in long and is carved from a dark green stone. The bi-conically drilled perforation through the tail serves as a suspension loop and the facial features are nicely detailed. Nicely polished, strong mineral deposits. Ex Kowinski estate.

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