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Pre-Columbian Toltec Plumbate Head Effigy Vessel

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Pre-Columbian Toltec Plumbate Head Effigy Vessel

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Old Fire God Head Vessel, Toltec, Soconusco, Guatemala, ca. 1000 A.D. - 1200 A.D. Fire God Vessel in the shape of a face, with incised lines at forehead, spool earrings, hook nose, large eyebrows, forked tongue and bearded chin. A rare and remarkable sculptured vessel. Dimensions: 5-1/4" H; Weight: 15 oz. Provenance: Ex. private collection, Rhode Island.

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Pre-Columbian Toltec Plumbate Head Effigy Vessel

Name: Pre-Columbian Toltec Plumbate Head Effigy Vessel
SKU: 57603312
Price: 395 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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