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An excellent Valdivia stone mortar from Ecuador

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An excellent Valdivia stone mortar from Ecuador

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Description

An excellent Valdivia stone mortar from Ecuador, c. 3000 BC - AD 1200. This finely sculpted feline example is carved from a dark green stone. The bi-conically drilled perforation through the tail serves as a suspension loop, L: 2 1/4 in. Nicely polished, strong mineral deposits. Ex Kowinski estate.

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An excellent Valdivia stone mortar from Ecuador

Name: An excellent Valdivia stone mortar from Ecuador
SKU: 58011382
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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Starting Price $250

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