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Pre-Columbian Olmec Polished Stone Piercer

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Pre-Columbian Olmec Polished Stone Piercer

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Pre-Columbian, Mexico - Guatemala, ca. 1000-800 B.C. Finely polished ritual stone piercer - probably used for piercing ears and possibly tongues. Lovely polished brown hard-stone with knobbed handle and perforated working end. A fascinating implement! 4-3/4" L. Custom stand included. Ex. Artemis Gallery, Ex-Private Chicago Collection, acquired before 1970.

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Pre-Columbian Olmec Polished Stone Piercer

Name: Pre-Columbian Olmec Polished Stone Piercer
SKU: 60037474
Price: 1000 USD
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