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Pre-Columbian Artifact Carved Head

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Pre-Columbian Artifact Carved Head from Veracruz Mexico discovered during a mud-slide. Local San Antonio estate professor received from local university. Measures: 11 H x 6 W x 4 D

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Pre-Columbian Artifact Carved Head

Name: Pre-Columbian Artifact Carved Head
SKU: 64286330
Price: 3000 USD
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