A PRE-COLUMBIAN DEITY EFFIGY FIGURE DEVOURING CHILD
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A pre-Columbian South American deity effigy/figure, possibly Sinu culture, formed in tan ground. Appears to be devouring a small human figure, possibly meant to symbolize a child. Four slits to each ear - or possibly indicative of some sort of headdress, and with long earrings, and a beaded headband around the distended hydrocephalic head. Navel exposed, trace lines indicating legs. Measures 5 x 3 inches.
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Chip to nose, good condition overall.
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A PRE-COLUMBIAN DEITY EFFIGY FIGURE DEVOURING CHILD
Estimate $200 - $300
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