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Rare Mixtec Copper Ring with Face
Rare Mixtec Copper Ring with Face
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Description
**Originally Listed At $150**

Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A fascinating ring made of copper sheet with a wide band and a large anthropomorphic face. The face is generally flat aside from a prominent, high relief nose. Atop the head and where the ears would be are large spirals, representing earrings and either a dramatic coiffure or headdress. Size: 0.75" W x 1.1" H (1.9 cm x 2.8 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s

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Condition
One of the spirals on the headdress has been repaired. Mottled very dark green and brown patina on surface. The ring is too fragile to be worn.
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Rare Mixtec Copper Ring with Face

Estimate $300 - $450
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Starting Price $125
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