Florida Anthropomorphic Axolotl Pestle
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1st millennium AD. A large carved fine-grained green basalt Taino or Archaic Period pestle depicting a human-headed axolotl with its legs tucked underneath the body, raised ribbed detailing to the spine and legs, crescentic head with annulet eyes and wide mouth; supplied with a custom-made display stand. 1.2 kg total, 22cm including stand (8 3/4"). Property of a Brussels gentleman; previously in a private New York collection; formerly in the Geroge Green & Terry Allen collection, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA; found Florida in the early 20th century.
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Very fine condition.
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Florida Anthropomorphic Axolotl Pestle
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000
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