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PRE-COLUMBIAN VERA CRUZ SMILING FACE SCULPTURE

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PRE-COLUMBIAN VERA CRUZ SMILING FACE SCULPTURE

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Description

Mexico, circa 9th - 12th century C.E. Tan clay hollow bust with stand.
H. of bust (without stand): 15 cm (5 7/8 in) H. of bust (including stand): 24 cm (9 1/2 in)

Provenance: Lippel Gallery, Montreal

Condition

Condition report available upon request.

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PRE-COLUMBIAN VERA CRUZ SMILING FACE SCULPTURE

Name: PRE-COLUMBIAN VERA CRUZ SMILING FACE SCULPTURE
SKU: 89050868
Price: 150 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$300 - CA$500

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