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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Ceremonial Metate

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Ceremonial Metate

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Ceremonial Metate , 400-1000 A.D., possibly Nicaragua, volcanic tuff, incised geometric designs, h. 6 in., w. 15 1/4 in., d. 9 1/2 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA

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Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Ceremonial Metate

Name: Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Ceremonial Metate
SKU: 89091789
Price: 500 USD
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