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| Lot# & Name: |
016. Olmec Anthropomorphic Stone Perforator Handle |
| Estimate: |
$2,500-$3,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,000.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Olmec regions.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1000 - 600 B.C.
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| Size: |
4-1/2”L. x 1-3/4”W. |
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| Description: |
Carved creamy grayish blue-green serpentine anthropomorphic perforator handle depicting a large stylized human head with relief carved facial features, wide recessed eyes, drilled at the corners, wide nose and parted lips. Scattered surface deposits. An ancient chip on his chip and lower lip, otherwise intact. A very nice example. |
| Provenance: |
Ex. George Pepper Collection, acquired between 1951 - 1969, then to Jeanette Pepper Bello, by inheritance. Two old stickers on reverse marked: “3316” & “M4 58”. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$55.00 |
| International: |
$110.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Olmec Anthropomorphic Stone Perforator Handle
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