Pre-Columbian Carved Basalt Dog Head Effigy
Title: Pre-Columbian Carved Basalt Dog Head Effigy
Description:One of 27 Pre-Columbian items in this sale from the estate of a local retiree whos relative, according to the family, was an American military officer stationed in Central America many decades ago. The family believes that a few pieces are period given as gifts by rural families circa WWII and another few were purchased from licensed antiquities galleries including in Costa Rica sometime after WWII, plus a few more were purchased at museum stores and maybe of more recent origin however we are not certain which items can be ascribed to which groups and as a result all items are being offered unreserved with broad estimates. Family name or service details unverified and not made possible.
Condition of piece: Ancient, just the head and chipped at neck, surface wear and chips
Size: 4.75 X 8 inches, 3.5 inches tall
Weight:4.31 lbs
Estimated size of packaging:12x12x12, 6 lbs, this item will be double boxed
Other Shipping Info:Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE
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Described By:Michelle NIT DBJQ
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Title: Pre-Columbian Carved Basalt Dog Head Effigy
Description:One of 27 Pre-Columbian items in this sale from the estate of a local retiree whos relative, according to the family, was an American military officer stationed in Central America many decades ago. The family believes that a few pieces are period given as gifts by rural families circa WWII and another few were purchased from licensed antiquities galleries including in Costa Rica sometime after WWII, plus a few more were purchased at museum stores and maybe of more recent origin however we are not certain which items can be ascribed to which groups and as a result all items are being offered unreserved with broad estimates. Family name or service details unverified and not made possible.
Condition of piece: Ancient, just the head and chipped at neck, surface wear and chips
Size: 4.75 X 8 inches, 3.5 inches tall
Weight:4.31 lbs
Estimated size of packaging:12x12x12, 6 lbs, this item will be double boxed
Other Shipping Info:Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE
Important Info:Commonly Asked Questions
Described By:Michelle NIT DBJQ