Pre-Columbian Terracotta Head and Adze Group
1st millennium AD. A mixed group of two artefacts comprising: a terracotta stylised human head, pierced, with dashed lines for hair, snub nose, narrow mouth, straight brow and rectangular eyes with rounded ends; a green stone adze with convex cutting edge and rounded butt. 160 grams total, 55-78mm (2 1/4 - 3"). Family collection acquired since the 1970s. Property of an Essex collector; from his father's estate. [2, No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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1st millennium AD. A mixed group of two artefacts comprising: a terracotta stylised human head, pierced, with dashed lines for hair, snub nose, narrow mouth, straight brow and rectangular eyes with rounded ends; a green stone adze with convex cutting edge and rounded butt. 160 grams total, 55-78mm (2 1/4 - 3"). Family collection acquired since the 1970s. Property of an Essex collector; from his father's estate. [2, No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition.