Description:

Pre-Columbian, Atacama Desert, Chile, ca. 10,000 to 5,000 BCE. One of the most remarkable and earliest examples of art from South America and it predates the Chavin by as much as 8000 years. A sandstone carving of a simplified human, slits for eyes, pointed nose and long slender torso - quite minimalist in its aesthetic. What is remarkable about this abstract styling is that one may find similar examples from across the prehistoric globe, regardless of whether the pieces come from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East. An amazing early piece of Neolithic art! Size: 13" (33 cm) H. Provenance: Ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, acquired before 1960. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #108756

  • Condition: Wear and loss to bottom, but in amazing condition.

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