Description:

Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, ca. 200 BCE to 500 CE. The dog was the Precolumbian's constant companion, in both life and death. Dogs were kept as pets, hunting assistants, and guardians of the home. This finely hand-built grave offering depicts a Chihuahua atop a hut-like shelter, protecting the home perhaps of the deceased for eternity. 4"D x 5-1/6"T Provenance: Ex-private Santa Fe, NM collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Earth markings, near choice.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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