Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 1300 to 1450 CE. Fine carved stone tenon once probably set into a large stone wall with multiple similar tenons, carved in the form of a man's face, cheek stuffed with coca leaves. Almond-shaped eyes, lips slightly parted with fine small nose. 7-3/4" L x 6-1/4"H not counting custom stand. Provenance: Ex-Jean-Eugene Lions, Geneva Collection #690, Ex-Arte Primitivo, NYC. 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: Chip to nose and features a bit soft, but still quite attractive!

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October 11, 2013 9:00 AM MDT
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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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