Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, ca 0 to 200 CE. Standing male figure carved from spondylus shell wearing a solid gold hat, small turquoise bead inset into his leg stump giving it the appearance of an eye. This figure is definitely an amputee because his stump is carved into the form of a zoomorphic creature. 2-7/8" H. For similar example, see "Nazca Miniatures" published by the Dallas Art Museum. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-private Sante Fe, NM collection.The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell

  • Condition: Wear as shown, but quite excellent

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$300 $999 $50
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