Description:

Sumer, Ca 20th-16th centuries BCE. Terracotta maskette of Humbaba. Humbaba was demon, genie, and guardian of the cedar forests of Lebanon during the period of the Amorite dynasties. In the Gilgamesh epic, Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu cut off the demon's head. Custom stand. 3.63"W x 3.50"H (9.21 W x 8.89 H cm) Provenance: Ex-Private East Coast collection 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.

  • Condition: Worn as shown, but intact and very rare!

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