Description:

Western Bolivia, South America, Tiwanaku. ca. 600-1200 CE. This carved bone features a figure reminiscent of the sun god Viracocha, similar to the representation of this god on the Gate of the Sun (Puerta del Sol), Tiwanacu. Note that Viracocha, Kukulkan, and Quetzalcoatl were all the same individual. As Viracocha, he was teacher to the Incas. Tiwanaku was the capital of an empire that extended to present -day Peru and Chile. Incised geometric designs complement the full figure holding trophy heads. Custom, museum-quality stand. 7"H x 1"W Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.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: Minor loss as shown, else impeccable!

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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
$200,000 + $25,000