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| Auction Closes At: |
11:59:01 12/15/2022 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
131. Mixtec Carved Bone Staff Finial |
| Estimate: |
$1,500-$2,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$550.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$550.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Post Classic Periods
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| Culture or Country: |
Mexico.
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| Period: |
Post-Classical Period, 500-800 A.D.
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| Size: |
5-7/8”L. |
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| Description: |
Carved bone finial, decorated with two finely carved, elaborate registers, both depicting a seated chief wearing a very large headdress. Overall scattered areas of surface encrustation, and having a mellow tan surface patina. Some loss around the base socket rim, and a long stable hair line on one side, otherwise intact. |
| Provenance: |
Private collection of a Maryland PhD. Ex. Harmer Rooke Galleries, NYC., purchased late 1980’s- early 1990’s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Mixtec Carved Bone Staff Finial
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