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What are human effigies?
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An effigy is a human-sized representation of a person or figure. Effigies are used as a symbolic punishment, often in protests and public shaming, but can also be a form of sculpture, like ones used in tombs. You’ll find a selection of effigies from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP
Formerly in the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Native American Human Effigy female statue, Holliston Mills Site, Tennessee , sandstone, circa
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi culture 900 AD
All stone
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Kachina Effigy Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
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This ancient hand carved stone human effigy “Kachina” figure was collected in 1970 on a private ranch
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America Southwest comes this unique natural stone "human head" effigy. It was
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20th Century American Native American Objects
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Sandstone
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
a private mid west collection .
This ancient hand carved stone human effigy with a back pack or
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
