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America’s First “Spirit God” Ancestor 500 Years Old
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- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:15th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289211398511
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