Chimu Effigy Head
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Chimu Effigy Head
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Pre-Columbian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:800-1200 CE
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Little of the cinnabar finish remains.
- Seller Location:Santa Fe, NM
- Reference Number:Seller: PW31871stDibs: LU97394416083
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