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A small hand-carved malachite sculpture of an indigenous tribesman, 20th century

$410
£306.86
€355.33
CA$569.83
A$641.82
CHF 332.38
MX$7,794.70
NOK 4,221.97
SEK 4,004.89
DKK 2,651.24
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About the Item

A hand-carved malachite sculpture depicting an indigenous tribesman - possibly Mayan or Aztec - , probably 20th century. A hole is carved on verso bottom of sculpture so he can be fit into a rod on plinth, but he also stands up without.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    View Park, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6075245093102

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