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Native America Antique Hand Carved Granite Human Head

$6,500
£4,934.69
€5,644.23
CA$9,081.44
A$10,100.55
CHF 5,274.19
MX$122,912.91
NOK 67,359.47
SEK 63,171.30
DKK 42,125.06
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From Native America comes this unique ancient hand carved granite stone head head effigy, attributed to the Yokuts People. It was collected on a private ranch in 1960 coming from the Tulare Lake Basin of the San Joaquin Valley, Kettleman City, California. The effigy carved from a boulder in the round with the flattened nose caused from damage from an agricultural plow blade. Provenance: old California collection Dimensions: 12 inches tall on custom display Stand and 7 inches diameter All human effigy carvings from America's past are scarce and some consider most desirable. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289218749752

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