Hi Lori, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This was made for the tourist/export trade and, while nice and probably having sentimental value to you because of its connection to your father, has little current market value. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage Pre-Columbian style terracotta altar figure probably 19th or early 20th Century the standing figure with braids/headdress, holding a bowl 8 inches tall CONDITION: in antiqued wear PROVENANCE: inherited $VALUE: 150-200* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.