Pre Columbian Artifact
21 May 2020
Description

Artifact standing 3" tall

Provenance

From my Dad's collection...

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 5 days
By Sara S
May 27, 01:39 UTC
Fair Market Value
$30 - $200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Camilla,

This object appears to be an effigy of a turtle. I do not see a vessel opening to the top, leading me to think the object is likely a simple effigy. However, is the object does have small holes, it may be a rattle or a flute (whistle) instrument. The estimate is based on general Pre-Columbian turtle effigies in similar height.

I believe this is the last object you have submitted. If I missed one, please let me know. Thank you very very much for uploading so many objects from your dad's collection. I hope I was able to provide some useful information for you and your dad. I have definitely expanded my Pre-Columbian education with this collection and I very much appreciate you for that. Please take care.

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