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THBValdivian Serpentine Celt w/ Zoomorphic Flanges
Lot 161
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Fine Arts
May 18, 2023
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2023-05-18 10:00:00
2023-05-18 10:00:00
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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**First Time At Auction**
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A striking serpentine axe head, hand-carved to boast silky smooth surfaces and a pair of flanges resembling frog heads, all enveloped in mottled, natural hues of midnight green and viridian. The body of the hand axe is beautifully shaped, demonstrating the skill of the artisans who put countless hours into making it with limited technology. Hand axes of this form have been found as part of the Kotosh Religious tradition, a name that archaeologists have given to ritual buildings built between 3000 and 1500 BCE in the mountain drainages of the high Andes. Although shaped like utilitarian tools, axes like this example were often made specifically for ritual purposes and symbolized the power of the bearer. A beautiful, minimalist piece that combines ancient history with modern sensibilities. Size: 5.9" W x 4" H (15 cm x 10.2 cm); 7.4" H (18.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Valencia, California, USA collection, acquired around 1980
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#178475Some small nicks with minor chipping to edge of axe head and a few light scratches and abrasions to butt. Otherwise, intact and excellent with smooth surfaces and beautiful natural colors.Condition
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