Pre Columbian Artifact
11 May 2020
Description

Approximately 5" tall

Provenance

This belongs to my father. He purchased several pieces similar to this over the years and would like to know the value, if there is any.

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 5 days
By George
May 16, 12:39 UTC
Fair Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear Camilla,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry and my sincere apologies for the delay

The presented object appears to be a Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel in the shape of a bird. This pottery in style and motif comparable to pieces from Peru of the Chimu period ca. 900-1400 AD.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 50 to 150 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

With kind regards,
Georg

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