Pre Columbian Artifact
08 May 2020
Description

Approximately 3" high

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 1 day
By Sara S
May 10, 01:47 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $500 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi again Camilla,

Your father seems to have an interesting collection. Thanks again for your appraisal inquiries with Mearto. This item appears to another Veracruz Gulf Coast carving. This one recalls other "sonriente" (smiling) figures and faces. The MET has a great page dedicated to the figures -
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/313386

As previously mentioned, dating the item would require in-person examination. The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of similar figures in similar dimensions. Please note that dealer or private prices may vary. Further, estimates are contingent on condition and authenticity. Thank you.

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