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    Posted 9 years ago

    Midnight1208
    (135 items)

    I found this beautiful small cup or effigy at a shop in Atlanta that frequent. It has no identifying marking and measures approximately 3 inches. The front carving appears to be that of a man and the back the face of an elephant. The bottom of the item has 2 spikes for standing. I think it is absolutely gorgeous, but have not idea of when or who may have made it. My thoughts are that maybe pre-Columbian. Any information anyone can offer would be helpful.

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    1. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 9 years ago
      Interesting. I also have a piece of what may very well be Pre-Columbian art. Mine looks like a sort of urn with a man in mourning holding onto it.

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/173261-canyonroad---peculiar-african-terraco

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