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Large Vintage Olmec Terracotta Wall Head, Mexico 1970s

$1,185.34
£870.69
€995VAT Included
CA$1,635.67
A$1,664.94
CHF 947.72
MX$20,097.10
NOK 11,050.90
SEK 11,184.15
DKK 7,586.95

About the Item

Large (43x36x10 cm) raw terracotta wall mask of an Olmec Warrior. The Olmec's was a pre-culumbian, Mesoamerican civilisation that lived from 1200-400 bc. This particular example is a reproduction dating from the 1970s where it was brought home from Mexico City as a souvenir to Denmark. The previous owners used it as a portion decoration.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Intact and decorative order. It slows a patina (both original and artificial) due to the fact that it has been displayed outdoors.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782224252642

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