COMBINED ESTATES AUCTION SATURDAY, FEB. 18TH
Par Mid-Hudson Auction Galleries
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18.2.23
179 TEMPLE HILL ROAD, NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK 12553, États-Unis
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SUPERB COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER. WORKS OF ART. BRONZES. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INC. RARE 1958 FENDER STRATOCASTER. JEWELRY. SO MUCH MORE TO COME
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LOT 157C:
A Taino Best, Figural Grinding Pestle
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Prix de départ:
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1 200
Prix estimé :
$2 500 - $4 400
Commission de la maison de ventes: 25%
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A Taino Best, Figural Grinding Pestle
Of bold and exuberant form, likely for communal use or implement of a Cacique or his high priest. A ceremonial pestle, under custody and care of a high born, dates late 2nd to 3rd phase from around 1100 - 1400 A.D. Of a fine, tight grained, dense and compact, exotic seabed stone of creamy yellow tone with bold spreading mushroom form business end and exceptional Zemi head with full humanoid figure, clutching and draped over an owl head. Fine condition, museum grade, 8 3/4" high x 4 1/2" widest.
