Tiwanaku Stone Celt with Pumas
Intricate Details and Artistic Narrative of this
Tiwanaku Celt
An excellent formed Tiwanaku limestone celt. The axe head has a carved double-stylized pumas finial with perforated loop-type bodies. Half-open type hafting shaft on the reverse with rounded blade edge. Substantial scattered dendrites deposit on the surface. One puma is reattached, otherwise intact. Altiplano region, Peru/Bolivia Ca. 500 – 1000 A.D. Custom stand.
Measures: 4.75”/12.06 cm H. 2.5”/6.35 cm W. 6.5”/16.51 cm with custom metal base.
Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, LA., CA; Private Florida Collection
Price $1,750
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