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LOT 2215
Pre-Columbian Obsidian Arrowhead and Implement Collection
CIRCA 2ND-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (10.8 grams total, 19-26 mm).
Comprising barbed arrowheads and scrapers. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s.
The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex.
Thence by descent to family members.
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LOT 2215
Pre-Columbian Obsidian Arrowhead and Implement Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Pre-Columbian Stone Arrowhead Collection
Circa 2nd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising bifacial knapped leaf, barbed and hollow base arrowhead types, in white quartz; most with a three-digit inked collector number. 27.5 grams total, 22-61 mm
Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. -
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Anthropomorphic Votive Group
100 B.C.-15th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Two pre classic stylised human heads from San Jeronimo, circa 100 B.C. from Guerrero, Mexico, with one other pre-Columbian figure, possibly female, with stylised painted facial features and remaining arm. 380 grams total, 6.3-11 cm
Acquired 1970s onwards. Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK. Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK. -
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Head
Circa 16th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Modelled with semi-naturalistic facial features and wearing a ribbed headdress or elaborate hairstyle. 142 grams, 65 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
