Valdivia 8 (Piquigua Phase) from the Atahualpa Site (N3A1-001) Ecuador. This double sided stone plaque in bas-relief with deeply excised carving and are said by many to stylized zoomorphic features and resemble an owl. We disagree, as they appear to be humanoid showing either appendages or articles of clothing. Choice. Measures 9" in height.
Antiquities Ancient South America
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