Antique/Ancient Sculptures - Central America?

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  1. JesseK

    JesseK New Member

    Hey guys I just picked these up here in Arizona. Anyone have any idea what geographic area these might be from and approximate age? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance guys.

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    The bigger one has some cracks on the arms
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    JesseK, Oct 20, 2017
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome!
    I do believe that lots of fakes have been made and that the real ones should go home.
    That said...it’s late so not too many members on now but if not tonight you’ll hear more tomorrow.
     
    KingofThings, Oct 20, 2017
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  3. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    King is probably onto something here - I see this one quite often in the thrift stores around here in Virginia.

    Search for "circle of friends candle holder".

    https://www.google.com/search?q=cir...t_7WAhUF4CYKHWZ0AsgQ_AUICygC&biw=1094&bih=511
     
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  4. Taupou

    Taupou Well-Known Member

    Yes, unfortunately this is simply a decorator item that has been on the market for the last few years...the infamous "circle of friends." Most are made in Mexico, but I wouldn't be surprised if China has also jumped into the marketing of them by now.
     
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  5. JesseK

    JesseK New Member

    That was fast! Thanks guys you rock!
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    We saw these a lot in the 70s and 80s.
    One clue about pre-Columbian pottery: If it looks muddy and gritty, with crisp finger lines, it is usually not pre-Columbian.
     
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