Pre-Columbian??? African??? Bowl

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  1. mdlock

    mdlock Well-Known Member

    Got this from a large 20230320_151420_resize_75.jpg 20230320_151428_resize_62.jpg 20230320_151436_resize_87.jpg 20230320_151436_resize_87.jpg 20230320_151444_resize_5.jpg 20230320_151519_resize_24.jpg 20230320_151509_resize_43.jpg 20230320_151500_resize_58.jpg 20230320_151451_resize_2.jpg estate in Southern PA.
     
    mdlock, Mar 20, 2023
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    mdlock Well-Known Member

    Sorry it is 6 inches wide and 4 inches high
     
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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    I'm no help...but that's a minor treasure, methinks...thanks!
     
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  4. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    If it is made of stone (not ceramic), it may be a mortar bowl (hence the smooth interior). The style of carving looks pre-columbian Central American (perhaps Costa Rican or Nicaraguan).
     
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    2manybooks, Mar 21, 2023
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Ditto.
     
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