Selling inherited collection of Southern California Native American artifacts. Up for your consideration is one large stone whale effigy purportedly from Los Angeles County, CA (Catalina Island). Southern California Chumash/Canalino Culture.
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provenance or documentation to provide. Composition appears to be of grey steatite (??). Excellent condition with wonderful patina. No damage. Size is 8.5” length x 4.75″ height x 3.25″ width. Free shipping with tracking via USPS Priority Mail. No International shipping. Display photos are of the actual item so this is what you’ll receive. Please ask any questions prior to bidding. No returns and all sales are final so please ask any questions prior to bidding. Please see my other related auction lots.
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