Native American Artifacts & Hot Wheels
Lot 120:
Pre-Columbian Incan Jaguar Poisons or Medicine Applicator and Bowl - Wood
Pre-Columbian Incan Poisons or Medicine Applicator and Bowl. This is a rare artifact. We could not find another one like it on the web to compare and identify with. It is hand carved from two pieces of wood with hand painting and engraving. The main body is a single piece of wood and portrays a jaguar standing on a log with a cat/jaguar engraved on each end of the log. The top of the jaguar has a hole that goes down in to the log section which widens out toward the bottom inside. The top piece is one piece of wood. It portrays a demon like image with a body that resembles a bull dog. The two pieces fit nicely together. The wood rod appears to have been used as an applicator of some sort. It could have been used to apply poison, medicine or perhaps a perfume/scent. The wood used and artistry in wood displayed likely classifies this piece in relation to kero cups. This is an extremely well crafted artifact with no damage. It exhibits excellent patination and usewear. This is the only one of these we have seen. We always value input from the audience on things like this. It measures 3 1/8" tall and 1 1/2" wide.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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