Manteno Carved Bone Miniature Standing Dignitary Figure, Ecuador
Updated August 26, 2026
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| Lot number | 0177 |
| Estimate | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| Opening bid | $500 |
| Auction | DAY 1 Pre-Columbian, Native American, Fossils |
| Date | September 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manteno, ca. 800–1425 CE. A miniature male dignitary carved nearly in the round from bone, standing rigid and frontal on abbreviated legs. The oversized head dominates,
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