Lot 217

Manteno Bone Anthropomorphic Bottle Stopper

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Manteno Bone Anthropomorphic Bottle Stopper

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

Starting Bid: $750

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June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Ecuador, ca. 800 - 1425 CE. Carved bone anthropomorphic bottle stopper, having a carved finial depicting a standing human figure wearing a large dome type headdress with a carved stylized bat or bird on the front of the headdress, and having a multi-segmented brim. Wearing small ear spools and an apron type garment. Standing on an integral disc base with a lower stopper tang. A very rare example. Custom lucite block base. Size: 2.63”H (6.7cm).

Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s.

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Item # 71731

  • Condition: Overall mellow ancient surface patina. Figure reattached to the base, ancient loss to her right forearm and hand, and outer edge loss to her right ear ornament.

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$750 $1,499 $50
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$3,000 $7,499 $250
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