Dimensions: 3 ¾ inches long, 1 ¾ inches wide, weighs 88 grams. History: Shaft tomb burial figure strapped to a board in preparation for burial. The deceased were lowered through long shafts into tombs where workers arranged them in their final resting places, often alongside previous deceased family members. Tomb figures like this one were placed with the fallen to provide companionship, guidance, and protection in the afterlife. Description: Archaic figure with both arms stretched out and both hands touching his elongated head. Wearing large ear ornaments. No repairs or restorations found. Mineral deposits consistent with approximately 2000 years of underground burial. Intact. Overall outstanding condition. Provenance: Ex. Private Nevada collection. Ex. Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950’s -1960’s. Ex. Arte Primitivo Fine Art Gallery, 2025. Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in 2025.
