Dimensions: 4 ¼ inches long, 2 inches wide, 1 inch thick, weighs 85 grams.History: The deceased were lowered tied to boards through long shafts into tombs where workers arranged them in their final resting places, often alongside previous deceased family members. Tomb figures were placed with the fallen to provide companionship, guidance, and protection in the afterlife.Description: Figure wearing headgear, large ear ornaments, and a loin cloth with two tassels. Tied to a board with a pillow under the head. No repairs or restorations found. End of nose chipped. Overall excellent condition.Provenance: Ex. Private Nevada collection. Ex. Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950’s -1960’s.Ex. Arte Primitivo Fine Art Gallery, February 2025. Acquired by The Artifact City Collection in 2025.Manganese Dioxide Reactivity Test Results: 40% hydrogen peroxide was applied to multiple manganese blooms that resulted in a chemical reaction confirming approximately 2000 years of burial
