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Vintage Santa Marta Poporo Stone Carving: Indigenous Lime Container Keepsake

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Original price was: $32.51.Current price is: $19.50.

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Condition : There is some chipping in areas around the base's perimeter (see photos #10 and 11). All else is in very good condition. Please view images for more detail.
Type : Souvenir/Keepsake
Dimensions : 3-1/4" high and 1-3/8" wide at its base
Souvenir of : Poporo
Material : Stone
Weight : 6 oz.
Region of Origin : South America
Handmade : Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture : Colombia

Vintage Santa Marta Poporo Stone Carving: Indigenous Lime Container Keepsake Description: This antique keepsake from Santa Marta, Colombia, showcases a stone carving resembling a “poporo” – a lime container traditionally used in indigenous ceremonies. Crafted from a singular piece of stone, it stands at 3-1/4″ high and 1-3/8″ wide at its base. The words “Santa Marta, Colombia” are gracefully etched in the centerpiece of the memento. It is believed to date back to the 1950s or earlier. *Kindly note that this keepsake is a reproduction of a lime container, crafted from a single, unbroken piece of stone. Condition of Souvenir: There is some chipping in areas around the base’s perimeter (see photos #10 and 11). All else is in very good condition. Please view images for more detail. Check out my other items !

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