Pre-Columbian Miniature Hunchback Figure

Pre-Columbian figurine of a miniature hunchback from Cuautitlan, Mexico. Pre-Classic Circa 1500-900 BC. This marvelous miniature hunchback figurine is from a very early horizon. He's been named "Mr. Ugly", even though he's really a cutie! Ex. Crude but very good condition. Ex. Dr. Heflin Collection. 1 ½". Ex. Dr. Heflin Collection. Dr. Allen Heflin was a past president of the KC Chapter of the Missouri Archeological Society. Dr. Heflin worked as a specialist veterinarian with the USDA for over four decades. During his 14 years of service in Mexico in the 1940s-1960s, Dr. Heflin pursued his archeological interests and published several articles in Mexican anthropological journals. His large estate consisted of over 8,000 pieces collected from all areas of the world. 70% of the items are from Pre-Columbian cultures of Central America. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection. Hank Johnson was a geologist, and passionate collector of historical and ancient artifacts. Starting with relics and bottles from ghost towns, he later focused on Anasazi pottery and Pre-Columbian. He worked with the Denver Art Museum to verify authenticity, building a respected reputation in the collecting community. View the entire Hank Johnson Collection under Special Collections “Johnson.”