Fine Pre-columbian Art

Important Maya Fossilized Bone god G Mask

Large Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Serpentine Slab Figure

Pre-columbian Olmecoid/Chontal Jadeite Frog

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Fine Pre-columbian Art

Minerva Gallery

A selection of fine Pre-columbian art from all over the Americas. This auction will feature several rarities and sought after pieces from cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan and Moche. All of our pieces are legally acquired and will come with a Lifetime guarantee on authenticity along with all the relevant provenance information. Bid with confidence and know you are getting exactly what is described. Questions? Contact us and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for choosing Minerva Gallery!

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Pre-columbian Colima Chief in Chair: Pre-columbian Colima figure from West Mexico, ca.150BC-250AD.Depicting a seated figure inside a small hut mounted on a platform, which is representative of a throne and is indicative of his elite

0001: Pre-columbian Colima Chief in ChairEst. $450-$600

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Pre-columbian Colima Mask: Pre-columbian Colima Mask from West Mexico, ca. 150 B.C.-250 A.D. Brownware pottery depiction of a human face having a prominent nose and tab-like ears perforated for decoration. Indented brow line,

0002: Pre-columbian Colima MaskEst. $1,400-$1,600Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Colima Dog: Large Pre-columbian Colima Dog from West Mexico, ca. 150 B.C.-250 A.D. Very desirable red ware terracotta dog standing on four legs with open mouth venting and bi-color paint in tan and red. Most

0003: Large Pre-columbian Colima DogEst. $5,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Large and Colorful Pre-columbian Colima Dog: Large and Colorful Pre-columbian Colima Dog from West Mexico, ca. 150 B.C.-250 A.D. Some discoloration occurred in antiquity which makes for an interesting and unusual marble looking pattern of the

0004: Large and Colorful Pre-columbian Colima DogEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Shaman Drummer Figure: A fine example of a hollow figural vessel from the Pre-Columbian Colima region of ancient Mexico, ca 200 B.C. - 300 A.D. Depicting what appears to be a seated male figure looking upward. Importantly,

0005: Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Shaman Drummer FigureEst. $800-$1,500

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Large Pre-Columbian Colima Dog Form Incense Cover: A large and interesting incense cover from ancient Colima, West Mexico, circa 200 B.C. – 200 A.D. The form is wonderful, depicting the incense cover as the body of a dog, featuring a handle in the

0006: Large Pre-Columbian Colima Dog Form Incense CoverEst. $250-$500

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Pre-columbian Colima Dog: An awesome Colima dog from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This large two-tone canine is depicted standing on all fours in an alert position. The head is nicely detailed, quite expressive and

0007: Pre-columbian Colima DogEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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Rare Pre-columbian Colima Figure: A rare Colima figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. Depicting a ballplayer wearing traditional belt adorned with tassels, numerous bracelets and a necklace with large pendant. His

0008: Rare Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. $400-$500

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Pre-columbian Colima Figure: An excellent Colima figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This archaic example has the characteristic elongated head. The orange slip is highly burnished and the ears are perforated.

0009: Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Colima Tlaloc Incensario: Pre-columbian Colima Tlaloc Incensario from West Mexico, ca 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. Brown-buff terracotta brazier having opposing janeiform, male figures, each with prominent genitals and bold

0010: Pre-columbian Colima Tlaloc IncensarioEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Pre-Columbian Colima Blackware Double Bowl: A rare and fine double bowl formed Pre-Columbian Colima blackware vessel, from ancient West Mexico, circa 200 B.C. – 200 A.D. The form is that of a graceful double bowl, which features an

0011: Pre-Columbian Colima Blackware Double BowlEst. $200-$400

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Pre-columbian Colima avian whistle: A fine Colima avian whistle from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This excellent 3-note whistle depicts a bird with wings spread. 3” in height

0012: Pre-columbian Colima avian whistleEst. $300-$400

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Impressive Pre-columbian Chinesco Tomb Offering: An impressive Pre-columbian Chinesco trio from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. A large figure decorated with white slip and painted with red linear patterns. A red painted head band with white

0013: Impressive Pre-columbian Chinesco Tomb OfferingEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed

Pair of Pre-Columbian Nayarit Ollas w/ Dog Head Handles: A rare matched pair of Pre-Columbian ollas. The style and form of these vessels suggests they were likely made by the ancient inhabitants of the Nayarit region of ancient West Mexico, circa 200 B.C.

0014: Pair of Pre-Columbian Nayarit Ollas w/ Dog Head HandlesEst. $350-$650Lot Passed

Large Pre-Columbian Nayarit Squash Form Olla: A large Nayarit squash form olla from Pre-Columbian West Mexico, ca. 200 B.C. – 300 A.D. This example measures approximately and features polychrome painted decoration in red, white and cream. The

0015: Large Pre-Columbian Nayarit Squash Form OllaEst. $350-$600Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Nayarit Warrior and Female Pair: Pre-columbian Nayarit Couple from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.The male a shaman warrior with club to the front, female with arms akimbo. Both done overall in red with painted white details. 8"

0016: Pre-columbian Nayarit Warrior and Female PairEst. $1,200-$1,400

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Pre-columbian Nayarit Peyote polychrome olla: A beautiful Pre-columbian Nayarit polychrome olla from West Mexico, ca. 200 BC - 350 A.D. A gorgeous olla in the shape of Peyote. Peyote was a drug used by shaman in rituals. 4" in height X 7" in

0017: Pre-columbian Nayarit Peyote polychrome ollaEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Hunchback Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Hunchback Figure from West Mexico, ca. 150 B.C.-200 A.D. Depicted in a seated position with his arms over his knees. Painted in colors of cream and red with head band,

0018: Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Hunchback FigureEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

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Pre-colummbian Nayarit Drummer Figure: Nayarit Drummer Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. In a seated position with his hands resting on the drums between his legs. Very nicely painted with strong color still visible. A very

0019: Pre-colummbian Nayarit Drummer FigureEst. $400-$600

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Pre-columbian Jalisco Seated Pair: Pre-columbian Jalisco Seated couple from West Mexico, ca. 150 B.C.-250 A.D. Painted in colors of cream and red, a lovely couple. Jalisco couples are rarer than Nayrit ones. 4" x 4"

0020: Pre-columbian Jalisco Seated PairEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing Female: Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing Female from West Mexico, ca. 150 B.C.-250 A.D. Done in a cream slip, great expressive face and form. 9.5" in height

0021: Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing FemaleEst. $1,000-$1,200

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Pre-columbian Jalisco seated figure: Pre-columbian Jalisco seated figure from West Mexico, ca. 150 B.C.-250 A.D. Ameca style female in a standing position done in a beautiful golden finish 7" in height.

0022: Pre-columbian Jalisco seated figureEst. $700-$800Lot Passed

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Large 10" Tall Pre-Columbian Jalisco Horned Shaman: A large Pre-Columbian Jalisco horned shaman hollow figure vessel from ancient West Mexico, circa 200 B.C. - 300 A.D. This example measures approximately and depicts a seated figure with a prominent

0023: Large 10" Tall Pre-Columbian Jalisco Horned ShamanEst. $300-$550

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Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Tripod Bowl: Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Tripod Bowl from West Mexico, ca. 300-100 B.C. Decorated in bi-chrome colors of red and tan with fret designs on the bottom. Three legs with rattles inside. A nice example!

0024: Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Tripod BowlEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

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