Fine Pre-columbian Art

Important Maya Fossilized Bone god G Mask

Large Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Serpentine Slab Figure

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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 Chavin Stone Bowl: A rare Chavin stone bowl from Peru, ca. 1200 -200 BC. This superb grinding dish is carved from a finely grained, grayish-green stone. Beautifully smooth from extensive usage. 3-3/8” in

0097: Pre-columbian Chavin Stone BowlEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Portrait Head Vessel : Pre-columbian Moche Portrait Head Vessel from Peru, ca. 200-500 A.D. A nicely painted bottle of a Coca chewer identified by the small bulge in hiS left cheek. A small but nice example! 5" in height

0098: Pre-columbian Moche Portrait Head Vessel Est. $800-$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Mosaic Earplugs: Moche Mosaic Earplugs from Peru, ca. 200-700 A.D. Large ear ornaments with circular frontals and long tubular shafts in back, which counterbalanced the weight of the frontals, were common personal

0099: Pre-columbian Moche Mosaic EarplugsEst. $8,000-$9,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Seated Figure w/ shell inlay: Pre-columbian Moche Seated Figure Peru, ca. 200-400 A.D. Small blackware pottery seated shaman with crossed legs, holding his hands on knees and wearing a peyote bud headdress. Inset shell eyes and

0100: Pre-columbian Moche Seated Figure w/ shell inlayEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Copper Burial Mask: Impressive and important Moche copper mask, representing a Moche dignitary from the, Lambayeque Valley of Northern Peru, ca. 200-500 A.D. Hammered copper sheet, strong almond-shaped eyes, pronounced

0101: Pre-columbian Moche Copper Burial MaskEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Gold-Gilded Human Face Mask: A very important Moche Gold mask from Peru, ca. 100 B.C. to 300 A.D. Representing a human head and made from gilded laminated tumbaga gold. This item will be shipped from The Netherlands 4.72" x

0102: Pre-columbian Moche Gold-Gilded Human Face MaskEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Gold-Gilded Owl Mask: A very important Moche Gold mask from Peru, ca. 100 B.C. to 300 A.D. Representing an owl head and made from gilded laminated tumbaga gold. This item will be shipped from The Netherlands 4.72" x

0103: Pre-columbian Moche Gold-Gilded Owl MaskEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Warrior Stirrup Spout Vessel: Pre-columbian Moche Warrior Stirrup Vessel from Peru, ca. 250 - 550 AD. With his alert gaze and fierce facial expression this figure embodies all the qualities of a warrior. Warriors held a special

0104: Pre-columbian Moche Warrior Stirrup Spout VesselEst. $7,500-$10,000Lot Passed

0105: Pre-columbian Moche Mosaic EarplugsEst. $10,000-$12,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche figural jar: An unusual Moche figural jar from Peru, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This nicely detailed example is 5” high and depicts an individual with hands held to the chest. He is wearing a broad collar, stripped

0106: Pre-columbian Moche figural jarEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Molded Moche IV bottle: A beautifully molded Moche IV bottle from Peru, ca. 450 – 550 AD. This lovely vessel is decorated with five spotted lizards molded in high relief across the top of the chamber. 6-1/8” in height

0107: Pre-columbian Molded Moche IV bottleEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Inca whistle vessel: An excellent Inca whistle vessel from Peru, ca. 1300 – 1500 AD. This beautiful double-chambered redware example features a bird as the front chamber. Both bottles are molded with intricate

0108: Pre-columbian Inca whistle vesselEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Rare Pre-columbian Tiahuanaco Bone Pendant: Rare Pre-columbian Tiahuanaco Bone Pendant form Southern Peru/Bolivia, ca. 500-800 A.D. Carved out of a piece of bone, most like a lama toe or something to that nature. Exquisitely carved figure

0109: Rare Pre-columbian Tiahuanaco Bone PendantEst. $800-$1,000

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Pre-columbian Tiahuanaco figural kero: Tiahuanaco figural kero from Bolivia, ca. 200 – 800 AD. This boldly painted Yamparaez style example from the Sucre area is decorated with the highly stylized designs characteristic of the type.

0110: Pre-columbian Tiahuanaco figural keroEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Sinu or Tairona Old Man Lime Container: Pre-columbian Sinu or Tairona Old Man Lime Container from Colombia, ca. 900-1500 A.D. 2” x 2.5”

0111: Pre-columbian Sinu or Tairona Old Man Lime ContainerEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Narino Hollow Molded Figure: Pre-columbian Narino figure from Colombia, ca. 500-1000 A.D. Hollow pottery anthropomorphic vessel depicting a highly stylized human figure holding his arms to his sides. Small simple facial

0112: Pre-columbian Narino Hollow Molded FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Tairona Necklace: Pre-columbian Tairona Necklace from Colombia, ca. 500-1000 A.D. Composed of a single strand of 19 various size multi color jasper tubular beads. Small modern clasp. 23"L

0113: Pre-columbian Tairona NecklaceEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Tairona Necklace: Pre-columbian Tairona Necklace from Colombia, ca. 500-1500 A.D. Composed of a single strand of 30 various shaped tube and barrell carnelian and multi color jasper beads(.125"-1.25"). A modern stone

0114: Pre-columbian Tairona NecklaceEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Figure: Large Jamacoaque Figure from Ecuador, ca. 500 A.D. A robust female figure, standing with arms akimbo and wearing wristlets, necklace, earrings, and nosering. Typical elongated head, painted in pastel

0115: Large Pre-columbian Jamacoaque FigureEst. $1,400-$1,800Lot Passed

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100 Pre-columbian Mateño beads: 100 Pre-columbian Mateño beads from Ecuador, ca. 1000-1500 A.D.Each carved with different designs including animals and geometric patterns. Beads like these are regularly offered at prices ranging

0116: 100 Pre-columbian Mateño beadsEst. $1,250-$2,500

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Pre-columbian Mateño beads: Pre-columbian Mateño beads from Ecuador, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Each carved with different designs including animals and geometric patterns.

0117: Pre-columbian Mateño beadsEst. $600-$900

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Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Pottery Necklace: Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Necklace from Ecuador, ca. 500-1000 A.D. A single strand of 25 clay tubes (avg 1") with rounded disk clay spacers all in buff. No clasp. 23" L

0118: Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Pottery NecklaceEst. $300-$600

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Pre-columbian Jalisco Ameca Type Shaft Tomb figure: Pre-columbian Jalisco Ameca Type Shaft Tomb figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 B.C.-100 A.D. head slightly raised upward and a finely modeled face with oval eyes, a strong jaw, jutting chin, wearing a

0119: Pre-columbian Jalisco Ameca Type Shaft Tomb figureEst. $1,700-$2,200Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Pair of Moche Nesting Deer: A matched pair of Pre-columbian Moche resting deer effigy vessels from Peru, ca. 400-600 A.D. Each with a tall kero style opening, suspension loops on the sides, and featuring a stone polished

0120: Pre-columbian Pair of Moche Nesting DeerEst. $1,200-$1,500

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