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Pre-columbian Tairona/Sinu Stone Pectoral: Pre-columbian Tairona/Sinu Pectoral from Colombia, ca. 800-1200 A carved speckled green stone in the form of spanned wings. Drilled horizontally for suspension. A fantastic example!8-1/8″ in

0025: Pre-columbian Tairona/Sinu Stone PectoralEst. $1,000-$1,200

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Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Family Group Figures: A fine group of Early Tlamimilolpa Teotihucan Figures from Mexico, ca. 200 A.D. Compromised of a family of figures all painted with red and yellow pigments. Traces of white stuccco also still visible

0026: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Family Group FiguresEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

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0027: Pre-columbian Tairona/Sinu Stone PectoralEst. $400-$600

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20 Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Candeleros: Large group of Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Incense burners or Candeleros from Mexico, ca. 500 A.D. Classic Period (Teotihuacan III). Metepec type all impressed with thumb design typical of the type.

0028: 20 Pre-columbian Teotihuacan CandelerosEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Huge Pre-columbian Olmec Basalt Torso: Huge Pre-columbian Olmec Basalt Torso from Mexico, ca. 300 B.C. This impressive torso is carved from a fine basalt stone and depicts what would of been a full figure with hands on his stomach wearing

0029: Huge Pre-columbian Olmec Basalt TorsoEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stone Stucco Tool: Teotihuacan Stone Stucco Tool from Mexico, ca. 400-650 A.D. Masonry implement in stone for applying lime stucco. 4-11/16" in length.

0030: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stone Stucco ToolEst. $200-$300

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Large Pre-columbian Tlatilco Standing Figure: Large Pre-columbian Tlatilco Standing Figure from ancient Mexico, ca. 1200 – 500 B.C. A large and impressive hollow Tlatilco figure . Depicts a standingfemale in classic Tlatilco form for the

0031: Large Pre-columbian Tlatilco Standing FigureEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

13" Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Pottery Figure: Large Veracruz Standing Pottery Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. A fine figure wearing a headdress, earrings, necklace and ankle length skirt. Decorated with bitumen highlights.

0032: 13" Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Pottery FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Pottery Figure: Veracruz Standing Pottery Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. A fine figure wearing a headdress, earrings, necklace and ankle length skirt. Decorated with bitumen highlights and remains of rare red

0033: Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Pottery FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Pottery Flute: An excellent Colima flute from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This fine instrument is 11-1/2” long and has a wide mouthpiece with appliqué elements. Clear tone, heavy mineral deposits.

0034: Pre-columbian Colima Pottery FluteEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Guerrero Caeserian Figure: Pre-columbian Guerrero Pottery Figure from Mexico, ca. A solid standing pottery figure depicted with arms outstretched. Long vertical incision down the center of her stomach, simple bold facial

0035: Pre-columbian Guerrero Caeserian FigureEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Tlatilco Female Figure: Tlatilco Figure from Mexico, ca. 1200–900 B.C. A fantastic female figure wearing headdress, ear-spools and pants. This D-K type still has remains of blue and white pigments. A rare type! cf. For a

0036: Rare Pre-columbian Tlatilco Female FigureEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Figure: An excellent Colima figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This finely sculpted Rio America type male is 8” high and is posed standing, with hands held to the chest. He is adorned with a

0037: Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Shaman Figure: An excellent Colima Shaman figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This choice Tuxacuesco example is 6-1/2” high and depicts a shaman wearing ballgame regalia and a necklace. The horn on

0038: Pre-columbian Colima Shaman FigureEst. $350-$550Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Bed Figure: A fine Colima bed figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This lovely example is 4” long and depicts a female bound to a funerary pallet, with her head resting on a cushion. Nice example

0039: Pre-columbian Colima Bed FigureEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

10″ Pre-columbian Colima Flat Figure: Huge Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Exceptional large gingerbread flat make figure standing with arms outstretched. Choice condition with lovely root marks on the

0040: 10″ Pre-columbian Colima Flat FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Tlatilco Bottle with figure: Pre-columbian Tlatilco Bottle from Mexico, ca. 1200-900 B.C. A pottery bottle with a seated figure incorporated on to the bottle with hands held to its chest and legs crossed.9" in height.

0041: Pre-columbian Tlatilco Bottle with figureEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Jalisco Kneeling Figure: A fine pre-columbian Jalisco figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Kneeling female figure hands held to her stomach and wearing a long skirt with geometric decoration. A excellent example!

0042: Fine Pre-columbian Jalisco Kneeling FigureEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Important and Rare Pre-columbian Mezcala Onyx Figure: mportant and Rare Pre-columbian Mezcala Onyx Figure from Mexico, ca. 300-100 B.C. Carved from a Semi-Translucent white Onyx. A classic example with piercing through the head for suspension. Type K.

0043: Important and Rare Pre-columbian Mezcala Onyx FigureEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing Figure: Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing male with hands to its stomach, painted cream ground with red/brown painted details. Excellent example! 9-15/16"

0044: Large Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing FigureEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing Figure: Pre-columbian Chinesco Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing figure with her hands to her stomach. Nice example. 8" in height.

0045: Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing FigureEst. $500-$800Lot Passed

Maya Pottery Figure: Pre-columbian Maya Figure from Honduras, ca. 600-900 A.D. Standing figure with arms held to it’s side and wearing a headdress and earspools. 5-5/16″ in height

0046: Maya Pottery FigureEst. $150-$200Lot Passed

Elaborate Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Figure: A fine Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300-100 B.C. Elaborately decorated with a headdress, ear-spools, necklace and loin cloth.7-1/4" in height.

0047: Elaborate Pre-columbian Chupicuaro FigureEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Colima Figure: A fine Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. A “gingerbread” type figure with cone head and arm to it’s side. Nice deposits! 8-1/4" in height

0048: Fine Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

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