Lot 0075

An excellent Colima whistle from West Mexico

Similar Sale History

Sold

A nice Colima bird whistle, West Mexico: A nice Colima bird whistle, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 250, nicely modeled with great tone, the surfaces with excellent deposits and root marks. 2 5/8 in x 3 in (6.7 x 7.6 cm). Ex Dr. Earl Riddick co

2016A nice Colima bird whistle, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

A cute Colima turkey whistle, West Mexico: A cute Colima turkey whistle, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 200, hand-modeled with black circles on the back of its tail feathers. 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in (11.4 x 6.8 cm). Well-preserved with light deposits. E

2018A cute Colima turkey whistle, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

A lot of 4 Colima bird whistles, West Mexico: A lot of 4 Colima bird whistles, West Mexico, c. 250 BC - AD 250, each hand modeled with large eyes and stylized bodies. Light earthen deposits. Largest 2.2 x 3 cm. Ex Malter Galleries.

2017A lot of 4 Colima bird whistles, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

A cute Colima standing owl whistle, West Mexico: A cute Colima standing owl whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC – AD 250, with a wonderful tone. The figure is nicely modeled with large ear and characteristic large round eyes, the wings in resting positio

2017A cute Colima standing owl whistle, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

Colima standing bird whistle, West Mexico: A Colima standing bird whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, with multiple crests and nice deposits. 2 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in (7 x 6.4 cm). Good tone. Ex Southern California private collection acquired in

2018Colima standing bird whistle, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

A nice Colima crested bird whistle, West Mexico: A nice Colima crested bird whistle, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 200, on two legs with raised circular eyes and incised wings, the whistle blows with a good high-pitched tone. 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in (8.6 x 8

2018A nice Colima crested bird whistle, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

A Colima standing shark whistle, West Mexico: A Colima standing shark whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, with small eyes and prominent pectoral fins. A much scarcer form with nice deposits. 2 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in (6.7 x 5.7 cm). Good tone. Ex So

2018A Colima standing shark whistle, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

Large Colima ceramic turkey whistle, West Mexico: A large Colima ceramic turkey whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, Ex Southern California private collection, acquired in the 1970's.

2018Large Colima ceramic turkey whistle, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

A Colima standing bird whistle, West Mexico: A Colima standing bird whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, with multiple crests and nice deposits. 2 7/8 in x 2 in (7.4 x 5.1 cm). Good tone. Ex Southern California private collection acquired in t

2019A Colima standing bird whistle, West MexicoSee Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Owl Whistle: Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Owl Whistle, West Mexico, c. 300 BCE â€“ 300 CE. Provenance: Minerva Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 30, 2015, Lot 57. [COA]; ex-Collection of Nora Llerenas, Dallas

2020Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Owl WhistleSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Shaman Whistle: Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Shaman Whistle, West Mexico, c. 300 BCE - 300 CE. Redware figure of a seated hunchback shaman with horn on his forehead and fanciful headdress. Provenance: Artemis Gallery

2020Rare Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Shaman WhistleSee Sold Price

Sold

A choice Colima miniature whistle of a ball player: A choice Colima miniature whistle of a ball player, West Mexico, c. 100 BC – AD 250, wearing a large necklace, wide girdle and supporting a bag under his left arm. H: 3 in (7.6 cm). Beautifully hand

2017A choice Colima miniature whistle of a ball playerSee Sold Price

Sold

A Colima seated figure and a bird whistle: A Colima seated figure and a bird whistle, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 500, the figure a fat archaic type with hands to jaw and stomach, H: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm), the bird whistle with large eyes and a ce

2015A Colima seated figure and a bird whistleSee Sold Price

Sold

Colima pendant and an attractive bird whistle: A Colima pendant and an attractive bird whistle, West Mexico, c. 250 BC - AD 250, the ceramic pendant in the form of a chick, decorated with red stripes and incised detail, suspension hole through the

2015Colima pendant and an attractive bird whistleSee Sold Price

Sold

Excellent Colima Redware Reclinatorio - Dolphin: **Originally Listed At $1000** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. One of the finest examples of this type of artifact that I have seen, a hand-made reclinatorio with one side i

2018Excellent Colima Redware Reclinatorio - DolphinSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Colima Pottery Whistle - Ballplayer w/ Whistle: **First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fantastic ceramic whistle in the form of a ballplayer, shown wearing a heavy yoke, with the body decorated with a

2018Rare Colima Pottery Whistle - Ballplayer w/ WhistleSee Sold Price

Recommended Items

Group of 9 Colima Spondylus Shell Pendants: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A set of 9 hand-carved Spondylus shell pendants exhibiting hues of orange, yellow, and white. Five of the pendants are carved into rough rect

May 03, 2024Group of 9 Colima Spondylus Shell Pendants

See Sold Price

Colima Pottery Figure in Canopy Style Litter Bed: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A pottery figure sitting within a covered bed platform or litter pallet protected from the sun, and seemingly relaxed with legs crossed and s

May 03, 2024Colima Pottery Figure in Canopy Style Litter Bed

See Sold Price

Colima Pottery Flute w/ Ceiba Tree Spikes: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A pottery flute that still emits sound, with a mouth hole and vent on one end, and 4 key holes on the opposite end. The protruding spikes may

May 03, 2024Colima Pottery Flute w/ Ceiba Tree Spikes

See Sold Price

Pre Columbian Colima Horned Lizard: Pre Columbian Horned Lizard Ocarina or Whistle. Unique archaic instrument, perhaps also used as a cover for a pot. Likely Western Mexico, Colima. Small handle on the back. Hollowed underside, delightf

Jun 02, 2024Pre Columbian Colima Horned Lizard

$800

Zuni F.L. Natachu, Silver Mosaic Bolo Tie: For your consideration is this Vintage Zuni F.L. Natachu, Silver Mosaic Bolo Tie. This Bolo Tie shows excellent craftsmanship to the mosaic Rainbow God and shows inlaid turquoise, red branch coral, mo

May 18, 2024Zuni F.L. Natachu, Silver Mosaic Bolo Tie

$100

1885 1st Ed. Personal Memoirs of US Grant, 1st Ed.: Presented is the First Edition of the "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant", In Two Volumes, 1885, New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, Publishers. The memoirs of the great general and 18th U.S. Preside

May 18, 20241885 1st Ed. Personal Memoirs of US Grant, 1st Ed.

$400

FOUR PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE COLIMA MEXICO CLAY PIECES: FOUR PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE COLIMA MEXICO CLAY POTTERY PIECES. Height: 10 in. by Width: 8 in. by Depth: 8 in.

2 days LeftFOUR PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE COLIMA MEXICO CLAY PIECES

$100

Whistle West Africa Wood Late 19th century H : 31,5 cm: WhistleWest AfricaWoodLate 19th centuryH : 31,5 cm

May 22, 2024Whistle West Africa Wood Late 19th century H : 31,5 cm

€700

Large Nayarit Polychrome Standing Warrior Figure: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, San Sebastian, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A splendid and quite sizable pottery figure of a warrior standing at the ready as he wields a mace with

May 03, 2024Large Nayarit Polychrome Standing Warrior Figure

See Sold Price

Nayarit Chinesco Seated Figure - Elderly Male: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco type, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A hand-built pottery figure seated with bent legs and arms stacked atop the knees. The beige-skinned fig

May 03, 2024Nayarit Chinesco Seated Figure - Elderly Male

See Sold Price

Tall Nayarit Pottery Seated Shaman Figure: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A marvelous and quite massive pottery figure shown seated with hands on thighs. Facing forward, his elongated head features a haunting visag

May 03, 2024Tall Nayarit Pottery Seated Shaman Figure

See Sold Price

Nayarit Pottery Vessels - Bowl + 2 Ollas: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A set of 3 hand-built pottery vessels including a bichrome jar with a spherical body, a circular jar with protruding nodules around the mids

May 03, 2024Nayarit Pottery Vessels - Bowl + 2 Ollas

See Sold Price

Large / Detailed Jalisco Female Head (Tatttooed): Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An exquisitely detailed pottery head of voluminous size, stone burnished and painted with red and orange pigment, displaying the visage of a

May 03, 2024Large / Detailed Jalisco Female Head (Tatttooed)

See Sold Price

Chupicuaro Footed Effigy Bowl Zoomorphic Feline: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. A charming pottery effigy bowl in the form of a jaguar or other wild feline; a fierce head with fangs extending from one side and a tail fro

May 03, 2024Chupicuaro Footed Effigy Bowl Zoomorphic Feline

See Sold Price

Chupicuaro Polychrome Figural Vessel: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. An intriguing pottery vessel of figural form depicting a massive head - with slit-form eyes, tab-shaped ears, and nose - resting atop a red-

May 03, 2024Chupicuaro Polychrome Figural Vessel

See Sold Price

Southwestern Pottery Assortment: Southwestern Pottery Assortment (18) items including (8) Atlatilco fragmented figure heads, (3) Coloma figures (including two deathbed figures) and various West Mexican pottery from Jalisco, Tuchitlan

May 19, 2024Southwestern Pottery Assortment

$100

An excellent Colima whistle from West Mexico

Item Details

Description

An excellent Colima whistle from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. It is 3-5/8 in wide and depicts an adorable curled up puppy with its snout resting on its paws. Good mineral deposits and clear tone on the whistle. Ex Rendon collection.

Buyer's Premium

An excellent Colima whistle from West Mexico

Name: An excellent Colima whistle from West Mexico
SKU: 28778816
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $500

See Sold Price

Starting Price $200

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Glendale, CA, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Ancient Resource Auctions

TOP RATED

Montrose, CA, United States

163 Reviews

1,488 Followers