Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Treasures, ex-Sotheby's
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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Maya, ca. 550-950 CE. This ensemble brings together anthropomorphic and the zoomorphic inspired artistry of the ancient Americas. First, we have a breathtaking Mayan apple-green jade mask pendant. Custom, museum-quality stand. 1"H x 3/4"W
Provenance: Ex-Sotheby's, Ex- Laurence Whitten Collection
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu, ca. 1000 CE. Next, a handsome wooden implement used in the creation of Chimu textiles - depicting a Janus headed jaguar.
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 CE. Finally, a whimsical piece - a wooden children's toy adorned with hand painted birds, suspended by a textile string in the center. Imagine a child spinning this toy would watch excitedly as these birds flew! 5"H x 6"W
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
Provenance: Ex-Sotheby's, Ex- Laurence Whitten Collection
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu, ca. 1000 CE. Next, a handsome wooden implement used in the creation of Chimu textiles - depicting a Janus headed jaguar.
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 CE. Finally, a whimsical piece - a wooden children's toy adorned with hand painted birds, suspended by a textile string in the center. Imagine a child spinning this toy would watch excitedly as these birds flew! 5"H x 6"W
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Treasures, ex-Sotheby's
Estimate $1,200 - $1,500
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