An exceptional Valdivia bust from Ecuador

An exceptional Valdivia bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 – 1200 BC. This unusually large example of a Valdivia 'Venus' figure is 2-3/8 in high and depicts a female with an intricately incised coif. Super

An exceptional Valdivia bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 – 1200 BC. This unusually large example of a Valdivia 'Venus' figure is 2-3/4 in high and depicts a female with arms folded under her large breast

A pair of excellent Valdivia busts from Ecuador, ca. 3000 - 1200 BC. They are 2 in high and represent two distinct stylistic types. One is from a burnished red 'Venus' figurine, the other is highly de

A lovely Valdivia "Venus" bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This lovely Phase III example is 1-3/4 in high and has a smooth, highly burnished coif encircling her head and falling down her back. M

An exceptional Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This complete Phase VII example is 3-1/4 inches high and depicts a pregnant female with arms wrapped around her belly. Her smoo

Around 4000–3500 B.C., ceramic figurines began to be produced along the coast of Ecuador at Valdivia sites like Real Alto and Loma Alta. Rooted in the region's earlier stone figurine tradition,

Brown terra cota. End of valdivia, Ecuador, 2400-1800 BC. 4x6x7,5cm.

A group of 3 Jamacoaque figures and busts, Ecuador, c. 300 BC – AD 600, with good detail and remnants of green, red and ochre pigments. Heights from 4 ½ in to 8 ¼ in. Ex Dr. John Hilsabeck estate,

Ancient Pre Columbian Ecuador Valdivia III 2200-2000 BC. Size 3 3/8 inches high. + stand. Terracotta figure Venus herma-phrodite. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acqui

Ancient Pre Columbian Ecuador Valdivia III 2200-2000 BC. Size 3 1/2 inches high. + stand. Terracotta figure Venus herma-phrodite. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acqui

A pair of fine Valdivia figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. The first is a Phase VII female, 2" high, depicted with diminutive arms. The second is a rare Phase V male, 2-7/8 in high, portrayed w

A pair of Valdivia "Venus" figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 AD. The standing one is a 2-1/2 inches high, rare male Phase IV example. The seated one is a Phase III female, 2-1/4 inches high. Both

A beautiful Valdivia head from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This choice example is 1-3/8 in high and is adorned with unique coif featuring delicately incised geometric designs. Good mineral deposits.

An excellent Jamacoaque bust from Ecuador, ca. 300 BC – 400 AD. This nicely detailed figure is 4 in high and depicts a Chone type female, elaborately adorned with an enormous necklace, ear and nose

Pre-Columbian Valdivia culture, Ecuador, hand carved pale grey stone, likely limestone, owl figure statue, circa 3500-1500 BCE, mounted on a gilt bronze stand with old Maitres-Besch Auction House, Can

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A lovely greenstone hand axe or celt that is comprised of a straight handle side and slightly flared corners,

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE. A gorgeous hand-carved Spondylus shell amulet in the shape of a long zoomorphic creature with two integral hand-drilled piercings throug

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A hand-carved greenstone hand axe of minimalist, utilitarian form bearing hues of forest green and light gray. The celt was formed by pe

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia-Chorrera transition period, ca. 1500 BCE. A beautiful creamy marble figure abstract, rectangular features; arms drawn up to the chest, a face with thin slits for eyes

**Originally Listed At $800** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A very fine greenstone celt or axe head that is comprised of a straight handle side and slightly flared co

Fragment of a lithic tool from the Valdivia culture, Ecuador, II millennium B.C.Stone.Measurements: 14 x 13.5 cm.Due to its physical characteristics, the piece we present could be a lithic tool. The V

L: Circa 2500 BC. Modeled redware female figure with deeply incised features. One leg broken and repaired. Valdivia; Guayas, Ecuador. Ht 3". Gift of Quintus Herron, 1985. R: Standing female figurine o

**Originally Listed At $250** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A very fine stone celt or axe head that is comprised of a straight handle side and slightly flared corners

Venus; Valdivia Culture; Ecuador, 2500-2000 BC. Terracotta. Size: 5 x 4,5 x 1,5 cm. The Valdivia is one of the oldest cultures in America, and has its origins in the earlier Las Vegas culture. It deve