July Timed Marketplace Auction

Adorable Roman Pottery Oil Lamp - Eros & Dove

Choice Byzantine Bronze Crucifix Reliquary

20th C. African Dan / We-Guere Wood Passport Mask

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Louisville, CO, United States

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July Timed Marketplace Auction

Artemis Gallery

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Join us Monday, July 31st as we launch our first Timed Marketplace auction on Live Auctioneers. This automated sale will feature fabulously priced clearance items, as well as newly-listed items perfect for dealers and collectors alike, with the first lot closing at 8:00 AM PT. Mark your calendars - our Marketplace auctions will run the last Monday of every month - you never know what you might find!

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Attractive Chancay Textile Bag Panel - Avian Motif: **First Time At Auction**Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 1000 to 1300 CE. This earthtone textile bag fragment is comprised of tightly-woven camelid (alpaca) fibers in rich brown

0050: Attractive Chancay Textile Bag Panel - Avian MotifEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Chancay Textile Strap with Running Animals: **First Time At Auction**Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 1000 to 1300 CE. This vibrant textile strap fragment is comprised of tightly-woven cotton fibers in gold, blue, black,

0051: Chancay Textile Strap with Running AnimalsEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Colorful Chimu Inca Textile Strap: **First Time At Auction**Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu/Inca culture, ca. 1100 to 1400 CE. This vibrantly-colored textile strap fragment is comprised of tightly-woven fibers in red, gold,

0052: Colorful Chimu Inca Textile StrapEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Inca Blue & Gold Textile Fringe - Rare Colors: **First Time At Auction**Pre-Columbian, Central Peru, Inc Empire, ca. 1100 to 1532 CE. This textile fragment is comprised of tightly-woven fibers of unusual brown, periwinkle, and aqua hues. The

0053: Inca Blue & Gold Textile Fringe - Rare ColorsEst. $300-$450

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Mixtec Anthropomorphic Stone Pendant: **First Time At Auction**Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Mixtec people, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. An anthropomorphic pendant carved from a brown-green stone. The figure is portrayed seated, with eyes

0054: Mixtec Anthropomorphic Stone PendantEst. $300-$500

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Costa Rican Pottery Tripod - Bird Legs: **First Time At Auction**Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Chiriqui, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. Tweet, tweet, tweet! A near-miniature variant of a Costa Rican terracotta "spider pot" or a "chocolate pot" - its

0055: Costa Rican Pottery Tripod - Bird LegsEst. $200-$300

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Rare Inca Stone Canopa, ex-Arnovick: **Previously listed at 100** Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 1300 to 1500 CE. A finely carved stone canopa or votive offering of an unusual animorphic form (not the typical camelid) with a

0056: Rare Inca Stone Canopa, ex-ArnovickEst. $200-$300

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Pr Bead Strands - Nueva Cadiz, Venetian & Pre-Columbian: **First Time At Auction**North or South America, Nueva Cadiz, ca. 1600 to 1800 CE. A lovely strand of sixteen Nueva Cadiz blue glass beads named for a 16th century Spanish colony in Venezuela where

0057: Pr Bead Strands - Nueva Cadiz, Venetian & Pre-ColumbianEst. $200-$300

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Jalisco Dog Vessel + Human Figure: **Previously listed at 100** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A lively pairing of potteries from the ancient Jalisco culture of West Mexico including a vessel in the form of a

0058: Jalisco Dog Vessel + Human FigureEst. $200-$300

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Four Panamanian Textile Molas, Tropical Flora and Fauna: **Previously listed at 100** Central America, Panama, San Blas Islands, Kuna/Cuna, ca. 1950 CE. Four fabulous examples of this folk art form depicting tropical flora and fauna in myriad colors of

0059: Four Panamanian Textile Molas, Tropical Flora and FaunaEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Early 20th C. Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath: **Previously listed at 150** Native American, Plains Indians, ca. first half of 20th century CE. A colorful beaded knife sheath adorned with fabulous designs, lane-stitched with sinew and glass

0060: Early 20th C. Plains Indian Beaded Knife SheathEst. $400-$600

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Four 20th C. Southwestern Silver & Turquoise Items: **Previously listed at 150** New World, USA Southwest, ca. mid 20th century CE. A collection of four silver, turquoise, and coral items. One is a pendant with a roadrunner in a Navajo style; two

0061: Four 20th C. Southwestern Silver & Turquoise ItemsEst. $200-$300

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Five 20th C US Southwest Silver & Turquoise Watch Bands: **Previously listed at 100** New World, US Southwest, ca. mid 20th century CE. A group of three silver and turquoise watch bands and two silver and bright blue turquoise matched watch band ends. One

0062: Five 20th C US Southwest Silver & Turquoise Watch BandsEst. $150-$250

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Mid-20th C. Plains Indian Beaded Child's Moccasins: **Previously listed at 150** Native American, Plains Indians, ca. 1950s CE. A sweet pair of beaded moccasins made for a child, lane-stitched with sinew and glass beads, each decorated with red and

0063: Mid-20th C. Plains Indian Beaded Child's MoccasinsEst. $300-$450Lot Passed

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20th C. 2 US Southwest Native American Fetish Necklaces: **Previously listed at 100** New World, Southwestern US, Native American, mid 20th century CE. A group of two attractive and wearable necklaces with creamy white abalone shell/mother of pearl fish

0064: 20th C. 2 US Southwest Native American Fetish NecklacesEst. $150-$250

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20th C. Mexican Vintage Silver Bolo, Pendant & Necklace: **Previously listed at 100** Mexico, 20th century CE. A trio of jewelry with pre-Columbian style design elements. One is a bolo tie with a hammered copper background and silver design elements

0065: 20th C. Mexican Vintage Silver Bolo, Pendant & NecklaceEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

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Four 20th C. Vintage Mexican Silver Bracelets: **Previously listed at 100** Mexico, 20th century CE. A group of four silver bracelets with Pre-Columbian style design motifs. Size of largest: 6" L x 1.25" W (15.2 cm x 3.2 cm) Provenance:

0066: Four 20th C. Vintage Mexican Silver BraceletsEst. $150-$250

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Lot of 3 Native American Turquoise Necklaces: **Previously listed at 150** Southwestern USA, 20th century CE. A trio of modern-strung necklaces made of small, irregularly-shaped turquoise beads. Size of each approximately: 30" L (76.2 cm)

0067: Lot of 3 Native American Turquoise NecklacesEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Four 20th C. Native American Bird Fetish Necklaces: **Previously listed at 75** Southwestern US, Native American, late 20th century CE. A group of four pretty and highly wearable necklaces with creamy white abalone shell/mother of pearl bird fetish

0068: Four 20th C. Native American Bird Fetish NecklacesEst. $100-$150Lot Passed

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Pair Vintage Mexican Festival Rattles - Vaqueros: **First Time At Auction**Latin America, Mexico, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A festive pair of rattles, similar in form to Caribbean maracas or Rumba shakers, made from hollow gourds (possibly

0069: Pair Vintage Mexican Festival Rattles - VaquerosEst. $150-$250

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Bura Asinda-Sikka Terracotta Head: **Previously listed at 125** Africa, Mali/Niger, Bura Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 3rd to 11th centuries CE. A carved solid terracotta memorial head from a vessel or figure, with coffee bean shaped

0070: Bura Asinda-Sikka Terracotta HeadEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

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20th C. African Wood Dan / Bassa Passport Mask: **First Time At Auction**West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan/Bassa, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a personal passport maskette that is carved from a lightweight wood and was created by the

0071: 20th C. African Wood Dan / Bassa Passport MaskEst. $300-$500

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20th C. Senufo Iron, Wood & Leather Ceremonial Staff: **Previously listed at 200** Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo people, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall staff used in Poro Society rituals, made of a thin blade of iron and capped with a wooden figure of

0072: 20th C. Senufo Iron, Wood & Leather Ceremonial StaffEst. $350-$500Lot Passed

Early 20th C. African Cross River Ekoi Wood Figure: **Previously listed at 200** Africa, Southeast Nigeria, Cross River area, Ekoi peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, an anthropomorphic figure, its time-worn

0073: Early 20th C. African Cross River Ekoi Wood FigureEst. $350-$500Lot Passed

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Artemis Gallery

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The following are the TERMS OF SALE for bidding in our Timed Automated Auction, Monday, July 31, 2017: AUCTION will start at 9 a.m. MT, 11 p.m. EST, 8 a.m. PST - Live Automated Bidding only - absentee or live. There will be no phone bidding on this auction. Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders in this auction, collectors and dealers alike. Please do not bid in this auction if you do not agree to all of the terms listed below. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment(in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 24.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Artemis Gallery and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: If our description of the item is not as described, we will accept return of the item; however, WE MUST HAVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF RETURN WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF ITEM BY BIDDER, as shown by FedEx, UPS or USPS tracking data, and the item must be received by us within ten days in the condition received. A written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must be presented for refund. No lots may be returned without prior written consent. Late remittance constitutes just cause for revocation of all return privileges. Return shipping is at the bidder's expense. In no event may any lot(s) be returned after fifteen (15) days from the date of the auction. As of August 15, 2017 ALL SALES ARE FINAL. 8. BIDDING will be conducted ONLINE / LIVE as the auction progresses via an automated console. Bidders may place their bids LIVE or leave ABSENTEE BIDS via the Live Auctioneers auction catalog. 9. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9a. REQUEST TO DELAY SHIPPING FOR LOTS WON: We are happy to delay shipping on all paid lots for up to 30 days with no storage fees. After 30 days, storage fees will accrue based on a 2% of invoice total. 10. ESTIMATES for each lot are given only as a guide to help gauge bidding. Lots may sell for a price greater than or less than these estimates. 12. ALL BIDDERS must register in order to bid. 13. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Artemis Gallery reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 14. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. If the matter is referred to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other collection cost incurred by Artemis Gallery to collect past due invoices and that the services of process by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient to confer "in personam" jurisdiction over bidder. 15. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Boulder, CO subject to the laws of the State of Colorado. 16. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us at info@artemisgallery.com with questions prior to bidding or feel free to call us at 720-890-7700. Please be sure to ask all questions at least 30 minutes prior to auction start time, as we will not be able to take calls or answer emails sent to us during the auction. Good luck!