Variety Ancient Art Auction

Important Pre-Columbian Olmec Seated Figure - CIRAM Tested

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Sebring, FL, United States

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Variety Ancient Art Auction

Minerva Gallery

A variety of antiquities and art from different cultures from around the world, featuring an important Olmec figure authenticated by CIRAM labs in France.

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Pre-Columbian Aztec Stone Armadillo Efiggy: Pre-Columbian Aztec Armadillo Efiggy from Mexico, Postclassic, Ca. 1100-1500 CE. Volcanic stone with yellow ochre pigment. In very fine condition with mineral deposits present. 4 3/4" in length x 2

0025: Pre-Columbian Aztec Stone Armadillo EfiggyEst.

$600

$800

Rare Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone Figure - M-16 Type: Rare Pre-Columbian Mezcala Ghost Figure - M-16 Type from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 600-100 BCE. Grey calcite with slight polish. In very good condition with mineral and soil deposits. Ex. Barney G.

0026: Rare Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone Figure - M-16 TypeEst.

$400

$600

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Pre-Columbian Chontal Face Panel: Pre-Columbian Chontal Face panel from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. Carved from a speckled pale green diorite. In very fine conditionwith original polished surface; ample mineral and soil

0027: Pre-Columbian Chontal Face PanelEst.

$1,500

$2,500

Pre-Columbian Vicus Effigy Whistle Vessel: Pre-Columbian Vicus Effigy Whistle Vessel from Northern Peru, Piura region, ca. 300-600 BCE. Buff ceramic with red and orange slip and cream paint. Head band tied at the back of the head in high

0028: Pre-Columbian Vicus Effigy Whistle VesselEst.

$500

$700

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Pre-Columbian Chimu Double Chambered Effigy Vessel: Pre-Columbian Chimu Double Chambered Effigy Vessel from the North Coast of Peru, ca. 1000-1400 CE. Figure holding a spondylus shell, molded gray were ceramic. Fine condition with slight erosion and

0029: Pre-Columbian Chimu Double Chambered Effigy VesselEst.

$450

$550

Pre-Columbian Chimu, Inca Double Chambered Head Vessel: Pre-Columbian Chimu, Inca Double Chambered Head Vessel from the North Coast of Peru, ca. 1200-1500 CE. Molded orange ware ceramic in fine condition with mineral and soil deposits. 7 1/2" in length x

0030: Pre-Columbian Chimu, Inca Double Chambered Head VesselEst.

$400

$600

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Pre-Columbian Chontal Stone Seated Figure: Pre-Columbian Chontal Stone seated figure from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. Green hard stone with polished surface. Repaired from three pieces with break lines visible, some eroded areas and

0031: Pre-Columbian Chontal Stone Seated FigureEst.

$600

$800

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Pre-Columbian Inca Stone Votive Figure: Pre-Columbian Inca Stone Votive Figure from Highlands Region of Peru, ca. 15th-16th Century CE. Blackish brown hardstone with pyrite. The pattern on the backside of the coiffure of this figure

0032: Pre-Columbian Inca Stone Votive FigureEst.

$400

$600

Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Standing figure: Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Standing figure from Mexico, ca. 300 BCE-300 CE. Chontal influence, Guerrero, Mexico. Small standing figure with crest carved in serpentine. In fine condition with deposits

0033: Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Standing figureEst.

$500

$700

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Pre-Columbian Chontal figure w/ Teotihucan influence: Pre-Columbian Chontal figure w/ Teotihucan influence from Guerrero Mexico, ca. 300 BCE.-300 CE. Carved in a pale green hard stone with mineral deposits on the surface. 3 3/8" in height.

0034: Pre-Columbian Chontal figure w/ Teotihucan influenceEst.

$250

$350

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Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Standing figure: Pre-Columbian Chontal figure w/ Teotihucan influence from Guerrero Mexico, ca. 300 BCE.-300 CE. Carved in a serpentine stone with mineral deposits on the surface. 3 1/16" in height.

0035: Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Standing figureEst.

$250

$350

Pre-Columbian Guerrero Monkey Sculpture: Pre-Columbian Guerrero Monkey Sculpture from Mexico, ca. 1000-300 BCE. This enigmatic sculpture seems to represent a monkey with its tail held up tightly against its back. Yet, when viewed from the

0036: Pre-Columbian Guerrero Monkey SculptureEst.

$450

$650

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Rare Pre-Columbian Mezcala Ghost figure from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. Type M-16 figure in: Rare Pre-Columbian Mezcala Ghost figure from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. Type M-16 figure in speckled pale green diorite with fine original polish. 2 3/4"

0037: Rare Pre-Columbian Mezcala Ghost figure from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. Type M-16 figure inEst.

$400

$600

Pre-Columbian Bahia Female figure: Pre-Columbian Bahia Female figure from Manabi, Ecuador, ca. 500 BCE.-500 CE. Solid buff earthenware with post figure pigment. In choice condition with deposits on the surface. 3 13/16" in height.

0038: Pre-Columbian Bahia Female figureEst.

$400

$600

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Pre-Columbian Chorrera Female figure: Pre-Columbian Chorrera Female figure from Ecuador, ca. 1000-300 BCE. Solid buff earthenware with post figure pigment. In fine condition with deposits on the surface. 3 3/8" in height.

0039: Pre-Columbian Chorrera Female figureEst.

$300

$400

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Pre-Columbian Guangala Figure: Pre-Columbian Guangala Figure from Ecuador, ca. 200 BCE.-700 CE. Figurine with arms upraised, mold made earthenware. Fine condition with mineral deposits on the surface. 3 3/" in height. Ex. Dr.

0040: Pre-Columbian Guangala FigureEst.

$150

$250

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Pre-Columbian Veracruz Head Fragment: Pre-Columbian Veracruz Head Fragment from Mexico, ca. 300-600 CE. Remojadas culture, hollow, mold made earthenware with black (chapapote) paint. In fine condition with minimal repair. 5" in height.

0041: Pre-Columbian Veracruz Head FragmentEst.

$400

$500

Pre-Columbian Colima Seated figure: Pre-Columbian Colima Seated figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 BCE-250 CE. Coahuayana type, solid brown earthenware, modeled, punched and appliqued, and traces of red paint. Fine condition with slight

0042: Pre-Columbian Colima Seated figureEst.

$400

$600

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Large Pre-Columbian Moche Pottery Figure: Pre-Columbian Moche pottery figure from Peru, ca. 100-700 CE. Hollow, molded, buff earthenware with burnished surface. In very good condition with some erosion to the facial features. 11 1/4" in

0043: Large Pre-Columbian Moche Pottery FigureEst.

$600

$700

Large Pre-Columbian Calima House Vessel: Large Pre-Columbian Calima House Vessel from Colombia, ca. 800 BCE.-100 BCE. Alcarazza spouted bridge handle vessel in the form of a house in red and cream paint.11" in height.cf. Colombia before

0044: Large Pre-Columbian Calima House VesselEst.

$1,000

$1,500

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Pre-Columbian Calima Effigy Vessel: Pre-Columbian Calima Effigy Vessel, from Colombia, ca. 800-100 BCE. Buff earthenware with deep red slip and burnished surface: incised details. In very good condition with a small section restored

0045: Pre-Columbian Calima Effigy VesselEst.

$1,500

$2,000

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Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Axe god: Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Axe god from Nicoya, Costa Rica, ca. 100-500 CE. Carved speckled greenstone, in excellent condition with small chip to left tuft projection. Mineral and soil dpeosits

0046: Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Axe godEst.

$500

$700

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Pre-Columbian Calima Anthropomorphic Vessel: Pre-Columbian Colombian Anthropomorphic Vessel, middle Cauca complex, Colombia, ca. 1000-1500 CE. Buff earthenware, modeled and with punctuate and appliqued decorations, slightly burnished surface.

0047: Pre-Columbian Calima Anthropomorphic VesselEst.

$700

$900

Pre-Columbian Calima Effigy Figure: Pre-Columbian Calima Effigy Figure from Colombia, Alcarraza, llama Phase, ca. 800-100 BCE. Seated figure, buff earthenware slipped deep reddish brown and burnished incised details. In good condition

0048: Pre-Columbian Calima Effigy FigureEst.

$700

$900

Lot Passed

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