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Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus Mask w/ Bronze & Shell Eyes

Spectacular Sican Lambayeque Gilt Copper Mask

Rare Fossilized Megantereon Sabertooth Cat Skull

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Exceptional Antiquities Ethnographic Fine Art

Artemis Gallery

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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Nautical, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! All ancient items legally acquired, legal to sell.

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Outstanding Huari / Tiwanaku Mummy Bundle Head: Pre-Columbian, Coastal Peru, Huari (Wari) or Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) culture, ca. 600 to 1000 CE. An incredible mummy head made of woven textiles and colorful feathers from jungle birds! The head was

0152B: Outstanding Huari / Tiwanaku Mummy Bundle HeadEst. $8,000-$12,000

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Large Tiahuanaco Polychrome Woven Fiber Vessel: South America, Bolivia, Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku), ca. 400 to 700 CE. A fine and tightly woven basket of a conical form depicting stylized geometric motifs that were likely encoded with meaning, in

0152C: Large Tiahuanaco Polychrome Woven Fiber VesselEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Moche Gilt Copper Silver Jaguar Head Lapis Inlays: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Loma Negra region, Moche culture, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A miniature jaguar maskette made from adeptly hammered gilt copper sheet, silver, and modeled bold facial

0153: Moche Gilt Copper Silver Jaguar Head Lapis InlaysEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed

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Moche Loma Negra Copper Mask Powerful Lord: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Loma Negra region, Moche culture, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A stunning gilt copper funerary mask inlaid with white shells and blue lapis pupils! The copper sheet is

0154: Moche Loma Negra Copper Mask Powerful LordEst. $12,000-$18,000

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Impressive Moche Bichrome Pottery Vessel Owl Form, TL'd: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Moche ca. 400 to 700 CE. Large and detailed pottery jar in the form of a regal owl. Body covered with cream feathers over brick-red background. His facial expression is one of

0155A: Impressive Moche Bichrome Pottery Vessel Owl Form, TL'dEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Impressive Moche Pottery Figural Jar - Rotund Man: Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Moche, ca. 400 to 800 CE. A hand-built and highly burnished pottery jar of impressive form featuring the likeness of a rotund man seated upon a broad base. The

0156: Impressive Moche Pottery Figural Jar - Rotund ManEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Moche IV Polychrome Stirrup - Erotic Couple, Ex-Arte: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, Phase IV, ca. 500 to 700 CE. Bow chicka wow wow! A steamy pottery stirrup vessel depicting a couple in the erotic act of copulation. The Moche created erotic

0157: Moche IV Polychrome Stirrup - Erotic Couple, Ex-ArteEst. $2,400-$3,600

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Rare Huari Polychrome Erotic Vessel Nude Couple, TL'd: Pre-Columbian, Peru (central highlands) or Bolivia (Lake Titicaca region), Huari (Wari) culture, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A rare example of a titillating pottery vessel of erotic form depicting a

0157A: Rare Huari Polychrome Erotic Vessel Nude Couple, TL'dEst. $4,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Spectacular Sican Lambayeque Gilt Copper Mask: Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Sican / Lambayeque culture, ca. 10th to 11th century CE. A dazzling gilt copper mask presenting a traditionally rectangular visage with dangling ornaments and

0158: Spectacular Sican Lambayeque Gilt Copper MaskEst. $24,000-$36,000Lot Passed

Sican Lambayeque Gold Crown - Birds, Danglers: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican/Lambayeque, ca. 800 to 1000 CE. A gorgeous 40.25% to 59.5% gold crown decorated with 9 stylized bird ornaments and danglers. The crown is formed from a band of

0159: Sican Lambayeque Gold Crown - Birds, DanglersEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed

Tiahuanaco Silver Tupus, Ornaments, Crown, ex-Messick: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Pre-Columbian, Bolivia, Lake Titicaca region, Tiahuanaco / Tiwanaku, ca. 400 to 700 CE. A

0161: Tiahuanaco Silver Tupus, Ornaments, Crown, ex-MessickEst. $18,000-$25,000Lot Passed

Ritualistic Tiahuanaco Wood Snuff Tube Sylized Feline: Pre-Columbian, Chile, San Pedro, Atacama Desert, Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku), ca. 400 to 700 CE. A stunning ritualistic wooden snuff tube carved in the form of a stylized feline creature and inlaid with

0162: Ritualistic Tiahuanaco Wood Snuff Tube Sylized FelineEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Huari 14K+ Gold Crown / Headdress Repousse Stippled: Pre-Columbian, Bolivia or Peru, Huari (Wari) or Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) culture, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A beautiful crown or headdress made from 62% gold (equivalent to 14k+) and 34% silver. The band is

0163: Huari 14K+ Gold Crown / Headdress Repousse StippledEst. $9,000-$18,000Lot Passed

Rare / Vibrant Paracas Polychrome Textile Panel: Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Paracas, ca. 500 to 300 BCE. An impressive textile tightly woven from natural camelid fibers to present an elongated rectangular form intended to be worn as a turban,

0166: Rare / Vibrant Paracas Polychrome Textile PanelEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

Paracas Polychrome Spouted Vessel Fisherman, TL Tested: Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Paracas culture, ca. 500 to 300 BCE. A wonderful vessel of a bulbous form, hand-built from pottery, depicting a fisherman trawling the waters. Highly burnished and

0167: Paracas Polychrome Spouted Vessel Fisherman, TL TestedEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

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Paracas Incised Polychrome Bowl Pampas Cats, TL'd: Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas culture, ca. 700 BCE to 100 CE. A stunning pottery bowl hand-built, painted, and etched with astounding and adorable feline motifs on exterior

0168: Paracas Incised Polychrome Bowl Pampas Cats, TL'dEst. $900-$1,400

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2000 Year Old Calima Raw Emerald Amulet - 55 carats!: Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Calima culture, ca. 200 BCE to 400 CE. What an amazing and spectacular piece of ancient art! Single chunk of ancient Colombian emerald transformed into a pendant of extreme

0168A: 2000 Year Old Calima Raw Emerald Amulet - 55 carats!Est. $9,000-$12,000

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Rare Calima / Malagan Pottery Mask Sun Face: Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Calima / Malagan culture, ca. 300 BCE. A striking and rare terracotta sun face mask of a convex discoid form enveloped in burn orange slip with vertical stripes of cream

0169: Rare Calima / Malagan Pottery Mask Sun FaceEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Jamacoaque Pottery Seated Figure w/ Bird Headdress: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi Province, Jamacoaque (also Jama Coaque or Jama-Coaque) culture, ca. 500 CE. A delightful pottery figure of an elaborately-adorned male wearing an avian-esque headdress,

0169A: Jamacoaque Pottery Seated Figure w/ Bird HeaddressEst. $3,600-$5,400

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Narino Polychrome Tripod Vessel, Flower Form, TLd: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador or Southern Colombia, Narino, ca. 900 to 1200 CE. A stunning scalloped rim that resembles a flower in bloom with large scalloped petals then painted with negative resist motifs

0170: Narino Polychrome Tripod Vessel, Flower Form, TLdEst. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed

Panamanian Chiriqui Tumbaga Frigatebird Pendants (pr): Pre-Columbian, Panama or Costa Rica, Veraguas (Chiriqui), ca. 500 to 1200 CE. A stunning pair of tumbaga 49.7% to 52.1% gold (11K+ to 12K+) frigatebird pendants cast by the lost-wax (cire perdue)

0171: Panamanian Chiriqui Tumbaga Frigatebird Pendants (pr)Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Colima Redware Seated Male Dwarf: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fine example of Colima pottery, a redware vessel depicting a male dwarf seated with legs splayed before him. The

0172: Colima Redware Seated Male DwarfEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

Colima Coahuayana Valley Redware Seated Male Figure: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, Coahuayana Valley type, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A hollow-built redware pottery vessel of a rare form from the Coahuayana Valley depicting a

0172A: Colima Coahuayana Valley Redware Seated Male FigureEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

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Lifelike Colima Redware Dog Effigy, Scratching Ear: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A charming pottery pup uniquely posed in a lifelike manner, as though scratching himself. The adorable canine lifts his hind leg to his ear,

0173: Lifelike Colima Redware Dog Effigy, Scratching EarEst. $3,600-$5,400

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 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. By bidding in this auction, you (the bidder) personally guarantee payment. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be re-opened if bidding activity warrants. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. 3. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden/confidential reserves. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. 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These items are clearly marked in the listing as "3rd Party Shipping Required." We have a list of recommended third party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from, and would be happy to assist you in working with them. We require a written authorization from the client to release property to any third party. You may fax a Shipping Release Form to 303-828-3235 or email your authorization to kristen@artemisgallery.com. Please note the all property must be removed from our premises within seven (7) business days following the last day of the auction. Your invoice from Artemis Gallery will include shipping calculation instructions. If in doubt, please inquire BEFORE bidding. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), and 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. 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If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 3 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 5 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 30 days from the date of delivery. 8. IN-HOUSE SHIPPING: 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. PLEASE NOTE: We are currently experiencing longer than usual order processing times due to staff shortages in our shipping dept. We are working as quickly as we can to get all orders shipped out as quickly as staffing permits, which is 10-15 business days after payment is received. * Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase.* **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** 9. 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