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Attic Black-Figure Column Krater - Deity Assemblage, TL

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8 Fossilized Vertebrae from Brontotheriidae Rhino: **Originally Listed At $300** North America, United States, Northwestern Nebraska, Chadron Formation, Late Eocene, ca. 35 to 34 million years ago. A collection of 8 fossilized vertebrae bones

0103A: 8 Fossilized Vertebrae from Brontotheriidae RhinoEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Silver Pendant w/ Gorgeous Fossilized Ammonite: **Originally Listed At $150** Ancient Seas, North America, ca. 400 to 50 million years ago. A petite ammonite of spiraling form with silvery surfaces laden with gorgeous, rainbow-hued iridescence.

0103B: Silver Pendant w/ Gorgeous Fossilized AmmoniteEst. $300-$600

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Fossilized Dinosaur Vertebra w/ Lilac Blue Hues: North America, Western United States, Mesozoic era, ca. 252 to 66 million years ago. An impressive, fossilized dinosaur bone that not only solidified into stone but a pale blue-purple color! The

0104: Fossilized Dinosaur Vertebra w/ Lilac Blue HuesEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Near-Miniature Olmec Standing Figure: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. An exquisite, finely carved, near-miniature, blue-green mottled stone figure, standing in a characteristically stiff pose with

0104A: Near-Miniature Olmec Standing FigureEst. $3,600-$5,400Lot Passed

Fossilized Baculite Ammonite Shell Pieces: Ancient Seas, North America, South Dakota, Pennington County, Cheyenne River, Pierre Shale Formation, Cretaceous Period, ca. 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago. A collection of fossilized shell fragments

0104B: Fossilized Baculite Ammonite Shell PiecesEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Chorrera Pottery Zoomorphic Vessel, Ex-Arte Primitivo: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Chorrera culture, ca. 9th to 2nd century BCE. An amusing terracotta vessel of fantastical form, featuring an abstract zoomorph resembling a fierce aquatic creature.

0105: Chorrera Pottery Zoomorphic Vessel, Ex-Arte PrimitivoEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Chorrera Figural Whistle Vessel w/ Headdress: **Originally Listed At $400** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Chorrera culture, ca. 800 to 400 BCE. A charming pottery whistle vessel in the form of an anthropomorphic figure wearing a biconical cap that

0106: Chorrera Figural Whistle Vessel w/ HeaddressEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Colima Effigy Vessel Conjoined Ducks: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A cute burnished two-tone redware double duck effigy vessel, the form comprised of co-joined ducks, each with plump bodies, incised eyes,

0106A: Colima Effigy Vessel Conjoined DucksEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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Mezcala Greenstone Standing Figure / Axe God: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A fine standing figure of an axe god presenting a characteristically abstract form. The figure displays fused legs, a

0106B: Mezcala Greenstone Standing Figure / Axe GodEst. $600-$900

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Tlatilco Pottery Pretty Lady Nude Fertility Figure: Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Tlatilco, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A wonderful pottery 'pretty lady' figure that probably represents a fertility idol. The hips and thighs are emphasized, suggestive of

0107: Tlatilco Pottery Pretty Lady Nude Fertility FigureEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Colima Redware Figural Vessel Rodent-Like Beast: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Woah! An amusing pottery vessel in the form of a fierce yet adorable beast with a ridged spine and rodent-like head as the thick, extended tail

0107A: Colima Redware Figural Vessel Rodent-Like BeastEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Paracas Incised Polychrome Bowl w/ Geometric Motifs: Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas culture, ca. 500 to 300 BCE. A fine hemispherical pottery bowl with a band of incised steppe motif in hues of pink, red, ochre, and white around the

0108: Paracas Incised Polychrome Bowl w/ Geometric MotifsEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

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Maya Carved Jade Axe Head: **First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Early to Late Classic Period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A hand-carved omphacite jade axe head of gorgeous verdant hues with a

0108A: Maya Carved Jade Axe HeadEst. $800-$1,200

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Maya Cylinder Monkey Twins Defecating, ex-Schmitt: **Originally Listed At $800** Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A hand-built pottery cylinder bearing the mythological Monkey Twins as they

0108B: Maya Cylinder Monkey Twins Defecating, ex-SchmittEst. $900-$1,200

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Necklace w/ Colima Obsidian & Mississippian Shell Beads: **First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE; Native American, Southeastern United States, Georgia, Mississippian culture, ca. 900 to 1400 CE. obsidian stone

0108C: Necklace w/ Colima Obsidian & Mississippian Shell BeadsEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Chert / Obsidian Tools & Blades: Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Colima & Aztec, ca. 300 BCE to 1500 CE. A collection of chert and obsidian stone blade and projectile points, used as ritualistic or prestige burial items, and possibly as

0109: Pre-Columbian Chert / Obsidian Tools & BladesEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Colima Standing Flat Figure Nude Female: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hand-built pottery female figure of a characteristically flat form. The nude woman stands atop delineated legs with emphasized genitalia

0109A: Colima Standing Flat Figure Nude FemaleEst. $500-$600

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Michoacan Pottery Vessels + Grater Bowl, ex-Schmitt: **Originally Listed At $400** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Michoacan, ca. 1350 to 1521 CE. A collection of 3 hand-built pottery vessels from ancient Mexico. The 2 pots both have suspension lugs and

0110: Michoacan Pottery Vessels + Grater Bowl, ex-SchmittEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

4 Pre-Columbian Pottery Figures - Colima / Chupicuaro: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, Jalisco, Chupicuaro, & Michoacan, ca. 300 BCE to 600 CE. A collection of 4 ancient Mexican pottery figures which may have been ancestors or protective figures,

0111: 4 Pre-Columbian Pottery Figures - Colima / ChupicuaroEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Jamacoaque Pottery Seated Figure: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque (Jama Coaque), ca. 500 CE. A hollow-built pottery figure presenting a pensive pose with both hands held atop folded legs. The raised head exhibits expressive and

0111A: Jamacoaque Pottery Seated FigureEst. $500-$750

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Narino Negative-Resist Pottery Vessels, Jar & Bowl: Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Highland Narino region, Tuza cultural complex, Narino culture, ca. 1250 to 1500 CE. An attractive pair of pottery vessels, exteriors adorned with horizontal bands of black,

0111B: Narino Negative-Resist Pottery Vessels, Jar & BowlEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Nayarit Chinesco Polychrome Bowl w/ Flower Motif: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A lovely pottery bowl of hemispherical form, painted with a 7-petaled flower centered on the base and a band of striped lozenge

0112: Nayarit Chinesco Polychrome Bowl w/ Flower MotifEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Nayarit Pottery Animal Head, TL Tested: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit culture, ca. 300 BCE to 200 CE. A fascinating pottery head of an animal featuring stylized characteristics of raised, target motif eyes, a slender nasal bridge

0113: Nayarit Pottery Animal Head, TL TestedEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Jalisco Bichrome Anthropomorphic Vessel: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fascinating pottery vessel boasting anthropomorphic features and elaborately painted orange-on-cream decoration of abstract scrolling and

0113A: Jalisco Bichrome Anthropomorphic VesselEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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