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NORTHWEST COAST TLINGIT CARVED SHAMAN'S FACE MASK

ALEXANDER CALDER (Pennsylvania, 1898-1976)

RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CENTERPIECE

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Cambridge, MA, United States

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Selling two important private collections: North American Pacific Northwest Coast artifacts, and Spanish Colonial silver and objects. In addition, an eclectic mix of American, English, Continental and Asian items spanning the 16th through the 20th centuries.

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AYMARA ANDEAN SILVER HORSE-FORM TUPU / PIN: 19th c., a silver horse mounted on a square frame from which two coins hang (eight coins missing) total 10.5"h; mounted in wood blockTupu served as a pin to close a poncho or shawl of an Aymara

0072: AYMARA ANDEAN SILVER HORSE-FORM TUPU / PINEst. $700-$900

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(on 3) ARAUCANA MAPUCHE COIN SILVER TUPAS / PIN: Chile, pre 1860, two with a silver orb with a hanging cross; the large man's tupa, has a figure hanging on a chain, 16"; the smaller, a child's tupa is 7" (hanging element missing); and a

0073: (on 3) ARAUCANA MAPUCHE COIN SILVER TUPAS / PINEst. $800-$1,200

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(2) ANTIQUE BEADED CORAL NECKLACES / CHACHALES: 19th c., Guatemala, double strands of coral and various shaped silver beads and objects; each with a pendant of large 19th c. silver coin adorned with smaller coins, 18.5" and 23.5 length

0074: (2) ANTIQUE BEADED CORAL NECKLACES / CHACHALESEst. $500-$700

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MEXICAN GOLD FILIGREE CROSS NECKLACE: 19th c. or earlier, the cross with an inset rectangular coral bead, cross 2.5"; on 21" untested gold chain NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0075: MEXICAN GOLD FILIGREE CROSS NECKLACEEst. $500-$700

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(2) ANTIQUE BEADED CORAL NECKLACES / CHACHALES: 19th c., Guatemala, both double strands of coral with silver beads and objects; one with six various 19th c. coins (one coin pre-1800's) and a silver cross pendant, 13" (not incl. pendant); the

0076: (2) ANTIQUE BEADED CORAL NECKLACES / CHACHALESEst. $800-$1,200

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SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED WOOD FRAGMENT, CHRIST CHILD: Guatemala, 18th c., from a large Madonna figure, Jesus holding orb with cross symbolizing "Salvador del Mundo", his right hand raised in blessing, the hand of Mary supports him; his head with a

0077: SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED WOOD FRAGMENT, CHRIST CHILDEst. $1,000-$1,500

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SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CROWN OF THORNS: Guatemala, 18th c., faint crown mark; a triple ring of twigs with (14) thorns with etched leaves; 8" by 9"; 7.5 troy oz., 234 gr. Collector's note: The large size of this crown indicates

0078: SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CROWN OF THORNSEst. $800-$1,200

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RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER HOT WATER KETTLE (TETERA): prob. Chile, 1750silver and wood swing handle, 7"h with handle up; pot 8"w; 27.5 troy oz. incl. handleSee "Plateria Colonial, Collection of Gustavo-Muniz", Perez-Valiente de

0079: RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER HOT WATER KETTLE (TETERA)Est. $500-$700

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SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER INKSTAND: 18/19th c.; Guatemala, oval footed tray with pierced gallery; three circular pierced silver 2" containers, one for ink with original glass insert, one a pounce pot, the middle one now empty; along

0080: SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER INKSTANDEst. $800-$1,200

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SPANISH COLONIAL CHASED SILVER AND PARCEL-GILT HELMET: 18th c., prob. Mexican, unmarkedadorned a statue of an archangel; elaborate overall chased floral and scrolling decoration the underside with three attached gold flower heads visible when viewers

0081: SPANISH COLONIAL CHASED SILVER AND PARCEL-GILT HELMETEst. $2,500-$3,500

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LARGE MONTIEL STUDIOS POTTERY BOWL: late 19th c., Antiqua, Guatemala, 6.5"h; 12" diam. NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0082: LARGE MONTIEL STUDIOS POTTERY BOWLEst. $300-$500

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(2) MONTIEL STUDIO CERAMIC FOOTED BOWLS: Antiqua, Guatemala, late 19th c.jaguar to center, the other with a Quetzal (bird); both 3"h; 9"diam. Collector's Note: Four generations of the Montiel family produced majolica in Antigua

0083: (2) MONTIEL STUDIO CERAMIC FOOTED BOWLSEst. $800-$1,000

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(4) MONTIEL STUDIO CERAMIC BOWLS: each with varying stylized decoration of four green and yellow turnip shapes to center; 2.75"h; 9.5"diam. NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0084: (4) MONTIEL STUDIO CERAMIC BOWLSEst. $700-$900

SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER BOOKSTAND (ATRIL): Mexico, 1819-1823, maker Alejando Antonio Canas (or one of his sons); assayer Davila 1819-23Neoclassical style with embossed reliquary cross to center, repousse leaf and floral designs; the silver

0085: SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER BOOKSTAND (ATRIL)Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

BRAZILIAN COLONIAL SILVER MANIOC (YUCA) FLOUR BOWL: 1800-1850, overall scrolling and floral engraved design; 3"h; 7.25"diam; 8.5 troy oz., 266 gr. Collector's note: "In order to sprinkle an even layer of flour on food, and then to pat

0086: BRAZILIAN COLONIAL SILVER MANIOC (YUCA) FLOUR BOWLEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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(3) SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED COCONUT CHOCOLATE CUPS: Guatemala, 1770-1790; one on silver footed base, 4.5"; another silver clad on the rim and pointed bottom, 4"h; the third with fine foliate designs, 4.25" NOTE: Apologies, we cannot

0087: (3) SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED COCONUT CHOCOLATE CUPSEst. $1,000-$1,500

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SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER MOUNTED YERBA MATE LIDDED PITCHER: pear shaped black gourd, elaborate hinged lid, the ornate handle with inset faceted glass stone, four scrolling feet, 4.5"h; 2.5" max. diam. NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders

0087A: SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER MOUNTED YERBA MATE LIDDED PITCHEREst. $700-$900

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LARGE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CROWN: Guatemala, c. 1800, unmarked; a cross at its apex; 12"h; 9.5 max. diam.; 39.7 troy oz., 1236 gr. NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0088: LARGE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CROWNEst. $1,500-$2,000

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(2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER DEVOTIONAL SMALL CROWNS: c. 1700, both pierced and foliate chased with ball finial supporting a cross, the larger with remnants of parcel gilt to top portion and winged cherub head beneath cross, 7.5"h; 5.5" max. diam.; 3.5"

0088A: (2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER DEVOTIONAL SMALL CROWNSEst. $800-$1,200

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SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER REPOUSSE LARGE OVAL FRAME: Andean, c. 1800; frame supported on a replaced wood backing; outside 31"h; 39"w; inside dimensions 27"h; 18"wNow fitted with a mirror. NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders

0089: SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER REPOUSSE LARGE OVAL FRAMEEst. $1,200-$1,500

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(2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER HALOS (AUREOLAS): 18th c., prob. Mexican, flat, disk-form with elaborate design; 7.25" and 8" diam.; 9.4 troy oz.; 292 gr.At one time these adorned the heads of two large santos. NOTE: Apologies, we cannot

0090: (2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER HALOS (AUREOLAS)Est. $500-$800

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MEXICAN TALAVERA POBLANO MAJOLICA VASE: late 19th c., baluster-form; tin-glazed earthenware with blue and white overall decoration; 14"h; 9.75"max. width NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

0091: MEXICAN TALAVERA POBLANO MAJOLICA VASEEst. $1,000-$1,500

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MEXICAN TALAVERA POBLANO MAJOLICA VASE, NOW A LAMP: early 1800's, tin-glazed earthenware with overall blue and white decoration with three mustard glazed relief roundels of faces; vase 10.5"h; total 25" incl. shade and finial NOTE:

0092: MEXICAN TALAVERA POBLANO MAJOLICA VASE, NOW A LAMPEst. $700-$900

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(on 2) MEXICAN WROUGHT IRON ROOF CROSS: Chiapas, Mexico, with applied objects, a horse, a hammer, pliers, and a pitcher; 31"h; 20" at widest; along with a related book by Virginia Guess, Spirit of Chiapas, 2004 Collector's note:

0093: (on 2) MEXICAN WROUGHT IRON ROOF CROSSEst. $500-$700

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