Authentic Pre-Columbian Art

Important Pre-Columbian Taino wood reliquary - Carbon dated

Important Pre-Columbian Chimu wood figure with inlay

Rare Pre-Columbian Nazca pottery birthing figure

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Sebring, FL, United States

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Authentic Pre-Columbian Art

Minerva Gallery

Immerse yourself in a world of ancient artistry and cultural heritage at our exclusive live auction featuring an exceptional collection of authentic Pre-Columbian art. Since 2008, we have been specializing in Pre-Columbian art, curating a portfolio that highlights the richness and diversity of ancient cultures from across the Americas. This meticulously curated event presents a unique opportunity to acquire rare and historically significant pieces, each with provenance that attests to its authenticity and origin.

Featured Lots: 1. Important Pre-Columbian Taino wood reliquary from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1400-1500 CE. A carved Janus figure with two human effigies. This exquisite carving is a masterpiece in workmanship and exhibits the only brown wood sculpture depicting the birthing mother (Atabey) birthing mother of the Taino culture on one side, and her son in spirit form on the opposite side: A rare and important example!

2.Pre-Columbian Aztec stone goddess figure from Mexico, ca. 1200-1400 CE. A kneeling figure with hands resting on her knees. She is wearing a necklace, and beaded headband, adorned with long, full tassels by each ear.

3. Important Pre-Columbian Huari Tapestry Tunic from Peru, ca. 650-900 CE. This particular tunic is from the Pachacamac site in the South Coast of Peru. This tunic was made with alpaca wool and dyed with vegetable dye in black, red and yellow colors. It is decorated with stylized figures; the lower register is decorated with geometric figures in the shape of diamonds and step designs.

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Carlos Regueira

Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art

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Pre-Columbian Huari pottery vessel: Pre-Columbian Huari pottery vessel from Peru, ca. 800-1300 CE. This is a Huari pottery vessel from the North Transitional Period, characterized by its anthropomorphic design. The vessel depicts a

0025: Pre-Columbian Huari pottery vesselEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Moche pottery figure: Pre-Columbian Moche pottery figure from the North Coast of Peru, ca. 100 BCE-500 CE. Moche pottery figure, a small ceramic sculpture from the Moche civilization. The figure displays the

0026: Pre-Columbian Moche pottery figureEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Chavin pottery vessel: Pre-Columbian Chavin pottery vessel from Peru, ca. 500-300 BCE. This is a Chavín Cupisnique pottery vessel, an ancient ceramic artifact from the Chavín culture, which thrived in the northern

0027: Pre-Columbian Chavin pottery vesselEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Moche IV pottery bird vessel: A Pre-Columbian Moche IV Bird Vessel with a Snake in its Mouth, a ceramic artifact from the Moche culture of northern Peru, dating approximately from 450 to 550 CE, during the Late Moche Period

0028: Pre-Columbian Moche IV pottery bird vesselEst. $1,600-$2,600Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Chavin pottery bottle: A Chavín pottery bottle from the Chavín culture, which thrived in the Andean highlands of Peru from around 900 to 200 BCE. The vessel is crafted in the form of a seated human figure, featuring a

0029: Pre-Columbian Chavin pottery bottleEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Moche Pictorial pottery bottle: This is a Moche pictorial pottery bottle featuring a stylized depiction of an octopuses, characteristic of the Moche culture from the north coast of Peru, which flourished between 100 and 700 CE. The

0030: Pre-Columbian Moche Pictorial pottery bottleEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Chavin pottery monkey vessel: A Chavin pottery monkey vessel, an artifact from the Chavin culture of ancient Peru, the Tembladera style, a sub-style of the broader Chavin ceramic tradition from the Tembladera region in the

0031: Pre-Columbian Chavin pottery monkey vesselEst. $3,000-$3,500Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Maya copador pottery vessel: The Pre-Columbian Maya Copador pottery vessel shown is an example of Classic Period Maya ceramics, dating from around 600 to 900 CE. The vessel exhibits the distinctive style of the Copador region,

0032: Pre-Columbian Maya copador pottery vesselEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Colima standing pottery figure: The Colima Pottery Figure in Comala Style represents a standing male figure, characteristic of the Comala style from the Colima culture, dated between 300 BCE and 300 CE in present-day western

0033: Pre-Columbian Colima standing pottery figureEst. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Chancay Huacho pottery figure: Chancay Huacho Figure is a hand-modeled ceramic sculpture from the Chancay culture, which thrived on the central coast of Peru between 1000 and 1470 AD. This figure represents a stylized human with

0034: Pre-Columbian Chancay Huacho pottery figureEst. $700-$800Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Moche III Ai apaec pottery vessel: This Moche III stirrup-spout vessel dates to 300-450 CE and is from the Laredo site in the North Coast of Peru. It is a particularly rare representation of Ai Apaec in turtle form wearing a snake

0035: Pre-Columbian Moche III Ai apaec pottery vesselEst. $8,000-$10,000Lot Passed

Large Pre-Columbian Chancay wood figure with stone inlay: A Chancay Wood Figure from the central coast of Peru between 1000 and 1470 AD. This figure stands upright, characterized by a simple and geometric form with a flat-topped head and a rectangular body.

0036: Large Pre-Columbian Chancay wood figure with stone inlayEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

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Pre-Columbian Nayarit seated figure: Nayarit Pottery Seated Figure is a ceramic sculpture from the Nayarit culture, which flourished in the western region of Mexico, specifically in the modern-day state of Nayarit, between 200 BC and

0037: Pre-Columbian Nayarit seated figureEst. $500-$700

Large Pre-Columbian Maya alabaster vase: Large Pre-Columbian Maya alabaster vase from Mexico. A finely crafted cylindrical vessel made from alabaster, a translucent, pale stone highly prized by the ancient Maya for its beauty and

0038: Large Pre-Columbian Maya alabaster vaseEst. $7,000-$9,000Lot Passed

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Important Pre-Columbian Taino wood reliquary - Carbon dated: Important Pre-Columbian Taino wood reliquary from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1400-1500 CE. A carved Janus figure with two human effigies. This exquisite carving is a masterpiece in workmanship and

0039: Important Pre-Columbian Taino wood reliquary - Carbon datedEst. $100,000-$200,000

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Pre-Columbian Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio figure: Nayarit Ixtlán del Río-style seated pottery figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 BCE-250 CE., originating from the ancient West Mexican shaft tomb culture. The figure is crafted from terracotta with a

0040: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio figureEst. $1,500-$2,500

Monumental Pre-Columbian Sheepface drummer figure: Pre-Columbian Jalisco "Sheepface" drummer figure froom West Mexico, ca. 100 BCE-250 CE., Tala Tonala type, crafted in a reddish-brown terracotta typical of the Jalisco style from ancient West Mexico.

0041: Monumental Pre-Columbian Sheepface drummer figureEst. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed

Important Pre-Columbian Jalisco female figure: A significant Pre-Columbian female figure from the Ameca-Etzatlán type, originating from Jalisco State, Mexico, dated to the Protoclassic period (100 BCE - CE 250). The sculpture is made of buff

0042: Important Pre-Columbian Jalisco female figureEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Purépecha (Tarascan) flanged jar: a flanged jar from the Purépecha (Tarascan) culture, dated between 1000-1400 CE, originating from Michoacán State, Mexico. The jar is made of brown earthenware, covered with an orange and red slip

0043: Pre-columbian Purépecha (Tarascan) flanged jarEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

Two Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan fine orange ware vessels: Two Pre-Columbian pottery vessels from the Teotihuacan culture, ca. 200-700 CE. The vessels showcase distinct forms and surface treatments that highlight the diversity of Teotihuacan ceramic

0044: Two Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan fine orange ware vesselsEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Colima Comala pottery shaman figure: Colima Comala-style shaman figure from the ancient West Mexican shaft tomb tradition, ca. 300 BCE-300 CE. The figure is crafted from reddish-brown burnished terracotta, giving it a smooth, polished

0045: Pre-Columbian Colima Comala pottery shaman figureEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

Monumental Pre-Columbian Colima seated pottery figure: A monumental Pre-Columbian Colima Coahuayana-style pottery figure from ancient West Mexico, dating from the Late Preclassic to the Early Classic period (circa 300 BCE to 300 CE). The figure is

0046: Monumental Pre-Columbian Colima seated pottery figureEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Colima pottery dog: A Pre-Columbian Colima pottery dog from ancient West Mexico, dating to the Late Preclassic to Early Classic period (circa 300 BCE to 300 CE). This dog is crafted from reddish-brown terracotta with a

0047: Pre-Columbian Colima pottery dogEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Maya Jaina Rattle/whistle pottery figure: A pre-Columbian Maya whistle and rattle figure from the Jaina Island region in Campeche, Mexico, dating from the Classic period (600-900 CE). Rare to find a piece that has both a whistle, and rattle

0048: Pre-Columbian Maya Jaina Rattle/whistle pottery figureEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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