Pre-Columbian Antique Art Auction

Pre-Columbian Olmec Were-jaguar green stone mask

Done

Lake Placid, FL, United States

Auction Details

Pre-Columbian Antique Art Auction

Hunting 4 Treasures

Step into a world of mystery, wonder, and cultural richness as we invite you to embark on a captivating journey through time at our "Ancient Treasures Unveiled: Pre-Columbian Art Auction." This extraordinary event promises to be a celebration of the unparalleled artistry and craftsmanship of the indigenous peoples of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of pre-Columbian art, this auction offers a unique opportunity to acquire exceptional pieces that are sure to become cherished additions to your collection. Join us for an unforgettable evening that pays homage to the artistry and ingenuity of the indigenous peoples who once thrived in the Americas. "Ancient Treasures Unveiled" promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event where history, culture, and art converge in a celebration of human creativity and heritage. Mark your calendar and prepare to bid on these timeless treasures, preserving the legacy of pre-Columbian civilizations for generations to come. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history at this remarkable auction event.

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Get the confidence you need to bid on the items you love.Learn More

Complete payment via LiveAuctioneers to qualify.

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Sold

Pre-Columbian Chinesco seated figure: A Pre-Columbian Chinesco pottery figure, originating from the ancient Nayarit culture in West Mexico, circa 100 BC-250 AD. Characterized by its distinctive, stylized form. This small ceramic figure

0001: Pre-Columbian Chinesco seated figureEst. $200-$400

Rare Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan green stone mask: A rare Pre-Columbian green stone mask from the Teotihuacan civilization, 400-600 AD. Skillfully carved from a greenish-gray stone with natural marbling in shades of green, brown, and cream. This

0002: Rare Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan green stone maskEst. $5,000-$9,000Lot Passed

Sold

Pre-Columbian Chavin stone figure: This is a Chavín stone figure dating back to approximately 900–200 BCE during the height of the Chavín culture in the central Andes of Peru. Carved from a single piece of stone, this statuette

0003: Pre-Columbian Chavin stone figureEst. $5,000-$7,000

Sold

Pre-Columbian Chavin stone mortar figure: A Pre-Columbian stone figure crafted in the Chavín style, depicting a humanoid figure with stylized facial features and a robust, compact form from Peru, circa 1200-400 BC. The sculpture is carved

0004: Pre-Columbian Chavin stone mortar figureEst. $5,000-$7,000

Sold

Pre-Columbian Olmec serpentine seated figure: A Pre-Columbian Olmec figure carved from green serpentine from Mexico, circa 900-600 BC. Showcasing a crouched human figure in a seated position with its head tilted back. The figure has a muscular,

0005: Pre-Columbian Olmec serpentine seated figureEst. $3,000-$6,000

Pre-Columbian Chancay "Chuchimilco" figure: A Pre-Columbian Chancay "Chuchimilco" figure from the Chancay culture, which thrived on the central coast of Peru around 1000-1470 CE. This clay sculpture represents a standing humanoid figure with

0006: Pre-Columbian Chancay "Chuchimilco" figureEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

Sold

Pre-Columbian Chimu pottery vessel: A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel from the Chimu culture, likely dating from around 1100 to 1470 CE, crafted from dark ceramic material and shaped into a rounded form with a narrow, elongated neck. The

0007: Pre-Columbian Chimu pottery vesselEst. $300-$500

Rare Pre-Columbian Chavin stone Tenon head: A rare Pre-Columbian Chavín stone tenon head, dating approximately from 900 to 500 BCE, originating from the Chavín culture of ancient Peru. Carved from solid stone, this piece exhibits the

0008: Rare Pre-Columbian Chavin stone Tenon headEst. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Chontal green stone mask: A Pre-Columbian Chontal mask, carved from green stone, dating to the Mezcala-Chontal cultures of ancient Guerrero, Mexico, around 300 BCE to 300 CE. This mask has a square or rectangular form with

0009: Pre-Columbian Chontal green stone maskEst. $3,000-$7,000Lot Passed

Sold

Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone acrobat figure: A Pre-Columbian Olmec figure carved from green stone, representing an acrobat in a contorted pose. The sculpture, dating from 1200 to 400 BCE, depicts a human figure bending backward with one leg

0010: Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone acrobat figureEst. $4,000-$6,000

Sold

Pre-Columbian Olmec Were-jaguar figure: A Pre-Columbian Olmec greenstone figure, dating from approximately 1200 to 400 BCE, representing a stylized human form with pronounced facial features and a compact, upright posture. This sculpture

0011: Pre-Columbian Olmec Were-jaguar figureEst. $5,000-$8,000

Sold

Pre-Columbian Tiahuanaco stone kero: A Pre-Columbian Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) stone kero from Peru, a ceremonial drinking vessel, crafted from reddish-brown stone and adorned with intricate carvings. Dating approximately between 500 and

0012: Pre-Columbian Tiahuanaco stone keroEst. $4,000-$7,000

Sold

Large Pre-Columbian Chavin stone hacha: A large Pre-Columbian Chavín stone hacha or ceremonial axe from Peru, circa 900600 BC., crafted from smooth, dark green stone and marked by delicate engravings in the Chavín style. The front face

0013: Large Pre-Columbian Chavin stone hachaEst. $5,000-$8,000

Sold

Pre-Columbian Chimu whistling pottery vessel: This Pre-Columbian Chimu whistling vessel, dating from approximately 900–1470 AD, originates from the northern coastal region of Peru. Crafted with a dual-chambered design, it features a bird

0014: Pre-Columbian Chimu whistling pottery vesselEst. $400-$700

Sold

Pre-Columbian Olmec Were-jaguar green stone mask: This is a Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone mask, dating from approximately 1200–400 BCE, originating from the Gulf Coast region of Mexico. The mask depicts a stylized "were-jaguar" face, a common

0015: Pre-Columbian Olmec Were-jaguar green stone maskEst. $5,000-$8,000

Sold

Rare Pre-Columbian Tiahuanaco stone figure: This is a rare Pre-Columbian Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku) stone figure from the Andean highlands near Lake Titicaca in present-day Bolivia, dating to approximately 500–1000 CE. Carved in the form of a

0016: Rare Pre-Columbian Tiahuanaco stone figureEst. $6,000-$8,000

Sold

Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone bench figure: This is a Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone bench figure, originating from the Gulf Coast region of Mexico, dated approximately 1200–400 BCE. The figure is depicted seated on a stylized bench, carved

0017: Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone bench figureEst. $5,000-$8,000

Pre-Columbian Chontal green stone mask: This is a Pre-Columbian Chontal green stone mask, attributed to the Chontal culture of Guerrero, Mexico, dated between 300 BCE and 100 CE. Carved from a green stone, the mask displays a stylized

0018: Pre-Columbian Chontal green stone maskEst. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Sold

Pre-Columbian Olmec stone kneeling figure: This is a Pre-Columbian Olmec stone kneeling figure, attributed to the Olmec civilization of Mesoamerica, specifically from the Gulf Coast region (modern-day Mexico), dating from approximately

0019: Pre-Columbian Olmec stone kneeling figureEst. $4,000-$6,000

Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone mask: A Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone mask, originating from Mesoamerica, specifically the Gulf Coast region (modern-day Mexico), and dating from approximately 1200–400 BCE. The mask features classic

0020: Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone maskEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Chimu pottery vessel: A Pre-Columbian Chimu blackware pottery vessel, originating from the Chimu civilization on the northern coast of Peru, dating from approximately 900–1470 CE. The vessel features a dual-chamber

0021: Pre-Columbian Chimu pottery vesselEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Sold

Pre-Columbian Olmec stone jaguar figure: A Pre-Columbian Olmec stone figure, dating from approximately 1200–400 BCE, is a powerful representation of the were-jaguar, a recurring motif in Olmec art that embodies the blend of human and

0022: Pre-Columbian Olmec stone jaguar figureEst. $5,000-$7,000

Sold

Pre-Columbian Alamito stone mask: Pre-Columbian Alamito stone mask, crafted by the ancient Alamito culture of Northwestern Argentina, displays a stylized, geometric facial structure that reflects the distinct aesthetic of the region.

0023: Pre-Columbian Alamito stone maskEst. $3,000-$6,000

Sold

Pre-Columbian Mapuche stone mask: This Pre-Columbian Mapuche stone mask is a powerful example of ancient Chilean craftsmanship, originating from the indigenous Mapuche culture. Carved from a single piece of stone, the mask has a

0024: Pre-Columbian Mapuche stone maskEst. $5,000-$8,000

View:

Auction Details

Hunting 4 Treasures

Lake Placid, FL, United States

22 Reviews

133 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

$0$25

$300$50

$1,000$100

$2,000$250

$5,000$500

$10,000$1,000

$20,000$2,500

$50,000$5,000

$100,000$10,000

$200,000$25,000

Buyer's Premium

Terms & Conditions

All online or internet bidding payments, including applicable buyer's premiums, will be processed at the end of the auction. Shipping/Packaging is the buyer's responsibility and we will settle payment prior to shipping if applicable. There is a (30%) buyer premium added to the price bid for all merchandise. All purchases at auction are subject to Florida state sales tax unless you are a dealer purchasing for the purpose of resale. If you are a dealer purchasing for the purpose of resale you MUST HAVE YOUR CURRENT FLORIDA RESALE CERTIFICATE ON FILE IN OUR OFFICE BEFORE YOU PURCHASE. Sales tax will be charged on all dealer purchases if the current resale number is not furnished. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Any bidding disputes that may arise shall be settled by the auctioneer. THE AUCTIONEER?S DECISIONS SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING. All listed items in advertising media are received from sources deemed reliable. HOWEVER,THE AUCTIONEER MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY AND SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ADVERTISING DISCREPANCIES SHOULD THEY OCCUR. Absentee (or proxy) bids are accepted, HOWEVER, THE AUCTIONEER SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILURE TO CARRY OUT SUCH BIDS, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER. No purchase(s) will be released until the invoice is paid. All merchandise at auction is sold strictly as is and where is with no warranty or guarantee of any kind expressed or implied. We do not guarantee or warrant the condition of any item. We do not guarantee or warrant the authenticity of any items, nor do we guarantee or warrant the workability of any item whatsoever. It is because of this that any potential buyer of any merchandise at our auctions takes advantage of all pictures of the merchandise that is available for auction prior to bidding. Once the ?gavel drops? or once we say ?sold?, the item(s) changes hands and your bid is a legal and enforceable contract. We cannot emphasize enough the importance using your own judgment. All descriptions are our opinion and used to help guide the customer only, all final decisions concerning authenticity are at the sole discretion of the buyer. We do not accept returns of any items for any reason. We make no guarantees on authenticity or condition of any kind. All descriptions our opinion only and used to guide the buyer only. All final decisions on authenticity are at the sole discretion of the buyer. If shipping cost is not paid for with in 10 days of paying for your item(s), it will incur a $50 a day storage fee. If for any reason shipping is not handled within 60 days, the auctioneer has the right to reauction off the property to recuperate any storage fees incurred.

Autopay

If you have not contacted Hunting 4 Treasures to arrange payment within 1 day of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.

Sales Tax

Online purchases from Hunting 4 Treasures may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.