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Fine Pre-columbian Art

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Fine Pre-columbian Art from the Americas

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Pre-columbian trio of Chinesco Pots: A rare trio of identical Chinesco pots from West Mexico, ca. a. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. All painted with white ground and a simple band painted around the center of the pieces in red. All perforated at the

0025: Pre-columbian trio of Chinesco PotsEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing Female Figure: Pre-columbian Chinesco Figure from West Mexico, ca. a. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing hollow pottery female figure having wide hips, holding her arms to her side. Painted in red and cream. Nice surface

0026: Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing Female FigureEst. $4,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chinesco Olla: Pre-columbian Chinesco Olla from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Elegantly painted in red ground with geometric patterns in white paint. Measurements: 3-5/8" in height. All lots will be sold

0027: Pre-columbian Chinesco OllaEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Chinesco figure: Pre-columbian Chinesco figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. In a seated position and beating on a gourd. Wearing a headband and nose ring. Similar style in Hasso Von Winning - The Shaft

0028: Pre-columbian Chinesco figureEst. $250-$350

Monumental Pre-columbian Nayarit Ixtlan Del Rio Couple: A Monumental pair of Pre-columbian Ixtlan Del Rio Figures from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. The male is wearing a pointed, conical shaped hat, loin guard, earrings and is holding an implement

0029: Monumental Pre-columbian Nayarit Ixtlan Del Rio CoupleEst. $7,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Nayarit Warrior Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Ixtlan Del Rio Warrior Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. A standing figure wearing a large brimmed conical hat, ear and nose ornaments. He is decorated with remains

0030: Large Pre-columbian Nayarit Warrior FigureEst. $4,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Nayarit Dog Effigy Vessel: Pre-columbian Nayarit Dog Effigy Vessel from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.- 250 A.D. A large and rare example shaped into the form of a dog and a human head with incised decorated facial features. A

0031: Large Pre-columbian Nayarit Dog Effigy VesselEst. $3,500-$3,800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. San Sebastian type supported on a two-legged stool, decorated with earrings and hat with one hand held to its mouth. Typically

0032: Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated FigureEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Female Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Female Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. San Sebastian type in a seated position with legs outstretched and spread open with hands held to her stomach. Decorated

0033: Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Female FigureEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Nayarit Smoking Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit figure from West Mexico, ca 100 B.C.-250 A.D. A rotund figure seated on a stool and smoking most likely from a smoking tube. He is decorated with black resist patterns,

0034: Pre-columbian Nayarit Smoking FigureEst. $1,200-$1,500

Pre-columbian Nayarit Standing figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Ixtlan Del Rio Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. In a standing position and wearing a pointed, conical headdress, earrings, linear pattern shirt and face paint.

0035: Pre-columbian Nayarit Standing figureEst. $1,500-$1,850Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Depicted in a standing pose with one arm on stomach and the other holding a vessel. Decorated with earrings, nose ring and

0036: Large Pre-columbian Nayarit FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Large Nayarit Seated Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. San Sebastian type supported on a two-legged bench with hands held to his side. Decorated with a nose ring, earrings and necklace.

0037: Large Nayarit Seated FigureEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Figure: A very nice Pre-columbian Nayarit figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. In a seated position with arms crossed and resting on top of his knees. Measurement: 8-1/4" in height. All lots will

0038: Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated FigureEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Sheep-Faced Jalisco Figure: A very nice Pre-columbian Jalisco figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Solid terracotta standing male figure, needle nose type. Depicted with pointy ears and high updo. Painted red-brown

0039: Pre-columbian Sheep-Faced Jalisco FigureEst. $1,200-$1,500

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Large Pre-columbian Colima Shaman: Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Hollow terracotta figure with hands resting on legs, collar of large petals around shoulders, wearing incised head gear having a

0040: Large Pre-columbian Colima ShamanEst. $2,200-$3,200

Pre-columbian Jalisco Armadillo incensario: Pre-columbian Jalisco Armadillo incensario from West Mexico, ca. 250 B.C.-200 A.D. The armadillo is depicted with slit eyes and tail with a flaring bowl with spiked rim. An Ameca variant type.

0041: Pre-columbian Jalisco Armadillo incensarioEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing Figure: Pre-columbian Jalisco figure from West Mexico, ca. 250- B.C.-200 A.D. The figure is depicted standing with arms outstretched. Painted in red with white highlights. Excellent condition. Measurements:

0042: Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing FigureEst. $450-$550Lot Passed

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Large Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing Figure: Large Jalisco Figure from West Mexico, ca. 250 B.C.-200 A.D. In a standing position with arm to his side and wearing earrings and a nose ring. Several pressure cracks but complete and intact.

0043: Large Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing FigureEst. $1,200-$1,500

Pre-columbian Jalisco (San Juanito) Seated Couple: A pair of Pre-columbian Jalisco, San Juanito figures from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. each in a seated pose with tassle earrings, the male with one hand on it's knee and the other holding a

0044: Pre-columbian Jalisco (San Juanito) Seated CoupleEst. $2,200-$2,800Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Collection of Jalisco Ollas: A rare collection of identical Jalisco Ollas from West Mexico, ca. 200 B.C.-300 A.D. All painted with red ground and a simple line of white around the middle of the piece. Total of 6 all found in the

0045: Pre-columbian Collection of Jalisco OllasEst. $850-$950

Pre-columbian Jalisco Polychrome Olla: Pre-columbian Jalisco Polychrome Olla from West Mexico, ca. 200 B.C.-300 A.D. Incised with several long lines around the piece in a downward pattern. Measurement: 7-3/4" in height x 7-3/4" in

0046: Pre-columbian Jalisco Polychrome OllaEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Pair of Jalisco Tri-lobe Bowls: A rare pair of Jalisco Tri-lobe bowls from West Mexico, ca. 250 B.C.-200 A.D. Both of these bowls came from the same tomb and are in excellent condition with no restoration what so ever.

0047: Pre-columbian Pair of Jalisco Tri-lobe BowlsEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Tarascan Tripod Bowl: Pre-columbian Tarascan Tripod Bowl from Mexico, ca. 1450-1520 A.D. Decorated with a cream ground base and painted with two bands of red and dark cream geometric patterns. Measurements: 4-1/2" in

0048: Pre-columbian Tarascan Tripod BowlEst. $650-$750Lot Passed

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