Fine Pre-columbian Art

Important Maya Fossilized Bone god G Mask

Large Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Serpentine Slab Figure

Pre-columbian Olmecoid/Chontal Jadeite Frog

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Fine Pre-columbian Art

Minerva Gallery

A selection of fine Pre-columbian art from all over the Americas. This auction will feature several rarities and sought after pieces from cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan and Moche. All of our pieces are legally acquired and will come with a Lifetime guarantee on authenticity along with all the relevant provenance information. Bid with confidence and know you are getting exactly what is described. Questions? Contact us and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for choosing Minerva Gallery!

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Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Tripod Bowl : Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Tripod Bowl from West Mexico, ca. 300-100 B.C. Decorated in bi-chrome colors of red and tan with fret designs on the bottom. Three legs with rattles inside. A nice example!

0025: Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Tripod Bowl Est. $800-$900Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Bowl : Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Bowl from West Mexico, ca. 300-100 B.C. Decorated in traditional Chupicuaro red and cream designs. 5-1/16" in height x 11-3/4" in diameter.

0026: Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Bowl Est. $800-$900

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Rare Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Olla: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. This elegantly shaped redware vessel is unusual for its ornament. The deep chocolate brown pigment was not typically used

0027: Rare Pre-columbian Chupicuaro OllaEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Polychrome Figure: Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Polychrome Figure, ca. 500-100 B.C. Wide-hipped figure standing on tapered legs, with rudimentary hands placed to the sides of her swollen abdomen, sharply squared shoulders.

0028: Rare Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Polychrome FigureEst. $30,000-$40,000Lot Passed

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Pre-Columbian Michoacan Rattling Tripod Grater Bowl: A polychrome tripod grater bowl from ancient Michoacan West Mexico, circa 1000 A.D. – 1500 A.D. Features painted decoration in two shades of red and white pigment. The bowl sits atop three bulbous

0029: Pre-Columbian Michoacan Rattling Tripod Grater BowlEst. $200-$400

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Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone MasK: Pre-columbian Mezcala Maskette from Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Carved from a green stone with a cross hatch pattern on each cheek. Four conically drilled holes on the top and bottom of the back of the

0030: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone MasKEst. $3,000-$5,500Lot Passed

Exceptional Pre-columbian Jalisco Shaft Tomb Figure: Exceptional Pre-columbian Jalisco Shaft Tomb Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-200 A.D.The woman kneels with feet exposed on backside, the body painted in vivid deep red and detailed with small

0031: Exceptional Pre-columbian Jalisco Shaft Tomb FigureEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

Large 9" Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Axe god: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Figure from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Carved hard stone standing figure with stylized abstract facial features, heavy browline, simple linear cut arms and legs. 9" in

0032: Large 9" Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Axe godEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit 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 Female FigureEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Mezcala Ear-spool: Pre-columbian Mezcala Ear-spool from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Typical green speckled stone found in the Guerrero Region of Mexico. 2-1/8" in diameter.

0034: Pre-columbian Mezcala Ear-spoolEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Mezcala Ear-spool Pair: Pre-columbian Mezcala Earspools from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Both carved from a speckled green stone. 1-5/8" diameter each.

0035: Pre-columbian Mezcala Ear-spool PairEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

Massive Pre-columbian Chontal Mask: Massive Pre-columbian Chontal Mask from Mexico, ca. 300 BC-100 B.C. Of impressive size and volume with thick brow ridge, pierced eyes, long triangular-shaped nose, parted lips and rectangular ears to

0036: Massive Pre-columbian Chontal MaskEst. $7,000-$9,000Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate Vase: Large Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate Vase from Guatemala/ El Salvador, ca. 400-600 A.D. This interesting plumbate cream/ orangeware large cup is quite perplexing. The vessel shows two molded panels of a

0037: Large Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate VaseEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Guerrero Green Stone Maskette: Guerrero Green Stone Mask from Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. 3-11/16" in height.

0038: Pre-columbian Guerrero Green Stone MasketteEst. $500-$700

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Pre-columbian Olmecoid/Mezcala Alabaster Figure: Rare Olmecoid Alabaster Figure from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Nicely carved with down turned mouth and typical Olmec features. Arm down its side meeting at his midsection. A superb example!

0039: Pre-columbian Olmecoid/Mezcala Alabaster FigureEst. $10,000-$14,000Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Olmec Serpentine Shamans Mask: Pre-columbian Olmec Serpentine Shamans Mask from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 1000-400 B.C. Carved dark green serpentine face mask with typical Olmec features of wide nose, thick lips and epicanthic eyes.

0040: Large Pre-columbian Olmec Serpentine Shamans MaskEst. $30,000-$35,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate Figural Vessel: Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate Figural Vessel from Guatemala, ca. 400-600 A.D.A colorful cream to orangeware molded jar in the form of a seated man with a grossly swollen stomach and obviously sick. The

0041: Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate Figural VesselEst. $500-$600

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Rare Pre-columbian Olmec Transformational Figure: Rare Pre-columbian Olmec Transformational Figure from Mexico, ca. 900-500 B.C. Carved from a dark stone with deeply carved facial features. Kneeling with hands on its knees undergoing tranformation.

0042: Rare Pre-columbian Olmec Transformational FigureEst. $9,000-$10,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Olmec Jade Were-jaguar Spoon: Rare Pre-columbian Olmec spoon from Mexico, ca. 900-500 B.C. Carved from a very nice jade stone with a deity head centered over the main depression of the spoon, with the distinctive features of a

0043: Pre-columbian Olmec Jade Were-jaguar SpoonEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Massive Pre-columbian Maya Bowl: An absolutely Massive bowl from the southern lowlands region of Guatemala, ca. 400-600 A.D. Interior is painted with a cream ground, the center area worn from use and exposing the black pottery

0044: Massive Pre-columbian Maya BowlEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Maya Stone Armadillo Metate: A medium sized stone metate with the head of an armadillo or peccary from Guatemala/El Salvador, ca. 200-600 A.D.. The grinding stone is carved from a dense gray volcanic stone and features a bold

0045: Pre-columbian Maya Stone Armadillo MetateEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Moche Gourd Vessel: A Moche gourd effigy stirrup spouted vessel from Peru, ca. 400-700 A.D. Molded with high relief ribbing terminating at pedestal base and decorated in cream diamond forms on the polished orange base.

0046: Pre-columbian Moche Gourd VesselEst. $300-$500

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Pre-columbian Zapotec Vase: A finely made Zapotec vase from Oaxaca, Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 100 AD. Made from light grey clay and has a nicely detailed mask of an avian deity attached below the widely flared rim. Rare example!

0047: Pre-columbian Zapotec VaseEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Zapotec Head Fragment: Pre-columbian Zapotec head fragment from Mexico, ca. 300-600 A.D. Mounted on a custom stand. 2-1/4" in height

0048: Pre-columbian Zapotec Head FragmentEst. $200-$300

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