![Large Costa Rican Stone Metate (Grinding Table): Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. 300 to 1200 CE. A hand-carved stone grinding table known as a metate exhibiting a curved platform that is raised on one end an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147909)
Pre-Columbian Stone
![Large Costa Rican Stone Metate (Grinding Table): Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. 300 to 1200 CE. A hand-carved stone grinding table known as a metate exhibiting a curved platform that is raised on one end an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147909)
![Casas Grandes Triangular Stone Mortar & Pestle: Pre-Columbian, Northern Mexico, Chihuahua region, Casas Grandes culture, ca. 1100 to 1350 CE. An intriguing triangular mortar that is hand-carved from porous stone which makes it both lightweight and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179233941_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451666)
![Costa Rican Stone Metate & Mano (Grinding Table & Grinding Tool): Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. 300 to 1200 CE. A hand-carved stone grinding platform, known as a metate, that was used for pulverizing various types of mater](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179080711_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191351)
![Huari Inlaid Conch Shell Ornament - Sun / Starburst: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Huari (Wari) culture, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A gorgeous shell ornament inlaid with shimmering and vibrant shards of stone and shell. The main body is probably a white conch shell. At](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179080686_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191351)
![Maya Apple-Green Jade Ring, 14k Gold Band: Pre-Columbian, Maya territories, probably Guatemala Maya Classic period 250-900 CE. Maya stone apple green imperial jade miniature maskette. Drilled to the corners and base for suspension on a necklac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346554_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![Costa Rican Green Stone Pendant - Jaguars & Zoomorph: Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A stunning pendant hand-carved from blue-green stone in the form of 2 crouching jaguars facing opposite directions w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179080703_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191351)
![Necklace w/ Mezcala & Maya Stone Beads: Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala & Maya cultures, ca. 600 BCE to 900 CE. A collection of over 60 ancient Mexican stone beads, each pecked and polished to a rounded form- most a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179233930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451666)
![Chavin Stone Mace Head - Discoid Form: Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Chavin, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. A hand-carved mace head of discoid form with an acutely-angled striking edge surrounding a sturdy shaft meant for receiving a lengthy wo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179233924_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451666)
![Taino Stone Figural Effigy Figure (Zemi): Pre-Columbian, Caribbean Islands, Dominican Republic, Arawak People, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A large effigy figure known as a zemi carved from stone, depicting a figure lying on his back with hand](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![Pre-Columbian Zapotec Carved Stone Ornament Artifact: Pre-Columbian Zapotec Carved Stone Ornament Artifact (11th-13th Century) | Affixed to original museum display stand with original label - "Personal Ornament of Stone / Zapotec 11th-13th Century" | App](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6084/330420/178957411_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716391551)
![Expressive Taino / Arawak Stone Zemi: **Originally Listed At $2000** Pre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino / Arawak Indians, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Carved from a rich, dark stone, a very expressive Zemi. Note the meticu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159682_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405477)
![Rare Neolithic Peruvian Stone Venus Figure: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Neolithic Period, ca. 10000 to 5000 BCE. An extremely rare Peruvian Venus figure exhibiting a highly stylized form amidst the naturally mottled brown, gray, and beige hues of the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974465_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Fragment: Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Fragment, possibly Vera Cruz, the animal-headed figure with its tongue extended, on a fitted lucite stand. Overall: 5.75" H x 2.75" W x 2.25" D. Provenance: From a New York](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/329798/177761859_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715627182)
![Olmec Carved Stone Seated Figure, Jaguar Form: **Originally Listed At $2000** Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A rare example of a seated jaguar figure carved from stone exhibiting mottled hues of ta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001392_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Pre-Columbian Stone & Pottery Head Fragments, 3: Three Pre-Columbian Carved Stone and Pottery Head Fragments, one possibly a badger, mounted together on wooden display stand. Overall: 4.25" H x 5.5" W x 2.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City Coll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/329798/177761858_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715627182)
![Olmec / Aztec Obsidian Labret, Greenstone Bead, & Tooth: Pre-Columbian, Mexico to Central America, Olmec to Aztec period, ca. 300 BCE to 1521 CE; A stone labret or lip plug made of jet-black obsidian, a pretty mottled greenstone bead, and a large animal too](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179233929_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451666)
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Three Egyptian sandstone reliefs dating to Akhenaten’s era crushed their estimates at Apollo
LONDON – A highlight of Apollo Art Auctions’ April 27 and April 28 sale was a trio of Egyptian sandstone reliefs from the Amarna period, the 17-year reign of the radical pharaoh Amenhotep IV, known as Akhenaten. Akhenaten is among the most compelling fully documented figures from the ancient world. His tenure, which spanned circa […]
![Audie Murphy’s Colt revolver is one of many firearm stars at Milestone March 23-24](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/172863370_1_x.jpeg)
Audie Murphy’s Colt revolver is one of many firearm stars at Milestone March 23-24
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone‘s Premier Firearms two-day sale on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 features 1,174 weapons from World War II, the Civil War, and the rough-and-tumble era when Texas Rangers chased bank robbers on horseback. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Day One’s top lot is a Colt .45 […]
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European, Japanese and American vintage toys share the stage at Milestone Jan. 13
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – An amazing selection of pre- and postwar toys from around the world is on tap with Milestone Auctions‘ New Year’s Antique Toy Extravaganza on Saturday, January 13. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The 732-lot sale includes some of the most sought-after European, American and Japanese playthings from the […]
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Vintage Porsche racing posters head to the finish line at Keystone Jan. 5
YORK, Penn. – A remarkable trove of vintage Porsche promotional posters documenting its racing victories heads to market as part of Keystone Auction‘s Toys, Coins, Collectibles, Jewelry sale on Friday, January 5. The complete catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Lovingly assembled by a Porsche enthusiast, the collection of nearly 90 items documents […]