Ancient / Ethnographic Spring Variety Part II

Gallup Anasazi Black on White Polychrome Bowl

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Ancient / Ethnographic Spring Variety Part II

Artemis Gallery

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Looking for bargains on authentic ancient and ethnographic art? Missed the first part of this auction we ran on April 16? Then be sure to join us May 21 for the second part of our Spring Variety sale which will once again feature Ancient, Pre-Columbian and Ethnographic art from all over the world... at price points everyone's budget will love! Our variety auctions are a great opportunity for both new and seasoned collectors, as well as fellow dealers. Many group lots offer an easy way to boost a burgeoning collection. As those who frequent Artemis Gallery LIVE auctions will notice, this sale will offer up splendid pieces from the ancient Classical world, with examples from the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Holy Land, Near East and more. The Far East is very well represented with pieces spanning thousands of years, from the Chinese Neolithic period to the Ming Dynasty. The history of the Americas is shown through the Pre-Columbian artifacts from the cultures of Central and South America, show-casing the cultures of the Maya, Olmec, Nazca, Moche, and more. Examples of Native American, Spanish Colonial, Oceanic, Ethnographic, and 19th century Mexican art close the wide-ranging auction. All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

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Antique Mexican Retablo, El Alma de Maria: Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. A colorful antique Mexican retablo depicting El Alma de Maria, or the Soul of Mary. Icons like these were placed above household altars to venerate the saints (retablo

0218: Antique Mexican Retablo, El Alma de MariaEst. US$250-US$350

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Antique Mexican Retablo, Our Lady Refuge for Sinners: Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. An antique Mexican retablo depicting the popular image of Our Lady, Refuge for Sinners. Icons like these were placed above household altars to venerate the saints

0219: Antique Mexican Retablo, Our Lady Refuge for SinnersEst. US$200-US$300

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Antique Mexican Retablo, N.S. de Guadalupe: Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. An antique Mexican retablo depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe. Icons like these were placed above household altars to venerate the saints (retablo literally means "behind

0220: Antique Mexican Retablo, N.S. de GuadalupeEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

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Pair of Antique Mexican Retablos, The Holy Family: Mexico, ca. 19th Century. Two antique Mexican retablos, one depicting the Holy Family as a trio, the other a picture of St. Joseph with the Christ Child. Icons like these were placed above household

0221: Pair of Antique Mexican Retablos, The Holy FamilyEst. US$250-US$350

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English WWII Iron Bayonet: England, ca. 1940. An iron bayonet for a rifle from World War II. Iron cylinder for mounting on rifle and long tapering blade with three edges, able to inflict a deadly and non-suturable wound. 20" L

0222: English WWII Iron BayonetEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed

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Set of Three Roman Jugs: Roman Empire, Holy Land, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE. A set of three terracotta jars, all with strap handles. One large redware jug with bulbous body and low pedestal, another tall wheel-thrown vessel

0223: Set of Three Roman JugsEst. US$500-US$1,000

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Chupicuaro Bichrome Tripod Pot: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 500 BCE-300 CE. The breadth of the Chupicuaro ceramic tradition never ceases to amaze us. The indigenous of this culture used a vivid palette and bold

0224: Chupicuaro Bichrome Tripod PotEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Chupicuaro Blackware Vessel: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, Chupicuaro culture, ca. 500 BCE -300 CE. The Chupicuaro ceramic tradition is replete with a variety of forms, color palettes and decorative programs. Here

0225: Chupicuaro Blackware VesselEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Chupicuaro-Colima Blackware/Greyware Vessel: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley in Central Mexico or West Mexico, Chupicuaro or Colima culture, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. This ceramic form was favored by both the Chupicuaro culture and the

0226: Chupicuaro-Colima Blackware/Greyware VesselEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Moche Spondylus Bead Necklace: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 200 BCE - 600 CE. This dramatic piece of wearable art is comprised of rare purple and yellow spondylus shell beads with a magnificently composed pendant

0227: Moche Spondylus Bead NecklaceEst. US$250-US$500Lot Passed

Necklace with Pre-Columbian & Ancient Roman Beads: Roman and Pre-Columbian, Mayan, pre-1500 CE. This necklace is particularly unusual as it is comprised of garnet beads that originate from ancient Rome and gold, jade, shell, and turquoise beads from

0228: Necklace with Pre-Columbian & Ancient Roman BeadsEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

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Mesopotamian Three-Handled Buffware Jug: Mesopotamia, Isin, ca. 2000 - 1700 BCE. A very finely crafted terracotta vessel with three strap handles and incised design across shoulder. Buff-ware pottery slipped with cream glaze. 9-1/4"H.

0229: Mesopotamian Three-Handled Buffware JugEst. US$400-US$600

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Large Near Eastern Buffware Jug: Byzantine or Islamic, Late 1st millennium - early 2nd millennium CE. A wheel thrown pottery vessel with pedestal base, bulbous body, and flared rim. Incised details around sides, with hints of brown

0230: Large Near Eastern Buffware JugEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

Pair of Near Eastern Spouted Pottery Jugs: Byzantine or Islamic, Late 1st millennium - early 2nd millennium CE. A pair of wheel thrown pottery vessel with pedestal bases, bulbous bodies, tall necks, flared spouts, and strap handles. Each are

0231: Pair of Near Eastern Spouted Pottery JugsEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Vintage Persian Rug: Iran, ca. 1970. A stunning vintage rug from 1970’s Iran. Central diamond pattern surrounded by a floral border in orange, blue, red, green, and white. 69” x 50” Provenance: ex-Hewitt

0232: Vintage Persian RugEst. US$400-US$800

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Bali Elephant Mask: African, Cameroon, Bali culture, mid-20th century. Elephant masks like this example played an important part of ritual dances. Their significance was second only to the leader mask. Worn on top of

0233: Bali Elephant MaskEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Ibibio Ekon Puppet Figure: African, Niger River Delta, Ibibio culture, mid-20th century. Ibibio social life is regulated by Ekon or secret societies that use masks in their annual ceremonies and puppets such as this example

0234: Ibibio Ekon Puppet FigureEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

We (Gere-Wobe) Mask: African, Liberia, We-Wobe culture, mid-20th century. Living in along the western edge of the Ivory Coast, the We people are in fact two separate tribes, the Gere also known as the Ngere and the

0235: We (Gere-Wobe) MaskEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Luba Female Cup Bearer: African, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kabongo region, Luba culture, mid-20th century. Luba master carvers frequently explore the female body as they believe that female figures transmit life and

0236: Luba Female Cup BearerEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Tiv Ihambe Figure: African, Northeast Nigeria, 20th century, Tiv culture With a population of about 6 million people spread across Eastern Nigeria and Cameroon, the Tiv people represent the most important group of

0237: Tiv Ihambe FigureEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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