Ancient / Ethnographic Spring Variety Part II

Gallup Anasazi Black on White Polychrome Bowl

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Boulder County, CO, United States

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Ancient / Ethnographic Spring Variety Part II

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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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Lot of 4 Ancient Holyland Oil Lamps, ex-Farwell: From the ancient Near East, Holy Land, ca. 1st century CE. Four mold made terracotta oil lamps, each with handles, filling holes, and light spouts. Two lamps have impressed leaf and branch design on

0145: Lot of 4 Ancient Holyland Oil Lamps, ex-FarwellEst. US$200-US$400

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Lot of 5 South Italic Fragments, Ex-Farwell: Southern Italy, ca. 5th - 4th century BCE. A set of five south Italic fragments, including a large portion of a redware oil lamp depicting a king, two large fragments from a Daunian spittoon, with

0146: Lot of 5 South Italic Fragments, Ex-FarwellEst. US$100-US$200

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Lot of 2 South Italic Female Figures, Ex-Farwell: Southern Italy, ca. 5th - 4th Century BCE. Two mold made terracotta female figures, one standing with headdress and robes, the second appears to be seated with hands resting in lap. 3" and 3-3/4"H.

0147: Lot of 2 South Italic Female Figures, Ex-FarwellEst. US$100-US$200

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Lot of 2: South Italic Salt Dish + Published Pitcher: Southern Italy, ca. 5th - 4th century BCE. Two terracotta vessels, a brown-slipped pitcher with bulbous body, flared and upturned rim, and handle, and a bi-chrome salt dish with starburst in center

0148: Lot of 2: South Italic Salt Dish + Published PitcherEst. US$100-US$300

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Lot of 3 Egyptian Faience Eyes of Horus: Egypt, Late Period, ca. 7th century BCE. Three carved faience eyes of Horus, two blue/green eyes with carved eye and brow detail, and a white faience eye with delicately raised green detailing. With

0149: Lot of 3 Egyptian Faience Eyes of HorusEst. US$400-US$600

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Lot of 3 Medieval Iron Arrow Heads: Europe, Medieval Period, ca. 5th - 15th century CE. Hand-forged iron arrowheads with long tangs and wide heads. 4" to 4-1/4"L. Provenance: Ex-Private Boulder, CO Collection. All items legal to

0150: Lot of 3 Medieval Iron Arrow HeadsEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed

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Lot of 2 Near-Miniature Viking Bearded Iron Heads: Viking, ca. 8th - 11th century CE. A pair of iron axe heads, each near miniature, with large blades, sockets for mounting on shaft, and high "heels" on back of socket. Small size may indicate they

0151: Lot of 2 Near-Miniature Viking Bearded Iron HeadsEst. US$400-US$800

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Lot of 2 Celtic Bronze Belt Attachments: Celtic, ca. 1st century BCE / CE. A pair of matching belt adornments, cast in bronze with two-layered star design and raised dome in center. Rear has four nails for mounting. Excellent green/red

0152: Lot of 2 Celtic Bronze Belt AttachmentsEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Lot of 2 Celtic Bronze Pieces - Mirror & Lion: Central Europe, Ireland into Germany, ca. 3rd - 4th century CE. Two cast bronze pieces, one a rare mirror in locket design, with original inlaid glass still present. Incised design on outside. The

0153: Lot of 2 Celtic Bronze Pieces - Mirror & LionEst. US$400-US$600

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Lot of 3 Vintage Javanese Wayang Puppets, ex-Farwell: Indonesia, 20th Century. A set of three Javanese Wayang polychrome stick puppets with fine detailing and exquisite color. Set contains a golden puppet of Batara Guru and two of her enemies. Such

0154: Lot of 3 Vintage Javanese Wayang Puppets, ex-FarwellEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Mezcala / Chontal Stone Figure: Central Mexico, Guerrero Mountain area, late Pre-Classic, ca. 300-100 BCE. Finely string-cut grey/greeenstone human figure with features carved within the basic shape of an axe or celt. 4-1/2"H

0155: Pre-Columbian Mezcala / Chontal Stone FigureEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

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Lot of 2 Chupicuaro Bichrome Pottery Vessels: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 300-200 BCE. Pair of bichrome, ceramic Chupicuaro vessels, one vegetal shaped bowl with undulating contours and a band of cream-colored, diamond-shaped

0156: Lot of 2 Chupicuaro Bichrome Pottery VesselsEst. US$300-US$500

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Lot of 2 Chupicuaro Blackware Pottery Vessels: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 300-200 BCE. Pair of blackware/greyware ceramic Chupicuaro vessels, one with nicely corseted body, round bottom, and tiny lug handles; the other a

0157: Lot of 2 Chupicuaro Blackware Pottery VesselsEst. US$300-US$500

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Lot of 2 Large Chupicuaro Redware Ceramics: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 300-200 BCE. These Chupicuaro redware ceramics make a striking pair. On the one hand we have a round-bottomed olla with beautifully graduated neck and

0158: Lot of 2 Large Chupicuaro Redware CeramicsEst. US$400-US$600

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Wari Effigy Jar with Human / Monkeys, ex-Farwell: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Central Coast, Wari Santa Clara culture, ca. 650CE - 850CE. The Wari developed one of the biggest states on the Andes preceding the Inca. This vessel is impressive for its

0159: Wari Effigy Jar with Human / Monkeys, ex-FarwellEst. US$400-US$600

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Nazca Canteen with Lug Handles: Pre-Columbian, Peru, South Coast, Nazca, Phase 5, ca. 125-250 CE. This large vessel features rounded sides and two looped handles beside a narrow neck shows a rich iconographic program painted to

0160: Nazca Canteen with Lug HandlesEst. US$500-US$800

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Framed Pre-Columbian Chancay Textile: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 1000-1300 CE. This framed textile panel is comprised of wool yarns from alpaca or llamas dyed naturally to achieve that rich chocolate brown

0161: Framed Pre-Columbian Chancay TextileEst. US$600-US$1,200

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Costa Rican Body Roller: Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Nicoya Region, ca. 800-1200 CE. This terracotta roller was used by the indigenous of Costa Rica to adorn the human body with ornate painted designs. We see

0162: Costa Rican Body RollerEst. US$150-US$300

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Lot of 2 Chupicuaro Ceramics - Tripod, Pedestal Bowl: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 300-200 BCE. Pair of Chupicuaro ceramics, one bichrome pedestal bowl and one blackware tripod, shallow rattle bowl. The bichrome example is decorated

0163: Lot of 2 Chupicuaro Ceramics - Tripod, Pedestal BowlEst. US$300-US$500

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Near-Miniature Prehistoric Hohokam Pottery Vessel: Native American, North America, southern Arizona, Hohokam culture, ca. 150 CE - 1100 CE. The Hohokam peoples excelled in the art of ceramics. Using distinct firing techniques and paints they

0164: Near-Miniature Prehistoric Hohokam Pottery VesselEst. US$150-US$300

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Chupicuaro Polychrome Bowl - Human Figures: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 300-200 BCE. The breadth of the Chupicuaro ceramic tradition never ceases to amaze us. The indigenous of this culture used a vivid palette and bold

0165: Chupicuaro Polychrome Bowl - Human FiguresEst. US$400-US$600

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Group of Four Chupicuaro Ceramics: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 300-200 BCE. Witness the enormous variety of Chupicuaro ceramics in this single lot. We have blackware, redware, and bichrome finishes - not to mention

0166: Group of Four Chupicuaro CeramicsEst. US$400-US$600

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Pair of Chupicuaro Ceramics: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 300-200 BCE. Chupicuaro society is well known for its sophisticated ceramic tradition featuring human effigies and food-service vessels of a distinct

0168: Pair of Chupicuaro CeramicsEst. US$250-US$450

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Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian West Mexican Ceramics: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, likely Colima culture, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. Nice ensemble of contrasting forms. First off, a bowl with small spikes or cones over the surface. Spiky protuberances of

0169: Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian West Mexican CeramicsEst. US$300-US$500

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