Pre-columbian Art & Antiquities

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

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Pre-columbian Art & Antiquities

Minerva Gallery

A selection of fine Pre-columbian art from all over the Americas and select antiquities. 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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Large Pre-columbian Veracruz Head Fragment: Large Pre-columbian Veracruz Head Fragment from Mexico, ca. 400-700 A.D. Elaborately decorated with headdress and nosering with bitumen highlights. All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the

0102: Large Pre-columbian Veracruz Head FragmentEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Quimbaya Retablo Figure w/ gold nose-ring: Excellent Quimbaya Retablo “Biscuit” hollow pottery male figure from Mexico, ca. 500 A.D. Slightly rounded slab-type body and large rectangular head, both hands resting on knees. Gold nose ring

0103: Pre-columbian Quimbaya Retablo Figure w/ gold nose-ringEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate Vessel: Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate Vessel from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Plumbate ceramic vessel with the lead glaze being high fired to a deep brown, in the form of the Old Fire god. Very Nice! All lots

0104: Pre-columbian Maya Plumbate VesselEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Seated figure with legs crossed and holding two rattles. He is wearing a conical hat, earrings and a nose ring. Nicely painted

0105: Pre-columbian Nayarit FigureEst. US$1,400-US$2,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit San Sebastian Figure: Nayarit San Sebastian Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Rotund figure with arms to his side and wearing a headband with a knot to one side. All lots will be sold with a COA

0106: Pre-columbian Nayarit San Sebastian FigureEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Figure: amacoaque Figure from Ecuador, ca. 500 A.D. A standing figure with arms akimbo and wearing wristlets, necklace, earrings, and nosering. All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the

0107: Pre-columbian Jamacoaque FigureEst. US$200-US$300

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Small Pre-columbian Narino Olla: Pre-columbian Narino Olla from Colombia, ca. 500 - 1000 A.D. Miniature olla vessel of lentoid form with stylized human face. Nice little olla! All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the

0108: Small Pre-columbian Narino OllaEst. US$100-US$150

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Pre-columbian Narino Seated Figure: Pre-columbian Narino Figure from Colombia, ca. 500 - 1000 A.D. Hollow pottery anthropomorphic vessel depicting a stylized seated figure with black resist facial decoration. All lots will be sold with

0109: Pre-columbian Narino Seated FigureEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Large Chinesca Type D Fragment: A large and Rare Chinesca (Type D) fragment of a large figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. This beautiful and well executed figure depicts a female figure with arms to her stomach and

0110: Pre-columbian Large Chinesca Type D FragmentEst. US$8,000-US$9,000Lot Passed

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!

0111: Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Tripod BowlEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Figure: Large Jamacoaque Figure from Ecuador, ca. 500 A.D. A robust female figure, standing with arms akimbo and wearing wristlets, necklace, earrings, and nosering. Typical elongated head, painted in pastel

0112: Large Pre-columbian Jamacoaque FigureEst. US$1,200-US$1,400Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Narino Hollow Molded Figure: Pre-columbian Narino figure from Colombia, ca. 500-1000 A.D. Hollow pottery anthropomorphic vessel depicting a highly stylized human figure holding his arms to his sides. Small simple facial

0113: Pre-columbian Narino Hollow Molded FigureEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chancay Mummy Bundle Wooden Mask: Pre-columbian Chancay Mummy Bundle Wooden Mask from Peru, ca. 1000-1425 A.D. painted wood plank mask with small painted white diamond shape eyes, black pupils. Attached hair over the forehead with a

0114: Pre-columbian Chancay Mummy Bundle Wooden MaskEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Chimu Double-chamber Vessel: Pre-columbian Chimu Double-chamber Vessel from Peru, ca. 1470–1532 A.D. Mold-made pottery vessel in the form of a vulture with a strap handle connected to the spout on the back. Nice! All lots will

0115: Pre-columbian Chimu Double-chamber VesselEst. US$200-US$300

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Pre-columbian Taino Bone Game Piece: Pre-columbian Taino Bone Game Piece from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the authenticity of the piece for a lifetime. All items will come

0116: Pre-columbian Taino Bone Game PieceEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing Female Figure: Pre-columbian Chinesco Figure from West Mexico, ca. 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

0117: Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing Female FigureEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Olmec Stone Hunch Back Figure: Pre-columbian Olmec Hunch Back Figure from Mexico, ca. ca. 900-500 B.C. Depiciting a hunch back figure with arms out spread in a seated position. Made from a serpentine stone. Very nice! All lots

0118: Pre-columbian Olmec Stone Hunch Back FigureEst. US$4,500-US$5,500Lot 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.

0119: Large Pre-columbian Olmec Serpentine Shamans MaskEst. US$30,000-US$35,000Lot Passed

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.

0120: Rare Pre-columbian Olmec Transformational FigureEst. US$5,000-US$7,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Veracruz Corral Figure: Pre-columbian Veracruz Corral Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. atural buff-brown pottery priest standing in a corral type raised platform. Wearing an elaborate feathered headdress of zoomorphic

0121: Pre-columbian Veracruz Corral FigureEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Shaman Figure: Pre-columbian Jamacoaque figure from Ecuador, ca.500 A.D. Standing figures with arms to his side and wearing a headdress, earrings and necklace. Horn coming out of the headdress which is used to

0122: Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Shaman FigureEst. US$600-US$800

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Important Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Standing Figure: Important Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Standing Stone Dignitary Figure from Mexico, ca. 250-500 A.D. Carved from a green schist, depicting a standing male wearing a Skirt and shirt with hands held to

0123: Important Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Standing FigureEst. US$20,000-US$30,000

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Pre-Columbian Nayarit Olla w/ Dog Head Handles: A rare matched pair of Pre-Columbian ollas. The style and form of these vessels suggests they were likely made by the ancient inhabitants of the Nayarit region of ancient West Mexico, circa 200 B.C.

0124: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Olla w/ Dog Head HandlesEst. US$125-US$250

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Pre-Columbian Pair of Miniature Colima Vessels: An interesting pair of matched miniature vessels from the ancient Colima region of West Mexico, circa 200 B.C. - 300 A.D. Finished in red and the other in black- two opposing colors whose symbolic

0125: Pre-Columbian Pair of Miniature Colima VesselsEst. US$40-US$150

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