Pre-columbian Art

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Pre-columbian Art

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Pre-columbian Maya Poison Bottle w/ original content: Pre-columbian Maya Poison bottle from Guatemala, ca. 600-900 A.D. In the shape of a gourd. This particular bottle is exceedingly rare because it still holds its original contents of cinnabar. A

0025: Pre-columbian Maya Poison Bottle w/ original contentEst. US$400-US$500

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Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure - Ex. Sotheby's: 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

0026: Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure - Ex. Sotheby'sEst. US$1,400-US$2,000

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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

0027: Pre-columbian Nayarit San Sebastian FigureEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

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

0028: Pre-columbian Narino Seated FigureEst. US$400-US$500Lot 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

0029: 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

0030: 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

0031: Pre-columbian Chancay Mummy Bundle Wooden MaskEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot 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!

0032: Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Tripod BowlEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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0033: Pre-columbian Taino Bone Game PieceEst. US$100-US$200

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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

0034: Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing Female FigureEst. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot 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

0035: Pre-columbian Olmec Stone Hunch Back FigureEst. US$4,500-US$5,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Maya Ceiba Tree Incensario Base: Pre-columbian Maya Incensario base from Guatemala, ca. 600-900 A.D. Depicting a spiny surface representing the Ceiba tree. All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the authenticity of the piece

0036: Pre-columbian Maya Ceiba Tree Incensario BaseEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Mixtec Grater Tripod Bowl w/ Jaguar Legs: Pre-columbian Mixtec Tripod Bowl from Mexico, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. A bowl sitting on top of three short incised legs depicting an animal, most likely a jaguar with a toothy grimace. The inside painted

0037: Pre-columbian Mixtec Grater Tripod Bowl w/ Jaguar LegsEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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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

0038: Pre-columbian Veracruz Corral FigureEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Pre-columbian Maya Tripod Vase: Pre-columbian Maya Tripod vase from the Yucatan of Mexico, ca. 450-600 A.D. Niciely carved with geometric decorations and three small nodes as feet. Remains of paint still visible. All lots will be

0039: Pre-columbian Maya Tripod VaseEst. US$600-US$700

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Pre-columbian Nazca Textile Sash - 27 feet!: Pre-columbian Nazca Sash from Peru, ca. 100 B.C. - 200 A.D. This exquisite example was woven from camelid fiber (llama/alpaca) in an incredibly long strip in shades of tan, brick-red, black and

0040: Pre-columbian Nazca Textile Sash - 27 feet!Est. US$1,400-US$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Maya Head Vase: Pre-columbian Maya Head Vase from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. A vase with a head incorporated onto its side. The head is most likely of an animal or deity. The head has perforations on the ears which

0041: Pre-columbian Maya Head VaseEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Tlaloc Vessel: A choice Pre-columbian Teotihuacan effigy vessel from Mexico, ca. 400 - 650 AD. This excellent Late Xolalpan example depicts Tlaloc, the God of Rain and Lighting. All lots will be sold with a COA

0042: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Tlaloc VesselEst. US$1,300-US$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Michoacan Figure: Pre-columbian Michoacan Figure from Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. A tall and slender figure with cartoon like features. Remains of paint still visible on certain sections of the figure. An unusual

0043: Pre-columbian Michoacan FigureEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Peruvian Bone Flute: Pre-columbian Peruvian Bone Flute, ca. 1000-1400 A.D. Made from a piece of bone and carved with several circles with dots in the circle. All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the authenticity

0044: Pre-columbian Peruvian Bone FluteEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Rare Pre-Maya Olmecoid Articulated Figure: Rare Pre-Maya Pre-columbian Olmecoid Figure from the Chalchuapa region of El Salvador, ca. 1000 B.C. - 600 B.C. Depicting a seated individual with ear-spools, necklace and ornate hair. The arms are

0045: Rare Pre-Maya Olmecoid Articulated FigureEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Maya White Stucco Head: Life-sized facial depiction modeled in limestone stucco from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Unusual representation, depicted with a wide strap covering his mouth and having slightly cross-eyed, drilled

0046: Rare Pre-columbian Maya White Stucco HeadEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Veracruz Sonriente Head: Pre-columbian Veracruz Sonriente Head from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Wide smile with teeth showing. Typical sloped forehead and wearing a geometric pattern decorated head wrap and disc ear ornaments.

0047: Pre-columbian Veracruz Sonriente HeadEst. US$1,000-US$1,100Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Huari Ritual Vessel: An exceedingly rare Huari (Wari) ritual vessel of complex construction. It shows an intricate double-chambered vessel with two deep, stacked receptacles. The upper vessel is supported by three

0048: Pre-columbian Huari Ritual VesselEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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