Pre-columbian Art

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Pre-columbian Jalisco Female Figure: Pre-columbian Jalisco Female figure from West Mexico, ca. 250- B.C.-200 A.D. The figure is depicted standing with arms outstretched. She is painted in red with white highlights. 5" in Height, 12.7 Cm

0049: Pre-columbian Jalisco Female FigureEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stone Mask: Pre-columbian Serpentine Teotihuacan Mask from Mexico, ca. 450-600 A.D. Exquisitely carved with perfect details. Oval shaped eyes, nice brow ridge with a protruding nose and tab like ears. Each ear

0050: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stone MaskEst. US$25,000-US$30,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Sitting Jaguar Blackware Vessel: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche 2, ca. 100-200 CE. It is immediately apparent from the expressive visage of this ferocious jaguar head that the jaguar symbolized power and might throughout the

0051: Pre-columbian Moche Sitting Jaguar Blackware VesselEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Lambayeque Pottery Blackware Vessel: North coast of Peru, Ca 800 to 1500 CE. Attractive pottery stirrup vessel in the form of a resting coati mundi. Nice burnished surface and rare braided handle. (9" inlength)

0052: Pre-columbian Lambayeque Pottery Blackware VesselEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Death Mask: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Death mask from Mexico, ca. 400-600 A.D. Among the numerous forms of artistic expression typical of the people of Teotihuacan are funerary masks in various materials. The

0053: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Death MaskEst. US$20,000-US$25,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Maya Swimmers Bowl: A lovely Maya Underworld Swimmers bowl from El Tazumal, El Salvador, ca. 550 - 900 AD. This flat-bottom example is 4-3/4" diameter and is 2-1/2" deep. The two Underworld figures are exceptionally

0054: Pre-columbian Maya Swimmers BowlEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

$Pre-columbian Chimu Avian Bowl: A rare Chimu avian bowl from Peru, ca. 1100 - 1450 AD. This wonderful example is 5\" in diameter and is decorated with four panels depicting conjoined birds, an important representation of the$

0055: Pre-columbian Chimu Avian BowlEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Tlatilco Figure: A choice Tlatilco figure from Mexico, ca. 1200 – 500 BC. This standing female is 6” high and is adorned with headdress, numerous bracelets, necklace and loincloth. Intact, with good mineral

0056: Pre-columbian Tlatilco FigureEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Colima Avian Whistle: An exceptional Colima avian whistle from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. It is 3-1/4” high and depicts an owl. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits and great tone.

0057: Pre-columbian Colima Avian WhistleEst. US$300-US$400

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Pre-coilumbian Chupicuaro Avian Ocarina: An exceptional Chupicuaro avian ocarina from Mexico, ca. 300 – 100 BC. It is 3-1/4” long and depicts a bird in flight. The black slip is highly burnished and retains remnants of red and white

0058: Pre-coilumbian Chupicuaro Avian OcarinaEst. US$400-US$600

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Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Candelero: A choice Teotihuacan candelero from Mexico, ca. 400 – 650 AD. This fine Xolalpan example is 2-3/4” wide and is decorated with incised geometric designs. In exceptional condition, with strong

0059: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan CandeleroEst. US$150-US$200

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Pre-columbian Tairona Necklace: A lovely Tairona necklace from Colombia, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This 32" long strand consists of mostly carnelian, crisocola and crystal tube beads with a nice silver closure. Ready to wear or

0060: Pre-columbian Tairona NecklaceEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Aztec Molcajete: An Aztec Molcajete (grinding dish) from Mexico, ca. 1400 - 1500 AD. It is 6-1/4" in diameter and has the deeply incised pattern in the tondo characteristic of the type. The flared base is hollow

0061: Pre-columbian Aztec MolcajeteEst. US$100-US$200

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Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Tripod Dish: A lovely Teotihuacan tripod dish with flared rim, from Mexico, ca. 300 – 400 AD. This fine Late Tlamimilolpa example is 5-1/8” in diameter, stands on a trio of nubbin feet and has rare red slip

0062: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Tripod DishEst. US$120-US$220

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Rare Pre-columbian Guangala Stamp Seal: A rare Guangala stamp seal from Ecuador, ca. 400 BC – 600 AD. It is 1-1/2” wide and depicts a saurian creature holding a pair of fish.

0063: Rare Pre-columbian Guangala Stamp SealEst. US$200-US$300

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Pre-columbian Maya Stamp Seal: An excellent Maya stamp seal from the Sula Valley of Honduras, ca. 600 – 800 AD. It is 2” in diameter and features an animated monkey surrounded by a rayed solar symbol. Good mineral deposits.

0064: Pre-columbian Maya Stamp SealEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Aztec Stamp Seal: An exceptional Aztec stamp seal from Mexico, ca. 1300 – 1500 AD. It is 3-1/4” long, slightly concave and features the intricate Xicalcoliuqui step-fret design. Great example with good mineral

0065: Pre-columbian Aztec Stamp SealEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

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Pair Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stamp Seals: A pair of Choice Teotihuacan stamp seals from Mexico, ca. 400 – 750 AD. The first is 1-1/8” in diameter and depicts a zoomorphic creature, probably a feline. The second is also 1-1/8” in

0066: Pair Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stamp SealsEst. US$200-US$300

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Pre-columbian Chinesco Figure: Pre-columbian Chinesco figure from West Mexico, ca. Standing figure with hands held toward the stomach and remains of paint. Measures 6-5/16" in height.

0067: Pre-columbian Chinesco FigureEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Sican Naymlap Bottle: A lovely Lambayeque (Sican) Naymlap bottle from Peru, ca. 700 - 1450 AD. It is 6-5/8" high and features an unusual depiction of the deity, flanked by a pair of standing, fully formed attendants.

0068: Pre-columbian Sican Naymlap BottleEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche III Vessel: A late Moche III hunting scene from Peru, ca. 400 – 450 AD. The vessel is 9-3/4” high and features two scenes depicting a deer with a spear in its back. The Moche deer hunt is extensively

0069: Pre-columbian Moche III VesselEst. US$1,000-US$1,100Lot Passed

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Set of Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Obsidian Artifacts: A great set of obsidian artifacts from Teotihuacan, ca. 200 – 750 AD. There are three translucent prismatic blades, 3-1/2” to 3-3/4” long, as well as a 3-3/8” long core, from which blades of

0070: Set of Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Obsidian ArtifactsEst. US$100-US$200

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Pre-columbian Maya Tetrapod Plate: A fine Maya tetrapod plate from El Salvador, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This finely sculpted dish is 6” in diameter and is carried on the back of a turtle. The sides of the bowl are decorated with

0071: Pre-columbian Maya Tetrapod PlateEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Tripod Jar: A large Teotihuacan tripod jar from Mexico, ca. 300 – 400 AD. This Late Tlamimilolpa type is 4” high, 4-1/2” in diameter and stands on the characteristic trio of nubbin feet. The corseted rim

0072: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Tripod JarEst. US$200-US$300

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