Treasures of the Past

Rare 3D Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Temple

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Treasures of the Past

Minerva Gallery

Pre-columbian art & antiquities with important pieces from the Taino culture.

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Pre-columbian Rio Magdalena Burial Urn: Pre-columbian Rio Magdalena Burial Urn from Colombia, ca. 800-1000 A.D. On the top of the lid of this beautiful urn sits a full figure with his hands resting on it's knees. What makes this particular

0049: Pre-columbian Rio Magdalena Burial UrnEst. US$2,400-US$3,000Lot Passed

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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 nose ring. Typical elongated head. Rare size!

0050: Large Pre-columbian Jamacoaque FigureEst. US$600-US$800

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Pre-columbian Taino Stone Ceremonial Hacha: Taino Stone Ceremonial Hacha from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. A striking and imposing hacha carved with a zemi or zoomorphic figure on the top with its legs straddled over the hacha.

0051: Pre-columbian Taino Stone Ceremonial HachaEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Taino Skull Three pointer: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Three pointer from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic face that depicts a skull-like human face

0052: Pre-columbian Taino Skull Three pointerEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Taino Stone Zemi: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Zemi from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic figure that depicts a skull-like human with circular

0053: Pre-columbian Taino Stone ZemiEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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Rare Pre-columbian Taino Stone Frog Seal: Rare Pre-columbian Taino Stone seal from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. A beautiful carved seal in the form of a skeletal frog. 5-5/8" in length x 4-17/16" in width x 2-13/16.

0054: Rare Pre-columbian Taino Stone Frog SealEst. US$1,000-US$2,000Lot Passed

0055: Pre-columbian Taino Skull Three-pointerEst. US$2,500-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Moche Copulating Frogs: Pre-columbian Moche frogs from Peru, ca. 200-400 A.D. Depicting two copulating frogs one painted in a brown/red color and the top in cream with brown spots. Beautiful example! 5-7/8" in height.

0056: Pre-columbian Moche Copulating FrogsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Pre-columbian Manteño Spindle Whorls: Pre-columbian Mateño beads from Ecuador, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Each carved with a different design, including animals and geometric patterns. 27-1/2" in length.

0057: Pre-columbian Manteño Spindle WhorlsEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

Rare Male Valdivia Figure: Pre-columbian Valdivia Figure from Ecuador, ca. 3000-1500 B.C. This exceedingly rare Valdivia is of the San Pedro type. Valdivia figures are the oldest known figures in the Americas and they usually

0058: Rare Male Valdivia FigureEst. US$800-US$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Valdivia Venus Figure: Pre-columbian Valdivia Figure from Ecuador, ca. 3000-1500 B.C. These are th oldest knows venus figures from the Americas. She is depicted with her hands to her stomach. She is also perforated through

0059: Pre-columbian Valdivia Venus FigureEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Manteño Zoomorphic Vessel: Pre-columbian Mateño vessel from Ecuador, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Blackware vessel with a modeled head of a zoomorphic face most likely a bat. Some remains of white paint still left. A nice example!

0060: Pre-columbian Manteño Zoomorphic VesselEst. US$400-US$500

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Pre-columbian Olmecoid Figure: Pre-columbian Olmecoid figure from Mexico, ca. 300 B.C. Standing figure with his arms to his side and remains of red cinnabar. 5-/16" in height.

0061: Pre-columbian Olmecoid FigureEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chinesco Painted Olla: A choice Chinesco olla from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Painted in vivid cream and white paint with geometric patterns. Mineral deposits on the surface which attest to its age. A superb

0062: Pre-columbian Chinesco Painted OllaEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Pestle: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Pestle from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. carved with a human image and were used for ceremonial purposes, specifically to grind Cohoba powder. In

0063: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic PestleEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Zemi: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic Zemi from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic figure that depicts a skull-like human with circular

0064: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic ZemiEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Important Taino Stone Inhaler: Important Taino Stone Inhaler also known as "Maquetaurie Guayaba" from the Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. These are exceedingly rare and were used by the Tainos to inhale hallucinogenic

0065: Important Taino Stone InhalerEst. US$15,000-US$20,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Aztec Bowl: Aztec bowl from Mexico, ca. 1400 – 1500 AD. This fine bi-chrome example is 4-7/8” in diameter and has a deep red interior, with vertical linear décor on the dark buff exterior. Highly burnished,

0066: Pre-columbian Aztec BowlEst. US$150-US$250

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Pre-columbian Aztec Avian Fragment: A nicely detailed Aztec avian fragment from Mexico, ca. 1400 – 1500 AD. It is 3” long and depicts the head of a vulture, a bird associated with death and the Underworld. Mounted.

0067: Pre-columbian Aztec Avian FragmentEst. US$150-US$250

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Pre-columbian Colima Rattle: A rare Colima rattle figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This seated Tuxcacuesco-Ortices type fertility figure is 4” high and depicts a pregnant female with arms crossed over her belly.

0068: Pre-columbian Colima RattleEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Figure: Colima figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This standing Tuxcacuesco-Ortices type male is 6-1/4” high and is depicted holding a puppy on his right arm. He is wearing a peaked headdress,

0069: Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian group of 5 Teotihuacan Heads: A group of 5 Teotihuacan heads from Mexico, ca. 250 - 750 AD. They range from 1-1/8” to 1-3/4” in height and include various early types. All are individually mounted.

0070: Pre-columbian group of 5 Teotihuacan HeadsEst. US$200-US$300

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Large Pre-columbian Taino Stone Ceremonial Petaloide: Large Pre-columbian Taino Stone Ceremonial Petaloide Owl Axe from The Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. The axe is carved with a complete owl and geometric decoration around its head. The owl

0071: Large Pre-columbian Taino Stone Ceremonial PetaloideEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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0072: Pre-columbian Taino Skull Three pointerEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

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