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 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

0073: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic PestleEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Teotihuacan mold: A rare Teotihuacan mold from Mexico, ca. 400 – 750 AD. The mold is 1-3/4” long and creates a Xolalpan-Metepec head of the type seen in Berrin “Teotihuacan”, page 74. Good mineral deposits.

0074: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan moldEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian San Jerónimo head fragment: An exceptional San Jerónimo head fragment from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 400 – 100 BC. It is 3” high and depicts an elite individual with an expressive face. Strong mineral deposits. Mounted

0075: Pre-columbian San Jerónimo head fragmentEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Nazca polychrome jar: A nice Nazca polychrome jar from Peru, ca. 400 – 500 AD. This corseted vessel is 3-3/4” high and is decorated with a broad register of Banded Fish encircling the flared rim. The lower half is

0076: Pre-columbian Nazca polychrome jarEst. US$500-US$600

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Pre-columbian Salinar zoomorphic bottle: A fine Salinar zoomorphic bottle from Peru, ca. 200 BC – 100 AD. This highly burnished orangeware vessel is 7-1/8” high and features a recumbent monkey atop the chamber. He is beautifully

0077: Pre-columbian Salinar zoomorphic bottleEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Taino Frog Zemi: Pre-columbian Taino Frog Zemi from The Doninican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Skeletal form frog leaning on a rock. In La Hispaniola the frog was associated with females and females functions. In the

0078: Pre-columbian Taino Frog ZemiEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Pre-columbian Lambayeque (Sican) whistle vessel: A beautiful Lambayeque (Sican) whistle vessel from Peru, ca. 700 – 1300 AD. This double-chambered blackware example is 7” high and features a shaman engaged in a harvest ritual mounted atop the

0079: Pre-columbian Lambayeque (Sican) whistle vesselEst. US$700-US$800

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Pre-columbian Chimu whistle bottle: An excellent Chimu whistle bottle from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. This lovely double-chambered orangeware example is 7-3/4” wide, 6-1/4” high and features a superbly detailed monkey perched atop

0080: Pre-columbian Chimu whistle bottleEst. US$650-US$750Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Maya copper bells: A trio of Maya copper bells from Guatemala, ca. 250 - 600 AD. They are 1" long and each is decorated with the face of Tlaloc, the God of rain and lightning. Rare types in excellent condition.

0081: Pre-columbian Maya copper bellsEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Maya sello: A large Maya sello from Guatemala, ca. 250 – 600 AD. This hollow roller seal is 2-1/2” long, 1-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with recurved step-fret symbols and geometric designs. Heavy

0082: Large Pre-columbian Maya selloEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Maya eccentric: A fine Maya eccentric from Guatemala, ca. 250 – 700 AD. It is 3-1/4” long, depicts a centipede and is made from the translucent, striated obsidian characteristic of northern Guatemala. Beautiful

0083: Pre-columbian Maya eccentricEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Maya Vase: A beautiful Maya vase from the Pacific slope region, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This slender cylinder is 9-1/8” high and has diagonally fluted décor. The highly burnished slip shows good mineral

0084: Pre-columbian Maya VaseEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot 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

0085: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic ZemiEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

0086: Pre-columbian Taino Anthropomorphic ZemiEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Taino Frog Three-pointer: Pre-columbian Taino Frog Three-pointer from The Dominican Republic, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Carved from a dense black stone in the form of a three point stone with a skeletal frog sitting on top. A nice

0087: Pre-columbian Taino Frog Three-pointerEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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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

0088: Pre-columbian Taino Skull Three pointerEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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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. The owl becomes wholly integrated into the

0089: Large Pre-columbian Taino Stone Ceremonial PetaloideEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

0090: Pre-columbian Taino Frog Three-pointerEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

0091: Pre-columbian Taino Frog Three-pointerEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Taino Stone Marker or Mask: Pre-columbian Taino Stone Marker or Mask from The Dominican Republic, ca. 100-1500 A.D. A large stone carved in the form of a skeletal face typical of the Taino culture with a geometric head band.

0092: Pre-columbian Taino Stone Marker or MaskEst. US$5,000-US$7,000Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Guangale Stamp Seal: A rare Guangala stamp seal from Ecuador, ca. 300 BC – 800 AD. It is 2-1/8” long and features a complex motif of human and zoomorphic figures. Strong mineral deposits.

0093: Rare Pre-columbian Guangale Stamp SealEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Olmec Greenstone Pendant: A nice Olmec greenstone pendant from Mexico, ca. 1500 - 400 BC. It is 2" wide, made from speckled jadeite and has a pair of shallow grooves on the front. Highly polished and perforated for suspension.

0094: Pre-columbian Olmec Greenstone PendantEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Costa Rican Zoomorphic Tripod Vessel: An excellent zoomorphic tripod vessel from Costa Rica, ca. 100 BC - 500 AD. This choice El Bosque type is 6-7/8" long and depicts a feline with open mouth and upturned tail. The highly burnished red

0095: Pre-columbian Costa Rican Zoomorphic Tripod VesselEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Costa Rican Grinding Bowl: A fine stone grinding bowl from Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 AD. This nice tripod vessel from the Atlantic Watershed region is 6-3/8" in diameter and is made from a hard volcanic stone. Its interior

0096: Pre-columbian Costa Rican Grinding BowlEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

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