Ancient Art 2015-06-05 Auction - 77 Price Results - Minerva Gallery in FL
Rare Maya Bone Reptile Pendant
Pre-columbian Colima Shaman Gingerbread Figure
Painted Pre-columbian Colima Figure
Done
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Auction Details

Ancient Art

Pre-columbian art & antiquities with important pieces from the Taino culture.
Rare Maya Bone Reptile Pendant: A choice and rare bone effigy pendant depicting a crododile or iguana from Guatemala, ca. 400-600 A.D. This fine carving is shaped in the reptile form with a spiny back, legs, and a long up bent head
Est.
US$800
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US$900
Lot Passed
Maya Copador Avian Squat Olla: Pre-columbian Maya squat olla from El Salvador, ca. 600 - 900 A.D. Copador style bowl with stylized pseudo glyphs and three panels of painted avians. Strong vivid colors still present and is in
Est.
US$600
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US$800
Lot Passed
Pre-columbian Maya Stone Metate: Pre-columbian Maya Stone Metate from Mexico, ca. 600 - 900 A.D. A small metate seated on four short legs and made from stone. 3-5/8" in height x 6-7/16" in length.
Est.
US$300
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US$400
Lot Passed
SOLD
Pre-columbian Maya Bowl: Pre-columbian Maya Bowl from El Salvador, ca. 600-900 A.D. Nicely painted with red, black and cream. Deposits on the surface which attest to its age. 3" in height x 7-9/16" in diameter.
Est.
US$200
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US$300
Pre-columbian Maya Bowl: Pre-columbian Maya Bowl from El Salvador, ca. 600-900 A.D. Remains of paint still left with part of the design still visible.3-11/16" in height x 8-5/16" in diameter.
Est.
US$150
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US$250
Lot Passed
SOLD
Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Mask: Pre-columbian Mezcala Maskette from Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Carved from a green stone with a cross hatch pattern on each cheek. Four conically drilled holes on the top and bottom of the back of the
Est.
US$3,000
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US$5,000
Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Figure: Mezcala Stone Figure from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Carved hardstone standing figure with a conical head, simple carved abstract facial features, arms held at sides. Head reattached with breakline
Est.
US$500
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US$700
Lot Passed
SOLD
Pre-columbian Maya Bowl: Pre-columbian Maya Bowl from El Salvador, ca. 600-900 A.D. Remains of paint still left and would make a great study piece. 3-5/8" in height x 8-5/8" in diameter.
Est.
US$200
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US$300
Pre-columbian Colima Figure: Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 B.C.-100 A.D. A rotund figure in a seated position with arms held towards his chest. He is wearing a necklace with pendant, armbands and head
Est.
US$400
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US$500
Lot Passed
Rare Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Olla: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. This elegantly shaped redware vessel is unusual for its ornament. The deep chocolate brown pigment was not typically used
Est.
US$800
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US$900
Lot Passed
Painted Pre-columbian Colima Figure: Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Standing figure with arms to it's stomach and wearing eearrings, necklace, nore-ring and loin cloth. Remains of white paint.
Est.
US$600
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US$700
Lot Passed
Pre-columbian Colima Figure: Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Standing figure with hands to her stomach. Nice deposits on the surface attesting to its age.6-5/16" in height
Est.
US$200
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US$300
Lot Passed
Rare 3D Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Temple: Rare 3D Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Temple from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. An exceedingly rare Mezcala temple in 3D form with four columns and several stairs at the front. Made from a nice
Est.
US$16,000
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US$20,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Rare Pair of Pre-columbian Michoacan Incensario Covers: Pre-columbian Michoacan Incensario Covers from Mexico, ca. 300 B.C. - 300 A.D. These rare covers are in a dome shape with linear designs in a purple color. Inside has been blackened from soot from
Est.
US$250
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US$350
Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated Figure: Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated figure from Mexico, ca. 300-900 A.D. In a seated position with arms to its side. 6-1/4" in height
Est.
US$300
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US$400
Lot 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. 7-1/2" in height.
Est.
US$500
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US$600
Lot Passed
Pre-columbian Aztec Eagle Stone Dish: Rare Pre-columbian Aztec Eagle Stone Dish from Mexico, ca. 1100-1550 A.D. A large and heavy stone dish carved in the shape of an eagle. Rare and quite heavy!8-1/4" in Length x 7" in width.
Est.
US$16,000
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US$18,000
Lot Passed
Pre-columbian Colima Figure: Large Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Depicting a standing figure with arms held together and wearing a loin cloth and head band. Incised lines on the head
Est.
US$1,600
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US$1,800
Lot 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
Est.
US$250
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US$350
Lot Passed
Large Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Figure: Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. San Sebastian type supported on a two-legged bench with hands held to his side. Decorated with a nose ring, earrings and necklace.
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
Lot Passed
SOLD
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
Est.
US$1,200
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US$1,400
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
Est.
US$1,000
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US$1,200
Lot Passed