Ancient Art 2015-06-05 Auction - 77 Price Results - Minerva Gallery in FL
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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
0001: Rare Maya Bone Reptile PendantEst.
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
0002: Maya Copador Avian Squat OllaEst.
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.
0003: Pre-columbian Maya Stone MetateEst.
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.
0004: Pre-columbian Maya BowlEst.
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.
0005: Pre-columbian Maya BowlEst.
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
0006: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone MaskEst.
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
0007: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone FigureEst.
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.
0008: Pre-columbian Maya BowlEst.
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
0010: Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst.
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
0011: Rare Pre-columbian Chupicuaro OllaEst.
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.
0012: Painted Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst.
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
0013: Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst.
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
0014: Rare 3D Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone TempleEst.
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
0015: Rare Pair of Pre-columbian Michoacan Incensario CoversEst.
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
0016: Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated FigureEst.
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.
0017: Pre-columbian Nayarit San Sebastian FigureEst.
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.
0018: Pre-columbian Aztec Eagle Stone DishEst.
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
0019: Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst.
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
0020: Pre-columbian Michoacan FigureEst.
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.
0021: Large Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated FigureEst.
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
0022: Large Pre-columbian Jamacoaque FigureEst.
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
0023: Pre-columbian Narino Hollow Molded FigureEst.
US$1,000
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US$1,200
Lot Passed