Ancient Art Auction 2015-10-12 Auction - 120 Price Results - Minerva Gallery in FL
Pre-columbian Maya Fine-Line Cylinder
Maya Copador Avian Squat Olla
Rare Maya Bone Reptile Pendant
Done
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Auction Details

Ancient Art Auction

Pre-columbian & Ancient Art
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$600
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US$700
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 glyphs and three panels of painted stylized avians. Painted solid red rim band. Strong vivid
Est.
US$500
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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
Pre-columbian Maya Fine-Line Cylinder: Maya Fine-Line Codex Cylinder from Peten, Guatemala, ca. 600-900 A.D. Fine-line painted cylinder of slightly corseted form with white ground having a red-orange rim and base band. Beautifully painted
Est.
US$10,000
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US$15,000
Lot Passed
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
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$1,000
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US$2,000
Lot Passed
Pre-columbian Colima Pottery Flute: Pre-columbian Colima Pottery Flute from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Tubular form flute with four holes for tone.
Est.
US$300
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US$400
Lot Passed
SOLD
Pre-columbian Colima Shaman Gingerbread Figure: Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. A "gingerbread" type figure with cone head and arm to it's side. The head also has an extra horn which would indicate this is a shaman. Custom granite stand
Est.
US$300
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US$400
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 earrings, necklace, nose-ring and loin cloth. Remains of white paint. Nice!
Est.
US$300
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US$400
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. All lots will be sold with a COA
Est.
US$200
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US$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
Pre-columbian Pihuamo Seated Figure: Pre-columbian Pihuamo Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Seated figure with arms outstretched and decorated with earspools, necklace, loin cloth and headband. Remains of white pigment
Est.
US$200
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US$300
Pre-columbian Jalisco Sheep Face Figure: Pre-columbian Jalisco Sheep Face Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Depicting a seated figure with hands resting on his knees. Very nicely decorated with geometric decoration in white
Est.
US$800
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US$1,000
Lot Passed
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$200
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US$300
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.Ê 7-1/2" in height.
Est.
US$500
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US$600
Lot Passed
Pre-columbian Jalisco Sheep Face Figure: Pre-columbian Jalisco Sheep Face Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Depicting a standing figure wearing a headdress, ear-spools and holding an object in his right hand. A nice and large
Est.
US$600
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US$800
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$800
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US$900
Lot Passed
SOLD
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$200
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US$300
SOLD
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$600
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US$800
Pre-columbian Nayarit Seated Figure: Nayarit Seated Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Depicted in a seated position with arms crossed over his knees. He is wearing earrings and a head band. Paint remains on several parts of
Est.
US$600
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US$800
Lot Passed
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$800
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US$1,000
Lot Passed