Pre-columbian & Ancient Art

Important Pre-columbian Maya Palenque Censer Stand

Rare Pre-columbian Maya Jaguar Pottery Toy

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

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Pre-columbian & Ancient Art

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Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Green Stone Figure: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Figure from Mexico, ca. 450-600 A.D. Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Green stone figure from Mexico, ca. 600-800 A.D. A deep green stone, standing female figure wearing an ankle

0025: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Green Stone FigureEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Family Group Figures: A fine group of Early Tlamimilolpa Teotihucan Figures from Mexico, ca. 200 A.D. Compromised of a family of figures all painted with red and yellow pigments. Traces of white stuccco also still visible

0026: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Family Group FiguresEst. US$6,000-US$7,000Lot Passed

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Fine Pre-Columbian Nicoya Costa Rican Stone Metate: A fine and impressive Pre-Columbian ceremonial stone metate (grinding stone) from ancient Costa Rica. This example is of the Greater Nicoya type, dating to Period IV, circa 1 A.D. – 500 A.D.

0027: Fine Pre-Columbian Nicoya Costa Rican Stone MetateEst. US$1,250-US$2,250

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20 Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Candeleros: Large group of Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Incense burners or Candeleros from Mexico, ca. 500 A.D. Classic Period (Teotihuacan III). Metepec type all impressed with thumb design typical of the type.

0028: 20 Pre-columbian Teotihuacan CandelerosEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Tripod Vessel: Teotihuacan Tripod Vessel from Mexico, ca. Seated on three square feet with pyramid design. Blackware pottery carved with a plumbed serpent motif. 6" x 6-5/16" in diameter.

0029: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Tripod VesselEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stone Stucco Tool: Teotihuacan Stone Stucco Tool from Mexico, ca. 400-650 A.D. Masonry implement in stone for applying lime stucco.

0030: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stone Stucco ToolEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stone Figure: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Figure from Mexico, ca. 450-600 A.D. A nicely carved figure with headdress and hands held to his chest. Carved from a green stone. Two perforated holes on each shoulder. 7"

0031: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Stone FigureEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Pottery Figure: Large Veracruz Standing Pottery Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. A fine figure wearing a headdress, earrings, necklace and ankle length skirt. Decorated with bitumen highlights. 13" in height.

0032: Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Pottery FigureEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Pottery Figure: Veracruz Standing Pottery Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. A fine figure wearing a headdress, earrings, necklace and ankle length skirt. Decorated with bitumen highlights and remains of rare red

0033: Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Pottery FigureEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Aztec Stone figure: Pre-columbian Aztec Stone figure from Mexico, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In a crouched position with arms held over knees. Made from volcanic stone. 5-11/16" in height.

0034: Pre-columbian Aztec Stone figureEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Guerrero Caeserian Figure: Pre-columbian Guerrero Pottery Figure from Mexico, ca. A solid standing pottery figure depicted with arms outstretched. Long vertical incision down the center of her stomach, simple bold facial

0035: Pre-columbian Guerrero Caeserian FigureEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Tlatilco Female Figure: Tlatilco Figure from Mexico, ca. 1200–900 B.C. A fantastic female figure wearing headdress, ear-spools and pants. This D-K type still has remains of blue and white pigments. A rare type! cf. For a

0036: Rare Pre-columbian Tlatilco Female FigureEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Chinesco Type D Fragment: A large and Rare Chinesca (Type D) fragment of a large figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. This beautiful and well executed figure depicts a female figure with arms to her stomach and

0037: Large Pre-columbian Chinesco Type D FragmentEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Jalisco Seated Figure: A Pre-columbian Jalisco Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing figure with arms outstretched with red painted highlights. She is adorned with a nose-ring, ear ornaments, skirt,

0038: Fine Pre-columbian Jalisco Seated FigureEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Jalisco Kneeling Figure: Jalisco Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. A fine Ameca variant in a kneeling position with arm outstretched. She is decorated with earrings and headdress with headband in a gray

0039: Fine Pre-columbian Jalisco Kneeling FigureEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Standing 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

0040: Large Pre-columbian Standing Colima FigureEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing Figure: Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing male with hands to its side, painted red ground with white painted details. 9" in height.

0041: Large Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing FigureEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Jalisco Kneeling Figure: A fine pre-columbian Jalisco figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Kneeling female figure hands held to her stomach and wearing a long skirt with geometric decoration. A excellent example!

0042: Fine Pre-columbian Jalisco Kneeling FigureEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit Warrior Figure: A fine Nayarit Warrior Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. The male figure is depicted holding a club and wearing a two horned headdress indicative of a shaman. Remains of paint still

0043: Pre-columbian Nayarit Warrior FigureEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

0044: Large Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing FigureEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing Figure: Pre-columbian Chinesco Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing figure with her hands to her stomach. Nice example. 8" in height.

0045: Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing FigureEst. US$500-US$800Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Colima Female Figure: A rare type of Pre-Columbian Colima figure distinct to the ancient Coahuayana Valley region of Colima, West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C. – 300 A.D. The form of this hollow figural vessel is that of a

0046: Rare Pre-columbian Colima Female FigureEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Figure: A fine Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300-100 B.C. 7-1/4" in height.

0047: Pre-columbian Chupicuaro FigureEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Colima Figure: A fine Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. A “gingerbread” type figure with cone head and arm to it’s side. Nice deposits! 8-1/4" in height

0048: Fine Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

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