Pre-Columbian Art and Antiquities

Monumental Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated Incensario

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Pre-Columbian Art and Antiquities

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Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing Figure: Pre-columbian Jalisco Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing figure with arms outstretched with red ground and white painted highlights Sheep-face type wearing a head band. 6-1/6" in

0049: Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing FigureEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing figure: Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing male with hands on his chest painted cream ground with brown painted details. 5-7/8" in height

0050: Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing figureEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Figure: A veracruz standing figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Absolutely stunning figure with attached offering bowl. He has a huge pectoral and a fantastic "serpent" mask, with snakes coming from his

0051: Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing FigureEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit San Sebastian 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 earrings and headband. Large

0052: Pre-columbian Nayarit San Sebastian Seated FigureEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Jalisco Seated Pair: Pre-columbian Jalisco Seated couple from West Mexico, ca. 150 B.C.-250 A.D. Painted in colors of cream and red, a lovely couple. Jalisco couples are rarer than Nayarit ones. 4-1/2" & 4-15/16" in

0053: Pre-columbian Jalisco Seated PairEst. US$500-US$700Lot 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 and remains of red paint still visible. Nice example. 5-5/8" in height.

0054: Pre-columbian Chinesco Standing FigureEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nayarit San Sebastian Prisoner Figure: Scarce Nayarit San Sebastian Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing male figure most likely in a captured position. Typical san sebastian features. Nice example on a custom stand.See

0055: Pre-columbian Nayarit San Sebastian Prisoner FigureEst. US$600-US$900Lot 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

0056: Pre-columbian Jalisco Sheep Face FigureEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Turkey Whistle: Pre-columbian Colima Turkey Whistle from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 2-5/8" in height.

0057: Pre-columbian Colima Turkey WhistleEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Michoacan Standing Male Figure: Pre-columbian Michoacan Standing Figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 B.C.-200 A.D. 6-13/16" in height

0058: Pre-columbian Michoacan Standing Male FigureEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Zapotec Spouted Vessel: A fine Pre-columbian spouted vessel from Mexico, ca. 300-600 A.D. In the form of the goddess "13 Serpent" as indicated by her complex headdress. Beautifully detailed with incised hairdo, sharp teeth

0059: Fine Pre-columbian Zapotec Spouted VesselEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Seated Figure: Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Seated figure with arms crossed and wearing an ankle length skirt and head band. 5" in height.

0060: Pre-columbian Colima Seated FigureEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Miniature Pihuamo Acrobat Figure: Pre-columbian Pihuamo figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Acrobat figure painted with red ground and white details. 2-1/8"

0061: Rare Pre-columbian Miniature Pihuamo Acrobat FigureEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nazca Bone Flute: An exquisite Nazca Bone Flute from Peru, ca. 200-400 A.D. This exquisite instrument is 6-3/4" in length and decorated overall with finely incised circle designs, characteristic of the best Nazca

0062: Pre-columbian Nazca Bone FluteEst. US$1,500-US$1,700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Rattle: Pre-columbian Colima Rattle from West Mexico, ca. 300- B.C.-300 A.D. In the shape of a gourd. 4-5/8" in length.

0063: Pre-columbian Colima RattleEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Jalisco Sheep Face Shaman Figure: Pre-columbian Jalisco Sheep Face Shaman Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Standing figure wearing a horned headdress indicative of a shaman. 4-13/16" in height.

0064: Pre-columbian Jalisco Sheep Face Shaman FigureEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing Figure: Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing Figure from West Mexico, ca. A fine hollow pottery figure with excellent red cream surface painted with white details. Strong mineral deposits on the surface. 5-3/4" in

0065: Pre-columbian Pihuamo Standing FigureEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Standing Figure: A fine and choice 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. Custom stand included. 6" in height

0066: Pre-columbian Colima Standing FigureEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Figure: Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. This warrior figure is attached to an offering vase. Most likely made by he same hand as the other figure in the auction. He is

0067: Pre-columbian Veracruz Standing FigureEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Pair of Cocle Fruteros: A pair of Cocle fruteros from Panama. First, a lovely Parita style pedestal plate, ca. 1000 - 1300 AD. It is 2-1/2" in diameter and is elaborately decorated with zoomorphic designs on the tondo,

0068: Pre-columbian Pair of Cocle FruterosEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Taino Celt: A beautiful Taino petaloid celt, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This highly polished tear drop example is 7-1/2” long and is made from mottled greenstone. A classic type with good mineral deposits.

0069: Pre-columbian Taino CeltEst. US$500-US$700

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Pre-columbian Taino Stone Axe: An excellent Taino stone axe from the Haiti side of Hispaniola, ca. 1000 - 1200 AD. This choice early example is 6-1/2" long and is carved from a gray hardstone. Rare early form, heavy mineral

0070: Pre-columbian Taino Stone AxeEst. US$300-US$500

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Pre-columbian Taino Bone Pendant: An excellent Taino bone pendant/cohoba dish from Hispaniola, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This elaborately detailed piece is 3-3/8” long and is carved from manatee bone. It depicts a figure holding its

0071: Pre-columbian Taino Bone PendantEst. US$400-US$600

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Pre-columbian Taino Pottery Vessel: A choice Taino figural vessel from Hispaniola, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This elaborately decorated example is 5-3/4” high and features a characteristic deity head on one side. Looking out in the

0072: Pre-columbian Taino Pottery VesselEst. US$500-US$700

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