Pre-Columbian Art and Antiquities

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Pre-columbian Tairona Gold Noe Ring: A exceptional Tairona gold nose ornament from Colombia, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This superb tumbaga example is 1” wide, weighs 6 grams and shows good mineral deposits. In exceptional condition.

0073: Pre-columbian Tairona Gold Noe RingEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chimu Zoomorphic Vessel: A beautiful Chimu zoomorphic effigy vessel from Peru, ca. 1100 -1450 AD. It is 9-1/2" long, 9-3/4" high and depicts a llama carrying two large pepinos. The head of this large example is nicely

0074: Pre-columbian Chimu Zoomorphic VesselEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Nicoya Jade Pendant: A choice Nicoya jade pendant from Costa Rica, ca. 200 BC - 700 AD. This curved avian deity celt is 4-1/2" long and is carved from translucent greenish-gray jadeite. It is perforated at the neck for

0075: Pre-columbian Nicoya Jade PendantEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Costa Rican Portrait Bowl: An excellent Portrait bowl from Costa Rica, ca. 100 – 500 AD. This fine El Bosque jar is 4” in diameter and features a nicely detailed appliqué face. The red slip is highly burnished and

0076: Pre-columbian Costa Rican Portrait BowlEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

12" Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Figure: 12″ Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Standing Figure from Mexico, ca. 300-100 B.C. Standing figure carved from a dark serpentine stone. Hands held to its stomach. Nice patina and root marks on the

0077: 12" Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone FigureEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Rio Magdalena Burial Urn: Pre-columbian Rio Magdalena Burial Urn from Colombia, ca. 800-1000 A.D. On the top of the lid of this beautiful urn sits a full figure with his hands resting on it's knees. What makes this particular

0078: Pre-columbian Rio Magdalena Burial UrnEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chancay Pair of Standing Huacho Figures: Chancay Pair of Standing Huacho Figures from Peru, ca. 1000-1425 A.D. A pair of standing, hollow pottery, anthropomorphic male and female figures with raised arms, relief facial and body features,

0079: Pre-columbian Chancay Pair of Standing Huacho FiguresEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Nazca Painted Pan Pipe: Nazca Painted Pan Pipe from the South Coast of Peru, ca. 100-300 A.D. A fine Pottery musical instrument painted red, black, yellow and white. Rare and large example!13-15/16" in length

0080: Large Pre-columbian Nazca Painted Pan PipeEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Chimu Silver Nose Ornament: A beautiful Chimu silver nose ornament from Peru, ca. 1100 - 1450 AD. It is 2" in diameter and consists of intricate wire work connecting spheres to the heavy outer ring. Superb workmanship, good

0081: Pre-columbian Chimu Silver Nose OrnamentEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Fine Lambayeque (Sican) Bottle: A fine Lambayeque (Sican) bottle from Peru, ca. 700 – 1300 AD. This nicely detailed creamware vessel is 7-1/4” high and is decorated with wave designs and solar symbols painted in black over the

0082: Fine Lambayeque (Sican) BottleEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Large Pre-columbian Nazca vessel: A large Nazca vessel from Peru, ca. 200 - 400 AD. It is 6-1/2" in diameter, 5-3/4" high and is decorated with a band of recurved step-fret designs surrounding the rim. The red interior and cream slip

0083: Large Pre-columbian Nazca vesselEst. US$400-US$600

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Pre-columbian Moche Bottle: A lovely Moche single-spout bottle from Peru, ca. 500 – 700 AD. It is 9” high and is decorated with conjoined bat designs, painted in varied reddish-brown tones over cream slip. Intact, with

0084: Pre-columbian Moche BottleEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Inca Canopa: A choice Inca conopa from Peru, ca. 1400 - 1500 AD. It is 3" long, 2" high and is made from beautiful black hardstone, with a quartz vein masterfully used to set off the mouth and nose. Nicely

0085: Pre-columbian Inca CanopaEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Inca Copper Amulet: An excellent Inca copper amulet from northern Ecuador, ca. 1400 – 1500 AD. This intricately detailed figural tumi-form pendant is 2-1/4” long and depicts a figure wearing a fancy headdress and

0086: Pre-columbian Inca Copper AmuletEst. US$150-US$250Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Inca Arrybalo: A large Inca arrybalo from Peru, ca. 1400 – 1500 AD. This classic type blackware example is 8-3/4” high, has intact loop handles and a large serrated adorno. Good mineral deposits.

0087: Pre-columbian Inca ArrybaloEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Huari Kero: A large Huari kero from Peru, ca. 650 - 800 AD. This exceptional beaker is 6-1/4" high, 4-3/4" in diameter and is decorated with a band of nicely molded trophy heads, separated by intricate design

0088: Pre-columbian Huari KeroEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Huari Tumbaga Pendant: A rare Huari tumbaga (gold alloy) pendant from Peru, ca. 650 – 800 AD. It is 3” wide and is decorated with repoussé designs depicting conjoined serpents over a deity head. Four danglers are

0089: Rare Pre-columbian Huari Tumbaga PendantEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Inca Canopa: An excellent Inca canopa from Peru, ca. 1300 - 1500 AD. This beautifully detailed example is 2-5/8″ long and depicts an alpaca with a nicely detailed face. It is carved from a cream colored.

0090: Pre-columbian Inca CanopaEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche IV Fineline Bottle: An excellent Moche IV Fineline bottle from Peru, ca. 450 – 550 AD. This large example is 10-1/2” high and features a beautifully detailed owl mounted atop the chamber. The facial features are

0091: Pre-columbian Moche IV Fineline BottleEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Costa Rican Snake Mace Head: Pre-columbian Snake Mace Head from Costa Rica, ca. 1000-1400 A.D. Carved from a white stone is this fantastic Snake head mace head.Measurements: 1-1/8″ in height x 3-1/4″ in length.

0092: Pre-columbian Costa Rican Snake Mace HeadEst. US$400-US$600

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Pre-columbian Moche Mountain Vessel: Pre-columbian Moche Vessel from Peru, ca. 600 A.D. Moche IV. In the form of a mountain with spout on the back.7-7/16" in height.

0093: Pre-columbian Moche Mountain VesselEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Narino Seated 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

0094: Pre-columbian Narino Seated FigureEst. US$500-US$600

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Pre-columbian Moche Blackware Stirrup Vessel: A simple but elegant Moche Blackware Stirrup Vessel from Peru, ca. 300-500 A.D. Moche Phase III5-3/4" in height

0095: Pre-columbian Moche Blackware Stirrup VesselEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

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Group of 4 Pre-columbian Camahuiles: Group of four Camahuiles from Quiche, Guatemala, ca. 400 B.C. All are carved green stone examples depicting standing female figures, holding their hands across their stomachs. Stylized geometric,

0096: Group of 4 Pre-columbian CamahuilesEst. US$500-US$600

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