Pre-Columbian Art and Antiquities

Monumental Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated Incensario

Rare Pre-columbian Aztec Jade Paint Container

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Pre-columbian Costa Rican Avian Jade Celt Pendant: Pre-columbian Avian Jade Celt Pendant from Costa rica, ca. 1000 A.D. This beautiful pendantis carved in the form of a bird from a very fine jade. Perforated for suspension.1-3/4″ in height.

0097: Pre-columbian Costa Rican Avian Jade Celt PendantEst. US$300-US$400

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Pre-columbian Olmec Gourd Vessel: Pre-columbian Olmec Gourd Vessel from Mexico, ca. 1150-550 B.C. A rare vessel in the shape of a gourd with white kaolin slip. A fantastic example!5.11″ in height.

0098: Pre-columbian Olmec Gourd VesselEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Mixtec Decorated Shell Bracelet: Pre-columbian Mixtec Shell Bracelet from Mexico, ca. 800-1200 A.D. A large carved shell example of spiral form, having an overall exterior incised geometric decoration contained in two bands. Nice

0099: Pre-columbian Mixtec Decorated Shell BraceletEst. US$600-US$900

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Pre-columbian Aztec Tripod Bowl: Pre-columbian Aztec Tripod Bowl from Mexico, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Painted red and black bowl seated on three long legs and a small pottery head added to the side of the bowl.4″ in height x

0100: Pre-columbian Aztec Tripod BowlEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Aztec Handled Pitcher: Pre-columbian Aztec Handled Pitcher from Mexico, ca. 1000-1400 A.D. A decorated pottery pitcher having an applied ear type handle and pered neck with pour spout. Tapered, bulbous body, black, white

0101: Pre-columbian Aztec Handled PitcherEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Tlatilco Standing Figure: Fine and Large Tlatilco Standing Figure from Mexico, ca. 1200-900 B.C. Hollow standing figure with arms outstretched. Very fine details can be seen by the incised hair and also the way the earlobes

0102: Fine Pre-columbian Tlatilco Standing FigureEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Large Pre-columbian Tlatilco Seated Baby Figure: Large Tlatilco Seated Baby Figure from Mexico, ca. 1200-900 B.C. Depicting a hollow seated figure with hands resting on each leg. These figures are similar to the large Olmec seated “baby”

0103: Large Pre-columbian Tlatilco Seated Baby FigureEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Pre-columbian Maya Orangeware Cylinder Vessel: Pre-columbian Maya Orangeware Cylinder Vessel from Mexico, ca. 550-950 A.D. The tall walls with diagonal flutes swirling from the base marked by the gray-black firing cloud.8.66″ in height.

0104: Pre-columbian Maya Orangeware Cylinder VesselEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Monumental Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated Incensario: Important and Monumental Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated Incensario Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Incensario dedicated to the god Chaac in the shape of a seated figure. The realistic expression

0105: Monumental Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated IncensarioEst. US$500,000-US$900,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Tlatilco Bottle: Pre-columbian Tlatilco Bottle from West Mexico, ca. 1200-900 B.C. Large redware bottle with incised star and comet design. Ample deposits throughout.9" in height.

0106: Pre-columbian Tlatilco BottleEst. US$500-US$600

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Pre-columbian Tlatilco Pottery Bottle: Pre-columbian Tlatilco Bottle from West Mexico, ca. 1200-900 B.C. Large redware bottle with incised star design. Ample deposits throughout.12" in height.

0107: Pre-columbian Tlatilco Pottery BottleEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Costa Rican Stone Feline Mortar: Pre-columbian Costa Rican Stone Feline Mortar, ca. 1000-1400 A.D. Carved feline in a volcanic stone.Measurements: 5-3/16″ in length x 4-7/16″ in height

0108: Pre-columbian Costa Rican Stone Feline MortarEst. US$500-US$700

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Pre-columbian Maya Figure Rattle: Pre-columbian Maya Figure Rattle from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Standing figure wearing a buccal mask, ear spools, necklace and tunic.6.10" in height.

0109: Pre-columbian Maya Figure RattleEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated Figure: Large Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Seated figure with legs crossed and hands resting on his knees. Wearing a headdress with a small face, necklace, bracelets and

0110: Large Pre-columbian Veracruz Seated FigureEst. US$5,000-US$7,000Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Jalisco Pottery Dog: Rare Jalisco Pottery Dog from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Cute dog laying down with tongue hanging out and both hind legs raised in a playful position.6.10" in length x 4" in height.

0111: Rare Pre-columbian Jalisco Pottery DogEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Veracruz Figure: Pre-columbian Veracruz Figure from Mexico, ca. 400-700 A.D. Beautiful standing example with arms outstretched decorated with a headdress with glyphs, earrings and necklace with pendant. Remains of

0112: Pre-columbian Veracruz FigureEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Chimu Wood Painted Carving: An elaborately decorated Chimu wood carving from Peru, ca. 1100-1450 A.D. Depicting a deity with tears streaming from his eyes. Painted on both sides. Rare find. Custom stand included.3-3/4″ in

0113: Rare Pre-columbian Chimu Wood Painted CarvingEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Large Pre-columbian Maya Painted Bowl: Maya Bowl from Mexico, possibly Usumacinta region of Chiapas, ca. 600-900 A.D. Earthenware pottery with white slip. Black, red, orange and brown paint. Distinctive form of exceptionally fine and

0114: Large Pre-columbian Maya Painted BowlEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Costa Rican Stone Smoking Sukia: Pre-columbian Costa Rican Smoking Sukia Figure, ca. 1000-1400 A.D. Carved from a volcanic basalt stone. Depicted in a squated position with arms resting on his knees, smoking out of a tubular

0115: Costa Rican Stone Smoking SukiaEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Cocle Owl Chalice: Pre-columbian Cocle Owl Chalice from Panama, ca. 500-1000 A.D. Pottery owl form footed chalice having relief and incised facial features, curved beak. Exc. Condition.5-1/2″ in height.

0116: Pre-columbian Cocle Owl ChaliceEst. US$800-US$900Lot Passed

Scarce Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Pottery Mask: Scarce Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Pottery mask from Ecuador, ca. 500 A.D. Stand not included. 4-5/16″ in height.

0117: Scarce Pre-columbian Jamacoaque Pottery MaskEst. US$1,000-US$1,400Lot Passed

Fine Pre-columbian Moche I Bottle: A fine Moche I bottle from Peru, ca. 50 BC - 100 AD. This rare Early Red-over-Cream example is 6" high and 5-1/4" in diameter. Its lentoid chamber is decorated with step-fret designs creating

0118: Fine Pre-columbian Moche I BottleEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Rare Pre-columbian Maya Vessel: Rare Pre-columbian Maya Connected vessel from Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Made from 5 smaller vessels. This multiple configuration is known but rare to find 100% intact, as this one is. It's considered

0119: Rare Pre-columbian Maya VesselEst. US$1,800-US$2,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Parrot Legged Gadrooned Vessel: Fine Pre-columbian Colima Parrot Legged Gadrooned Vessel from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Fine redware pottery gadrooned ollastanding on fully developed parrot type tripod legs, with incised

0120: Pre-columbian Colima Parrot Legged Gadrooned VesselEst. US$7,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

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