Valdivia Stone Figure, 2300 2000 BC

Ancient stone steles from Ecuador are the oldest stone sculptures known to exist in the New World, and are probably idols that were used in ritual contexts. They date as far as back as the 4th millenn

Valdavian Stone Abstract Idol Earliest Horizon, Ca. 2300 to 2000 BC. Ecuador, a carved abstract light green stone slab of triangular form with delineated eyes, nose and torso. Slight curve to right le

Steinfigur Valdivia-Kultur (3900-2300 v. Chr.), Ecuador Mit Sockel / with base Vulkanstein mit Manganoxid. H 36,7 cm. B 28,8 cm. Provenienz: - Französische Privatsammlung. - Galerie 1492, Paris. CHF

This ancient sculpture, a stone figure standing 9.5x7x2cm (approximately 3.74x2.76x0.79 inches), is a remarkable example of the Early Cycladic II period, spanning 2700-2300 BC. The figure is distingui

Pre Columbian Valdivia Spondylus Shell Offering Necklace. Ecuador, Earliest Horizon, Ca. 2300 to 2000 BC. The central pendant is a thick dense pours grain shell, pierced and with interesting weatherin

A pair of rare Machalilla figures from Ecuador, ca. 2000 - 1200 BC. The male is 1-3/8 in. high and the female is 1-1/2 in. high. Both are decorated with the characteristic incising used to indicate cl

Pre-Columbian, South America, Ecuador, Valdivian, Earliest Horizon, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. A hand carved, light grey limestone palette of a curved, quasi-rectangular form with boldly cut lines delineat

Ecuador ca 2300-2000 BCE. A carved limestone abstract figure with depictions of a formal geometrical rendered figural on both sides. This light grayish-green limestone "idol" is tabular in form, depic

Accompanied by custom metal stand, Ecuador, ca. 2300-2000 BCE; 10 1/8" x 4 3/8" (figure only)

Ancient Pre Columbian Ecuador Valdivia III 2200-2000 BC. Size 3 3/8 inches high. + stand. Terracotta figure Venus herma-phrodite. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acqui

Ancient Pre Columbian Ecuador Valdivia III 2200-2000 BC. Size 3 1/2 inches high. + stand. Terracotta figure Venus herma-phrodite. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acqui

An exceptional Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This complete Phase VII example is 3-1/4 inches high and depicts a pregnant female with arms wrapped around her belly. Her smoo

A rare Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This lovely example is 2 in high and depicts a female with arms crossed under her breasts. She has a nicely incised coif falling down h

A pair of Valdivia "Venus" figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 AD. The standing one is a 2-1/2 inches high, rare male Phase IV example. The seated one is a Phase III female, 2-1/4 inches high. Both

A pair of fine Valdivia figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. The first is a Phase VII female, 2" high, depicted with diminutive arms. The second is a rare Phase V male, 2-7/8 in high, portrayed w

A lovely Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This excellent Phase II - III example is 1-7/8" high and depicts a female with arms held under her breasts. Her coif is delicately in

A LARGE CHINESE NEOLITHIC PAINTED POTTERY JAR - MACHANG PHASE. Geometric patterns in black pigment over a reddish-brown wash. Mid Machang phase (c. 2300 ? 2000 BC). Provenance: from the collection of

Guerrero Olmec Stone Figure (1200-900 BC) Classic Olmec features are combined with the distinct forehead of the Guerrero ancestor figures. There is lots of classic demineralization on the surface of t

Ancient Holy Land Bronze Ashtarte figure c.2000 BC. Size 2 inches length. Unusual cast bronze Ashtarte small figure. Provenance: Ex Franke Zollman Collection. MD

Ancient Near Eastern Stone Figure Amulet c.600 BC. Size 2 1/8 inches high. Fine Hard stone kneeling bearded figure with his hands raised up holding his headdress, suspension loop in the back. Perfect

Ca. 3000-2000 BC.A stone jar crafted from stone features a tapering profile that gracefully converges into its opening, providing both a pleasing aesthetic and functional design. The jar stands firmly

A Syro-Hittite terracotta seated figure, c. 2000 - 1500 BC, with large circular eyes, angular nose and wearing a pointed headdress and collar, the arms resembling wings pressed against its chest, inci

Taino stone figure, circa 200 B.C. - 400 A.D. Carved stone deity figure in kneeling position, with arms at chest, 3 dimples at spine. Suspension holes top and bottom and at ears. Encrustation at suspe

Axe blade from the Neolithic period, 6000-2000 BC. Stone. Provenance: collection Bengt Söderbergh (1925-2019), Swedish translator and novelist based in Cannes, France. Intact. Measurements: 15.5 x