Valdivian / Machalilla Jaguar Stone Mortar

Pre-Columbian Valdivian jaguar stone mortar from Ecuador, ca. 1500-500 BC. A superb carved mortar in the form of a jaguar with its tail curled up and partially carved in openwork. 4" H. x 6.5" L.

Group of Valdivian Stone Jaguar Mortars, seven total including: green stone mortar with pierced tail; cased set of six miniature mortars; 2.5"-3.5" long

Pre-Columbian Chavin jaguar stone mortar from Peru, ca. 1100-900 BC. Carved dark stone in the form of a jaguar, decorated with low relief patterns. A nice and rare example! 3 5/8" H. x 6 1/2" L.

Pre-Columbian Valdivian parrot stone mortar from Ecuador, ca. 1500-500 BC. A superb carved mortar in the form of a parrot with partially carved openwork on the beak. 3 3/4" H. x 7 3/4" L.

Group of Ecuadorian Stone Mortars and Figure, green stone jaguar mortar (Valdivia?), two white stone animal form mortars; stone monkey figure giving birth; 1"-3" high

A Jaguar Mortar, Chorrera Indigenous culture, Pre-Columbian Ecuador, c.1200-300 BC. Stone mortar measuring 5.5" high, 10.5" wide, 3.5" deep. Provenance: ex-Throckmorton Fine Arts, NYC, NY. Includes or

A Valdivian Stone "Star-Chart" SteleEcuador, Circa 3200-2800 B.C.Width 8 3/8 inches (21.27 cm).Property from a New York Collection Provenance: Ivan Alexander, early 1980s.

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

Pre-columbian Chavin incised stone mortar from the North Coast of Peru, ca. 900-500 BCE. hand-carved from mottled brown stone showing several toothy grimace mythological heads. 3 3/8" height, 5" diame

Ancient Near East, Holyland, Judea, Iron Age II, ca. 8th century BCE. A fabulous stone mortar and pestle from ancient Judea! Sitting upon 3 triangular legs, the mortar presents a broad rim and a shall

10 ¼” x 9” x 5 ½” Owl Effigy, Columbia River Stone Mortar – Oregon- Washington – Ex. Fred Eisenman

15” x 8 3/8” x 4” Bear Effigy Columbia River Stone Mortar, Oregon – Washington – Ex. Fred Eisenman

Pre-Columbian Chavin stone mortar from Peru, ca. 1200-500 BC. A fantastic hand-carved stone mortar depicting several mythical creatures with toothy grimaces. 4" H. x 4 1/8" diameter.

Pre-Columbian Mezcala Jaguar Stone Ink Container from Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. Carved stone ink container in the form of a jaguar. Used to store inks. 9-5/8" in length x 4" in height.

Pre-Columbian, South America, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. A hand-carved volcanic tuff stone idol of a highly abstract form depicting what scholars believe to be an owl. The relat

**First Time At Auction** North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Oahu, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A hand-carved lava stone mortar exhibiting dark gray hues and a cylindrical form. The vessel rests upon a

A very rare Pre-Columbian Colima 200 BC - 200 AD alabaster / quartz carved vessel in the form of a female jaguar. Showing a transformation from human to zoomorphic form. All carved from a single piece

Rare early pre-Colombian animal stone mortar. Original condition. L 8-1/2" W 4-1/2" H 4". Please refer to this link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/47m53i6qskogwff/AADd2bbu8CmvU0AfpTC7

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous mortar, skillfully hand-carved from creamy sandstone and presenting smooth, sturdy walls that rise to a slightly conical body and a thick, circul

Including- (6) stone mortar and pestle sets; total of (12) pieces. Width- 6" - 14"

14 ¾” x 9 ½” x 5 ¼” Stone Mortar, well made! Late Bob Leach of Battle Creek Michigan

Including- mortar and pestle sets and other various types of stone objects. Overall- 2" x 2" - 9 1/2" x 14"

Pre-Columbian, South America, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. A skillfully carved green mudstone idol depicting a highly abstract owl of a squat, trapezoidal form. The curious bird's

Pre-Columbian Chavin stone mortar from Peru, ca. 1200-500 BC. A fantastic hand-carved stone mortar. 4 1/4" H. x 2 3/4" diameter.