A cute Colima standing owl whistle, West Mexico

A cute Colima standing owl whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC – AD 250, with a wonderful tone. The figure is nicely modeled with large ear and characteristic large round eyes, the wings in resting positio

A cute Colima turkey whistle, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 200, hand-modeled with black circles on the back of its tail feathers. 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in (11.4 x 6.8 cm). Well-preserved with light deposits. E

A Colima standing bird whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, with multiple crests and nice deposits. 2 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in (7 x 6.4 cm). Good tone. Ex Southern California private collection acquired in

A Colima standing shark whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, with small eyes and prominent pectoral fins. A much scarcer form with nice deposits. 2 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in (6.7 x 5.7 cm). Good tone. Ex So

A Colima standing bird whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, with multiple crests and nice deposits. 2 7/8 in x 2 in (7.4 x 5.1 cm). Good tone. Ex Southern California private collection acquired in t

Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Owl Whistle, West Mexico, c. 300 BCE – 300 CE. Provenance: Minerva Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 30, 2015, Lot 57. [COA]; ex-Collection of Nora Llerenas, Dallas

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A charming pottery figure of a warrior, caught in the act of drawing back his sling, his body twisted so that his f

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. An adorable redware ceramic effigy whistle depicting a sweet bird. Avian forms were embraced in the Pre-Columbian world as sky animals that c

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A near miniature figural terracotta whistle depicting an endearing standing cargador (carrier) with a sack suspende

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hand-built pottery figurine depicting a standing anthropomorphic figure wearing a simple loincloth and headband. The figure is adorned with

A charming Colima standing male figure holding a puppy, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, wearing domed headdress, earrings and a girdle, his face nicely modeled and the puppy in his left arm very cute! H

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A pair of cute zoomorphic pottery whistles, each one hand modeled. One features a bat-like face above a bulbous bod

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A delightful standing turtle with a low-pitched whistle in the mouth. Lightly incised lines give texture to the shell edges and applied discs

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hand-built terracotta figural whistle featuring an elaborately dressed drummer standing behind and beating his tall cylindrical drum with b

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A solid pottery standing warrior holding a large rectangular shield and a club in his right hand. He wears a large helmet strapped to his hea

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fine pottery figural whistle, perhaps an athlete, wearing a conical helmet that straps under the chin and standing atop thick, slightly ben

West Mexico, Proto Classic Period, ca. 100 B.C. - A.D. 250. An animated standing figure with helmet cap, back rack and holding a sling shot. Size 4-3/4 inches H. Ex Bob and Marianne Huber collection,

A wonderful Colima standing figure, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 250, wearing a long kilt and rounded headdress, his facial features are wonderfully modeled with open mouth and he holds a large bowl wi

A nice Colima bird whistle, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 250, nicely modeled with great tone, the surfaces with excellent deposits and root marks. 2 5/8 in x 3 in (6.7 x 7.6 cm). Ex Dr. Earl Riddick co

A large Colima standing figurine, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 250, with typical flat profile, wearing a tall pointed headdress and with thick tapering arms and a large nose, the ears pierced for earri

A lot of 4 Colima bird whistles, West Mexico, c. 250 BC - AD 250, each hand modeled with large eyes and stylized bodies. Light earthen deposits. Largest 2.2 x 3 cm. Ex Malter Galleries.

A large Colima standing warrior, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 200, holding a club, his features nicely detailed and his garment is deeply incised. H: 16 in (40.5 cm). The surfaces are well-preserved wi

A nice Colima crested bird whistle, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 200, on two legs with raised circular eyes and incised wings, the whistle blows with a good high-pitched tone. 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in (8.6 x 8

A large Colima ceramic turkey whistle, West Mexico, 100 BC - AD 250, Ex Southern California private collection, acquired in the 1970's.