Sold2021Chavin Lemon-Carro Stone Drug Mortar - Armadillo**Originally Listed At $1200** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chavin, ca. 1200 to 500 BCE. A charming and rare example of a lemon-carro stone mortar in the form of an armadillo, one half of a mortarSee Sold Price
Sold2018Rare Chavin Lemon Carro Incised Stone Cup / MortarPre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Chavin, ca. 1200 to 500 BCE. Very fine stone cup or mortar, probably used for hallucinogenic drugs, from one of the earliest and most artistically advanced cultures ofSee Sold Price
Sold2017Chavin Stone Drug Mortar - Incised MotifsPre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Jequetepeque district, Chavin culture, ca. 1200 to 500 BCE. A grey stone mortar used for grinding hallucinogenic drugs. The mortar is in the form of a square with aSee Sold Price
Sold2024Pre-Columbian Chavin stone mortarPre-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.See Sold Price
Sold2024Pre-Columbian Chavin stone mortarPre-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.See Sold Price
Sold2023Pre-columbian Chavin incised stone mortarPre-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" diameSee Sold Price
Sold2024Pre-Columbian Chavin jaguar stone mortarPre-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.See Sold Price
Sold2022Miniature Chavin Drug Vessel Trophy HeadOriginally offered at $1,800... Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Chavin, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. This is a fabulous Chavin stone miniature drug container in gray soapstone depicting a male trophy head! ThisSee Sold Price
Sold2022Huge Chavin Stone Basin / Ritual Dish Drug PrepPre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Chavin culture, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. A superb and sizable stone basin, presumably used for the ritualistic preparation of hallucinogenic drugs, hand-carved from a soSee Sold Price
Sold2021Chavin Stone Tablet / Necklace - Jaguar Finials**Originally Listed At $1800** Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin, Jequetepeque valley, ca. 700 to 400 BCE. A fantastic stone tablet or tray used in the ingestion of hallucinogenic drugs. The tablet is a lonSee Sold Price
Sold2021Gorgeous Chavin Lapis Lazuli Mortars Incised DetailsPre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Chavin culture, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. A lovely gathering of three hand-carved lapis lazuli drug mortars exhibiting mottled cobalt blue hues with beige, gray, white, andSee Sold Price
Sold2018Pre-Columbian Chavin Stone Pectoral - SodalitePre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. A grand necklace with beads carved from sodalite, one of the primary elements of lapis lazuli mined from the Andes and cherished since antiquity. The pSee Sold Price
Sold2024Pre-Columbian Valdivian jaguar stone mortarPre-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.See Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Holyland Iron Age II Stone Mortar and PestleAncient 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 shallSee Sold Price
Sold2018Published Chavin Stone Frieze - Mythological BeingPre-Columbian, central coast Peru, ca. 1000 BCE. Important and rare fragment; back and two sides polished to be fitted into a wall. Front carved in relief showing mythological being. Comes with customSee Sold Price
Sold2015Owl Effigy, Columbia River Stone Mortar10 ¼” x 9” x 5 ½” Owl Effigy, Columbia River Stone Mortar – Oregon- Washington – Ex. Fred EisenmanSee Sold Price
2016Published Chavin Stone Frieze FragmentPre-Columbian, central coast Peru, ca. 1000 BCE. Important and rare fragment; back and two sides polished to be fitted into a wall. Front carved in relief showing mythological being. Size: 18"H x 13-1See Sold Price
Sold2015Bear Effigy Columbia River Stone Mortar15” x 8 3/8” x 4” Bear Effigy Columbia River Stone Mortar, Oregon – Washington – Ex. Fred EisenmanSee Sold Price
Sold2023Pre-Columbian Chavin stone maskPre-columbian Chavin stone mask from the North Coast of Peru, ca. 900-500 BCE. hand-carved from mottled brown stone showing a toothy grimace mythological face. 5 7/8" height. Rare!See Sold Price
Sold202318th C. Hawaiian Lava Stone Mortar**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 aSee Sold Price
Sold2024Rare Pre-Columbian Chavin stone maskPre-columbian Chavin stone mask from the North Coast of Peru, ca. 900-500 BCE. hand-carved from mottled brown stone showing a toothy grimace mythological face. 6 1/8" height. Rare!See Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Pre-Columbian Chavin stone maskPre-columbian Chavin stone mask from the North Coast of Peru, ca. 900-500 BCE. hand-carved from mottled brown stone showing a toothy grimace mythological face. As can be seen by his expression he is iSee Sold Price
Sold2021Pre -Colombian Stone MortarRare 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/AADd2bbu8CmvU0AfpTC7See Sold Price
Sold2021Rare & Important 19th C. Hawaiian Stone MortarNorth 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, circulSee Sold Price
7 days LeftNew England Auctions - Fred GiampietroVery Large 18th C French Carved Stone Mortar$225(4 bids)
May 13Flying Pig AuctionsMiniature lot incl stone mortar & pestle & a basket - 2 1/4" diam mortar & 2 1/2" basket$25