Chavin Maranon Vessel, Human in Transformation

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin Maranon, ca. 800 BCE. A fabulous pottery stirrup vessel in the form of a shaman in the act of intensely spiritual act of transformation into an animal with an extending sno

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Amazon Rainforest, Maranon River, Chavin Maranon, ca. 1500 to 1200 BCE. A hand-built and highly burnished pottery vessel depicting a highly stylized shaman as he transforms into t

Pre-Columbian, Peru (Ecuador border), Chavin Maranon, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. A charming ceramic vessel depicting a lobster or crayfish found in the Maranon Jungle, a region far from the ocean. The crusta

Taino. Unique Wooden (lignum vitae) cohoba serving vessel depicting shamanic human to crocodile transformation. Cohoba was the hallucinogen used by the Taino to reach a transcendental state. No other

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Chavin to Vicus transition period, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. A unique ceramic vessel, standing on three legs and in the form of a shaman transforming into a zoomorphic, possibl

Pre-Columbian, Peru (Ecuador border), Chavin Maranon, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. A fascinating pottery bottle boasting a unique, abstract form resembling a spondylus shell or sea urchin, with a round yet sta

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

A rare Chavin-Cupisnique stone vessel from Peru, ca. 800 - 200 BC. It is 3-7/8 in. wide, 2-5/8 in. high, is carved from highly polished, colorful stone and features four human heads facing outward fro

Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Chavin, ca. 12th to 5th century BCE. A fascinating ceramic vessel, conical with a wide, flared mouth. Projecting from one side is the face of a shaman, anthropomorp

Pre-Columbian, Maya / Toltec, ca. 900 to 1200 CE. This is a "plumbate" pottery jar, a distinctive style of pottery from late Classic and early Postclassic Mesoamerica. Plumbate pottery is distinguisha

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador or Colombia, Sinu (Zenu) culture, 800 to 1200 CE. An intriguing pottery vessel on the form of a human head – the narrow eyes suggest a calm demeanor or even deceased person. T

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador or Colombia, Sinu (Zenu) culture, 800 to 1200 CE. An intriguing pottery vessel on the form of a human head – the narrow eyes suggest a calm demeanor or even deceased person. T

Pre-Columbian, Central Coast of Peru, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A mold-formed pottery stirrup vessel with highly burnished, black-hued surfaces. Each side of the body depicts an abstract warrior fig

Rectangular bronze Ding (ritual vessel) with human faceShang Dynasty (c.1600-c.1050 BC). According to my knowledge this must be a later copy of the Da He Ding Bronze, dare not claim otherwise. Made of

Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1400 CE. Fine pottery blackware jar with human head spout, strap handle and impressed with twin abstract lizard / transformational beasts on th

It is solid condition. Please see picture for measurment. This artifact is from the Arkansas River Valley Indian Arts Museum in Pine Bluff Arkansas. KEY WORDS: NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACT ARTIFACT

**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Paracas Culture, south coast Peru, ca. 100 BCE to 100 BCE. An early polychrome human effigy vessel presenting an intriguing countenance comprised of recess

**Previously listed at 100** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A lively pairing of potteries from the ancient Jalisco culture of West Mexico including a vessel in the form of a barkin

A fine Northwest Coast carved, polychrome and abalone-inlaid totem pole modelHaida or Tsimshian, circa 1880 Depicting bear, beaver, raven, owl and a human transformation figure, carved base.H: 38 in.P

Chief Zacheus Olowonubi Oloruntoba (Nigeria, 1934-2014) "Human Transformation and Wealth in Village", 1979, oil paint on canvas, signed and dated. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in Nige

Northwest Coast carved polychrome painted wood rattle with raven and shaman. Hand carved ceremonial Raven/Human transformation rattle. Symbolizes transference of power from spirit to human. Dimension:

Taino Point of Focus Iguana Spirit (1000-1500CE) Large Point of Focus Ceremonial Pendant Representing Human Transformation into Iguana Spirit Form. Iguana-Man holds sun disk, and exhibits profound ere

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Chavin culture, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. A unique mold-made stirrup vessel topped with a figure playing a musical instrument and painted in lovely hues of russet, black, orang

**Originally Listed At $2500** Pre-Columbian, Peru, north coast, Chavin, ca. 1200 to 500 BCE. An attractive yet unique pottery stirrup vessel featuring the heads of 4 owls protruding outward, each in