Colima zoomorphic 3 note whistle from West Mexico

**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

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE; Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Michoacan, Protoclassic Period, ca. 500 to 1000. A pair of terracotta figures and a bow

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 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 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 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 Colima seated figure and a bird whistle, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 500, the figure a fat archaic type with hands to jaw and stomach, H: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm), the bird whistle with large eyes and a ce

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.

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Three wonderful hand-built zoomorphic terracotta whistles. Two whistles take avian forms, one with donut-shaped eye

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A selection of hand-carved Spondylus shell ornaments including 12 tubular beads, 3 petite zoomorphic amulets, and a

**Originally Listed At $350** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Three hand-built terracotta whistles in different zoomorphic guises: a bird with elaborately styled plumage on

A choice Colima miniature whistle of a ball player, West Mexico, c. 100 BC – AD 250, wearing a large necklace, wide girdle and supporting a bag under his left arm. H: 3 in (7.6 cm). Beautifully hand

A pair of Vera Cruz zoomorphic whistles from Mexico, ca. 300 BC - AD 300. These two-note instruments are 1-3/4 in high and depict feline deities. One with heavy chapopote décor. Ex Slagle estate.

A nice Colima ceramic flute, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 250, with crawling crested lizard adornment and 4 note holes. The surfaces are nicely burnished beneath mottled deposits. L: 10 in (25.3 cm). C

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,

Pre-columbian Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. notes:All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the authenticity of the piece for a lifetime. All items will come with full provenance

A Colima zoomorphic figure, West Mexico, c. 100 BC – AD 250, in the form of a four-legged dog with tail possessing a tortoise shell on back and topped with a human head. 4 ¾ in x 4 in (12.1 x 11.2

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

Colima 3 Seated Figures West Mexico, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C. to A.D. 250. All three seated figures are intact, two are Autlan variety. Size: 2-3/4”H. Provenance: Private Nevada collection, ex

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

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

A large Colima 4-note flute, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 250, long and tubular in shape with a narrow mouth, the four holes for the notes in an even row, a small quadruped decorates the top about a th

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