Four female idols, ca. 2300 - 2000 BC - Ecuador, Valdivia

Valdavian Stone Abstract Idol Earliest Horizon, Ca. 2300 to 2000 BC. Ecuador, a carved abstract light green stone slab of triangular form with delineated eyes, nose and torso. Slight curve to right le

Pre Columbian Valdivia Spondylus Shell Offering Necklace. Ecuador, Earliest Horizon, Ca. 2300 to 2000 BC. The central pendant is a thick dense pours grain shell, pierced and with interesting weatherin

Ecuador ca 2300-2000 BCE. A carved limestone abstract figure with depictions of a formal geometrical rendered figural on both sides. This light grayish-green limestone "idol" is tabular in form, depic

Ancient stone steles from Ecuador are the oldest stone sculptures known to exist in the New World, and are probably idols that were used in ritual contexts. They date as far as back as the 4th millenn

**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A pair of pottery heads that are fragments from larger figures, with impressed eyes, brows, and mouths, a

A pair of rare Machalilla figures from Ecuador, ca. 2000 - 1200 BC. The male is 1-3/8 in. high and the female is 1-1/2 in. high. Both are decorated with the characteristic incising used to indicate cl

**Originally Listed At $700** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, Formative Period, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A large, hand-built pottery fragment of a female idol figure known as a Venus with angu

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, Formative Period, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A hand-built and highly burnished female pottery figure of tall and slender form known as a Venus idol. The face feat

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

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

A pair of fine Valdivia figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. The first is a Phase VII female, 2" high, depicted with diminutive arms. The second is a rare Phase V male, 2-7/8 in high, portrayed w

An exceptional Valdivia bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 – 1200 BC. This unusually large example of a Valdivia 'Venus' figure is 2-3/8 in high and depicts a female with an intricately incised coif. Super

An exceptional Valdivia bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 – 1200 BC. This unusually large example of a Valdivia 'Venus' figure is 2-3/4 in high and depicts a female with arms folded under her large breast

An excellent Valdivia head from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1200 BC. This fine example of a Valdivia 'Venus' figure is 1-1/2 in high and depicts a female with a large coif. Nicely burnished red slip, good min

An exceptional Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This complete Phase VII example is 3-1/4 inches high and depicts a pregnant female with arms wrapped around her belly. Her smoo

A rare Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This lovely example is 2 in high and depicts a female with arms crossed under her breasts. She has a nicely incised coif falling down h

A lovely Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This excellent Phase II - III example is 1-7/8" high and depicts a female with arms held under her breasts. Her coif is delicately in

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, Formative Period, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A set of 3 hand-built pottery female heads from larger Venus idol figures, each with incise

A pair of Valdivia "Venus" figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 AD. The standing one is a 2-1/2 inches high, rare male Phase IV example. The seated one is a Phase III female, 2-1/4 inches high. Both

**Originally Listed At $400** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, Formative Period, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A gathering of 3 hand-built pottery heads, each from a different type of female Venus i

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, Formative Period, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A hand-built pottery idol fragment of intriguing feminine form with a slender waistline, sizable breasts, and a taper

Holyland Terracotta Female Idol c.2000 BC. Size 6 5/8 inches high. A Terracotta female Idol with decorated body. Provenance: Private NYC Collection acquired in the USA Market.

Ancient Terracotta Female Idol c.2000 BC. Size 7 inches high. + mounted. Mold made terracotta Ashtar Idol with bird face. Provenance: Ex Private New York city collection acquired from Tepper Galleries

Ancient Indus Valley Seated Female Idol Ca. 3300 - 2000 BC A seated Indus Valley figure of a female, possibly a goddess, with applied bands to the top of the head for hair, large pinched nose with pie