Pre Columbian Empire "Astec Hoe Money"

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec, ca. 15th century CE. A fine collection of 6 copper pieces known as "hoe" money, as it was used as currency in the Aztec empire. The pr

Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A wonderful ensemble of 6 pieces of hoe money in the form of ceremonial knives crafted from thin sheets of copper and characterized

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1500 CE. A flat, flared "hoe" shaped piece of copper currency from the Aztec Empire. A lengthy handle extends

Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec, ca. 15th century CE. A collection of 6 cast copper pieces known as "hoe" money, as it was used as currency in the Aztec empire. Each is shaped with the characte

Hand made of copper. These copper "hoes" were used as money up until the time of Cortez. Their exchange value was about 4/5 real each. Unusual and quite impressive.Date: Country (if not USA): State: C

Pre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1500 CE. A group of five flat, flaring "hoe" shaped pieces of unstamped currency. These are also known as tajaderos, the Spanish word for a chopping knife

Collection Of Pre Columbian Aztec Copper Hoe Money. From the estate of Martin (Marty) Matz. Largest Approximately 6.24W x 4.5L in. Smallest Approximately 3.375W x 5.625L in.

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Aztec, ca. 1300 to 1500 CE. A fine cast-copper piece of currency of a crescent-shaped form with a wide rectangular handle. This type of ancient

Pre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1500 CE. A group of five flat, flaring "hoe" shaped pieces of unstamped currency. These are also known as tajaderos, the Spanish word for a chopping knife

(lot of 6) Pre-Columbian assortment of artifacts, including a copper Hoe money pendant, beads, and bird form pendant, largest: 5.5"l. Provenance: Former Lewis Land Collection

Aztec "hoe" money, circa 1500 AD, flat, flaring "hoe" shaped, super thin copper, great patina. Dimensions: 6-1/8" x 2-1/4" W. Provenance: Ex private collection, FloridaNote: This lot has a reserve. Re

**Originally Listed At $200** Pre-Columbian, Post Classic Maya, Mixtec, modern day Mexico, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A group of four flat, bronze, flaring "hoe" shaped pieces of unstamped currency. These a

Pre-Inca And Chimu Empire Man’s Ceremonial Tunic, Central Coast. Pre-Inca and Chimu empire man’s ceremonial shirt made from a two panel, blue dyed cotton body with attached sleeves borde

**Originally Listed At $7500** Pre-Columbian, Peru and Ecuador, Inca Empire, ca. 1300 to 1500 CE. A stone game board in the form of a Chimu or Inca fortress depicting tiered structures as well as smal

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE; Inca Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A fabulous ensemble of 6 tumis - ceremonial knives - formed from thin s

**Originally Listed At $1500** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. Painstakingly carved from volcanic stone, this sculpture represents a seated male figure of import, most likely

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. In my career spanning 30+ years this is the first and only authentic example of an Aztec death whistle I have ever held in my hands. Rarer tha

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A remarkably preserved and elaborately painted bowl depicting a dancing lord surrounded by a border of repeated trophy heads. The bowl has an

Pre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec Empire, ca. 1300 to 1500 CE. A rare and beautiful musical instrument. With four finger holes, a narrow blowing hole, and a flared, conical opening end, this in

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Peru or Chile, Inca Empire, ca. 1400 to 1500 CE. An adorable pottery stirrup vessel from the massive Inca empire. Spread over a thousand miles between northern Chile and Ecuado

**Originally Listed At $900** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A striking hand-carved stone sculpture of a seated figure, possibly a deity, displaying a large, stylized head c

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A striking hand-carved stone sculpture of a seated figure, possibly a deity, displaying a large, stylized head capped with a sizeable headdres

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 to 1521 CE. A hand-carved volcanic stone figure of sizable form, perhaps depicting a male deity, seated upon an integral stool while holding both hands pa

**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 1470 to 1532 CE. A hand-built and highly burnished pottery aryballos with a stylized anthropomorphic head comprising the ne