Sold2016Mayan Stone Metate in Animal Form, ex-Arte PrimitivoPre-Columbian, Maya Territories, ca. 200 to 900 CE. A green-grey volcanic stone metate (metlatl) with sturdy tripod legs and a head that - combined with the stiff back - calls to mind a turtle or possSee Sold Price
Sold2022COSTA RICAN PRE COLUMBIAN STONE METATECirca 1100-1500 BC Precolumbian stone metate shaped as an animal with three legs. Measures 20.5" x 11.5" wide.See Sold Price
Sold2023Pre-Columbian Stone MetateA large stone Taino Metate with turtle head, and Zemi on reverse. 21" L x 11-1/2" W x 6" H; 26 lbs. Provenance: Ex collection, Miami, Fla acquired from European collection.See Sold Price
Sold2022Pre-Columbian Stone MetateA stone grinding table or Metate. Stands on three legs, two protruding points on one end. 14-1/2 " L x 8 " W x 6 " H,; 17 lbs. Provenance: Ex collection, New York, NYSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two Pre-Columbian Stone Metates and a ManoWear. 7"h x 17-1/2"w x 9"d and 5"h x 17-1/2"w x 13"dSee Sold Price
Sold2022Pre-Columbian Stone Jaguar MetatePre-Columbian Stone Jaguar Metate, Measurements: 12" L x 6 3/4" WSee Sold Price
Sold2021PRE COLUMBIAN STONE JAGUAR METATE.Panama, Pacific slope. Carved in the form of a jaguar with cross hatched details on legs (one missing), tail and head. 6"h. 16"w. 9"d.See Sold Price
Sold2021Pre-Columbian Style Stone MetateZoomorphic metate, the four legs slightly bent at the knee, and with two heads or a head and a stumpy tail. Pre-Columbian form, but we are unable to determine age. Approx. 9" L x 5" W x 3 1/2" H.See Sold Price
Sold2016Fine Pre-Columbian Nicoya Costa Rican Stone MetateA fine and impressive Pre-Columbian ceremonial stone metate (grinding stone) from ancient Costa Rica. This example is of the Greater Nicoya type, dating to Period IV, circa 1 A.D. – 500 A.D. MeasureSee Sold Price
Sold2016Rare Mayan Miniature Stone Palette / MetatePre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 550 to 900 CE. Small and quite rare ceremonial metate or palette. Tripod base with round top which is slightly indented showing clear signs of use - drugs or perhSee Sold Price
Sold2020Pre-Columbian Carved Stone Ceremonial MetatePre-Columbian Carved Stone Ceremonial Metate , 400-1000 A.D., possibly Nicaragua, volcanic tuff, incised geometric designs, h. 6 in., w. 15 1/4 in., d. 9 1/2 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and MaSee Sold Price
Sold2019Pre Columbian Panamanian Stone Jaguar MetatePre Columbian Panamanian Stone Jaguar Metate 2.5''x12'x7''. A carved volcanic stone figural jaguar or puma with carved rope decoration around edges. Visible old break repair and missing tail piece. 80See Sold Price
Sold2023Pre-Columbian carved stone jaguar form metate (corn grinding platform) with two stone tools. 8 1/2"HPre-Columbian carved stone jaguar form metate (corn grinding platform) with two stone tools. 8 1/2"H x 27 1/2"W x 13"DSee Sold Price
Sold2016Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Carved Stone MetatePre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Greater Nicoya type, dating to Period IV, circa 1 – 500 CE. Masterfully carved by an ancient craftsperson from a single block of fine-grained stone (likely Andesite), thisSee Sold Price
Sold2024Pre Columbian Style Primitive Stone Mano & MetateAn antique primitive Pre Columbian style two (2) piece cornmeal grinder set comprised of one (1) natural stone mano (the hand tool; Spanish for “hand”) and one (1) angled natural stone metateSee Sold Price
Sold2016PRE-COLUMBIAN, NICOYA CULTURE, COSTA RICA VOLCANICPRE-COLUMBIAN, NICOYA CULTURE, COSTA RICA VOLCANIC STONE METATE, C.800-1200AD. HEIGHT 8 1/2"; LENGTH 18" (REPAIRED LEG)See Sold Price
Sold2021Pre-Colombian-style Stone Stool or MetateA Pre-Columbian-style three-legged stone stool or large metate. Unknown age. 13-1/2in tall x 20-1/4in wide x 13in deep. Provenance: From the Ivo Ispani Estate Collection.See Sold Price
Sold20219th C. Costa Rican Chiriqui Stone Metate Jaguar Form**Originally Listed At $7500** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A jaguar effigy metate depicting the wild feline standing on all fours with a broad, slightly convex bSee Sold Price
Sold2017Impressive Costa Rican Stone Metate - Flying PanelsPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Guanacaste / Nicoya region, ca. 1 to 800 CE. An impressively large, carved volcanic stone effigy metate with decorative flying panels, presenting a grand and nicely curved tSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare Costa Rican Stone Metate w/ Owl Legs**Originally Listed At $2200** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed region, ca. 800 to 1400 CE. Carved from a single piece of porous, light grey volcanic stone, this is a ceremonial and rituaSee Sold Price
Sold2015Nicoya Volcanic Stone Metate - Jaguar, ex-Christie'sPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed region, Nicoya, ca. 800 to 1500 CE. An exquisite and large metate, or royal throne, sculpted out of a single piece of volcanic rock. This royal seat of poSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Choice Costa Rican Stone Metate & Grinding StonePre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. Hand-carved from a single piece of grey volcanic stone, this is a large ceremonial metate and accompanying round-edged grinding stoneSee Sold Price
Sold2022Costa Rican Stone Metate w/ Zoomorph, ex-StendahlPre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A beautiful ceremonial metate of a massive size, hand-carved from grey volcanic stone, with an endearing seated zoomSee Sold Price
Jun 02Global Auctions CompanyPre Columbian Polished Jade Stone Maskette, Mayan pectoral ornament, Two Faces.$500