Rare Naturalistic Olmec Carved Greenstone Ear Effigies

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. A striking pair of naturalistically rendered ear effigies carved from a greenstone with shimmering mica inclusions. The cartilag

DESCRIPTION: A Pre-Columbian Olmec carved stone mask, carved with naturalistic human features with an open mouth, large eyes, and holes drilled into the mask’s ears. Includes a gold

DESCRIPTION: A Pre-Columbian Olmec carved stone mask, carved with naturalistic human features with an open mouth, large eyes, and holes drilled into the mask’s ears. Includes a blac

**Originally Listed At $1200** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chavin, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. A stunning hand-carved feline effigy made from a greenstone with a lovely mottled pale green and olive hue.

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A wonderful and incredibly rare hand-carved stone effigy of a lizard. The crouching reptile is formed from a dark green stone with a mottled

Middle Preclassic period, ca. 900-300 B.C., carved in serpentine, the figure standing with large elongated head, pierced ears, arms at his side, triangular 'loincloth', and shortened legs that bend ba

This is a most unusual find, a carved wooden effigy with a Monkey skull embedded into the head and large round ears to aid in hearing while hunting. The effigy was part of a Hunters shrine and sacrifi

A carved stone effigy with raised and incised coiffure, incised facial scars, large ears and flared snout, arms to the abdomen, with a well handled surface. The sculpture measures 8.75 inches tall , 1

CARVED GREENSTONE EFFIGY PIPES. Comprising three woodlands style carved effigy greenstone or steatite pipes, depicting birds and an otter. Together with a woodlands style banner stone in similar mater

Mezcala Carved Stone Amulet 1.5''x2.5''. A pre columbian carved greenstone effigy figure, idol, or pendant. Scattered wear from age. 500 BCE to 200 BCE, Mexico.

Pre-Columbian, Xalitla, Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 300 BCE. This is an enormous ear flare effigy made of a grey-green stone with a polished surface. This was probably made to be placed into a monumental st

**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Guerrero, Mexico, Mezcala culture, ca. 700 BCE to 650 CE. A lovely ensemble of three hand-carved greenstone earspools/ear plugs presenting in mottled hues

A Very rare carved wooden effigy with enlarged round eyes, incised linear designs and a wonderful dramatic expression. Ngbandi peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 12.5 inches tall

A rare carved wooden effigy shown seated with well handled and weathered surface and embellished with metal hoop and cowrie shells. Turka peoples, Mali / Ivory Coast, West Africa. The figure measures

GREEN STONE CARVED DEMON MAN EFFIGY FIGURE Carved green stone effigy figure of man and demon. Size: 4.75 x 2.5 x 3.25" Shipping / Pickup: We Can Ship This Item Carved green stone effigy figure of man

Rare carved burl bowl with effigy face carved handle. Fine original surface with dark natural patina. Burled walnut, late 18th-early 19th century, Pennsylvania. Probably Native American. Carved from a

Pre-Columbian, Olmec, South Mexico to Guatemala, 600-900 BCE. A rare enthroned Olmec figure carved in stone with remnants of red pigment throughout. The figure has a wide stance with arms to the side

A rare carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and encrusted surface. The figure is probably a chief's figure which is a symbol of a local ruler's authority. According to literature such

Native American, Northwest Alaska, Brevig Mission, Thule culture, ca. 1200 to 1700 CE. An incredibly rare hand-carved wooden effigy idol figurine of a miniature size long preserved in the frozen earth

A very fine and rare Old carved wooden effigy of the Hindu God Vishnu riding the Avian God Gardua. The sculpture has been painted with a reddish mineral pigment and shows extensive weathering and wear

A Rare carved wooden female effigy with unusual and striking yellow pigment and raised keloids or scars, incised designs and an overall well handled surface suggesting field use and wear. Senufo peopl

A Rare carved wooden male effigy bust of a Bangwa peoples ancestor figure, featuring a bearded male with elaborate coiffure and elongated neck. The sculpture shows some weather erosion and decay and a

This is a very rare old carved wooden effigy of a Bird with vegetable dye designs painted on the sides. This avian image may have also severed as a shamanic totem or clan emblem. The Bird carving also

A Rare Hetian Jade Carved Dragon Ears Cup Size:H:5.3cm L:19x13.4cm W:325g (The dimensions of all batches are manually measured.If you need more detailed information, please contact our customer servic