Two Pre-Columbian Copper Alloy Bells

Peru; c. 1200 AD. The first is a bronze rattle bell with suspension loop and wide mouth, rattle intact. Second, a bracelet composed of approx. 80-100 small rattle bells woven together. Nice patina to

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A fine collection of 15 copper and silver alloy adornments of rings and bells from ancient Mesoamerica! The six ri

Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 100 to 700 CE. A group of eleven metal discs, made of tumbaga (gold and copper alloy), with two of them lacking a center hole but having a slightl

**Originally Listed At $125** Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Tairona culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A beautiful tumbaga (alloy of gold and copper) ornament in a highly abstract zoomorphic form of a seated fr

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Sinu Valley (Tairona or Quimbaya peoples), ca. 1000 CE. This is a finial showing two bird heads - probably toucans - made of tumbaga, an alloy of gold and copper. Although the

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A remarkable ensemble of Mixtec copper bells strung on fiber strands - 20 clusters with about 100 bells in set in a modern box for display. The jang

**Originally Listed At $400** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A collection of Mixtec copper bells suspended from wire hoops and 2 shell beads threaded onto suspension hoops as orna

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 11th to 16th century CE. A collection of approximately 180 cast copper crotal shaped bells, several shells, and remnants of fiber cords set in a modern box f

**Originally Listed At $250** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche and Chimu cultures ca. 100 BCE to 1470 CE. A collection of 8 copper bells of various forms and 2 miniature vessels, all for rituali

Pre-Columbian. Mayan Territories. ca. A.D. 250-900. Biggest measures 1 5/8" and rattles. Smallest does not rattle. Both could be suspended and are stable with nice patina.   

Two Pre-Columbian Copper Castings. One a rare casting of a standing male figure in a full length tunic, hands held together on his midsection, tiny legs project below while it is pierced behind the he

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Oaxaca, Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 900 to 1500 CE. A beautiful, cast copper bell decorated with intricate spiraled and geometric motifs. The Mixtec artisans w

A group of 10 Pre-Columbian copper bells, c. AD 200 - 600. These nice clam-shell examples are mostly 1 in wide, with a nice patina. Ex Gallatin estate.

**Originally Listed at $125** Pre-Columbian, Post Classic Maya, Mixtec, modern day Mexico, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE (copper bell) and Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 1000 CE (ocarina). A small copper bell w

**Originally Listed at $125** Pre-Columbian, Post Classic Maya, Mixtec, modern day Mexico, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE (copper bell) and Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 1000 CE (ocarina). A small copper bell w

**First Time At Auction** Latin America, Mexico, Mixtec culture, Post-Conquest period, ca. mid-16th century CE. A wonderful trio of copper bells, boasting distinct forms: a canine with pointed ears an

**Originally Listed At $300** Latin America, Mexico, Mixtec culture, Post-Conquest period, ca. mid-16th century CE. A wonderful trio of copper bells, boasting distinct forms: a canine with pointed ear

Pre Columbian Copper Bell, 1 1/4" Long, No Center Ball

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A delightful ensemble of 11 copper bells, all boasting elongated, teardrop shapes with an opening slit across the bottom for emittin

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec and Tarascan culture, ca. 900 to 1500 CE. A collection of 18 bells and a tweezer, all cast from copper via the lost wax method. The twee

Collection of Pre-Columbian Mixtec Copper Bells w/ Working Clappers (7 bells total), ca 300-800 CE. Size 2 1/2 - 3 inches length. The bells come displayed on a custom stand. Tlaloc (Chaac to the Maya)

**Originally Listed At $400** Latin America, Mexico, Mixtec culture, Post-Conquest period, ca. mid-16th century CE. A fantastic trio of copper bells cast as heads resembling monkeys with applied wire

Pre-Columbian Moche Copper Bell or Rattle. These were worn by Warriors going in to battle to announce their presence. Highly oxidized/patinated. Found in or near Peru. Measures 2 1/8" by 1 3/4" Very n

Latin America, Mexico, Mixtec culture, Post-Conquest period, ca. mid-16th century CE. A remarkable collection of 4 silver bells, each in the form of a zoomorphic head resembling a canine with sizeable