Valdivia Figures - Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC

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 "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

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

A beautiful Valdivia head from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This choice example is 1-3/8 in high and is adorned with unique coif featuring delicately incised geometric designs. Good mineral deposits.

A lovely Valdivia "Venus" bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This lovely Phase III example is 1-3/4 in high and has a smooth, highly burnished coif encircling her head and falling down her back. M

Pre-columbian Valdivia Figure from Ecuador, ca. 3000-1500 B.C. This exceedingly rare Valdivia is of the San Pedro type. Valdivia figures are the oldest known figures in the Americas and they usually h

Pre-columbian Valdivia Figure from Ecuador, ca. 3000-1500 B.C. These are th oldest knows venus figures from the Americas. She is depicted with her hands to her stomach. She is also perforated through

Pre-columbian Valdivia Figure from Ecuador, ca. 3000-1500 B.C. These are th oldest knows venus figures from the Americas. She is depicted with her hands to her stomach. She is also perforated through

A large Valdivia "Venus" head from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This beautiful Phase IV example is 1-7/8 inches high and has a delicately incised coif encircling her head. Mounted on stand. Cf. "Valdi

A collection of rare Valdivia stone beads from Ecuador, ca. 3500 – 1500 BC. They are 8 – 10 mm in diameter and are made from chrysocolla. Nice examples with good mineral deposits.

Ecuador Ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE.Each depicting characteristic feminine forms with highly burnished surfaces and hues of brown and red. The shortest figure is intact with attenuated arms held beneath ampl

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

Valdivia Double-Headed Figure. Size 2 1/2 inches high + stand. Probably Ca. 3500-2700 B.C. Ecuador. Provenance: Norman Lane collection, Albuquerque. Collection #53H.1625.

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE. A gorgeous hand-carved Spondylus shell amulet in the shape of a long zoomorphic creature with two integral hand-drilled piercings throug

An excellent Valdivia 'Venus' figure from Ecuador, c. 2500 - 1500 BC, beautifully detailed facial features and a coif that are deeply incised. H: 1 5/8 in (4.2 cm). The red slip is highly burnished an

**Previously Listed At $450** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian, ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE. A special trio of terracotta "Venus" figures, mold-made and finely detailed with petite visages comprised of deli

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE. A hand-built pottery idol figure, with a feminine form, it is believed that the figures were used in fertility rituals. Her arms are cr

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE. A set of 3 hand-built pottery Venus figures depicting characteristic feminine forms with highly burnished surfaces and hues of brown an

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE. A hand-built pottery Venus figurine of feminine form with minimalist features including a set of slit-form eyes and eyebrows. Her sligh

**Originally Listed At $350** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE. A hand-built pottery Venus figure presented with delineated legs, sinuous arms fused atop the abdomen, an