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Pre-Columbian Miniatures
(From an old larger collection of ancient miniature objects)
89. Early Olmec, c. 500 BC. A small jade duck head pendant bead. L: 25 mm. Rare and wearable. $150 Image
90. Western Mexico, Mezcala, c. 200 BC. A fine dual aspect sculpture pendant of a seated man, when turned upside down the piece appears to be a bearded male face with a, cap. H: 5cm. with a modern metal loop for suspension chain. Rare and perfect with more detail than usual on Mezcala pieces. $525 Image
91. Mexico, Guerrero, c. 200 AD. A lot of three puppies in green stone, in graduated sizes indicating they may have been weights. H: 1/2-1”. Each figure is seated and holed for suspension. Rare and delightful $1500/3 Image
92. Western Mexico, Nayarit, c. 200 BC. A small limestone pendant of a frog in swimming posture; drilled behind the ears for suspension. L: 43 mm. $ 300 Image
93. Western Mexico, Colima, c. 200 BC – AD 200. A spondalus shell carved into alligator with turquoise inlays now missing. L: 7 cm. The piece is naturally curved and holed for suspension on a necklace. The natural red color of the shell is outstanding. $300 Image
94. Central Mexico, Mixtec, c. AD 1300. A small jade figural pendant of a man with his hands crossed in front. H: 26 mm. Pierced in back for suspension. $280 Image
95. Central Mexico, Mixtec, c. AD 1300. A small green jade figural pendant of a man with his hands crossed in front. This piece has no suspension holes. H: 26 mm. $200 Image
96. Guatemala, Mayan, c. AD 500 - 750. A jade pebble pendant of a standing figure, pierced for suspension. H: .20 mm., along with a similar piece in steatite. $250/2 Image
97. Guatemala, Mayan, c. AD 500 - 750. A white stone “sad face” pendant. H: 19 mm, pierced for suspension. $200 Image
98. Mayan, c. AD 500 - 750. A large stone spindle whorl with considerable fine incised work around the donut shaped whorl. The inscriptions seem to be pseudo-glyphs with several animals. D: 45 mm. $500 Image
99. Mayan, c. AD 500 - 750. A rectangular-shaped face pendant carved from green jade, holed longitudinally for suspension. H: 33 mm. Wearable! $350 Image
100. Mayan, c. AD 500 - 750. A small jade pebble face bead with drill holes in back. H: 14mm. along with another small face bead, this one drilled from top to bottom with deep set eye sockets which were probably inlaid with shell at one time. H: 13 mm. $200/2 Image
101. Costa Rica, c. AD 750 - 900. A small jadeite amulet of a small animal, perhaps a coatimundi carved on the green part of the stone and with a dual aspect: face carved on the white side of this remarkable stone. Holed for suspension. 25 mm. The eyes act as suspension loops. $250 Image
102. Costa Rica, c. AD 750 - 950. A carved serpentine miniature monkey or chipmunk in standing mode, its tail up its back, with a drill hole behind the remarkably well-carved face. H: 23 mm. $200 Image
103. Costa Rica, c. AD 750 - 950. A small, open-worked green jade stylized monkey. This flat “bead’ is drilled longitudinally. The open work was made by using a string as a saw! H: 21 mm. A rare technique! $175 Image
104. Costa Rica, c. AD 750 - 950. A small jade pendant of a man with his arms crossed over his chest. The suspension hole is drilled behind the neck. H: 43 mm. A charming $500 Image
105. Peru, Tembladera, before 500 BC. A fine carved bone shaman’s amulet with stylized faces down the sides. L: 6 cm. This spoon shaped carving has three circular decorations below the suspension hole drilled at the top. Very rare. $500 Image
106. Tembladera-Chavin, before 500 BC. A labret carved from spondalus shell with two human figures. on crescent. L: 27 mm. Rare. $300 Image
107. Peru, Vicus, c. AD 400 - 700. A small ceramic bird shaped vessel or whistle, pierced behind the neck for suspension. L: 5cm. $150 Image
108. Peru, Moche, c. AD 700. A black ware figure of a seated hunchback. H: 43 mm. A nice little piece from Dr. Ellyn coll.#151. $200 Image
109. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 600 - 800. An amazing pair of polychrome beads each with janiform faces of birds and smiling monkeys. These could have been used as spindle whorls. H: 13 mm. Perfect for earrings. $500 Image
110. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1000. A shell carving in a circle with bird heads around the circumference. D: 35mm. This was probably used as a pendant. The art is very distinctive with excellent details to the bird’s heads. The shell is spondalus with eleven clear bird heads on the rim of the “wheel.” $300 Image
111. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1000. Two “wheels” similar to the above piece, which are a matched pair and would make perfect earrings. The birds are boldly carved on the flat surfaces of these discs. $500/2 Image
112. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1000. A spondalus shell carving of a snake. W: 40mm. $100 Image
113. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1000. A pair of carved spondalus shell pendants in the form of standing human figure with a looped headdress for suspension. H: 55 mm, Perfect or earrings. $750 Image
114.Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1000. A beautifully carved spondalus shell in the form of a resting dove. L: 45 mm. $350 Image
115. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 100. A spondalus shell carving of two toucans back to back. L: 30 mm. $200 Image
116. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1000. A thick piece of spondalus shell carved with a toucan atop an over “nest.” H: 35 mm. $200 Image
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Pre-Columbian
117. Arizona, Casas Grande, c. AD 1100 – 1200. An attractive red ware pot with horizontal concentric line decoration in black polychrome on upper portion. H: 6.25", D: 4". Nice condition. Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $500 Image
118. Arizona, Casas Grande, c. AD 1100 – 1200. An nice crème slip pot with geometric decoration in black and red polychrome throughout. H: 6.25", D: 3.25". Nice condition with age crack.. Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $500 Image
119. Mexico, Olmec, c. 900 – 600 BC. A fine helmet bowl, 4-3/4” diameter. The exterior is nicely incised with geometric patterns and its red slip is burnished inside and out. In excellent condition, with nice deposits. $300 Image
120. Mexico, Olmec, c.700 – 500 BC. A Rugged stone shamanistic figure from the early Olmec-Guerro culture of Mexico. Strong posture, well sculptured with early Pre-Columbian tools. An unusual and commanding specimen of the culture that gave rise to the great Mayan civilizations. Dimensions: 6” high by 5” wide and on a custom stand. Old New York collection. $1200 Image
121. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A terrific ceramic dog in very attractive dark brown slip. The typically rotund dog sits on his hindquarters with his mouth open revealing his two rows of teeth. He has large pointed ears, simple incised circles for eyes and curled tail. Excellent glossy polychrome throughout and an absolutely wonderful example of what is perhaps the most famous and desirable of all Pre-Columbian art types. H: 9.25". Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $4500 Image
122. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A wonderful standing crème slip female gingerbread figure. She wears incised necklace and headband. Her hands are also well defined with her fingers facing outwards. Genitalia exposed. Repaired but still very attractive. On custom metal stand. H: 9". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $425 Image
123. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A standing crème slip female gingerbread figure. This one with simple headdress with bumps on shoulders. Genitalia exposed. Repaired at waist. On custom wood stand. H: 6.75". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $225 Image
124. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A pleasing standing crème slip female gingerbread figure. This one with simple headdress. Genitalia exposed. Nice mottled patina. On custom wood stand. H: 7.5". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $275 Image
125. West Mexico, Colima c. 250 BC – AD 250. A nice standing crème slip female gingerbread figure. This one with simple banded headdress and double armbands worn on each elbow. She also wears a necklace with 3 oval shaped pendants. Genitalia exposed.. On custom wood stand. H: 7". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Repairs evident. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $300 Image
126. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A standing crème slip female gingerbread figure. This one with simple banded headdress. She rests both of her hands on her belly with single armband above each elbow. On custom wood stand. H: 6.25". Left leg repaired. Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $300 Image
127. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A nice standing crème slip female (?) gingerbread figure. This one with simple banded headdress. She rests both of her hands on her chest with single armband above each elbow. She also wears a necklace with 2 circular pendants as well as decorative loincloth. On custom wood stand. H: 5.75". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Left leg repaired. $325 Image
128. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A standing crème slip female gingerbread figure. This one with simple and thick-banded headdress. She rests both of her hands on opposite sides of her neck with triple armband below each elbow. Genitalia exposed. On custom wood stand. H: 7". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Both legs repaired. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $325 Image
129. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A tall standing crème slip female gingerbread figure. This one with simple banded headdress. She rests both of her arms are held rigid at her sides. Genitalia exposed. On custom wood stand. H: 8". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Right leg repaired above ankle; left arm repaired. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $300 Image
130. West Mexico, Colima. c. 300 BC – AD 300. This gorgeous conjoined canine vessel is 10" wide, 39" long and 6-1/4" high. Each side of this crescent shaped vessel ends in the front end of a dog. They are posed facing each other, with paws stretched out before them. A rare and wonderful example of this type, with nice deposits and root marks. $1500 Image
131. West Mexico, Colima. c. 300 BC – AD 300. This fine Hunchback figure is portrayed seated, with the hands resting on his up drawn knees. This excellent example is 7-1/4" high, has a nicely burnished slip and good manganese deposits, which give the slip a great visual texture. He is adorned with a nicely incised headdress and armbands. The small spout on his back probably indicated that the figure depicts a resting cargador. Intact. $750 Image
132. West Mexico, Jalisco, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A choice small and finely made ceramic of a bare breasted seated female with her hands resting on her rotund belly. Crème slip with entire torso and headdress painted red. Facial expression is solemn, ears are holed at the eardrums. Choice patina and condition. H: 9". Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $875 Image
133. West Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A tall female (?) gingerbread figure. She stands in rigid posture with her hands resting on her hips. Much of original pale yellow paint adorns entire figure with red-brown stripes both diagonally and horizontally applied to her torso. She also wears multiple ear spools on each ear. Both legs repaired but still very attractive. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. H: 10.25". $450 Image
134. West Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A seated (on tripod) red ware ceramic warrior in military attire. He holds striped painted club with both hands, barrel armor and double spike helmet. All ornately highlighted in white polychrome. H: 10".Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $875 Image
135. Mexico, Western Campeche, Late Classic, c. AD 700 – 900. A mold made standing female figure with long hair on forehead and sides. Beaded necklace and face panel as pectoral. Long skirt to feet. Traces of white polychrome on pale crème slip. Left hand missing with repair evident on left foot and on lower backside. Valued by Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982 at $2500. H: 8.5". On large wood black stand. Ex. Saul Bass Collection. $1500 Image
136. Mexico, Chupicuaro, c. 400 BC – 1 BC. A small and fine ceramic head fragment. Highly detailed and on wood stand. H: 2.5". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $75 Image
137. Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec, c. AD 940 – 1550. A finely carved black serpentine "burial" mask. Stoic expression with mouth in rectangular linear form with round eyes, square chin and 3-part headdress. A rare and wonderful piece. From old New York collection. H: 5.75". $2500 Image
138. Mexico, Remojades, c. AD 150 – 300. A small and attractive seated female ceramic figure in crème slip with black resin paint and residues of red paint on her face. Her legs are crossed with his hands resting on her bent knees. She wears spike headdress. H: 6". Nice condition. Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $400 Image
139. Mexico, Teotihuacan, c. 200 BC – AD 600. A lightning and thunder god fragment. Strong terracotta treatment of the chief weather god of ancient Teotihuacan, Tlaloc. Some ancient losses and reassembled from several major pieces. Well rendered, 7” high by 6” wide and mounted on a custom stand. Ex-Heflin Collection. $400 Image
140. Mexico, Veracruz, c. AD 500. A pair of outstanding tall ceramic matching bowls, both with similar bird motif nicely rendered on both outside and inside of bowl in red, white, brown and black polychrome on white slip bowls. Both bowls appear to be in excellent condition. H: 4", D: 7.5". Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $3500/2 Image
141. Mexico, Veracruz, c. AD 500. A standing “smiling face” figure. In typical crème colored slip, figure stands with both of his hands held up in the air, palms facing forwards. He wears tall and elaborate headdress with large ear spools as well as large beaded necklace and incised necklace. Overall condition is excellent. H: 13". Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $2750 Image
142. Mexico, Vera Cruz, c. AD 200 – 900. A superb terracotta seated figure of a priest who has just completed a human sacrifice. Fully intact the priest wears the flayed skin of the sacrificial victim over his lower face. Ancient loss to headpiece, but still a remarkable and historical piece. Measures 13” high by 8” wide. Old El Salvadoran collection. $1500 Image
143. Mexico, Vera Cruz, c. AD 200 – 900. A nice terracotta head of a Noble or Warrior, from a larger terracotta sculpture now lost. Superb facial detail down to the ritually filed teeth, and the perfectly formed helmet. Measures 6” high by 5” wide and mounted on a custom stand. Old El Salvadoran collection. $600 Image
144. Mexico, Maya, Late Classic Period, c. AD 550 – 850. A huge incensario fragment. Large and powerfully modeled with handsome features and decorative headdress. A figure is modeled to either side. Measures 16” wide and 10” high, reassembled from three pieces. Some of the original blue, cream, and red pigment remaining. Nice mounted on a custom stand. $1600 Image
145. Mexico, Maya, c. AD 500 – 900. A rare mold made ceramic seated monkey stirrup pot. Crème slip with entire front side painted in pale white polychrome. Monkey is in seated postured with his knees up to his chest, hand are resting on his knees. He wears large rope necklace with large pendant, his genitals exposed. Some slight chipping to top of spout, otherwise in choice condition. Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $2000 Image
146. Mexico, Maya, c. AD 500 – 900. A choice “rain gold” small cylinder vase. In white slip, sides of vase show two identical strange looking rain gods figures wit4.5".h large eyes and complex headdress, all polychrome in linear black design. Red band around the top of vessel with black band at bottom. H: 5", D:4.5". Rare this nice! Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $2100 Image
147. Guatemala, Maya, c. AD 550 – 800. A nicely flared tripod vessel executed in the Teotihuacan style, 6-3/4” high, 6” diameter. This thin-walled beauty is decorated with a deeply incised serpent motif that is wrapped around the entire body of the vessel. Interesting firing clouds, good deposits. $650 Image
148. El Salvador, Maya, c. AD 500 – 900. An usual ceramic orange ware bowl that is both painted and incised. Painted portion in red, black and orange polychrome has 2 identical bird-like figures at opposite sides. Incised section with 2 identical anthropomorphic figures with tall tails, also at opposite sides of pot. A row of small painted black birds are around the entire rim of pot. Height and diameter are 4.5". Choice condition. Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $2100 Image
149. El Salvador, Maya, c. AD 600 – 800. This nice Copador style polychrome cylinder vase is 5" high, has 4-1/4" diameter and features three standing chiefs, separated by vertical glyph panels. Each figure appears to be involved in a bloodletting ritual. The rim is decorated with a wide glyph band. In excellent condition, nice deposits and strong paint. $850 Image
150. Costa Rica, c. AD 900. A charming ceramic tripod rattle bowl with jaguar heads as bowl’s legs. Brilliantly painted in red and black polychrome on crème slip, the detailed jaguar head legs reveal an open mouth with fierce expression. Some repair and chipping to inside paint. H: 5.25", D: 7.25". Scarce this nice. Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $1500 Image
151. Costa Rica, c. AD 900. A large and wonderfully painted ceramic bowl. Painted in shades of brown, red and black, a complex scene of shamans, small objects and linear designs create a masterful example of classic Costa Rican workmanship. H: 10.75". Excellent condition. Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $3500 Image
152. Costa Rica, c. AD 900. An interesting and attractive “bird” effigy bowl. Round ceramic bowl sits on inverted and flared base. A top the bowl is a protruding bird head with slightly protruding wings, one at each side and raised tail at back. Head and wings are painted in shades of black and red polychrome, red of bowl is dark crème slip. Choice condition. H: 6.5". Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $1500 Image
153. Panama, Chiriqui, c. AD 1000 – 1500. A fine and small red ware pot with faint black horizontal lines all around. Repaired but still attractive. H: 4.5", D: 1.75". Ex. Saul Bass Collection. Examined and appraised by renowned Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso von Winning on January 31, 1982. $150 Image
154. Panama, Cocle, c. AD 900. A tall and nicely painted ceramic pot with short bulbous body, (round on bottom) and tapered and tall neck. Top of body is beautifully painted with spiral designs in black, red and purple polychrome on dark crème colored slip. Four nice horizontal bands are evenly spaced on top portion of pot. H: 11.5". Excellent condition. Ex. Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $2500 Image
155. Colombia, Tairona, c. AD 1000 – 1500. A rare serpent effigy, 2-3/4” diameter. The deeply incised markings on this curled snake show this to be an anaconda, a feared, but worshipped predator. The small, stylized bowl in its center would have held an offering. In excellent condition. $250 Image
156. Peru, South Coast, Paracas, c. 500-300 BC. A fantastic and colorful vessel of a stylized human figure without arms or legs and slightly rotund body. Entire piece is incised with sections painted in bright red-brown and yellow-brown glossy polychrome. Small circular eyes are actually raised as are the circular and square designs throughout. 4 serpents with snail like bodies adorn the front side of vessel. Some old repair evident on bottom, otherwise a FANTASTIC piece in excellent condition. H: 7.5". $1750 Image
157. Peru, Chancay, c. AD 1000 – 1100. A tall tan slip standing male figure with arms extended and wearing a headdress with three vertical notches. The piece is well modeled with angles facing and well-executed features. Intact and quite impressive. Measures 20” x 13”. $1500 Image
158. Peru, Chancy, c. AD 1000 – 1100. A choice terracotta male figure, hands on belly and wearing an intricate headdress. Large, engorged phallus detailed in paint. In excellent condition and fully intact. Rich traditional brown linear decoration. Size is 9” high and 6” wide. Part of a matched pair; female described below. Old Dutch collection. Custom stand. $600 Image
159. Peru, Chancy, c. AD 1000 – 1100. A choice terracotta female figure, hands on belly and wearing a domed headdress. In excellent condition and fully intact. Extensive traditional brown linear decoration. Size is 9” high and 6” wide and a matching partner to the above lot. Old Dutch collection. Custom stand. $600 Image
160. Peru, Chancay, c. AD 1100 –1450. A shallow zoomorphic dish, 6” in diameter, depicting a small feline. The head and legs are molded in high relief, with the tail shown at the back. Nice chocolate brown designs are painted over the cream slip. In excellent condition. $300 Image
161. Peru, Chancay, c. AD 1100. An early Teatino phase female fertility effigy with prominent breasts. This 5” high example combines both burnished and unburnished types of slips. The vessel tilts forward, giving the feel of a deformed, elderly female. In excellent condition. $250 Image
162. Peru, Huari, c. AD 650 - 800. This wonderful early feline head is 5-1/2” high, has all of the fierce facial features formed in high relief and boldly painted to accent the image. The open mouth shows bared fangs, the eyes bulge and the decorative elements create the image of a helmet or headdress, perhaps indicating that this represents a supernatural warrior. In excellent condition. $450 Image
163. Peru, Moche, c. AD 450 – 700. A 6-1/4” high Buho with lunar designs surrounding body. This type features heavily in Moche iconography, mostly portrayed as messengers and visionary deities. The head is repaired from two large shards, but the rotund body is intact with nice of mineral incrustations and manganese spotting. $250 Image
164. Peru, Moche III – IV, c. AD 400 – 500. A choice Skull vessel depicting the primary deity Ai Apaec as Death. The cream slip has absorbed minerals during burial (possibly wrapped into a mummy bundle), which has darkened it. Face and handle are highlighted in red polychrome. The eye sockets are deep and the fangs molded in high relief. The head of a bird protrudes from the forehead. In excellent condition and very attractive. H: 9". $900 Image
165. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 550. An outstanding cream slip kneeling warrior stirrup vessel. He kneels on his right leg as he holds a large club in front of him with both hands. His headdress is adorned with small facing and slightly protruding animal heads, which is all painted in reddish brown polychrome. He wears large earspools, bracelets and wide necklace all painted in similar reddish brown and white. Wonderful facial expression and detail and of the highest quality workmanship. Right hand repaired. H: 7.75". $1750 Image
166. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 – 550. An nice cream slip kneeling warrior stirrup vessel. He kneels on his right leg as he holds a small pointed weapon in his left hand and wears a small circular painted shield on his right wrist. His headdress is pointed in white slip with spiral highlights in reddish brown colored polychrome. He wears large earspools with hanging rectangular designs at bottom of each as well as a tie pendant of three parts. Great style with wonderful facial expression and detail. Of the highest quality workmanship. Right hand repaired. H: 7.75". $1750 Image
167. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 550. An interesting “erotic” stirrup vessel depicting a man who stands atop rectangular body of vessel with erection while upper torso of female counterpart orally pleases him. In crème slip with red polychrome handle. Female with two long braids and nice style and detail throughout. H: 7". Choice! $1200 Image
168. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 – 550. A handsome face vessel in pale orange slip with the facing head of a male with large and flat ears pools, almond shaped eyes and closed mouth. Over his forehead is a horizontally incised band. The backside of his head reveals his incised hair. Choice condition with great surfaces. H: 6". $1000 Image
169. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 – 550. A large pregnant seated figure with both hands resting atop her bulbous belly. In cream slip with many round and dark brown colored dots on her front side and shoulders. Spiked pattern adorns each of her arms at elbows. She wears smooth headdress with long and flat flap on her backside. Old break on missing nose and chip missing from left foot. H: 8.5". Nice. $1000 Image
170. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 550. A rare and unusual vessel of light and porous pale red and gray ceramic depicting a nude male captive, tied to a tree with multi braided bands of rope. His head is tilted towards his left, face resembling that of a corpse. H: 10.25". A really cool piece for those with an interest in the macabre. $950 Image
171. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 550. A pale red ware ceramic seated warrior stirrup figure with typical rotund body. The figure is adorned with faded white linear and polychrome and possesses handsome, well detailed facial features. He wears purse on his right back shoulder. H: 7.25". $750 Image
172. Peru, Moche, c. 100 - 700 AD. An exceptional 4” long flute most likely from llama bone. It is decorated with a fox or canine carved in high relief, set off with small turquoise inlays. In excellent condition. $450 Image
173. Peru, Moche, c. 100 – 700 AD. An unusual portrait rattle with nicely detailed facial features, 4-3/4” long. Although the bone or wood handle is long gone, the seeds in the rattle still create a nice sound. $175 Image
174. Peru, Moche, c. 100 – 700 AD. This adorable 3/4" long frog pendant is carved from carnelian, magnificently detailed with the typical frown and fine features. Perforated for suspension through the middle. Perfect. $225 Image
175. Peru, Nazca, c. 400 - 700 AD. This late period polychrome vase is 7-1/2" high and 4-7/8" in diameter at the flared rim. The large vessel is decorated with two bands of trophy heads, each wearing a crown. The center is painted in deep red. Intact, with minor pigment flaking at the bottom. $650 Image
176. Peru, Nazca, c. 100 – 400 AD. An excellent 6-3/4" diameter polychrome bowl with avian motif, featuring five swifts in flight. Swifts are revered for their ability to fly in caves and to soar to great heights in the Andes, both activities putting them in close proximity to the Gods. The disconnected heads perhaps indicate that these represent the spirits of sacrificed birds. In excellent condition, with nice deposits and minimal surface degradation. See Kroeber’s, The Archaeology and Art of Nazca, Peru, page 102, for similar. $550 Image
177. Peru, Nazca, 100 – 500 AD. A lovely 6-1/4" diameter polychrome bottle. The simplified dot designs of this single spout container are similar to those on a vessel excavated at the Soisongo site and are reminiscent of stylized designs representing reed boats. The paint is vivid, the surface highly burnished and two tiny probe holes are barely visible against the dark background. See Kroeber’s, The Archaeology and Art of Nazca, Peru, page 102, for similar. $500 Image
178. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 200 - 500. An attractive portrait head vessel of a Nazca warrior. Small and finely crafted, with a double spouted single stirrup handle and wonderfully painted face. Warrior wears fierce expression with mouth open revealing teeth, he wears war paint on cheeks and over nose. Back side of head reveals 7 long braids on white background. Painted in attractive shades of gray and brown. Choice and rare this nice. $750 Image
179. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 200 - 500. An unusual stirrup vessel with bulbous body with single pointed spout on top. Front of pot with protruding bird head painted in white slip with two large human(?) eyes with tall eyebrows, one on either side. Red slip with highlights in black and white polychrome. Very nice condition with some roughness at top of spout and slight age crack at base of spout. H: 8.25". $700 Image
180. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 400 – 600. A choice "face" jar with stylized human head with protruding nose and large circular eyes. Eyes and long rectangular mouth are detailed in black and white polychrome on red and orange slip. Single white band around top with smaller black band both above and below. Slight age crack extends down from top through and below left eye; also smaller one on back. Back side of jar with 3 large red jagged points facing down. H: 5.25".Nice. $500 Image
181. Peru, Lambayeque, c. 700 – 1300 AD. A fine seated Cacique figure, depicted sitting cross-legged with hands resting on the knees. He is wearing an elaborate headdress and a striped manto. His layered clothing is molded in relief and is highlighted with red stripes over the cream slip. In excellent condition, with nice deposits. $750 Image
182. Peru, Inca, c. 1200 – 1450 AD. A nice copper tumi, 9” long. These ceremonial blades were interred with mummies to aid in combat with supernatural forces. A fine example of the type, with nicely oxidized patina. $125 Image
183. Peru, Inca, c. 1200 – 1450 AD. This exceptional 1-1/2" long stone llama head pendant is carved from dark hard-stone, with deeply drilled nostrils, diamond eyes and pointed ears. Perforated for suspension. Perfect. $225 Image
184. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. A fine ceramic mask, 4-3/4” wide, depicting an old man with wrinkled brow. Nice gold and blue paint. Perforated for attaching to mummy. $350 Image
185. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. A fine ceramic mask, 4-1/4” wide, depicting a monkey. Sharply incised teeth are visible in the open mouth. Nice red, gold and blue paint. $300 Image
186. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. An excellent pair of bird effigies, 4” high, mounted in a 6” x 4” platform corral. They are joined with a connecting tube and represent the spirits of transformed shamans. Nice appliqué work and good gold paint. A rare Pedernales type example. $500 Image
187. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. This rare offering dish for a fertility ceremony is mounted on a 4-3/4” square platform, with fine 4” tall shaman figure attached to the front of the shallow bowl. He is wearing a large feather headdress. Lots of nice red, gold and blue paint. $500 Image
188. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. An exceptional shaman in transformation figure, 7” tall. He is mounted on a small platform and is ornately attired with delicately incised jewelry, a tall headdress and loincloth. The appliqué work is masterfully executed. Lots of nice red, gold and blue paint. $600 Image
189. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. A fine shaman in transformation figure, 6” tall. This rare Pedernales type is mounted on a platform and is attired with full ceremonial regalia, including a large feline headdress/mask. The large round eyes indicate his state of trance. The clothing is nicely detailed and a large pectoral is suspended from the necklace. Traces of red and blue paint. $450 Image
190. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. An adorable seated maternal figure, 4-1/2” high, mounted on a platform. This rare example is depicted with two children, the larger one cradled on her lap appears to be fully clothed and is wearing a winged headdress. The smaller infant is secured to her back with a long sash wrapped around her shoulders. She is wearing an elaborate headdress with central horn, the emblem of a shaman. This perhaps explains the winged headdress on the child, destined by birth to become a shaman. A rare example. $500 Image
191. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. A wonderfully detailed figure of a chief, 6-1/2” high, depicted seated on a four-legged stool. He is portrayed holding a large kero in his right hand and is ornately attired with a loincloth, incised jewelry, large necklace and headdress. Excellent red, gold, white and turquoise paint. $600 Image
192. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. A superbly detailed shaman, 6” high, depicted seated on a round stool. He is portrayed holding a snuff jar in his left hand and a long inhaler tube in his right. He is adorned with extensive jewelry, a fancy headdress and large loincloth. Excellent red, gold and turquoise paint. $600 Image
193. Ecuador, Jamacoaque. c. 350 BC - 400 AD. An exceptional shaman transformed into a feline demon, 6-1/4” tall. He is depicted in a squatting position, with large fangs and long tongue protruding from the open mouth. He is portrayed with a large phallus and his spine is visible on the inside of the vessel forming his body. Good red and blue paint. $500 Image
194. Bolivia, Tiahuanaco, c. 200 – 800 AD. A Classic style cup from the Altiplano region, featuring a pair of standing llamas, separated by typical scroll designs and geometric panels, painted in black and cream over the red slip. The inside lip of the flared rim is decorated with three serpents. In excellent condition. See Kelemen's Medieval America Art plate 166, for a similar example from the American Museum of Natural History in New York. $350 Image
195. Peru, Nazca. c. AD 400 – 600. A charming stir-up vessel decorated with various trophy heads, all vibrantly painted, the nose of the largest head in relief. In choice condition with deposits. H: 6 ½”. $600 Image
Pre-Columbian Mixed Lots
196. An interesting study lot of 16 items. Largest piece a West Mexico, red ware bowl measuring 1" in height and 9" in diameter. Also one Mayan carved bone fragment, 4" long. One carved shell flower, S: 1". A black ear spool with incising, L: 1.25". One plain ceramic earspool, L: 1/2". A black ceramic ear spool with avian figures, D: 1". A miniature ceramic textile seal, L: 1.25". A red ware spindle whirl with serpent motif, D: 1". A ceramic avian head fragment, L: 1". A miniature Pre-Classic ceramic dwarf, H: 1.5". A W. Mexico ceramic miniature standing figure, H: 2.5". A ceramic object with pain in shape of scallop shell, L: 1.5". One ceramic gaming piece with “+” pattern, D: .75". One jadeite stone bead, L: 1/2". One ceramic fragment with circular design, L: 1.5". One interesting shell carving with openwork. L: 2". All pieces in nice condition. $300/lot Image
197. Valley of Mexico, c. 200 BC – AD 200. Lot of 4 nice small ceramic head fragments. All intact with nice detail. L: 2"- 2.5". $100/4 Image
198. An interesting lot of 5 ceramic items, including 2 whistles, one of a rotund man, the other of a seated figure with long stem arising out of his back. Both about 3" tall. A bird with long beak, L: 3.25". A seated figure with one hand on his chin, H: 2.5", and finally a thick finger ring with stylized face on side, D: 1.5". All pieces are in very nice condition, a couple with minor repairs. $200/5 Image
Added Lots
199.
Thailand, Bronze Ayutthaya Buddha Statue, 19th Century. Beautiful, bronze Buddha statue standing 14.25" tall, in the seated 'meditation' position with both hands resting on the lap. This gesture symbolizes perfect balance of thought and tranquility. Typical Ayutthaya headdress and vestments. Overall excellent condition with heavy undercoats of red and black lacquer, covered with a gilt finish, of which 15-20% remains today. Casting core intact. Untouched.. A choice example of this type. $1000 Image
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Ptolemaic Period, 4th ? 1st Century BC. A lifesize sandstone sculpture of a male head, with short hair incised with tiers of waves; plain and narrow back pillar. Sensitive facial features. H: 10?, 25.4cm. Left side of head restored. Ex. Age of Cleopatra, 1989, no. 3. $8000 Image
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Late Period, Dynasty XXX, 381 ? 343 BC. A nice, tall light blue faience ushabti with pleasant features. intact and quite attractive. H: 7 1/8?. On stand. CHOICE! $1500 Image
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