305. Colombia, Karchi, c. AD 500. A miniature red slip seated “coke chewer”. Male figure sits with his short legs extended forward, his hands resting on each of his knees. Right side of mouth appears puckered as he chews his leaves. The unusually small size and fine condition of this piece makes it rare and desirable. Perfect. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection #1305 . H: 3.5". $500

306. Colombia, Sinu, Lower Magdalena, c. AD 600. A ceremonial bone wand or dagger, (tip broken off with additional losses around lower portion) with Cacique on top. Overall condition is nice and as described. L: 8.25". Ex. Malter May, 13, 2006, lot 2367. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection #2405. $650

307. Colombia, Tairona, c. AD 1100 - 1350. An “four” holed ceramic crème slip ocarina in the form of a shaman standing on canoe with head of cayman on each end of canoe. He wears tall and elaborate headdress with large ear spools. Traces of original white paint still evident in incised design. H: 4". Rare. Perfect with exquisite glossy patina on back side. Seldom do they come any better!!! Still plays in perfect melody. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection #120. $1500

308. Colombia, Tumaco, c. AD 500 - 1000. A pale crème slip ceramic whistle in the form of a conch shell; missing stirrup handle. Smooth surfaces except where handle is missing. Ex. Malter auction, Feb. 27, 2005, lot 336 . Ex. Joel L. Malter Coll.#1864. Nice condition. L: 7". $500

310. Ecuador, Valdivia, c. 3500 - 1500 BC. A collection 19 pieces; 13 of which are small and well made miniature standing ceramic figures from the Valdivia Culture. Valdivia is the most ancient culture of sedentary agriculturalists and potters who inhabited the present territory of Ecuador, and one of the earliest culture in South America. These figures are similar in style with arms resting on their bellies and wearing “Beatle-like” incised haircut. One of these figures differs as it depicts a mother holding 2 children, one in each arm. Another has both parents attached as one with 2 legs (one missing) holding 2 children. Sizes are about 2.25"-3.24" tall. 6 remaining pieces are of uncertain cultures. All are about equal in size to the Valdivian pieces and most are of animal figures, one is of a skull with sunken eyes and long point projection as body. A very interesting lot worthy of serious inspection and a strong bid as the Valdivian pieces are seldom offered and are extremely old!! $2500/19

311. Ecuador, Valdivia, c. 3500 – 1500 BC. A large and rare flat axe or perhaps a scraping tool made from a pale serpentine(?) stone. Semi-rectangular in shape with one of the short sides slightly curved and semi-sharp as the cutting edge. S: 8" x 5". Overall quality is perfect. $500

312. Ecuador, Chorrera, c. 500 – 100 BC. This late example is 6” high and depicts a pair of highly animated monkey heads protruding from the vessel. The wonderfully detailed facial features are boldly rendered and expressive, the slip is highly burnished and showing good deposits. The body of the vessel is incised with traditional solar and lightning symbols and the heads are a representation of the duality motif. See Valdez’s “Amerindian Signs” for similar examples. $650

313. Ecuador, Guangala, c. 500 BC – AD 400. A tall crème slip ceramic standing shaman figure wearing tall turban headdress with both arms and hands straight down at sides. Piece is highlighted with red paint. Nice facial detail. Legs have been repaired. H: 13". $650

314. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, ca. 350 BC – AD 400. This excellent shaman in transformation figure is 6-3/4” tall. He is posed standing and is elaborately attired in finely detailed ceremonial regalia. His extensive clothing and jewelry are molded in layers and enhanced with delicate incising. Much of original paint in pastel shades of blue, red and yellow are still attractively evident. Right arm has been reattached otherwise in excellent condition. Ex. Malter Auction December 4, 2005, lot 1436. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection #2269. $500

315. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – AD 400. A terracotta shaman figure. H: 6". Scary grimace on face wearing necklace with large round medallion and long earrings. Arms are short; hands are large with 4 fingers on right hand and five (one repaired) on left hand. Attractive original pastel paints still evident throughout. Stands by itself with rear tail as third leg. Ex. Malter Auction May 13 th 2006, lot 2390. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection #2403. $500

316. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – AD 400. A lot of 3 smaller ceramic figures. Includes a nicely rendered standing male figure with tall turban headdress. Piece stands on its own and is 7 ¾” tall. Some repair evident. Much or original pastel paint still evident. Also included is a small standing figure that holds object with both hands at his waist. Tail projection enables the piece to stand on its own. Much or original pastel paint still evident. H: 3". Third piece is that of a stirrup pot. Standing figure is in front of a decorative pot, which is attached to his lower back. Some losses to pot especially at spout and to back side of standing figure. Still nice with much or original pastel paint still evident especially on pot portion. H: 5.25". $400/3

317. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 300 BC – AD 400. An excellent shaman in transformation, 8-1/2” tall. He is depicted standing, with the jaguar tail projecting at the rear. He holds a snuff container in the left hand and an inhaler tube in the right. The figure is nicely adorned with a large headdress and extensive jewelry. Good paint and deposits. $750

318. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 300 BC – AD 400. An excellent shaman conducting a ritual, 8-1/2” tall. He is posed standing, holding ceremonial objects (rattles?) in each hand. His fancy headdress is decorated with a two-pointed horn and shells. He is wearing a loincloth and is adorned with extensive jewelry. Excellent appliqué workmanship, nice paint and deposits. $750

319. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 300 BC – AD 400. An excellent seated figure depicting a tribal elder, 6-1/2” high. His face has the deeply incised lines indicative of his age and ritual scarification. He is holding an inhaler tube in one hand and is lavishly adorned with clothing and jewelry, including large ear ornaments and a segmented necklace. A wonderful example with excellent appliqué workmanship, nice paint and deposits. $750

321. Peru, Chancay, AD 1000-1100. A crème slip standing female figure wearing tall domed helmet with genitalia exposed. Piece is highly decorated and detailed in brown paint. On custom metal stand. H: 9.25". In excellent condition! Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection #1252. $750

322. Peru, Chancay, c. AD 1100 – 1200. A wonderful female “Cuchimilco” vessel, often associated with the lunar cult. This effigy is executed in tan, red ochre and dark pigments and is a lovely representation of a female with arms wide apart with its characteristic startled look. The vessel is intact bearing no losses. H: 9 ¼”. $450

323. Peru, Chancay, c. AD 1100 – 1200. A striking “Cuchimilco” figure female vessel. This effigy is represented with two pairs of arms, one pair protrudes outside the body, while a second pair is painted in front of the statue holding its belly. It is executed in characteristic light tan, red ochre and dark brown colors. One crack to the base of left foot otherwise intact. H: 9 ¼”. $450

324. Peru, Chancay, AD 1000 – 1200. A tall terracotta “viringo” or hairless male dog depicted in a seated position, with black body and characteristic white patch on chest and head with black spots. It bears a naturalistic toothy grin and has been carefully incised to show dorsal spine, ribs and small, curled tail. Intact with nice surface color and minor wear. H: 9”. A very choice piece. $500

326. Peru, Chavin, c. 1200 – 200 BC. A large necklace containing ceramic beads, many with intricately decorated designs, and also with some copper and silver beads. The necklace measures about 22” and is nicely strung with a modern clasp, ready to wear. $350

328. Peru, Huari, c. AD 600 – 900. A flared kero depicting a central deity showing open hands and wide-eyed expression. The cup is ringed by a curious ring of white colored glyphs whose meaning has now been lost. In good condition and quite interesting. H: 4 ¾”; W: 6”. $350

329. Peru, Huari, c. AD 600 – 900. A slim kero depicting four horizontal serpents or “Amarus”, deities who are often associated with rainbows and water fertility. Intact and a good example. H: 4 ¾”. $200

332. Peru, Inca, 15 th Century AD. A wonderfully painted polychrome hour-glass shaped kero. Colors of paint include orange, red, gray and crème. H: 6.5". In excellent condition. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection #2047. $475

333. Peru, Inca, c. AD 1500 - 1550. A magnificent wood Kero with wonderful ceremonial detail involving maize harvest and the preparation of the alcoholic drink “chicha”. This Kero has striking symbolic detail – showing the Inca or Lord receiving drink among other typical Inca imagery. Some ancient metal/silver joinery is evident to one side. Vase is in excellent condition and measure 6.25” in height by 5.2” in diameter. $650

334. Peru, Inca, c. AD 1500 - 1550. A nice olive serpentine amulet in the form of a male figure, hands together at his breast. Nice details and over a very charming piece. H: 1 ¼”. $250

335. Peru, Recuay, c. AD 200 – 600. A green serpentine amulet in the form of a seated mummy with staring eyes and hands together at breast. Old age split at one side. H: 1 5/8”. $250

336. Peru, Lambayeque, c. AD 650 – 950. A single spout vessel executed in a tan-brown with a bridge handle. Atop the vessel is a pelican sitting and the body is decorated with monkeys and crabs on either side. Intact with good color and with a built in working whistle. H: 5 ¼”. A very attractive piece. $325

337. Peru, Lambayeque, c. AD 1200 -1300. A pale black slip double chamber stirrup pot. Single handle connects both spouts together. Small birds atop the from spout. Nice glossy patina and overall condition. H: 6", L: 8.5". $500

338. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 – 600. A nice necklace with a spondalus shell pendant in the form of a male head, strung together with smaller spondalus shell beads and hollow silver beads with a human face on either side. Small round silver beads replace the face beads towards the back of the necklace. Necklace length 24”. $450

339. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 – 600. A beaded necklace composed of various beads formed from several different types of stones, such as amethyst, spondalus shell, sodalite and chrysocola. Also included are 8 round hollow low carat gold beads and a pendant of bronze with a human face on either side. A nice necklace with examples of many of the types of beads featured in Moche jewelry. L: 20”. $200

340. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 – 600. A lot of 4 necklaces of various lengths containing amethyst, black onyx, green serpentine, jade, spondalus shell and agate. Some with small bird-shape amulets. Each is wearable and makes for a good group. $200/4

341. Peru, Moche, c. AD 300 – 500. An attractive beaded necklace with a central amulet of hollow silver, in the form of a male figure wearing a headdress. The beads are made of sodalite, spondylus shells, lapis lazuli, silver and copper. The amulet measures 1 5/8” x 1” and the necklace is 16” in length. $300

342. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 – 600. A bronze star-shaped mace head. Intact and very nicely made with pleasing patination. Diameter 3 3/8”. $300

344. Peru, Moche, c. AD 300 – 600. A choice ceremonial knife or ‘tumi’ of very slender design and very good metal preservation. On the top is a water carrier holding an offering bowl with both hands. Intact with nice, sharp detail. H: 5 3/8”. $650

345. Peru, Moche, c. AD 300 – 600. A striking copper ceremonial knife or ‘Tumi’ depicting two bearers carrying a defunct or mummy for burial. In good condition with very sharp detail. L: 5 ½”. $500

346. Peru, Moche, c. AD 300 – 600. Another nice copper ‘Tumi” with two warriors facing one another in combat pose. Good surface wear and with a thick olive patination. Some losses to one of the warrior, possibly missing the shield, otherwise in good condition. L: 5 5/8”. $475

347. Peru, Moche, c. AD 300 – 600. A choice hollow silver owl amulet. In very nice condition with good details and some surface deposits. Most likely part of a chest ornament. H: 2”. $600

348. Peru, Moche, c. AD 300 – 600. A choice bone flute, delicately carved from a human arm bone. The end has a toucan, with inlaid eye of malachite. Along the length of the shaft are 3 nicely incised toucans, each with an inlaid eyes, and two decorative bands of hatching. A real nice piece. L: 9 ¼”. $500

349. Peru, Moche, c. AD 300 – 600. A nice bone spatula fashioned from a human radius. The piece is intricately carved with a figure at the top and the front with geometric designs. Intact and a very attractive piece. L: 7 5/8”. $500

350. Peru, Moche III, c. AD 250 - 450. A nice skeletal vessel with a globular body and executed in traditional tan over crème. The arms and hands have been painted over the surface following fine-line design. Only minor professional restoration at the base of the handle, otherwise in excellent condition. H: 7 ½”. $975

352. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 200 - 450. A nice thin walled terracotta Venus effigy in black and red over a crème slip. The headdress and cosmetic details are neatly detailed and her hand are on the sides of her belly, indicating the vessel served in some form of fertility rite or as a charm. Intact with just a small repair to the nose. H: 4 ¼”. $300

353. 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". Ex. Malter Auction September 18, 2005, lot 166. $1500

354. Peru, Moche, c. AD 200 - 450. This exceptional Moche III molded bottle is 9 ½” high and depicts two representations of Ai Apaec as the Crab Demon, holding a fish in each hand. His complex body combines human and crab forms, as well as incorporating birds into the headdress. A rare and wonderfully detailed example with strong paint and good deposits. $1500

355. Peru, Moche, c. AD 200 - 450. This excellent Moche IV polychrome bottle is 8 ½” high and features The Lizard, an important Moche deity, seated on the chamber. The figure is highly detailed and adorned with painted and incised clothing and ornaments. The bottle’s chamber is quartered and retains much of its negative resist decoration. $1250

357. Peru, Moche, c. AD 250 - 500. A striking dignitary executed in two tone medium and darker brown. He is represented in traditional seated position, wears turban over head and has a distinctive “Cosco” or belly button considered by ancient Peruvians to be most important part of the body and the center of life’s beginning. This vessel also has an unusual spout outlet in behind. Some repairs over crack in the back but otherwise in good condition. It measures 8 ½” in height by 5 ½” in width. $650

358. Peru, Moche, c. AD 300 – 400. A nice kero or cup executed in rich brown heavy ceramic. This vessel has a central face modeled in high relief, with strong detail including almond shaped eyes, aquiline nose and a small protruding mouth. Intact with good color and minimal wear. H: 4 ½”; Dia: 3 ¾”. $300

359. Peru, Moche, c. AD 450 - 550. This excellent Moche IV bottle with avian motif is 11 ½” high. It is executed in Fineline style and depicts a pair of highly detailed birds, executed in reddish-brown over cream slip. $1750

361. Peru, Moche, c. AD 450 - 700. An interesting and unusual pale blackware “fish” pot with a human headed spout (old chip). Fish is in curled posture with tail touching face. Human face spout extends with incised design just behind head of fish. Some additional incised design on tail of fish and on bottom side of vessel as well. H: 5", L: 7 ½”. Nice. $500

362. Peru, Moche, c. AD 450 - 700. A lot of 3 nice ceramic pieces. Lot includes a “parrot” in red-orange slip with black painted highlights and flared spout on back. H: 6". Also a similar slip colored piece with bird (spout atop back) in flying form atop squat bulbous vessel. 2 smaller birds atop squat vessel with black painted dots around. H: 5 ½”. Third piece is in yellow-brown slip with funnel shaped body, widest portion as base with 2 claw-like projections at opposite sides at top. H: 5". All in Excellent condition. $750/3

363. Peru, Moche, c. AD 450 - 700. An attractive red slip single spouted “frog” vessel. Frog is detailed in white paint. Head of frog protrudes from under front of stirrup handle while 2 hind legs and tail are in slight relief at back of vessel. Age cracks evident on back portion of vessel otherwise a lovely piece in nice condition. H: 6 ½”. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection. $500

364. Peru, Moche, c. AD 450 – 700. An unusual pale gray slip “rodent” vessel. Animal with bulbous body from which a smaller bulbous head protrudes. Mouth agape with incised whiskers. Portion of the stirrup handle still remains atop the head as does a portion still remains atop the back torso of animal. 3 legged vignettes in slight relief are on each side of body. Back of vessel is flat. H: 6", L: 9". $500

365. Peru, Moche, c. AD 450 - 700. A large and interesting “bird” pot. In pale red-orange slip bird has extremely bulbous body with small head and tail protruding from opposite sides. Flared spout sits atop bird with looped handle. A protruding horizontal band on each side of bird as the wing. Entire piece is nicely painted in pale gray atop wings and in white paint horizontal dashes on lower body of bird. Overall condition is nice! H: 9 ½”; L: 10". $650

366. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 50 – 150 AD. A rare and early proto-Nazca ceramic bowl. The vessel is a nice chocolate brown with the inside of the rim decorated by 4 spotted leaping felines, representing probably jaguars, with eye wide open, arched backs and curled tails. A dark brown line is around the rim with 3 white hatches at the cardinal points. Intact with only some minor rim chips at one edge. H: 2 ¼”; Dia: 7”. $400

367. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 250 – 450. A nice bowl with brown slip inside and dark slip on the outside. Around the outside is a nice decorative avian motif in red, green, yellow and white. Intact with one minor rim chip. H: 2 5/8”; W: 6 1/8”. $325

368. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 300 - 600. An attractive polychrome ceramic “face” vessel with rounded base and slightly tapered top. Ears and nose are in slight relief, the vessel is painted in black and red-brown on crème slip. 5 horizontal bans adorn forehead with 2 thick tear lines extending downwards from each eye. Ex. Bonham and Butterfield, S.F. H:5. ½”. Overall condition is quite nice with some slight paint losses throughout. Some slight staining on face. $750

369. Shipibo, Amazon Jungle Region of Eastern Peru, 20 th century. A tall ceramic pot made in the shape of a bulbous seated woman. Pot consists of 2 sections, the woman’s body and the smaller section as her head with flared opening at top. Her thin arms are resting across her belly with typically painted linear design in dark and light brown paint on crème colored slip. H: 13". Excellent condition. This is a rare and unusual Bowl made by the primitive "Shipibo Indians", who live deep in the tropical forest of the Amazon Jungle Region of Eastern Peru. The Shipibo are very primitive people and have had only limited contact with modern civilization. The Men are typically hunter/gathers, who even to this day practice the ancient art of "Head Hunting" It is traditional that only the women make pottery. The clay, which requires several days journey in a dugout canoe to obtain, is mixed with ashes and pottery fragments before being crafted into a bowl using the ancient "coiling " method. The walls of the vessel are made as thin as possible. After drying in the sun for several days, the bowls are fired by placing them at the center of a large open fire. A Resin , obtained from the sap of a local tree is used to finish the bowl. The Sap produces the appearance of a ceramic glaze. $300

370. Peru, South Coast, Paracas. A lot of 3 nice modern wooden boxes fitted with a lid with a framed ancient textile from Paracas. The frame of the lid is hammered fine .925 silver. Each is attractive and make’s great decorator piece. Each measures roughly 5” in length, 3 ¾” in width, and 2” in height. $250/3

371. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1000 - 1300 AD. A rare “Pitren”, or stone Flaua, in the form of a stylized human figure. The piece is characterized by a large square face with headdress at the center of the body with implied arms and two short legs. Some loss to the facial details, but intact and a good piece. L: 4 ½”. See Musica en la Piedra, Museo De Arte Pre-Colombino, pp. 30-31. $850

372. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1300 – 1500 AD. A stone “clava” in deep red ochre colored stone, carved in the form of the head of a bird. The staff Clava is a symbol of power and were held by the local Mapuche chiefs or “Michis”. Nice and heavy and probably worn as an amulet. Excellent condition with nice patination. L: 4 ¼”. $750

373. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1300 – 1500 AD. A “pifilca” or whistle carved in a brown serpentine in the form of a female. Looped at the back indicating that the piece was used as a pendant. Intact and very nicely rendered with good facial and bodily details. H: 4 ¼”. Also included are 2 beads found with the piece, both fashioned from very similar material. $550

375. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1300 – 1500 AD. A nice “Quitra” or stone pipe of marbled brown serpentine. The piece is carved as a male figure with hands around the edges of the bowl, which is placed in the region of the genitals. Intact with pleasing style. L: 4 3/8”. $575

376. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1300 – 1500 AD. A large “Quitra” or stone pipe carved from brown serpentine into the shape of a dog or rodent, with incised eyes and mouth zigzagged to represent teeth. Intact with some chipping to the ears and the tail. L: 5”; H: 3 1/8”. A more interesting shape for a “Quitra”, which was an important item to the Mapuche culture. $650

377. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1400 – 1500 AD. A nice “pifilca”, or whistle, carved in the shape of a “chemamul” idol in a light tan colored serpentine. The spiritual “rehue” or spiritual steps are down the front of the figure. The bottom backside has some loss at a natural fracture in the stone. L: 6 ½”. $500

378. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1400 – 1500 AD. A choice “pifilca” or whistle wonderfully carved in the form of a female, wearing traditional Auracan skirt. Intact with a nice glossy patina and deep brown color. L: 6”. $650

379. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1400 – 1500 AD. A nice “pifilca” or whistle carved from deep brown serpentine, with black and gray marbling. The figure is male with arms crossed below his belly and bears an opening at the neck, therefore raising the pitch. Repaired at neck and hardly noticeable, otherwise well carved and a nice example. L: 6”. $600

380. Chile, Mapuche, c. 1400 – 1500 AD. A “chemamul” carved in heavy dark stone. The “Rehue” representing the spiritual steps in life are down the front of the figure. The piece is in choice condition and has a wonderful presence. L: 6 5/8”. $650

381. Northwest Argentina, Tafi – Alamito Culture, c. 750 – 250 BC. Rare stone mask, carved in green stone belonging to the relatively early formative period known as the Tafi cultural development, located in the far Northwest corner of Argentina and Chile. The mask has striking facial detail with sunken eyes and large protruding ears; mouth is open in full circle with wide lip surrounding. Intact with some minor surface pitting on the ears. H: 7 ¾”, 6” at its widest point. See “Tesoros Pre-Colombinos del Noroeste Argentino, Publisher Fundacion Ceppa 2006, pp 136-137, for a similar example. Custom made stand is included. $1800

382. Catamarca, Argentina, c. AD 250 – 750. A rare engraved black kero from the La Aguada Culture executed in the traditional Ambato style. It depicts two shamanic transformation scenes consisting of jaguar anthropomorphic figures facing each other holding smaller feline cubs at the end of their arms. One of the engraved entities holds lance or staff of power. Both figures have fanged serpents emanating from the top of each other heads. Theme is quite a fascinating with shamanic and hallucinogenic tones. H: 5 ¾”; Dia: 4 7/8”. Cup is in excellent condition, its handle re-attached. Nice surface deposits and inclusions. For more reference see “Tesoros Pre-Colombinos del Noroeste Argentino”, Publisher Fundacion Ceppa 2006, page 224. $1200

383. Catamarca, Argentina, c. AD 250 – 750. An interesting and rare engraved wide bowl from La Aguada Culture from Northwest Argentina. This blackware open dish is beautifully engraved in the Ambato style with mythological beings representing shamanic transformation themes. Two bi-cephalous or twin-headed feline serpents with open fangs face each other on both sides of the bowl. Duality commonly expressed in the ancient Andean, world played primordial role of balance in their cosmic order. This bowl is unusually shaped unlike other pre-Columbian, and is quite unique to this field. It measures approximately 8” at its widest point by 3 ¼” in height. Found in good condition all original with minor repair on crack. For similar examples refer: “Tesoros Pre-Colombinos del Noroeste Argentino”, Publisher Fundacion Ceppa 2006, pp 124 – 127. $1,200

384. A Pre-Columbian lot of 3 assorted ceramic pieces. First piece is perhaps a Carchi-Narino ocarina with monkey atop. Second a small and fine Jama parrot vessel, third a Machallia Venus type(?); one of the legs repaired. Further research needed. An interesting lot. Sizes from 3.5"-7". All in nice condition. $350/3

385. A lot of two items. First a small and fine Navajo rug, early 20 th century, with alternating horizontal bands. 38" x 23". Second an early 20 th century Southwest USA Indian basket. Nicely woven with 4 simple horizontal bands in light brown both inside and outside. Excellent condition. H: 4", D: 17.5". Nice. $300/2

386. A lot of two items. Both Spanish Colonial, c.17 th Century. Lot includes a pair of top quality spurs with silver inlay in excellent condition. L: 5.5". Also a working iron door lock, rectangular in shape. S: 6" x 4". Lot of 2 pieces. $500/2

387. A lot of 2 Pre-Columbian ceramic items. First a fine piece from Ecuador, Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – AD 400 AD. A highly detailed standing priest figure wearing a tall and elaborate headdress. Intact with much of original polychrome still evident. H: 6.5". The second piece is Michoacan, c. AD 900 – 1200. A tripod bowl with incised design in center. Repaired but still nice. H: 3", D: 5.5". Lot of 2 pieces. $400/2

388. Megladon fossil shark tooth. Miocene Period, c.30 Million Years Old. From the Paracas Region in Pisco, Peru. A rare large specimen with some restoration around the edges. Good crème color with a brown root. L: 4”. Also included is a fossil Mako shark tooth from Morocco, c.55 Million years Old, in original matrix with a sea urchin fossil. $400

389. North East India and parts of Mayanmar, Nagaland, a beautiful beaded necklace in 6 strands of bright orange beads. British coin dated 1935 used as button for latching together. L: 23.5". Choice, Cp. The Nagas, by Jacobs, p. 311. $300

390. North East India and parts of Mayanmar, Nagaland, a beautiful choker style necklace, consisting of multiple strands of small red, black and orange beads. In choice condition. Small mid 1960's coin used as button for latching together. L: 15". Cp. The Nagas, by Jacobs, p. 319. $300

391. North East India and parts of Mayanmar, Nagaland, an interesting lost wax tribal sculpture in brass of a seated warrior, his knees bent, holding cup in his right hand and pipe in his left hand, both just above his knees. On original wood base. H: 7.5". $500

392. Burma, Kachin and Akha Textile Lot and the book by Julian Jacobs, The Nagas. Textiles include shirts, 2 bags, a beautiful sarong with cowry shell head piece and more! Red and blue colors dominate this fine assortment of textiles. A total of 8 pieces of textile and the book. All textiles are in very nice condition. $300/lot

393. North East India and parts of Mayanmar, Nagaland, a wonderful carry basket! A nice and large example of a "cane" carrying basket with large strap. Funnel shaped with interesting four legged stand to support semi-pointed base. In excellent condition and of the finest quality. Rare this nice. Height and diameter are 18". Cp. The Nagas, by Jacobs, p. 340 for almost identical example. $750

394. Naga Hill Tribe, c. 1900, western Sagaing division between the Indian border and the Chindwin River. A nice orange and yellow bead necklace made from original old trade beads. A very handsome example. Also included a beautiful hand woven silk scarf from Laos, made with the ‘Jok’ technique (Supplementary warp). 100% silk with tassel ends. Handmade on a primitive loom and a most beautiful example. $200

395. China, 19 th Century. A nice opium lamp with a handsome faceted glass cover. All original parts and a choice example. Height about 5”. $250

397. China, 19 th Century. A lot of 5 Xixing pottery opium pipe bowls. Each in good condition with signs of age. A few with markings on the sides, perhaps from the makers. $300/4

398. China, early 20 th Century. An interesting pipe? With cylindrical body with incised metal top surmounted by a half-cylinder with metal lining and a small metal spout. A metal chain connects a looped wire probe meant for cleaning out the pipe. The outside is decorated with bone panels and nicely incised with several figures seated out doors amidst plants and mountains, and some text characters. Intact and an unusual item. H: 7 3/8”; Dia” 2 7/8”. $300

399. China, early 20 th Century. A long bone pipe with wooden mouthpiece, bowl and terminal. The shaft is carved with an old man and several characters painted in vivid colors. The end of the pipe has a sleeve with a nice scene of a man trying to catch a frog with a net. The base of the bowl attaches to the body of the pipe at a very nicely decorated metal fitting. One small area of lose on the shaft near the bowl, but otherwise an attractive and interesting piece. L: 16 1/8”. With a nice wooden stand supported by two elephants. $200

400. China, Miao Tribe, Guizhou Province, Puding County. A complete outfit of Batik and embroidered top, Balik skirt, Balik and embroidered apron and embroidered shoes. All in very nice condition and form a very choice set. $300

401. China, Miao Tribe, Changshuiao Village, Fengshan Town, City of Ashun, Guizhou Province, early 20 th Century. A Zhaotong style outfit comprised of a indigo dyed cotton jacket in deep blue with beautiful embroidered sleeves, an embroidered sash with nice geometric decoration and two other elements, all made to be worn together with the large hemp skirt with embroidered waistband. A very attractive set. $300

402. China, Miao Tribe, Zhaotang area of Yunnan Province, c. 1920’s. A Zhaotong style wool top with beautiful red, black and white geometric designs, intact and wearable. Also included a hemp skirt from the same tribe, c. 1960’s. Plus a book “Miao Textiles from China”, by Gina Corrigan. A useful reference work dealing with the textiles from this area of China. An attractive lot. $200

403. China, Miao Tribe, Zhaotang area of Yunnan Province, early 20 th Century. A Zhaotong style baby carrier with handsome embroidery and very colorful. Also included is an Ahka Hill tribe bag from Burma, also with nice original embroidery. Plus a H’Mong Batik and cross-stitch embroidery section of a tribal ladies skirt from Laos, c. 1960’s. A very large example of local, handmade quality fabric. $300

404. China, Yi Tribe, Anning River area of Sichuan Province, c. 1940’s – 1950’s. A long jacket of indigo dyed cotton with beautifully embroidered reverse hem. Complete with an embroidered belt. A very nice set. $200

406. Dha Burma, early 20 th Century. A ivory handled dagger with ornate incising and colorful cord strung on the scabbard. In good condition and a nice piece. L: 14”. $300

407. South East Asia, a lot of 3 interesting knives and tools. 1). Southwest China, 19 th Century, a gazelle horn sickle knife, possibly used in opium harvesting. A braided leather thong with ring would have suspended it from a belt or similar, L: 5 ½”. 2). Golden Triangle of South East Asia, c. 1960’s. A small opium scoring tool with corded end, length about 3”. 3). Hill Tribes of East India, Orissa, 19 th Century, a small crescent-shaped blade surmounted by a bird figure, length about 3 ¼”. An interesting lot of antique tools with good signs of age and use. $200/3

408. Red Tao (Dao) Tribe from the highlands of Vietnam. A nice jacket of indigo dyed cotton and decorated with beautiful embroidered panels. In choice condition and a very handsome example. Also included a very nice H’Mong baby carrier and set of belt ends, all with very handsome embroidery. A good set of South East Asian traditional textiles. $300

409. Japan, 19 th Century. A porcelain ‘pillow’. Nice cobalt blue on white depicting a Japanese Shi-Shi on either side within a geometric border. Small, unnoticeable chip on the underside, otherwise a very attractive example. Roughly 6” square. $150

410. Japan, early 20th Century. Lot of 2 carved netsuke figures. $250/2

411. Philippines, later half of the 19th century, a "Bululs" generally known as "Rice Gods", Bululs are wood spirit sculptures of the Ifugao Tribe of Mountain Province, Luzon, Northern Philippines. Also famed for their 1500 year old World Heritage "rice terraces". Used in rituals to protect and increase the rice crop, protecting travelers and home and hearth from fire and in head hunting ceremonies of earlier days. Original patina with typical insect damage. This large example has classic design of a stern god spirit that may be ancestrally connected. The wish for a powerful ancestral spirit to inhabit the Bulu was great, especially if he or she was a shaman during their lifetime. H: 23.75". This example used very hard and heavy wood; an excellent attribute. About as fine as any similar piece in an American museum. In the best classic Hungduan style! Rare! $2,000

412. Philippines, early 19th century, a "Bululs" generally known as "Rice Gods", Bululs are wood spirit sculptures of the Ifugao Tribe of Mountain Province, Luzon, Northern Philippines. As above piece! Original patina and evenly eaten away by dry rot and insects for well over 100 years. Standing tall, his sunken eyes and ghost-like face make for a haunting presence. The native desire for a powerful ancestral spirit to inhabit the Bulu was great, especially if he or she was a shaman during their lifetime. H: 13 5/8" and nice! The earlier examples have been carbon dated to before the 16 th century. Rare! $1500

413. Philippines, early 20th century, a "Bululs" generally known as "Rice Gods", Bululs are wood spirit sculptures of the Ifugao Tribe of Mountain Province, Luzon, Northern Philippines. As above piece! Original patina that is dappled by blood and or rice / wine residues that were poured over the sculpture in ritual. A very unusual form with Giacometti-like stick limbs detail and a sunken face that may have reminded the owning family of their ancestor. Typical age cracks with split at front where arms are crossed. Still nice and rare! H: 18". $500

414. Philippines Ancestral Spirit sculpture of limestone! Found in South Cotabato (now Sarangani Province, on the large island of Mindanao and often associated with limestone burial jars having similar figures on the covers, or the "Maitum" pottery jar heads. Circa 800-1200AD and called "LINKA" these standing figures were used in secondary burial rituals for tribal chieftains and are dug by indigenous peoples who find them in mountainous caves. The standing spirit with simplistic facial design is at attention, guarding the tomb and its valuable contents. H: 10" and in excellent condition. With nice patina. $750

415. Philippines Ancestral Spirit sculpture of limestone! Found in South Cotabato (now Sarangani Province, on the large island of Mindanao and often associated with limestone burial jars having similar figures on the covers, or the "Maitum" pottery jar heads. Circa 800-1200AD and called "LINKA. As above piece! This spirit is sitting on a low stool ( a rare depiction of ancient tribal furniture) and holds both hands together on lap. Similar simplistic facial design as on above piece! H: 12" with nice patina and in choice condition. Rare! $1000

416. Tibet, Sung-Yuan Period, c. 11th-14th century, Bon Religion, where the number 99 was the most auspicious number for beads and 99 incantations were recited in ritual. This necklace made up of 99 plaques, cut from fossilized "branch coral" and found in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert in the far west of China’s Xinjiang Province. Use of this dug coral began in the Tang, as did the coloring to a vivid red (sometimes painted, usually dyed). Those earliest are quite small, while later ones from the Ming are very large, which allows us to confidently date this string to the middle period. The red dye in this necklace has faded through use and exposure to the elements, and a fleshy pink color has resulted. It is likely that this necklace about 18" in length was stored in one of the Bon Temples in Tibet and taken out for sale in the late 20 th century. A very lovely piece! $500

417. Tibet, 19 th Century or earlier. A Tibetan Thanka depicting a Gelupa assembly tree. This painting shows the lineage and membership of a portion of the Gelupa or Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Some wear in places, showing evidence of genuine use by the Buddhist monks. There is a three-line dedication in a cartouche at the base of the painting, with a simple signature in red on the back. Image is approximately 33” high by 22 ½” wide on a purple backing, which measures 47” high by 29” wide. The “Yellow Hat” is one of four sects in Tibet. Since the Dali Lama is a member of this sect, they are the most politically dominant. $400

419. Tibet, 18 th - 19 th Century. A Tibetan green Tara, surrounded by Tibetan deities. Very colorful colors on a cloth panel. Some losses as evidence of use by monks. Panel measures 28” high by 20” wide, on an old backing which overall measures 38” high by 27” wide. From the Jerome Straka sale held by Savoy, 4 / 17 / 1971. Straka was a noted collector of oriental tugs, publishing a book on his extensive collection in 1978. This piece has resided in the Leo Arons collection of Princeton, NJ, until its purchase by the current owner in 1996. An attractive example with a solid pedigree. $400

420. Mixed lot of paper ephemera. The first is a Manchurian Railroad lot. 1). 500 yen share of the Japanese owned South Manchurian Railroad Company, issued in 1920, with dividends issued in later years. 2). Brochure of the Japanese owned South Manchurian Railroad Company from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, with map and facts. 3). I Yuan State of Manchuruo, ND (1937). The second part is a Chang Tso-Lin Warlord lot. Consists of a rare 10-Yuan Frontier bank note (S.2572b), Bank of Harbin, which was the privately owned bank of this warlord! Secondly, a book about this fellow, “Ching Tso-lin in Northeast China, 1911 – 1928”, 1977. G. McCormack. A rare book. A most interesting group of 5 lots. $300/5

421. A nice sterling silver incensory, with three dour figures standing on a triangular base supporting the round body on their backs. The lid id decorated with a Star of David with a faceted glass stone set at the center. Modern in age, but an attractive item. H: 3 ¼”. $200

422. A nice sterling silver round flask with flat sides, one side bearing a European double eagle emblem and the other a Star of David with 3 hallmarks below. The lid is hinged and has a small knob handle and the whole vessel sits on 4 small knob feet. On the shoulders of the vessels are two rats, each dressed in human clothing and bearing a weapon, one an axe and the other a dagger. Intact and well polished, with one of the rats a bit loose. H: 3 ¼”. An interesting piece. $400

423. Guatemala, Maya, c. AD 400 - 600. A Peten Classic Mayan polychrome cylinder. It depicts two lords engaged in a libation ceremony. One of the two lords in particular possesses an elaborate plumed head dress. Both lords are shown with glyphs coming out of thier mouth as if in the process of praying or speaking to one another. Intact with nice surface deposits. H: 6¼”. A really beautiful example with crisp colors and well executed design. $2000

424. Dominican Republic, Taino, c. AD 1300 - 1400. A nice stone yoke, which probably served a purely ceremonial role. It is carved in a circular fashioned with a central skeletal body with knees bent. The Taino played a ceremonial ball game called the "Batey". The game was played with a solid rubber ball, with teams composed of only men, but also occasionally women. The classic Tainos played in the village's center plaza or on specially designed 'ball courts'. The yoke measures 10" in depth by 14" in width in its oblique circumference. It has a stable age crack, but is a great example of an iconic item in Pre-Columbian art. $2000

425. Megladon fossil shark tooth. Miocene Period, c.30 Million Years Old. From the Paracas Region in Pisco, Peru. A very choice example with no restoration and only one area without the serrations on the edge. Nice tan - brown coloring and a superb example. L: 4 ½”. $600