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THREE SPECIAL LOTS FROM THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTION
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349. Valley of Mexico, c. 500 BC & earlier. A lot of ten large fragments of handles from larger jugs. Each of these substantial terracottas has a very nicely modeled face on the handle. A few have monkey-like facial features. Once each is mounted, the result is a very desirable Pre-Columbian antiquity from one of the chief scholars of the subject. $1000/10 |
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350. Valley of Mexico, c. 500 BC & earlier. A similar group obviously from the same "find." These two lots are from the original collection of the Von Winning collection that we auctioned a while back. Some of the heads on the fragments have an arm up to the mouth as if the subject had a toothache or was about to have an extraction. L: 4-6". $1000/7 |
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351. The last of the last of the Von Winning material. This lot has two prisoners in stocks, a similar piece sans head, a lion-like head with neatly painted detailing, and a small animal. This lot includes his number 498/3 which is a long tubular terracotta of a standing shaman showing some Mayan influence. L: 3-4". $400/6 |
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352. 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. $200 |
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353. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. An attractive crème slip gingerbread figure. He stands in upright rigid posture with some incised linear design on his torso. H: 7.25". Nice. $250 |
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354. 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 |
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355. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A nice “Colima dog”. Dog stands on all fours with large open and flared spout protruding from his back. Dark red slip with much of original white colored polychrome still evident. Dog appears to be old as is evident by the wrinkles around his ears. Hind left leg repaired otherwise in nice condition. H: 6", L: 12". Nice! $1500 |
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356. West Mexico, Colima, c. 300 BC - 300 AD. This fine seated hunchback shaman figure is 10" tall and is portrayed drinking from a bowl. Made from nicely burnished terra cotta with red slip, with the small spout hidden behind the head decor. Small area of base eroded, else in excellent condition. $1500 |
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357. West Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 BC – 250 AD. 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". $350 |
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358. West Mexico, Jalisco, c. 250 BC – 250 AD. A small and finely crafted ceramic “warrior” figure. Seated warrior wears barrel armor with tall crested helmet and holds club firmly across his chest with both hands. Crème slip with red polychrome throughout. Choice! H: 8". $750 |
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359. Mexico, Western Campeche, Late Classic, c. 700 – 900 AD. 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. $950 |
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360. Mexico, Nayarit, c. 100 BC – 350 AD. This fine 5-3/4" tall female is posed with hands on hips and is wearing a long skirt, as well as the typical headdress and nose ornament. The skirt has nice white decorative patterns painted on it. A good example in fine condition. $300 |
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361. Mexico, Aztec, c. 1500 AD. A nice skull cup and pedestal with the rim of cup surrounded by row of skulls of sacrificial victims. Full ochre and cream paint on the cup with good remnants of blood colored polychrome on the lip and inside cup. Overall height of both pedestal and cup is 6.5" tall, 4" wide at diameter of bowl. Custom made stand. $1200/2 |
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362. Mexican Dance Mask. A modern animal dance mask, Gulf crab with human face, cut from tin and painted in rich colors, 12" high, and 14" wide. From Vera Cruz region, 1940’s. Extremely colorful and decorative. $300 |
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363. Mexican Dance Mask. A modern animal dance mask, mythical bug with human face, cut from tin and painted in rich colors, 15" high, 12" wide. From Tabasco region, 1940’s. $300 |
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364. Mexican Dance Mask. A modern animal dance mask, rabbit face in full 180 degree portrait, cut from tin and painted in rich colors, 6" diameter. Inside of mask with burlap surfaces. From Mexico City region, 1920’s. Extremely colorful and decorative. $300 |
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365. Mexican Dance Mask. A modern animal dance mask, carved from wood portraying human face and butterfly nose, symbolizing resurrection and life after death, painted in rich colors, 12" high, 8" wide, 14" deep. From Puerto Vallerta region, 1950’s. $600 |
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366. Guatemala, Mayan, c. 550 - 700 AD. A fragment off the top of a large tripod bowl. There is a rotund face wearing a necklace comprised of inter-locking circles. W: 16 cm. From The Ernest Lustig Collection. $200 |
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367. Guatemala, Maya, c. 550 – 700 AD. This nicely detailed deity figure is 4-1/2" tall and depicts one of the simian deities from Maya mythology. The grim face is adorned with large ear ornaments and he is wearing a necklace with pectoral pendant. Overall in excellent condition, with good deposits and good sound on the built-in whistle. $300 |
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368. Guatemala, Maya, c. 550 – 700 AD. A lovely Maya vessel from the Peten area of Guatemala, 5-3/4" high, 6" diameter. This elegant jar has very thin walls, a highly burnished slip and small decorative adornos. This is a rare type called Jojoba Acanalado ware, which was developed in the Quintana Roo area, but regularly turns up as offering vessels in important Peten area burials of the Late Classic period. In excellent condition, with only a tiny ancient rim chip marring perfection. $850 |
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369. Guatemala, Maya, c. 550 – 700 AD. A lovely Maya cylinder from Guatemala, 5-1/2" high, 5-1/2" diameter. This nice blackware example has three incised panels with decorative designs, as well as a band with serpentine designs. The slip is nicely burnished, with good deposits inside and out. Overall in excellent condition, with just a few little rim chips. $850 |
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370. Guatemala, Maya, c. 550 – 700 AD. An interesting large and heavy jade jaguar carving. This large and wonderfully executed Mayan carving bears exquisite detail and is a rare example for this size. L: 8 ¾”. $1300 |
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371. Guatemala, Maya, c. 200 – 400 AD. Pre-Classic period. A grand portrait of a Mayan warrior. The crème slip warrior is celebrated with stele behind him, severed hand on his conical hat, and a collection of victim’s skulls hanging around his neck. Much original paint remains on this Mayan gem. H: 6". On a custom stand. Intact with great detail throughout. Ex-Land Collection of San Francisco. A wonderful and rare example of Classic Mayan workmanship. $1800 |
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372. Guatemala, Maya, c. 550 – 700 AD. This Early Classic figural vessel is 8" tall and portrays an old man or one of the Old Gods in human guise. He is wrapped in a nicely burnished orange cloak, with the thin arms molded in relief and resting on the belly. The legs are tucked to the sides and the wrinkled face displays a few jagged teeth in the open mouth. A large example with nice deposits, small rim restoration. $850 |
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373. El Salvador, Maya, c. 550 – 800 AD. This nice "Reinita" (Little Queen) vessel is a 6-1/2" high beauty, adorned with the traditional headdress, ear ornaments and elaborate necklace. Some minor blue paint traces remain. She depicts a princess and the object in her mouth represents a piece of jade, which would be placed in the mouth as part of the burial ceremony, indicating that this vessel was a funerary object belonging to a deceased member of the elite. Small rim chip, else in fine shape. $900 |
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374. El Salvador, Maya, ca. 600 – 800 AD. This exceptional polychrome bowl has an 8-3/4" diameter and its primary motif consists of two Underworld "Swimmer" figures, which depict the Hero Twins of Maya mythology, Hunahpu and Xbalanque, on their journey through Xibalba, the Maya Underworld. The two figures are painted in good detail, with a well executed band of Copador style glyphs encircling rim. The interior has a band of large glyphs arrayed around an unusual central design. A superb example with strong paint, good deposits and root marks. See Schmidt’s Maya, page 646, for similar example from the National Museum of Anthropology in El Salvador. $600 |
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375. Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula, c. 800 - 1200 AD. A very interesting ceramic tripod vessel. Bowl of vessel in incised with geometric design throughout with unusual face on one side that portrays mouth agape revealing upper and lower teeth. Ears formed as small open loops (right ear with losses). Entire piece in pale orange slip. One old age crack otherwise choice! H: 4", D: 3.5". $350 |
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376. Costa Rica, Huerta Incised, c. 500 – 800 AD. This beautiful blackware tripod jar is decorated with an appliqué jaguar and two bands of the characteristic incised designs. The hollow legs contain rattles. See Sackler’s The Art of Costa Rica, page 205, for similar. $500 |
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377. Costa Rica, c. 1300 - 1500 AD. An attractive black ware "Bat Effigy Bowl". Vessel with large central spout with head and tail of bat protruding on opposite sides of boat shaped vessel. H: 6" high, 6" wide, 8" deep. Perfect example of bowl used in shamanistic trance rituals. Ex-Land Collection of San Francisco. $900 |
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378. Costa Rica, c. 1300 – 1500 AD. A jaguar ritual stone metate. Carved from volcanic stone, this Costa Rican ritual table is impressively sized and sculpted, 14" long, 5" high, 9" wide, intact and perfect. $1200 |
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379. Colombia, Calima, ca. 800 – 100 BC. This excellent female figure is 7” high, posed in a kneeling position, with hands resting on the thighs. The face has the typical enigmatic expression, the coif is finely incised, as are other details. See Labbe's Colombia Before Columbus, pages 54 – 57, for similar examples. $700 |
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380. Columbia, Narino, c. 1000 AD. A ceramic crouching “Coquero”. He walks on all fours as he carries large round bowl on his back. His semi-triangular shaped head is detailed with his mouth agape in usual fashion of chewing “cocoa” leaves. He is on rectangular ceramic base. Entire piece is highlighted with pale design in black linear and circular polychrome. H: 6", diameter of bowl is 5". Choice! $750 |
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381. Columbia, Quimbaya, c. 1200 - 1400 AD. A female ceramic seated figure with hands on knees. Typical squared features with 2 original black horizontal thin lines adorning her face. Her body is well detailed and her genitalia revealed. Intact, complete and in choice condition. H: 8", Width 6". $600 |
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382. Colombia, Rio Magdalena region, c. 1000 – 1500 AD. This 12" high figural piece is the cover from a large burial urn. The figure was broken, has a field restoration and some slip deterioration. See Labbe's Colombia Before Columbus for the type. $350 |
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383. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000 – 1500 AD. A rare serpent effigy, 3” diameter. The delicately incised markings on this curled snake create a fine texture with the burnished slip. The small bowl created in the center of the coil would have held an offering. $300 |
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384. Peru, Caral, c. 3000 BC. An amulet from the pre-ceramic site of Caral. This extremely rare fertility amulet is 1-1/4" long and was carved from fine mother-of-pearl. The amulet is in perfect condition. The Caral site is now being considered as the oldest cultural development in the America’s and comparable in age as that of ancient Sumeria. $250 |
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385. Peru, Chancay, c. 1150 – 1250 AD. A wonderful rare matching pair of “Cuchimilcos” often associated as moon or celestial deities. Both pieces measure about 13" tall with typical outstretched arms and puzzling grinning facial expressions. Male has had some restoration around the neck and to side of leg. Penis also appears to be re-attached with top corners of headdress missing.. Female is in excellent condition with only a only tips of fingers on left had missing. . The pair still has much of its' original pale red pigments in banded linear design with brown tones over tan slip. Sold as a pair! $1500/pair |
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386. Peru, Chancay, c. 1150 – 1250 AD. An intriguing textile baby’s “cushma” or shirt. Red vivid thin stripes sewn into yellow-brown material. Some tears and loses, still rare this large and nice! Size is about 15" by 8". $250 |
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387. Peru, Chavin / Cupisnique stirrup vessel, c. 1200 - 800 BC. This interesting example most likely originated near Tembladera in the Jequetepeque Valley and depicts 4 nicely incised feline heads in typical "Gragonian" style. Vessel is in nice condition with root marks and dendrites all usual for this age. Some minor repair and small chips at top of spout. Nicely burnished showing some wonderful natural chocolate colors. 10" in height and is 7" at its widest. $1200 |
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388. Peru, Chavin, c. 1200 – 200 BC. A stone pendant in the form of a long feline, carved from greenstone and has an exceptionally expressive face. Perforated for suspension at the tail and underneath. Perfect. L: 1 ¼”. $200 |
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389. Peru, Chavin, c. 1200 – 200 BC. A dark greenstone pendant depicting a long monkey with a large curled tail and cute face. Perforated for suspension through the top of the head. Perfect. L: 1¼”. $200 |
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390. Peru, Chimu/Inca, c. 1350 – 1450 AD. A nice blackware stirrup vessel displaying several warriors in full military regalia with weapons at their side, all skillfully depicted in high relief. In excellent condition, with crisp details and nice deposits. H: 8”. $450 |
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391. Peru, Chimu-Inca, c. 1100 - 1450 AD. This 7-1/2" tall blackware bottle depicts a fine feline head with sharp teeth, long whiskers and protruding tongue. These types of effigy vessels are thought to have evolved from the Fanged Deity representations of the Chavin and Moche, rather than simply being depictions of pumas. Highly burnished, in excellent condition. $600 |
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392. Peru, Chimu, c. 1100 – 1450 AD. A rare shallow blackware Atlantean offering plate, supported on the raised arms and heads of two figures. The dish itself is highly burnished, with the rest of the surfaces left with a little rougher finish. In perfect condition, Dia: 7 ¼”. See Inca - Peru, page 163, for similar example from the Stuttgart Museum, German. $600 |
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393. Peru, Chimu, c.1100 – 1450 AD. This fine erotic pacha is 7" high and 7 ¼” long. The figure is formed in relief around the stippled body of the vessel, with the large phallus forming the spout. The ominous looking head is topped with a perforated crown that has a pointed visor projecting over the nose. Pachas were ceremonial vessels used in fertility rituals for the sole purpose of passing water through them. Nicely burnished, in excellent condition. See Inca – Peru, page 272, for similar example from the museum in Vienna. $550 |
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394. Peru, Chimu, c. 1100 – 1450 AD. This adorable llama head is 6-1/4” high and 6-1/2” long. The highly expressive face is beautifully detailed and the nicely burnished slip shows good deposits and root marks. The strap over the nose shows this to be a domesticated animal. An excellent example. $650 |
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395. Peru, Chimu, c. 1100 – 1450 AD. This fine copper spoon is 5” long and has a widely flared handle. It is nicely hammered with a flattened bottom and has a well oxidized patina. $200 |
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396. Peru, Huari, c. 750 - 850 AD. A lovely polychrome flared double spouted single stirrup handle vessel. Depicts mythical feline deity probably associated with agricultural fertility symbols. Animal with a stem of maize growing out of its mouth. Some typical deposits but otherwise in excellent condition with vibrant painted colors still evident. H: 5.5". $850 |
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397. Peru, Inca, c. 1400 – 1500 AD. A charming royalty vase. This superbly preserved orange ware vessel depicts a king or noble figure with courtiers. Perfect remaining decorative paint in red and cream. H: 8 ¼”. Intact and perfect. Custom made stand. $900 |
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398. Peru, Lambayeque (Sican), c. 700 – 1350 AD. This fine polychrome vessel is 8" high, and 7" in diameter. It is adorned with an adorable seated figure holding a bird, perhaps his pet. The bottle itself is decorated with red stripes over the typical cream slip, has a flat bridge handle and thin spout. $650 |
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399. Peru, Lambayeque (Sican), c. 700 – 1350 AD. This wonderful marine theme stirrup vessel is 7” high and 8 ¼” wide. It features a crustacean, flanked by two crabs, draped over the top, with deity head adornos mounted on the sides. The strap handle is the rare woven construction type. In excellent condition. $650 |
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400. Peru, Lambayeque, c. 700 – 1100 AD. This fine blackware bottle is 7” high and depicts the primary deity Naymlap seated on a throne. He is wearing a puma paw headdress reminiscent of earlier Moche rulers. His finely detailed clothing is delicately incised with solar symbols. The tears streaming from his eyes represent the life-giving force of water. In excellent condition. $650 |
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401. Peru, Moche, blackware phase II, c. 200 - 300AD. A wonderful blackware erotic vessel depicting couple seated side by side and engaged in mutual erotic act. Couple sits atop round base with strong facial expressions to both. Choice condition with some nice deposits. H: 6". $900 |
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402. Peru, Moche III, c. 200 – 450 AD. This fine 8 ½” high avian effigy depicts a small raptor, perhaps a hawk. The details are nicely molded and enhanced with white kaolin pigment. The curved beak, piercing eyes and large talons make for a commanding presence. $650 |
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403. Peru, Moche, c. 200 – 450 AD. A rare phase III seated dignitary with his hands resting on his belly with small purse on back of his right shoulder. Most probably a statesman showing Caucasoid facial features. Wide open eyes and thick moustache. White pigment over pale red slip. A few small old chips and some surface roughness otherwise in choice condition. An important addition to any collection. H: 6.5 inches tall. $800 |
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404. Peru, Moche, c. 300 – 500 AD. A nice “Canchero”. This fine dipper is executed in typical tan and white slip, with the face at the tip of vessel displaying exceptional detail. Clean break at the neck professionally restored, else a nice example in exceptional condition. L: 11 ½”. $900 |
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405. Peru, Moche, c. 250 – 550 AD. 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 |
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406. Peru, Moche IV, c. 450 – 550 AD. A Mummy or “Malky” vessel and depicts the mummy in the typical seated position, with the rear bottle representing its burial chamber. Painted overall in cream, representative of the cotton wrapping, with touches of color on the back and a chestnut brown spout. A tiny probe hole repair in back, else in excellent condition. H: 8”. $950 |
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407. Peru, Moche, c. 450 – 700 AD. A choice "Maternal Vessel". This wonderful and larger than usual portrait of mother and child is a pleasing example, with the rotund mother sitting with arms across her chest and her child is secured on her left side. The vessel is spouted behind head of mother. Intact and perfect, with great red and cream paint. H: 12”, W: 9”, Depth 9”. On a custom stand. Rare this large and very nice. $1800 |
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408. Peru, Moche, c. 450 – 700 AD. This large polychrome vessel is vessel 10 ½” high and depicts the primary deity Ai Apaec, shown with his characteristic large protruding fangs, wearing a lunar headdress and ear ornaments. The top of the jug is decorated with painted designs representing a necklace or collar. $650 |
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409. Peru, Moche, c. 450 – 700 AD. A fine red ware canine vessel, 7” high. It depicts a Viringo, seated on its haunches. The adorable face of this ancient hairless dog is expressive, with the limbs formed in relief. In excellent condition, with nicely burnished slip and good deposits. $450 |
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410. Peru, Moche, c. 100 – 700 AD. A exceptional 4" long 3 holed “quena” or flute; most likely from a llama bone. It is intricately incised with the figure of a fox or canine seated in an upright posture and adorned with 5 small turquoise inlays. In excellent condition. $400 |
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411. Peru, c. 250 BC – 200 AD. A Paracas/Proto-Nazca single stirrup vessel. This is a particularly rare polychrome ceramic from the Paracas – Nazca valleys of southern Peru. The vessel portrays severed human trophy heads with other body parts painted in red. The stirrup also displays a number of ancient repairs to the spout with old fibers still holding bridge handle in place. This is an extremely rare example showing these ancient repair techniques. The vessel shows nice deposits consistent for its age as well characteristic Paracas resin over the pottery. H: 7”. $1000 |
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412. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 450 AD. A polychrome effigy vessel depicting a priestess in seated position holding serpents in both hands. The serpents also repeat at the back, implying shamanic powers. The vessel is in excellent condition with only normal surface wear. H: 6 ½”. $800 |
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413. Peru, Nazca, c. 400 – 600 AD. 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 |
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414. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 500 AD. 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 |
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415. Peru, Nazca, c. 100 – 400 AD. This lovely jar has a 5” diameter and features a feline headed deity, with its trophy head filled body wrapped around the exterior of the vessel. This fine early example is executed in earth tones against a white background and is in excellent condition. $500 |
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416. Peru, Nazca, c. 150 – 300 AD. An early ceramic polychrome bowl with mostly likely 6 upright tuna fish in hook shaped posture with heads and tails at top of bowl. Fish in black on red background. Restoration evident. Still rare for its size! H: 6", D: 5.5". $850 |
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417. Peru, Nazca, c. 250 – 350 AD. A beautiful painted ceramic bowl with a frieze of tadpoles encircling the entire outside wall, heads up. Vivid polychrome in shades of red and brown all on crème colored slip. Inside upper portion painted with horizontal band in pale red polychrome. Bowl is intact and choice with some interesting manganese deposits. H: 4.25", D: 5.5". $450 |
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418. Peru, Moche, c. 450 – 700 AD., a very interesting and unusual wood roundel with shell inlay. Shells depict a standing bird facing the left. Bird has long neck with comb atop head, three semi-square shell inlays above and below. Small fish is vertical directly below mouth bird's beak. Round shell that represents body of bird is missing. Shell colors include, blue, orange, white and black. D: 3.25", thickness is 1". Overall condition is nice! $300 |
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419. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A tall and wonderful thin walled ceramic bowl. Outside of bowl is adorned with long whiskered mythological feline figure with long tail and holding a sacrificial blade. Beautifully painted in shades of crème, gray, red and brown polychrome. In excellent condition. H: 7", D: 5". $850 |
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420. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. This polychrome effigy is a wonderful example of a hunter / warrior or shaman wearing a wolf pelt atop his head; believing that possessing the animal’s attributes may improve one’s astuteness and stealth. Vibrant shades of red, white and black polychrome highlight this choice piece! Some slight restoration on bottom otherwise a very nice piece! Ht: 6 ½”. $1450 |
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421. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. An interesting crème slip polychrome bowl with large flared open top. Outside of bowl depicts popular mythical flying deity scene in shades of red, yellow and brown polychrome. The Nazca god appears sprawled menacing and wide eyed twice, one on each side of bowl. Size is 3 ¼” tall by 8" in diameter. Choice condition with some nice surface deposits and damage and repair free. $600 |
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422. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A rare and wonderful polychrome kero or cup with striking facial details in a deep red polychrome. The face is detailed with white eyes with black pupils with protruding nose and giving the appearance of a valued trophy head vessel. Choice and rare this nice! Ht: 4 ½”, D: 5 ½”. $850 |
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423. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A deep polychrome bowl with stylized design of a serpent or centipede around entire outside. This deity is often associated with agriculture and fertility. Interesting is that the figure that encircles the entire vessel is headless. Ht: 4", D: 6 ¼”. Choice with only a very small old chip on rim. $500 |
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424. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A wonderful and good size polychrome flared cup. Depicts the traditional feline flying deity holding the staff of power with collection of trophy heads, its elongated body ends with a monkey head on its tail. Nice vivid color with some paint losses at base without distracting visual impact. Excellent overall condition with no breaks, cracks or restoration. H: 3 ¾”, D: 6 ¼”. $600 |
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425. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. An interesting polychrome bowl. Vessel depicts revered centipede maize deity associated with agriculture and fertility. Beautifully decorated in traditional Nazca polychrome shades of crème, red, brown, black and gray. Some restoration noticeable on the bottom, but still in very good overall condition. D: 5 ¼”. $550 |
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426. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A magnificent polychrome double spouted and single stirrup handle bottle. Vessel depicts feline deity with grinning expression (facial features, especially the nose done in relief) holding sacred hallucinogenic cacti in one hand while rodents roam in the background. Excellent condition with minimal surface wear and vivid paint. H: 6". $850 |
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427. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A wonderful double spouted and single stirrup handle vessel. Vessel depicts jaguar trophy head with mouth agape displaying fangs in aggressive pose. In excellent condition with some minor losses at tip of tongue. Paint is still in outstanding condition as well. H: 5 ½”. $1000 |
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428. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. An interesting flared cup depicting wide-eyed “scared” snail-like creatures with plowing tools(?) on bottom. For similar examples see Kauffmann-Doig, “El Antiquo Peru”, Vol. 1, pg. 393. Described in the book as possible slave laborers who are forced into agricultural tasks. This small and choice pot has nice earthly color tones including red and black on crème slip. Height is 5 ½” and is 3 ¾” in diameter. Excellent condition with nice surface deposits and small chip on rim. $700 |
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429. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A wonderful polychrome trophy head vessel in the shape of a cup, larger than normal, it measures 6 ½” in height by 5 ½” at its widest. Vessel shows face with eyes open in ritualistic expression, aquiline nose and ears in perfect relief, with lips shut by the spines of the “Chonta” palm tree. Vessel also displays scarifications marks painted and represented in the form of tears down its face. Found in excellent shape with natural deposits to surface and a repair to bottom. $750 |
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430. Peru, Nazca, c. 100- 250 AD. A most rare and early phase Nazca trophy head vessel. This cup measures approximate4ly 5 ¾” in height. The background is in deep red with top of the cup displaying an intricate head gear pattern in the shape of a weave. Eyes imitate markings of the peregrine falcon a major Nazca deity. Face has nose and ear details in relief making this vessel a wonderful addition to an established collector. Only little surface wear, otherwise in choice condition with no breaks. $900 |
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431. Peru, Nazca, c. 500 – 750 AD. A tall later phase Nazca polychrome kero or cup modeled as trophy head vessel. It measures approximately 6 ½” in height, by 5 ½” in diameter. It bears plenty of allegorical content. The kero portrays flying shamans in the middle of the vessel probably under the effects of hallucinogenic substance. Around the edge’s cup circles a number of severed heads, while a larger trophy head anchors its base. This vessel has professional repairs to hairline cracks but in overall excellent condition. $900 |
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432. Peru, Nazca, c. 400 – 600 AD. Tall and wonderful Nazca musician done in stunning style and measuring nearly 8” in height by 6 ¾” at its widest. This vessel depicts an “Antara” or panpipe player in exquisite detail. Musician is probably female showing maize represented as tears and representing fertility. Effigy is of a later Nazca phase referred to as “Okros” style due to its center circular design almost in the shape of an eye. These motifs are associated with water symbols or “Achirana” water wells, which today still dot the Nazca valley landscape. Vessel is found in choice condition with no damage or restoration. $950 |
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433. Peru, Nazca, c. 250 – 500 AD. Large round base single spout with bridge handle polychrome trophy head. This vessel measures just below 7” in height, by approximately 6 ¾” in diameter, it is a dramatic example of Nazca pottery art. Facial features appear all in relief nose and lips wonderfully detailed whilst eyes are portrayed with deathly expression. Color in vessel is bright and vivid. Found with only minor stress crack running along side spout, otherwise in choice mint condition. $1000 |
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434. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 500 AD. A rare and interesting polychrome bowl measuring just over 4 inches in height, by approximately 5 ¼” in diameter. This vessel depicts a whole row of severed trophy heads in bright alternating color. This bowl probably belonging to warrior commemorates the heads taken from enemy warriors during his life time. Plate is near excellent condition with some weathering evident on its bottom still wonderful example. $700 |
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435. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A wonderful and colorful long sash used to hold bundles together. Textile has intricate characteristic geometric pattern and displays rich cochineal red tones despite age. Measures over 7 feet in length and choice! $400 |
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436. Peru, Nazca, c. 600 – 700 AD. This colorful Late Nazca weaving measures 20” x 20” and is constructed of six individually interwoven woven strips. The bold zig-zag pattern is executed in vivid red, gold, green and black. This typical design pattern is chronicled on a ceramic bowl documented by Kroeber in The Archaeology of Nazca, Peru, page 128. $250 |
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437. Peru, Nazca, probably dates from late Nazca to early Huari, c. 700-900 AD. A sling manufactured from local sisal and over 30 inches long. One side of the sling has a different weave and pattern from the other. This example displays an interesting style, different from the most commonly scene examples. Choice. $150 |
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438. Peru, Vicus, c. 200 BC - 200 AD. An erotic fertility stirrup vessel with perfect working whistle providing different notes from its 13 perfect drilled note holes around top of one of the phalluses. Rectangular base with 2 erect phalluses facing opposite ways and at opposite sides connected by a single stirrup handle. Some minor restoration where handle joins phallus. H: 9", W: 9 ¼” at widest point. Nice overall condition. $500 |
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439. Peru, Viru, c. 50 BC – 100 AD. This exceptional Gallinazo-Viru house vessel is 8 ¼” long and 6 ¾” high. The house shelters a man, with only the head visible, his diamond-shaped eyes show the earlier Salinar influence. The sloped roof is supported by two beams, each of which is decorated with a trophy head. The whistle hidden behind the head emits a nice tone. In excellent condition with the red slip retaining much of the negative resist paint. See Kauffman-Doig’s Ancestors of the Inca, page 128,for similar vessels. $675 |
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440. Peru, Spanish colonial Period, mid 17th to early 18th Century. A nice brass stirrup from Peru, measuring almost 13" in length. This heavy stirrup is fully made from solid brass and bears the initials from its owner or family. In good condition with some wear evident on its sole. $300 |
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441. Ecuador, Chorrera, c. 500 – 100 BC. This late example is 7 ½” high and depicts a monkey deity crouching on top of the vessel. The almost grotesque facial features are boldly rendered, the slip is highly burnished and showing good deposits. See Valdez’s Amerindian Signs for similar examples. $650 |
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442. Ecuador, Guangala, c. 450 BC – 400 AD. An exceptional roller seal (sello), 2 5/8” x 1 5/8”. This early example features a pair of snarling mythical creatures ready to pounce. They are painted red and dark brown, with the slip highly burnished. The color scheme and finish show the Chorrera influence. An extremely rare specimen. $350 |
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443. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c 350 BC – 400 AD. An attractive depiction of a shaman transforming into a jaguar. Note the emerging tail and hands changing into claws. Superb craftsmanship, wonderful detail, and excellent original paint. Miniature masterpiece on a custom made stand. Worthy of a serious collector and strong bid! H: 7 ½”. $900 |
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444. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. This excellent depiction of an elder is 8” tall and is depicted in an animated speaking gesture, with arms in motion and the head slightly tilted. The superbly detailed face is covered with the delicately incised tattoos indicative of the old man’s elite status. He is adorned with an incised necklace and matching bracelets. Good gold and blue pigment remnants. $500 |
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445. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC - 400 AD. This 6 ½” tall Pedernales type shaman figure is mounted on a platform and is depicted holding a large serpent in his outstretched arms. Note the uncommonly life-like form of the legs influenced by the La Tolita and the horn on his headdress. The overall sculpture is a transitional form, incorporating characteristics from several cultures, which influenced the styles of West Mexican cultures, especially the Nayarit who were contact via coastal trade routes. In excellent condition, good gold paint. $625 |
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446. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC - 400 AD. This superb male figure is seated on a round stool, with hands resting on the knees. He is elaborately adorned with extensive jewelry, including a broad necklace with matching bracelets, enormous ear ornaments and nose ring. The face is beautifully detailed and expressive. Excellent gold, blue and black paint, nice deposits. $725 |
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447. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. A fine shaman in transformation figure, 6” high. He is posed standing and is nicely adorned with large dangling ear ornaments and a finely incised necklace with large pectoral pendant. The open mouth reveals sharp fangs. Nice pigment remnants. $500 |
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448. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. An exceptional stamp seal, 4” x 2”, featuring a motif of intertwined zoomorphics, including a stylized feline, alligator, and serpent surrounding a central bird. In excellent condition. See Cummins Huellas Del Pasado, page 168, for similar examples. $300 |
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449. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. A group of five (5) roller seals, 2 1/8” – 2 5/8” long. Each is incised with different stylized designs. See Cummins Huellas Del Pasado for similar examples. $250/5 |
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450. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC - 400 AD. This sweet maternal figure is 4 ¾” high and depicts a seated mother cradling a superbly detailed child in her lap. Both are nicely adorned with extensive jewelry and clothing. In excellent condition, with lots of gold and blue paint. $500 |
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451. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 – 400 AD. A pair of ceramic head fragments. Both with nice detail and in nice condition. Both about 2" tall. $200/2 |
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452. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. This excellent shaman figure is 7” high. He is posed seated and is ornately attired with an elaborate shell mantle, a large necklace with pendant and a complex headdress topped with a large shell adorno. A fine example with lots of turquoise paint and nice deposits. $650 |
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453. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. A fine shaman transformed into a bird figure, 4 ¼” high. This unusual Pedernales type is mounted in a platform corral and is depicted with the large round eyes indicative of a state of trance. $450 |
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454. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. This beautifully decorated vessel is 6 ¼” long and 4 ½” high. It is a snuff jar modeled after a shamanic ceremonial hut and was used to store psychotropic snuff. The attached figure is mounted on a small platform and represents the shaman’s spirit emerging from the hut. This morphed avian-feline creature is ornately detailed with an elaborate headdress and extensive jewelry. A superb example in excellent condition. Great gold and turquoise paint. $650 |
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455. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. This excellent shaman figure is 4 ½” tall. He is mounted on a platform and is posed standing with arms to the sides. He is beautifully attired with extensive clothing and jewelry, including an elaborate headdress, which terminates in serpent heads on each side. The objects on the back of the head relate to the transformation ritual. In excellent condition, with great gold and turquoise paint. $500 |
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456. Ecuador, Valdivia, c. 3500 - 1500 BC. This is a slender owl type stone idol, 7 1/8" high and 3 1/8" wide, carved from the characteristic greenish-gray stone. These important funerary pieces were the first examples of figural art produced in the Americas. In excellent condition, with nice dendrite deposits and root marks. $650 |
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457. Ecuador, Valdivia, c. 3200-1500 BC.A pair of miniature ceramic figures from the earliest known Pre-Columbian culture. Pair appears to be that of a male and female. Similar in style, both with elaborate coiffure and rectangular shaped head with incised linear eyes and mouth. Legs missing below knees on both. H: 2 ¼” each. $300/2 |
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458. Ecuador, c. 1000 AD. An interesting black ware "Shaman Transformation Bowl". Of bulbous "canteen" shape and showing 2 separate glyphs (one on each side of bulbous body) shaman entering dream world with two spirits guiding his quest Intact and perfect. H: 6". Custom made stand. $300 |
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459. Bolivia, Tiahuanaco, c. 200 – 800 AD. A fine Classic Tiahuanaco cup from the Altiplano of Bolivia. It features three standing llamas, separated by typical scroll designs, painted in black 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 |
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460. Andalusian trilobite, Cambrian Period, c. 500 million years old. Fossil is in excellent condition and measures 8 ¾” in length by 6 ¼” across. Nice. $100 |
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461. Cretaceous Period, c.120 Million Years old. A nice ammonite shell, which has been halved and nicely polished to reveal the attractive coloration within the various chambers. Nice calcite crystals visible and a very nice display piece. Each half measures 4 ¾” x 3 7/8”. $125 |
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462. Morocco, Late Cretaceous Period, c.60 million years old. A fossilized shark tooth in phosphate matrix. Also imbedded with the tooth is a large echinoid. Both fossils are in excellent condition. Approximately 5" in length. $100 |
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463. Large mold made copy of marine fossil from Mexico. Fossil depicts ancient life. Decorative and quite interesting! Size is 22" x 14". $75 |
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