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				2318. Mexico, Colima, c. 250BC-250AD., a very impressive standing ceramic warrior! In red ware he wears spiked collar around his neck with 2 similar spikes protruding from his rear. He holds a long slender club in his left hand and supports it on top of his left foot. In raised right hand he holds a wide bladed axe. Nice patina and overall condition is choice, with only small chip on his right elbow. H: 13". $1,850
				2319. Mexico, Colima, c. 250BC-250AD., a tall red ware standing male figure. He has long and detailed rectangular shape head with pierced ears. His short and stubby arms are angled slightly forward. Horizontal band in creme color around his waste. Some repair evident at front of pointed headdress. H: 16.5". A nice example of this desirable West Mexican culture. $1,750
				2320. Mexico, Colima, c. 250BC-250AD., nice and very attractive creme slip Colima “dog”. Dog stands on all fours with single open spout atop his back. He has large ears and short and squared off snout. Unusual in that dog wears what appears to be a beaded collar. A single old chip atop back leg. H: 6.75", L: 10". $950
				2321. West Mexico, Colima, ca 200 BC – 300 AD. This “Coati-mondi” vessel is represented in standing position with both hands holding face. Barrel shaped body with similar shaped head and neck. Nice pale brownish red slip with some minor losses to left ear otherwise choice! H:6". $375
				2322. Mexico, Colima, c. 200 BC – 300 AD. A very rare Colima zoomorphic effigy incensario, 5-1/4" high. The dog itself is 4" long, stands on all fours, with the tail curled around the side of the body and has an expressive face. A functional whistle with great tone is built into its nose. He carries a perforated censor bowl, studded with 4 bird heads, on his back. Nice applique work. Minor repair. $600
				2323. Mexico, Mezcala, c. 400 – 100 BC. A nice collection of green stone ornaments, including a speckled serpentine example drilled at the sides, two simpler ear plugs bi-conically drilled through the center and a light green speckled jadeite ornament from a necklace. Ex-Hasso von Winning. $200
				2324. Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250BC-250AD., a seated “sheep” face drummer boy. In typical dark red-brown slip, piece is adorned with white polychrome in both linear and speckled fashion on chest, face and headdress of figure. In choice condition. Ht: 8.75". $750
				2325. Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250BC-250AD., a tall redware standing female. She is bare breasted with short arms at her side. Her legs are large and plump. She wears turban headdress and double nose ring. Mottled and weathered surfaces with repairs evident at neck, arms and legs. Still a nice and impressive piece. Ht: 15". $500
				2326. Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 BC - 250 AD. This fine seated male figure from West Mexico is 5-5/8", depicted with the long arms holding the bent legs up against his chest. He is wearing a fancy headdress with long feathers, as well as the typical nose, ear and arm ornaments. Great white and red-orange paint overall. A nice example of this sheep-face variant. $350
				2327. Mexico, Jalisco-Michoacan, c. 1-300 AD. A fine polychrome figure, 6-1/4" tall, posed seated on a round stool. This is an early Jiquilpan or Briseas type, depicted with hand to mouth in an eating gesture. Lots of good paint indicating clothing, a serrated headdress and decorated stool make this a superb example of an extremely rare type. Small repair. Ex-Hasso von Winning. See Von Kuste Zu Kuste, pages 289 - 291, for other examples. $400
				2328. Mexico, Olmec, a ca 500 BC- 300AD. A much sought after Olmec duck. This vessel is wonderfully executed in traditional black colored pottery folded wings with feather work nicely incised. Duck depicted in seated or in nesting position and measures slightly over 6” in height by approximately 8” in length, Minor professional restoration done to its bill and tail but not detracting in anyway from its wonderful presence. $3,000
				2329. Mexico, Olmec, c. 1700-1200BC., a small and fine stone carving of an acrobat. Carved from a dark green stone the male figure lies on his belly with his head and legs bent upwards the sky. Nice and attractive mottled green and black color to the stone. L: 2.5". $850
				2330. Mexico, Olmec, Los Bocas, c. 1200BC-400BC., a miniature masterpiece in beautifully carved jade. A mask of a man’s head with typical bold Olmec facial detail. Color of jade is mottled from pale to dark green to a rust color. Size is 1.5" square. $2,500
				2331. Mexico, Olmec, c. 500BC., a wonderful and unique large stone celt. In exquisite shades of gray, black and rust. Highly polished and in the shape of a large tear-drop. L: 11". Rare. $1,950
				2332. West Mexico, A red zoomorphic/avian Colima “Reclinatorio”. Vessel portrays individual with human and bird attributes, executed in typical West Mexican deep red slip. Correspond to Mexico’s classical period circa, 200BC 200AD. This vessel measures approximately 8.5” in height by 5.5” in depth. Found in fair but repaired condition. $450
				2333. Mexico, Mayan c. 350-700 AD, another small ceramic bowl in attractive orange, brown and creme slip. Two red horizontal band of polychrome adorns the outside of bowl. One at bottom and one in middle. Ht: 3", D: 6.25". Ex. Dr. E.F. Simpson Collection. Second bowl also Mexico, probably Mayan. This bowl is void of paint and design but does have an interesting array of colors in earth tones on the outside. Ht: 3.25", D: 8". $300/2
				2334. Mexico, Mayan c. 350-700 AD, another small ceramic bowl in attractive orange, brown and creme slip. Bowl has two horizontal bands of glyph around the outside. Bottom band with two shamans in crawling posture, one chasing the other. Top band with letter-like rounded designs. H: 3", D: 5.25". Choice. $475
				2335. Mexico, Mayan, 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
				2336. Mexico, Maya, c. 800 - 1000 AD. A great Puuc Slate Ware tripod plate from the Terminal Classic period. The beautiful central design of this 11-1/8" diameter tripod plate is painted in blue and orange against the buff terra cotta slip. The entire piece is covered with fine root marks, which gives the surface a wonderful texture. It is in perfect condition. See Cenote of Sacrifice, page 39, for similar example. $600
				2337. Mexico, Mayan, c. 550-900AD., a lovely jade carving of a dignitary head. Three dimensional carving in pale apple green jade. Dignitary wears elaborate headdress. Ancient hole is drilled at back. $2,500
				2338. Mexico, Mayan "cylinder vase", circa 550 to 900 A.D. Most likely from the coastal region of Guatemala, and dates fairly accurately to the end of the Classic Period, This piece is rendered in brown ware pottery in slightly-flaring form, and carved with four panels. Two panels depict priests or shamans, one in standing pose, the other kneeling, each with elaborate headdress and textured skirt. The other two panels show serpent gods. All panels highlighted with added cinnabar. Measures: 5-1/2" tall by 5-1/2" in diameter. The vessel appears choice but has been professionally repaired from 3 large pieces with repaint only over break lines and no new added clay. Ex private Arizona Collection. A beautiful cylinder with fabulous art! $3,500
				2339. Mexico, Mayan, Tikal, c. 550-900AD., a small stone carving of a king’s head. Carved from a dark green stone, this attractive pieces has a multi-sectioned headdress with exquisite facial detail. H: 2.25", W: 2". Choice! $850
				2340. 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 creme 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
				2341. Mexico, Mayan, c. 200BC., a lovely ceramic tripod bowl. Red slip with white polychrome and incised designs at top. Some slight rim chipping but still very attractive. H: 5", D: 4". $350
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				2342. Honduras, Maya, c. 600 – 800 AD. This fine polychrome jar has a 5-3/4" diameter and is a superb example of a toad vessel, Bufo Marinus to be specific, with its appliquéd head protruding from the vessel, legs molded in relief and the body decorated with painted jaguar spots. Toxins from the glands of this amphibian were used to produce a hallucinogenic substance for ritualistic ingestion as part of the "way" ceremony. The shaman would enter a cave, believed to be the entrance to the Underworld of Xibalba and ingest hallucinogenic substances in order to make contact with the spirits and ancestors. It is highly likely that these were the vessels used to contain these substances. The rim band features three seated chiefs and each side has an unusual Glyph. In excellent condition, with good dendrites. See Schmidt’s Maya, page 647, for similar examples. $800 Costa Rica
				2343. Costa Rica, Guanacaste region, c. 1200 – 1500 AD. A fine corseted olla, 6” diameter, decorated with a solar/rainbow motif. The burnished red-brown slip covers the bottom of the vessel, as well as much of the interior. The painted designs are executed on the plain buff clay. Good deposits and root marks overall. $150
				2344. Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula, c. 800-1200AD, a decorative ceramic “rattle” figure of a standing feline figure, probably a jaguar supporting a large open bowl on its back. Figure stands on all fours. Sides of bowl and head are nicely painted in shades of brown and red polychrome. Mouth is open-work with rattle inside. Age cracks evident on portion of hind quarter. Ht: 5", L: 7.5". $500
				2345. Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula, c. 800-1200AD, a lot of 2 lovely ceramic tripod bowls. The larger one with 3 birds, each adorning the upper legs with open-work design. Original polychrome still evident. Ht: 5", D: 3.75". Some losses. Second bowl has simplistic design with incised pattern just below rim. Ht: 3.5", D: 4.5". $300/2
				2346. Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula, c. 800-1200AD, a large volcanic stone tripod metate with pestle. Metate is rectangular in shape with long four side pestle for grinding. Size of metate is 16" long by 12" wide by 8" high and 2.5" thick. Size of pestle is 11" long by 2.5" thick. $750+/2 pcs
				2347. A beautiful Costa Rican/Nicoya tripod plate. Measures little over 4 Inches in height by 8.25 Inches in diameter, ca. 1100 - 1250 AD. Vessel painted in traditional red over white with legs in tripod ending in serpent heads. Some surface deposits but otherwise in choice condition. $850
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				2348. Panama, Barriles, c. 300BC., called the “aguas buenas complex”, a lot of 3 small ceramic bowls. All with some traces of original polychrome. One with 2 loop handles, the other two with flared rims. Sizes from 3" to 4.75" tall. All in nice condition. $150/3
				2349. Panama, Chiriqui, c. 1200-1500AD., a nice tripod vessel, said to have been found near Bugavita, in an area 30 miles northwest of David. Legs are all hollow with intricate open-work and with small effigy head at top. Pellets inside legs (only one still intact). Nice burnished toning on creme colored slip. H:6". $150
				2350. Panama, a lot of 2 small bowls, both from Panama. One a tripod rattle bowl, San Lorenzo phase, c. 800AD, in creme slip with 3 effigy figures on top of hollow legs. H: 3", D: 4". Second piece a red ware bowl, “La Conception Complex”, c. 300BC to time of Christ, with incised linear design on short bulbous body. H: 3.5". Both in nice condition with minor rim chipping. $150/2
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				2351. Dominican Republic, c. 1000 1400 AD. Wonderful Taino Zemi in stone. Found in Boca De Yuma, These Zemis were thought to represent Taino deities, and were known to have been used in ceremonies held by village Caciques. Most Zemis represent skeletal or skull deities from the afterlife and were attributed supernatural powers. This piece depicts human-like creature on belly with simplistically stylized head, large pointed handle for torso and hind legs protruding at back. In excellent choice condition with no visible loss. RARE! $900
				2352. Dominican Republic, c. 1000 1400 AD., Wonderful Taino Zemi in stone. Found in Boca De Yuma, The Taino people produced three-cornered stones, known as trigonolitos, over a broad expanse of time that allowed for evolution of their form. Early examples are small in size and believed to have been privately owned, while later larger sculptures may have been used in public ceremony. Trigonolitos are known in plain and decorated examples, and, as they are concave on the bottom, many do not sit comfortably on a flat surface. A prevalent image among them is that of this compelling face, with large, sunken eye sockets and a wide, toothless mouth. The face has a particularly fierce, skeletal aspect, an imposing quality often found in Taino art. This example bears a pattern of concentric circles on its opposite side. Used in ceremonial gatherings and attributed supernatural powers. In excellent condition with no losses. L: 7", H: 5.25". RARE! $900
				2353. Dominican Republic, c. 1000 1400 AD. Wonderful Taino Zemi in pale brown-creme colored stone. From the region Boca De Yuma, in the This Zemi is carved in the shape of a dagger with a reptilian head sculpted as the handle. Found in choice condition wonderful surface condition. L: 7.75". RARE! $800
				2354. Dominican Republic, c. 1000 1400 AD., Taino, a lot of two bone necklaces. One a vertebrate necklace, the other a snake skeletal necklace. Both are quite interesting and in nice condition. $200/2
				2355. Dominican Republic, c. 1000 1400 AD., Taino, a lot of two creme slip ceramic bowls with incised design throughout. The first with two anthropomorphic heads facing upwards at opposite sides of the rim. H: 4.5", D: 3.25". Second bowl with 2 highly stylized open eyes also at opposite sides of rim. H: 3", D: 2.75". $400/2
				2356. Dominican Republic, c. 1000 1400 AD. Sinu, Tolima, an interesting round bowl with raised pedestal stand with open work. Incised design on stand and to outside of bowl. H: 4.25", D: 10.25". Small age crack otherwise in choice condition. $400
				2357. Dominican Republic, c. 1000 1400 AD. Taino circular stamp seal with sculpted lizard atop and incised grid pattern on bottom H: 1.75, D: 3.75". Chipped with some losses and repair. $150
				2358. Dominican Republic, c. 1000 1400 AD., Taino a tall and impressive creme slip vessel with oblong and bulbous body and double sectioned and incised neck. Top section of vessel’s neck has incised small bowl with small (chipped) opening. Bottom section of vessel’s neck as 2 small heads protruding at sides, one with losses. H: 11.5". Choice and quite desirable! $500
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				2359. Colombia, Calima, c. 500 – 100 BC. This excellent alcarraza type vessel is 6-1/2” high, has a 5-3/4” diameter and depicts a birthing scene. The face is expressive, the coif is finely incised and the hands supporting the back of the head are superbly detailed. The body of the vessel is delicately incised with the characteristic diamond patterns. See Labbe's Colombia Before Columbus, page 57, for similar example. $600
				2360. Colombia, Narino Quillasinga chalice, ca, 850 – 1500 AD. . Vessel has a spotted jaguar in black resist paint over red. Feline holds bowl shaped chalice from its base atop. Nice detail and facial expression. This cup with circular base measures approximately 6.25” in height with a 6" bowl diameter. Found in choice condition with no restoration or damage, it has some nice surface deposits attesting to its age and wonderful appeal. $650
				2361. Colombia, A wonderful Narino “Coquero”. Vessel has the individual seated with a coca wad in mouth and showing on the inside of its right cheek. The person bears up to a dozen original human teeth and molars, found with the vessel at the point of burial, and most likely worn as a necklace. It measures 6.5” in height, ca 850 – 1500 AD. Found in perfect state mint condition with no repairs or damage and nice soil deposits on surface. $650
				2362. Colombia, Narino, c. 850 – 1500 AD. A lovely jar, 3-1/2” diameter, decorated with a variety of negative resist designs, including triangles of stylized jaguar pelts and panels with step-fret patterns. Two small suspension loops extend from the rim. Nicely burnished, good deposits, strong paint. See Labbe's Colombia Before Columbus, page 162, for similar example. $125
				2363. Colombia, Narino, c. 850 – 1500 AD. A beautiful footed bowl , 5” diameter, depicting deer in the rain, executed in negative style. In excellent condition. $150
				2364. No Lot
				2365. Columbia, Quimbaya, c. 1200 - 1400 AD., a large and unusually made seated ceramic male figure. Unusual in that it is not flat and solid like most other similar figures but instead is hollow and more three-dimensional. Male figure is in typical pose with short and stubby right arm held upwards, left arm bends into chest. Facial detail with incised horizontal linear design. Some original paint still remains on pale red slip. Much repair is evident to entire piece but still attractive and all original. H: 14". $800
				2366. Colombia, Sinu, lower Magdalena “Poporo” style vase. This old and rare vessel in white slip has incised dotted decoration around its neck. This is an older example of Sinu pottery probably pre-dating 600 AD. It measures just below 6” in height; slight rim chipping otherwise with no losses or restoration and in excellent overall condition. $250
				2367. Colombia, Sinu, lower Magdalena dagger, probably pre-dates 600 AD, carved from bone deer antler. It depicts “Cacique” or chief at top as part of the handle and probably for ceremonial use. This piece has been wonderfully carved with sharp detail, found almost in petrified state which attests to age. It measures 9.25” in length and Found in good solid condition with some eroded loss to the tip of the dagger, but with some interesting surface deposits. $650
				2368. Colombia, Sinu, lower Magdalena shamanic ceremonial wand carved in bone. It dates from about 600 to 1500 AD. It measures approximately 7.25” in length and has a superb carving of a low estuary bird most likely a pelican. Found in excellent condition, with wonderful incised and carved detail and bearing some rich light brown patina. $550
				2369. Colombia, Sinu, lower Magdalena, ca, 600 – 1500 AD. A carved jaguar in bone. It was probably part of the top of a shamanic ceremonial wand or staff. Wonderfully carved showing the feline with incised body spots, jaguar is executed in crouching position in exquisite detail. Measures 6” mounted and 4.75” without stand. Found in excellent condition with a wonderful rich patina to surface. $550
				2370. Colombia, Sinu, lower Magdalena, ca 600 – 1500 AD. carved monkey carved in bone. It probably stood as the tip of a shamanic wand or ceremonial staff. It depicts animal in seated position with curled tail and with hands together holding possible offering. It measures 6” on stand and 4.4” without mount. Found in excellent condition, carved in exquisite detail with 3 circular incised designs on lower carving, nice facial expression and has a rich patina. $550
				2371. Colombia, Sinu, c. 600-1500AD., lower Magdalena bone carved amulet. It depicts priestly shaman in wonderful detail showing cone headdress not unlike the Coggi and Wayoo tribes of the present day Sierra Nevada of Colombia. It is carved in wonderful detail with a rich patina attesting age, measures 3.5” in height. Found with only minor loss to the tip of headdress but otherwise in nice condition. $500
				2372. Colombia, Sinu, c. 600 – 1500 AD. lower Magdalena bone carved amulet. It depicts a shaman in lying position on bed and probably under hallucinogenic trance. It is carved in wonderful detail with some surface abrasion but do not detracting from appearance. It measures approximately 3” in length. $500
				2373. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1500AD, a lovely green stone beaded necklace in Riker box. Necklace is a good mix of large tubular and disc beads. 40 beads total with 1 round bead as pendant. Ex. Texas Collection. Choice condition and wearable. $350
				2374. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1500AD, a base gold pendant of a male face with elaborate headdress. Headdress consists of two pairs of circular swirl discs, one pair per side (2 on right side with losses). Top of headdress with two comb-like projections with similar disc atop. H: 1.75", W: 1.75". $950
				2375. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1500AD., rock crystal quartz necklace. It is composed of cylindrical and round beads together with a large bead at its center as pendant. It measures approximately 27” in length. Found in excellent state nice and wearable. $350
				2376. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1500AD., dark jade necklace. It is approximately 17” in length, all of the small semi-barrel shaped beads were polished in antiquity and with wonderful luster. Necklace has been strung with modern clasp and is ready to wear. Excellent condition. $550
				2377. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1500AD., green stone necklace. It is composed of large tube beads some over an inch in length and approximately 25” in length. The necklace has a wonderful carving of a frog in red carnelian at its center measuring about an inch in length. It is found in excellent condition and very wearable. $450
				2378. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1500AD., necklace in agate. It is composed of some large and round beads with the larger ones measuring up to an inch in diameter. Necklace has wonderfully colored light orange to red beads with surfaces showing age and antiquity. Strung with a modern clasp and measuring around 18.5” in length. In excellent condition of preservation and wearable $575
				2379. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1500AD., necklace. It is mainly made of shell, jade, and agate beads. The highlights of this 17” long ancient necklace are the unique “bala” or bullet Tairona beads together with a striking effigy as its center piece. This pendant carving is in agate and depicts a standing human figure with hands held to stomach; with lovely detail measuring 0.75” in length. Necklace is strung with a modern clasp and ready to wear. $550
				2380. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1500AD., a small blackware ceramic fragment depicting head of a bat. It no doubt once adorned a much larger vessel. The head is hollow inside acting as a functional rattle. It measures 5.5” on stand, and about 2.25” on its own. Found in a nicely burnished condition. $125
				2381. Colombia, a Tuza deep bowl from the Narino highland, ca 850 – 1500 AD. Vessel has wonderful designs in black paint over red. It depicts a solemn procession of felines which circle the inside of the bowl. It is 4” deep by 7.5" in diameter. Bowl is repaired from two clean breaks but not detracting from appeal and visual impact. $650
				2382. No Lot
				2383. Colombia, a Tuza bowl from the Narino highlands 850 – 1500 AD. This shallow bowl in wonderful red ocher over cream depicts a wonderful hunting scene with two felines attacking male deer, while female deer suckles young and another cub looks by. It measures 3.5: deep by 8” in its diameter. An unusual hunting scene, some minor repairs evident but not detract from appeal and overall beauty of the bowl. $850
				2384. Colombia, Tumaco/Tolita, c. 200 – 400 AD., erotic effigy. It depicts both a grinning male and female couple engaged in erotic petting each holding each other’s sexual organs. It is mounted measuring approximately 6.25” in height in the stand, and 4.75” without. Found in a good state of conservation with losses to side arms but not detracting from its visual effect, $350
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				2385. Venezuela, c. 800 – 1,200 AD., umbian pottery from archaeological the site of Trujillo in Venezuela. Wonderful human effigy, body adorned in black paint negative resist over cream. Figurine set with arms akimbo. These figurines have been described from Shamanic in power to fertility talisman kept by women during pregnancy. Refer “Arte Pre-Hispanico de Venezuela” by Arroyo y Cruzent & Perez Soto de Atencio. Approximately 7” in height, Found in good condition with repairs to both arms. $500
				2386. A Venezuelan, c. 1,000-1,400 AD., stone pendant measuring approximately 2.5” in height by 7.5” in length, For similar examples refer: “Venezuelan Archaeology” by Irving Rouse and Jose Cruzent, Fig 29B. Found in fair condition with some chips to edges but with no repairs evident. $200
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				2387. 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
				2388. 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
				2389. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, ca. 350 BC ? 400 AD. This excellent shaman figure is 6-1/4" tall. He is posed standing, holding a snuff container in his left hand. He is wearing a loincloth, a wide necklace with pendant and pectoral, incised bracelets, huge ear and nose ornaments and a complex headdress. Nice remnants of gold and blue pigment. $400
				2390. 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
				2391. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. An exceptional Shaman figure, 6” high. He is posed standing, wearing an elaborate feline mask and extensive jewelry, including a necklace with large pectoral pendant. Nice paint and deposits. $450
				2392. Ecuador, Guangala, c. 450 BC – 400 AD. An exceptional hollow sello (roller seal), 2-3/8” x 1-1/8”. This early example features beautifully detailed Coati-mondi backed by a panel of stylized geometric serpent designs. A rare example in perfect condition. Also, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. An exceptional oval stamp seal, 3" diameter, featuring a coiled serpent with shamanic emblem. The serrated edge is in perfect condition. Rare motif. $400/2
				2393. Mexico, Olmec, c. 500BC., a wonderful translucent pale green jade mask. Stoic looking facial expression with mouth slightly agape revealing four teeth. Vertical incised line from bridge of nose to top of head. Four small ancient holes (two at top and two at bottom) drilled at opposite side at back top and bottom. H: 3.25". Excellent condition. $6,000

				2394. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. An excellent Shaman figure, 6-1/2” high. This is the depiction of a shaman engaged in thoughtful conversation, with wonderfully animated gestures. He is beautifully adorned with enormous ear ornaments, necklace, large nose ring and a fancy headdress. An object associated with shamanic rituals is attached to his back. Good gold and turquoise paint, nice dendrites. $550
				2395. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. An excellent Pensador figure, 5” high. He is posed in the typical hunched over position, propping up his chin with one hand, with the elbow resting on the bent knee. The individual represented is apparently an elder, nicely adorned with jewelry, including numerous bracelets. The gesture is lively and animated, showing the artisan’s high skill lever. Good applique workmanship, nice gold and blue paint. $550
				2396. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. An excellent Shaman figure, 6” high. He is posed standing, mounted on a platform and is depicted in an animated hand-to-face gesture, as if just having received unwelcome news. The detailing is superb, his jewelry is extensive, with excellent red, blue and gold paint. $500
				2397. Ecuador, Guangala, c. 450 BC – 400 AD. A rare incised plate, 7-5/8” diameter, decorated with delicate stylized avian and zoomorphic designs, inside a large solar symbol. A unique ceremonial object. $400
				2398. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. A group of five (5) roller seals, 2” – 2-1/2” long. Each is incised with different stylized designs. $200 See Cummins Huellas Del Pasado for similar examples.
				2399. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 350 BC – 400 AD. A lovely maternal figure, 6” high. This fine Pedernales type is posed seated, holding the baby in her lap. She is wearing a long skirt, an abbreviated manto and is lavishly adorned with jewelry, including a finely incised necklace, large ear ornaments and an applique-studded vincha. Nice attention paid to small details such as the cheek ornaments and labret. Good gold and turquoise paint remnants. $450
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				2400. Peru, a rare Chancay rattle crafted as a medallion with loop intact. This rattle in full working condition measures approximately 4” from loop to base, ca. 1100- 1350 AD. Rattle depicts an X symbol painted in typical Chancay ochre over white slip. The roundel is in excellent condition found solid with no damage and minimal surface wear. $120
				2401. Peru, Chancay, c. 1000-1300AD., This is a wonderfully delicate, ancient textile woven in northern Peru. Textile was woven of fine camelid fibers. Textile measures 27" long x 24" wide. The piece is woven with designs of stylized cats in diamond shapes. Condition is pristine. There is an ancient repair to one corner, but otherwise fantastic. $950
				2402. 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
				2403. Peru, A rare pre-Chavin, c. 2500BC, fertility effigy from central Peru. This effigy is modeled in low fired clay, showing nude female in all its detail. These types of effigies were probably ingested by women during pregnancy to ensure safe deliveries. These practices still conducted in remote communities and refer to by anthropologists as “Geophagy”. Effigy measures approximately 2.75” in height. $400
				2404. 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 restoration and small chips at top of spout. Nicely burnished showing some wonderful natural chocolate colors. 10" in height and is 7" at its widest. $1,200
				2405. Peru, Chavin c. 700-500 B.C. a nicely crafted ceramic cylinder vase rendered in a fine brown clay and decorated with an incised rain-shower motif. Rope design around the rim articulated in red cinnabar pigment. Choice! H: 4.5", D: 5.5". $950
				2406. Peru, Chavin, c. 700-500BC., a creme slip single handle stirrup vessel. The body of this vessel is decorated in a sort of drizzled clump effect with uni-directional striated dots added for effect. Much of the original red polychrome is still evident throughout. Pristine condition and intact with no restoration. H: 8". $950
				2407. Peru, Rare Chavin or probably early Moche single spout owl effigy. This beautiful rendition of Chavin pottery art displays characteristic style “Chongoyape” style spout. This much revered owl in ancient Peruvian societies were responsible for assisting the life giving Sun deities find their way from nights to mornings. This vessel has incised detail with black color pigments over red ochre. Owl stands alert on rotund base. It measures approximately 7” in height, ca 200BC – 100 AD. Only small chip under tail but otherwise in excellent condition. A wonderful rare example to established collector. $1,200
				2408. 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
				2409. Peru, Chimu, c. 1100 - 1450 AD. This choice llama effigy head is 7-1/2” long and 5-1/2” high. The highly expressive face is beautifully detailed and the nicely burnished slip shows good mineral deposits. The strap over the nose shows this to be a domesticated animal. An excellent example. $400
				2410. Peru, Chimu, c. 1100 - 1350 AD. A wonderful transitional piece, blending stylistic attributes of the Chimu and Lambayeque cultures, ca. This 6-1/4" high vessel features a lively dancer, wearing an incised loincloth and cap. He is surrounded by swimming toyos, a flat-headed type of coastal shark, which are painted on the dome of the vessel. A pair of large crabs lurk under the spout. This iconography depicts a celebrating fisherman thanking the Gods for his success. The overall design is Chimu, but the paint style and some of the decorative patterns show the Sican influence. In excellent condition, far more detailed than the images convey. $450
				2411. Peru, Chimu, c. 1100 - 1450 AD. This excellent figural blackware pitcher is 7-1/4” high and features four molded panels, which depict two of the most important characters from Moche mythology. Wrinkle Face, with his belt of serpents, is shown in flight and the Crested Animal is depicted on a stylized reed boat. A typical Chimu head forms the flared spout. This exceptional example is in excellent condition and shows the enormous influence Moche styles had on Chimu artisans. See Donnan’s Moche Fineline Painting, page 185, for a similar example. $300
				2412. Peru, Chimu-Inca, c. 1300 – 1450 AD. An excellent pacha type vessel in the form of a monkey. He as an expressive face and is depicted eating a fruit, with the left arm molded in relief and the curled tail perforated to form the spout. Pachas were used in water worship rituals. In excellent condition, with nice deposits and a highly burnished slip. $400
				2413. 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
				2414. 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
				2415. Peru, Chimu-Inca, c. 1300 - 1450 AD. This adorable effigy vessel is 9" tall and depicts a monkey eating a fruit. The face is nicely detailed and the left hand holding the head is a life-like gesture. A small feline head adorno is mounted on the back of the head. Painted overall with cream slip. In good condition, with light pigment losses, nice deposits and a small repair to loop handle. Museum deaccession. $300 See Donnan’s Ceramics of Ancient Peru, page 92, for similar examples from UCLA’s Fowler Museum.
				2416. Peru, Chimu, c. 1100 - 1450 AD. This fine stirrup spouted blackware bottle is 6-1/4" high, has a highly burnished finish and a cute bird adorno sitting on the stirrup. In perfect condition, with nice deposits. $300
				2417. Peru, Huari, c. 650 – 800 AD. An excellent polychrome olla with twisted braid handles, 10-3/4” high, 28” circumference. This large polychrome example is decorated with several bands of designs, including conjoined serpents, achiranas and inverted wave symbols. Nicely burnished, good mineral deposits, one tiny probe hole. $450
				2418. Peru, A small Inca burial offering effigy in pottery. Measuring 2 in height, ca 16th century, and found in excellent condition. $200
				2419. Peru, Inca early colonial pottery kero. Vessel display some early Spanish lead base painting green over cream, decorated with faces along the rim. Some evident fading to the paint but in solid unrestored condition. It measures approximately 4.75” in height by 2.25” in diameter, ca 16th century. $100
				2420. Peru, Inca c. 1300 – 1450 AD. This fine double-chambered avian motif vessel is 7-1/2" wide, 6" high and consists of two bottles joined with a lower tube and a strap handle. The spout of the left bottle is decorated with a bird, which conceals a built-in whistle. The orange slip is decorated with a mesh pattern, executed in black. In excellent condition, with functional whistle. $450 See Arquelogia Andina - Peru pages 249 - 250 and Art of the Andes page 313, for similar examples from major museum collections.
				2421. Peru, Chimu-Inca, c. 1300 - 1450 AD. This exceptional figural vessel is 10-1/2” high and features the boldly rendered head of a mythical creature. The open mouth displays rows of fangs and sharp teeth. The body of the bottle is incised with repetitive geometric designs. Spout reattached, with professional restoration over cracks, else in excellent condition with good deposits. $500
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