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Pre-Dynastic Era

Monday, June 1st

 

301. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a small and round vessel with squashed bulbous midsection. Midsection reveals several rows of small spikes. In red-brown slip; some chipping to flared spout. Ht: 4". $600

302. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., an outstanding "parrot tripod pot" in burnished redware. Large pumpkin like bulbous body with flared flat spout. Single parrot, one on each leg highlight pot. Ht: 9.5", D: 13". $3,500

303. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a small and very attractive dog. Made of dark brown slip. Dog rests in slightly reclining posture and has rotund torso. All four legs bent slightly as is evident by protruding knees. Ht: 4.5", L: 7.5". Nice condition. $300-$500

304. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., another small dog. This of light orange slip; dog stands with typical rotund body, tail opens into spout. Ht: 3.75", L: 8.5". Very attractive. $300-$500

305. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., an unusual rabbit pot. Similar to the classic Colima dog, this instead has the head of a short eared hare. Made from light brown colored slip, it has bulbous torso with short legs and spout in middle of back. Ht: 5.25", L: 9". Rare! $750-$1,000

306. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., ocarina lot. A lot of 6 ceramic whistles. Four are identical and are of small seated birds (each 1.5" long). Creme slip and slightly burnished. Also included is a larger ceramic bird (ht: 2.25" with slight chip on tail) with wings spread (this not a whistle). Lastly a small four note whistle, almost semi phallic in design, L: 1.5". $250-$350/6

307. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a frog ocarina. In orange-brown slip. Bull frog sits with front legs stretched forward, back divided into two section, each bulbous. Whistle in back. Choice. Ht: 2", L: 3.5". $300-$400

308. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a frog ocarina. Similar to above except slightly smaller. This whistle with flat back, portion of left rear leg missing. Ht: 1.75", L: 2.75". $200-$300

309. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a frog ocarina and rattle. Similar to above except more round in shape. Back also has 3 incised linear designs. Frog seems ready to jump! Blow hole is the mouth of frog. Ht: 1.5", L: 3.5". Choice. $300-$400

310. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a turtle ocarina. Carapace is well defined with linear design. Whistle is at rear. Ht: 1.25", L: 3.75. $300-$400

 

311. Mexico, Veracruz, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., a very attractive brown ceramic "whistle" in the form of a standing shaman. He stands with support of tripod like design (third leg repaired) and wears large and ornately decorated headdress with beaded necklace, nose rings and loin cloth. Arms and legs are outstretched. Choice and quite decorative! Ht: 8.75". $1,500

312. Mexico, Veracruz, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., a ceramic "sick bed" figure. In pale creme slip, patient lays in agony on back. Feet are cuffed to bed while hands hold the bar at bed's top. Incised hair and design on midsection. Rare and choice! L: 8.5, Ht: 4.5". $1,500

313. Mexico, Veracruz, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., a beautifully carved stone "hacha". Shaman head with large nose and earrings; mouth agape. Rare and well carved. On custom stand. Ht: 8.25". $3,500

314. Mexico, Veracruz, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., a large and very attractive ceramic head fragment. Excellent facial detail reveals mouth open with upper teeth very prominent. Set on wood base. Ht: 7.5". $1,250

315. Mexico, Veracruz, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., another large and impressive ceramic head fragment. Similar to above but this with more refined facial design. Ornately crafted, some repairs. evident to headdress. Ht: 8.5". $500-$700

316. Mexico, Veracruz, Remojades, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., a large and impressive seated female figure. Detailed facial expression; she wears elaborate headdress (some repairs) earrings and necklace. Right hand held upwards. Typical black polychrome around mouth. Ht: 18". Choice! $6,500

317. Mexico, Veracruz, Remojades, Late Classic Period, c. 500-950 A.D., "bat whistle" or ocarina, possibly Nopiloa, the priest stands with genitalia exposed and aroused, his hands rest on his bulbous belly. He wears a ferocious bat's head mask with large flaring ears, mouth agape revealing sharp teeth and wears necklace with large medallion. Choice and rare! Ht: 4.75". $500-$750

318. Mexico, Guerrero, Olmec, c. 1000-500 B.C., a carved green stone figure of a robust standing man; hands on chest. Classic Olmec facial features. A rare collectibles! Attractive color! On stand. Ht: 9". $5,000

319. Mexico, Olmec, c. 1000-500 B.C., a seated dark gray ceramic rendition of a the classic "Olmec baby". Simplistic in design, baby sits with legs in "V" position, hands rest on each knee. Belly button has open hole. Head has been reattached. Rare! Ht: 8". $1000-$1500

320. Mexico, Olmec, c. 1000-500 B.C., an "Olmec baby"; rotund and standing, baby has appearance of Japanese Sumo wrestler. In orange slip, front side is toned with darker patina. Portion of left foot missing otherwise rare and choice. Mounted on black wooden stand. Ht: 7.25". $750-$1,500

321. Mexico, Olmec, c. 1000-500 B.C., a very rare ceramic head fragment. Made from rough creme colored ceramic and pieced together in typical Olmec fashion. Head displays puckered fat lips with small nose and eyes. Unusual headdress is that of animal, perhaps coyote that appears to be devouring the Olmec face. Interesting and rare. Oriental padded wooden box included for safe storage. Ht: 4.5". $750-$1,250

322. Mexico, Aztec, Valley of Mexico, Post Classic Period, c. 1400 A.D., a finely made red ceramic plate. Sun burst design in center of decorative linear display, all in black polychrome. Rare and choice! D: 8.75". $500

323. Mexico, Valley of Mexico, c. 500-1500 A.D., a lot of five ceramic head fragments. All with nice detail. When mounted on proper display they make an attractive offering. S: 1.5"-3". $150/5

324. Mexico, Aztec, Valley of Mexico, Post Classic Period, c. 1400 A.D., a large "stone goddess". Carved from black volcanic stone, she sits with her hands on knees wearing large ear spools and ornate headdress. As would be expected, stone is weathered but still in very nice condition. Ht: 15". $7,500

325. Mexico, Guerrero, c. 150 A.D.-300 A.D., a lovely necklace with carved jade pendant. Necklace made from small coral and stone beads; pendant is 1.25", simplistic carving of standing figure with both hands on belly. Attractive and very wearable. A thoughtful gift idea! $200-$300

326. Honduras, Maya, Ulua Valley, Late Classic Period, c. 600-900 A.D., a finely carved small alabaster bowl. Of mottled white and gray alabaster, bowl has decorative glyph design around central portion. Similar to the work you see on the beautiful ceramic cylinder vases. Some chipping at top. Very rare! Ht: 2", D: 3.25". $400-$600

327. Costa Rica, Late Classic Period, c. 900 A.D., an attractive "bird effigy" bowl. Bulbous bowl is made from creme colored slip with flared cone-like base. Bird head protrudes from side of bowl as do wings. Highlighted in re and black polychrome. Choice! Ht: 7". $1,500

328. Guatemala, Mayan Civilization, Late Classic Period, c. 600 A.D. - 900 A.D., a cylinder vase with geometric glyph-like designs. Brown polychrome on creme slip. Ht: 8", diameter 5.5". Some repairs. $1,500

329. Guatemala, Mayan Civilization, Late Classic Period, c. 600 A.D. - 900 A.D., a small and finely made ceramic cylinder vase. Of dark creme slip, the front panel depicts seated priestly figure wearing elaborate headdress. Height and diameter, 4". Choice! $500-$700

330. Guatemala, Late Classic Period, c. 900 A.D., a lot of four small dark stone celts. Chiseled on one side for use as scraper. 1.75"-2.5". $200/4

331. Ecuador, La Tolita, c. 500 A.D., an attractive ocarina in the form of a bird. In creme slip, bird has short wings with detailed feathers. Tail section repaired. L: 5". Nice! $150

332. Ecuador, Bahia, c. 200 B.C.-200 A.D., a seated ceramic figure in stoic pose. Left elbow rests on left knee with left hand on forehead. Elaborate nose and earrings. Much of original paint in yellow and red-orange still evident! Some repairs; base chipped, still attractive. Ht: 7.5". $900

333. Peru, Moche, c. 100-800 A.D., a lovely blackware "portrait" stirrup vessel. With single handle and spout, vessel depicts male figure with smiling expression. Slight age crack on portion of spout otherwise in very nice condition. Ht: 10.25". $400-600

334. Peru, Moche, c. 100-800 A.D., a lovely blackware stirrup vessel. This with single loop handle and spout. Two sets of pictorials embellish the bulbous portion of vessel, both similar. Each has warrior figure on left, wearing ornate animal skin headdress and holding axe in right hand, crescent shaped club in the other. He attacks equally fierce warrior. Half dollar size surface chip to one of the pictorials. Age crack in lower handle. Ht: 9.25". Choice. $300-$500

335. Peru, Moche, c. 100-800 A.D., a lovely blackware "lobster" stirrup vessel. Single handle with two pointed spouts. Larger lobster in high relief protrudes from top on vessel under handle with two fish and two crabs as well. Smaller protruding fish heads with open mouths are under each spout. On raised base which has incised geometric design. In choice condition with a couple of very small firing holes. Ht: 7.25". $300-$500

336. Peru, Moche, c. 100-800 A.D., a creme slip ceramic vessel. Rotund seated figure has both hands resting on belly. He wears large ear spools; fine facial detail. Ht: 6.5". $300-$500

337. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A smaller textile fragment consisting of seven rows of serpents, all in "S" posture. Snakes in red and yellow on dark brown background. Extremely tattered but interesting. Matted and wrapped in plastic. S: 16" x 25". $400-$700

338. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A large and very attractive textile fragment in reds, blues, yellows and browns. Eight horizontal rows of pelicans, each row with large brown bands in between them. Some tattering but still very attractive. Matted and wrapped in plastic. S: 34" x 40". $700-$1,000

339. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. a complete pouch in mostly shades of brown. Beautifully woven at top and bottom with two small jaguar faces either side of lower upper portion; two cords attached. Frog and fish motif on bottom. Exceptionally fine quality! Matted and wrapped in plastic. S: 26" x 13". $500-$800

340. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A large textile fragment of dark brown color. Nicely embroidered with 6 horizontal rows of monkey-like figures seated with single arm stretched forward and wearing a crescent shaped headdress. Mostly in reds and yellows; bottom row ornately decorated with red background. Tattered but still quite decorative. Matted and wrapped in plastic. S: 36" x 20". $700-$1,000

341. Peru, Chancay, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. An extremely large textile fragment made from six smaller bands. Central four are of plaid design in yellow, blacks and reds on brown background. The two at either side of small rosettes in yellow and red. Tattered mostly on one side, but still quite decorative. Matted and wrapped in plastic. S: 33.5" x 52". $700-$1,000

342. Peru, Huari, c. 800 A.D., Lot of four pieces. Featuring a brown Huari terracotta kero with reliefs depicting a man carrying three men and crocodiles. Repairs with some rim chipping. Also two small Valley of Mexico ceramic head fragments, S: 1.25", in nice condition. Also an interesting Peruvian, Chancay culture, c. 800-1200 A.D., terra cotta mold of a mask, S: 2.25". Nice detail to mask. $500/4

343. Peru, Inca, c. 1300-1500 A.D., a small and attractive redware cup with black and brown linear design at top. Repaired. Also two small and finely made wooden double sided hair combs. Cup is 3.25", D: 4". Combs are 2" long. Nice lot. $100-$150/3

344. Peru, Inca, c. 1300-1500 A.D., a "bolo" stone projectile. Carved from steatite and almost round in shape with incised groove around entire piece. Used as weapon. Rare! L: 2.25", W: 2". $100-$150

345. Peru, Inca, c. 1300-1500 A.D., "Canopa" or incense burner. Carved from steatite and in the shape of llama. Without feet, long neck is ridged. with hole for incense on to of back. Ht: 3", L: 5.25". $100-$250

346. Peru, Inca, c. 1300-1500 A.D., a long silver pin with round and flat ornament at top. Used for garments, small hole in ornament indicated marital status. L: 11". $75-$150

347. Peru, Chimu, c. 1400 A.D., a small textile doll. Ht: 4". $100

348. Peru, perhaps Colonial period? A very interesting ladle made from stone and bone. Handle is bone with incised design and inlaid catfish motif near top; large spoon is carved from black stone in shape of a human hand. Used by slaves brought by Spaniards. Choice condition. L:8.5". $100-$200

349. Peru, Chimu, c. 1400 A.D., a lot of three double paneled manta textiles. Bright colors. S: 28" square and 56" x 36". Minor fraying. Plus a small purse. These need to be framed. $500/lot

350. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a carved wooden grave marker with 2 figures, one atop the other. Each head piece is inlaid with shell. Ht: 15.5". $150

351. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a lot of two smaller grave markers, both inlaid, one male, one female. Nice workmanship. Ht: 9". $200/2

352. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a beautifully carved wood keros with toucan on corn in high bas relief, a panel depicting two men hold bird by the throat. Ht: 5.5". $250

353. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, another kero in wood of a mother nursing one child, with papoose on her back, inlaid eyes. Minor chip on foot. Ht: 4.5". $200

354. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a jaguar atop a curled snake, both decorated with shell inlays, triangular markings decorate each animal. Ht: 5". $100

355. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a lot of two inlaid wooden warriors in full battle regalia. A broken row of jaguars atop one warrior. Ht: 5". $300/2

356. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a seated shaman entwined by a serpent, atop his inlaid head a boldly carved jaguar. Quite nice! Ht: 7.5". $150

357. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a pair of inlaid seated wooden warriors, each with a large bird atop his head. Ht: 8.25". $375/2

358. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, an inlaid pedestal with three animals in a circle atop with four columns of musicians. Nice. Ht: 8". $200

359. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a standing inlaid warrior with dagger and shield. Ht: 7". $100

360. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a lot of two kneeling warrior with large birds atop their heads. Each piece is inlaid. Ht: 7". $200/2

361. Peru/ Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Tihuamaco Indians, post Conquest Period, a lot of two similar kneeling inlaid figures, one of which is a double totem. Ht: 6" and 6.5". $200/2

362. Colombia, Quimbaya, c. 500-1000 A.D., seated male figure. Of stylized flat form with right arm raised upward, left hand resting on left knee. Simplistic facial design with single incised horizontal line for mouth and two longer lines for eyes. Head and all limbs repaired to body; quite attractive. Nice patination. Ht: 9". $400-$600

363. Colombia, Nariño, c. 500-1000 A.D., a small redware ceramic vessel in shape of small gourd. Hollow with globular body and slightly flattened base. Nice patina. Ht: 6.75". $100-$150

364. Colombia, Nariño, c. 500-1000 A.D., a glazed redware pedestal bowl with black linear design horizontally painted on entire outside of bowl. Nice condition. Attractive. Ht: 4.75", D: 7". $250

365. Colombia, Nariño, c. 500-1000 A.D., another glazed redware pedestal bowl, similar to above but slightly smaller. Ht: 4", D: 6.5". $200

366. Colombia, Nariño, c. 500-1000 A.D., a lot of two redware bowls, both with nice linear designs in black polychrome on outside. Ht: 3.5", D:7"; 4.75", D: 7.75". A nice pair and in good condition; slight chip on lip on larger bowl. $300/2

367. Colombia, Chimla, c. 500-1000 A.D., an unglazed globular vessel in creme slip. Bulbous body with small neck and thick narrow opening. Attractive incised design at immediately below neck. Ht: 6", D: 6 3/8". $200

368. Colombia, Chimla, c. 500-1000 A.D., an unglazed vessel with undercut lip. In creme slip; simple but attractive with lower body of vessel with edged ridge, slightly incised around and on lip. On round base. Nice Ht: 6", D: 6 3/8". $150

369. Colombia, Tairona, c. 500-1000 A.D., an attractive ceramic ocarina in the form of a dove. Creme slip with hind portion in burnished black. Two note holes on side with incised design on back. Ht: 2.5", L: 4 5/8". Nice. $150

370. Colombia, Tairona, c. 500-1000 A.D., an exquisite gold pendant of shaman figure. He stands in rigid posture and wears large semi-circular headdress ornately decorated with wreath type designs and articulated loop earring. Figure has hands on hips and wears shoulder ornament. He holds staff with jaguar head finials horizontally at waist. Weight, 82.37gm. Rare and in nice condition. $7,500

371. Colombia, Nariño, c. 500-1000 A.D., an attractive deep bowl with short base. Creme slip with linear design in red and black polychrome throughout. Small chip at top. Nice! Ht: 4 3/8", D: 7.75". $200

372. Colombia, Nariño, c. 500-1000 A.D., a small bowl in creme slip. Interesting feline motif on outside top portion in black polychrome. Age crack vertically down side with small restoration at top; still desirable. Ht: 4 7/8", D: 7". $175

373. Colombia, Sinu, c. 500-1000 A.D., a very attractive gray ware ceramic flute with detailed crocodile resting atop mouthpiece. Four note holes with finely incised linear designs throughout. L: 9.75". $250-$350

374. Colombia, Chimla, c. 500-1000 A.D., Tumaco, a small and finely crafted ceramic head fragment. Nice facial detail. Ht: 2 3/8". $75

375. Colonial Period santos. Carved wooden clerical figure has long black beard and hair braids that go down his back. He holds cloak draped over left arm and also holds large book with same hand against chest. Ornately carved with head, hands and feet applied and made from white resin-like material. Some chipping; right arm reattached at shoulder. Nice! Ht: 9.5". $275-$400

376. Cameroon, Bamileke, c. 19th century throwing knife with curved irregular iron blade. The handle is wrapped with a later fine leather grip that covers entire shaft.. L: 24". A choice weapon! $750

377. Africa, Zaire, Bakuba, c. A fine wood carving of a seated Kuba king. From a pre-1932 Belgian collection. Nice dark patina. H: 20 cm.. An important small piece! $900

378. Africa, Somalia, Shinlo, wooden hair-comb, with yarn and bead accents, geometric & crosshatched central design. L: 9.6".

$100-$200

379. New Guinea, Sepik River, A very fine carved wood figure of a male ancestor, nicely painted in black, ochre red and white, with tiny cowry shells for eye inlays. A crocodile plinth supports the head. A good, old tribal piece. On stand. H: 15.5". $750

380. Philippines?--Dagger, leather covered wooden sheath, wood handle with bone pommel, sharp s.e.blade L: 3.75". Cute! $100-$200

381. Oceania, Papua New Guinea? Wood-carvers mallet, paddle-shaped hardwood, nice, dark old patina. L: 11.25". $100-$200

382. Africa, Southern, "Knobkerrie", throwing war club, long, smooth hardwood shaft with slightly offset oblique head, L: 20.75". A weapon simple in appearance but lethal when properly thrown! $100-$200

383. Philippines, Mindanao, Moro?, Jungle Knife, "bowie"-shaped s.e blade L:10.5". , black horn handle with metal fittings, tooled leather sheath with metal throat and chape, "S-guard", L: o/a 17.75". A nice old knife with character! $100-$200

384. Africa, Central, Dance/Fetish objects: animal horn with hove "rattles", old trade beads strung along its length ca. 9.5 in, and a hide piece, likely worn on a belt, also with hove "rattles", each suspended on lengths of old trade beads, L. ca. 5 in. lot of 2 pcs. $100-$200

385. Pre-Columbian Mexico, two interesting objects on stands: bell-shaped volcanic stone pestle, H.5.5 in., and a small and intact terracotta bowl, painted from rim to base with beige stripes, diam. 3.5". $75-$150

386. Africa, Gabon, Mpangwe, "Nayin" crossbow; hardwood with lovely patination, this was used more as a "short-range" weapon(note that the bow is of the "self" type), the release quite simple. L. of stock 40 in., W. of bow ca. 25", see Stones, p.467, fig. 592. Rare! A similar type is used in S.E. Asia as well! $100-$200

387. Philippines, Mindanao?-Parang(jungle knife): blacksmith-forged comma-shaped blade(marked RM near forte), large cross-hatched wooden handle, all-wood sheath. Old! L. o/a 20.75". $100-$200

388. India, Mughal, "Tulwar", long-sword, broad s.e. "Khanda-like" straight blade with false edge last third, "kuftgari"(silver overlay) both sides near hilt, steel hilt with cup and finger guard also covered with silver overlay. velvet-covered replacement sheath. sword is un-touched, honest blade , overall lovely condition with a great deal of the "watered" pattern ("Jauhar") visible! L. o/a ca.36". $1,400-$1,500

389. Africa, Zaire, Kuba? , "Ilukan" Knife with broad, leaf-shaped blade showing hammered patterns along spine and near hilt(both sides),numerous copper studs inlaid around the edges of the blade, flattened iron wire bound wooden handle. L.o/a 21.25". Very old blade with a lot of character. Inlay usually denoted status of warrior/owner... $300

390. Africa, Zaire, Ngala "Executioners" Sword with heavy, broad straight "blade" ending in a large sickle-shaped tip, carved wooden handle with very old, dark patina. L o/a 24.25". This sword was probably for ritual use since it has no sharp edge. $500

391. Africa, Zaire?, Konda Ritual Knife with a halbard-shaped blade, lightweight but very sharp , simple wooden handle, L: o/a 20.75". $100-$200

392. India, Mughal, Steel "Bich'hwas", dagger, straight blade with central rib, straight grain forging visible along length of blade, one-piece hand-grip/guard. A nice example. L: o/a 12.5". $300-400

393. India, Mughal, Steel "Bich'hwas", dagger, but this example with TWO gently curving blades, "Kuftgari" (silver overlay) decoration covering both front and back of the hand-grip/guard. L. o/a 11.75". See Stones, p.112/113. A rather unusual weapon and scarce! $400

394. India, Mughal- all-steel Khanjar with Lion's-head pommel, handle and part of blade covered w/profuse "kuftgari"(silver overlay),s.e. tapering blade itself shows grain, L: o/a 10.3". A nice piece in untouched condition; would restore beautifully! no sheath. $400-$500

395. India, Mughal-a long, slender "rapier-type" blade fitted with a jade handle, probably from a Khanjar. The blade itself is straight-grain forged with wonderful spring! A side of the hilt has been polished-down, likely to remove chips. L: o/a 40.5", no sheath. A very interesting piece. $300-$400

Shipwreck Coins

396. Atocha wreck of September 6, 1622. 8 Reales, "piece of eight" (20.8gm), Potosi mint, Philip III, no date. Grade 3. Beautifully framed with original certificate of authenticity signed by Mel Fisher. Also comes with appraisal from Gulfstream Rarities Inc. and is appraised for $900. S: 16" x 15". $350

397. From the Spanish Treasure Fleet sunk on July 27, 1715. One Eighth reale. Framed with certificate from Gulfstream Rarities Inc. S: 11.5" x 13". $150

398. From the East India Company vessel, Bredenhof, wrecked on June 6th, 1753 in the Mocambique Channel. A Dutch "Doit" copper coin dated 1752. Framed with certificate of authenticity and full historical account. S: 11.5" x 16". Nice. $150

399. From the East India Company vessel, Admiral Gardner, wrecked on January 25, 1809. Bronze cash coin dated 1804. Beautifully framed with certificate of authenticity and full historical account. S: 15.5" x 19.5". Quite attractively displayed. $250

400. John F. Kennedy, Commemorative Coin Set. Gorgeous shadow box with dark blue velvet backdrop displays two 1964 Kennedy half dollars, both gold plated in 24 karat and encased in two Washington weave filigree bezels. Each bezel is embedded with 5 rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Between coins is a signed, bonded bronze sculpture by the Donjo. Comes with certificate of authenticity. S: 16" x 13". $200

401. Lot of ruby gemstones. 3 Burmese, carat weight 1.95, cut: 3 oval cabochons. Doublette, carat weight 3.12, cut multi facet. 5 Thailand, carat weight 2.25, cut: oval multi facet. All with certificates of authenticity from Gem Productions in Chanthaburi, Thailand. $500up

402. Lot of sapphire gemstones. 27 Siamese, carat weight 5, cut: round multi facet. Additional 6 Siamese, carat weight 3.78, Ceylon blue color, cut: oval multi facet. 28 fancy purple, carat weight 3, cut: round multi facet. 15 fancy green, carat weight 2.4, cut: round multi facet. All with certificates of authenticity from Gem Productions in Chanthaburi, Thailand. $700up

 

 

 

 

403. Mixed lot of gemstones. 7 Natural pearls, carat weight 1.22. shape is oval Cut: multi facet. Emerald, carat weight 1.22, shape oval, cut multi facet. Lastly, 6 Rhodolite, carat weight 5.15, cut multi facte. All with certificates of authenticity from Gem Productions in Chanthaburi, Thailand. $500up

Late addition of antiquities

404. South Italian, c. 400 B.C., an attractive small terra cotta pot with two small loop handles. Creme colored slip and nicely painted in black with bands of horizontal lines around midsection, handles and lip. Short vertical bands encircle upper portion. Choice condition. Ht: 6.75". $400-$700

405. An assorted lot of smaller Classical antiquities. All in terra cotta, c. 200-500 A.D.; lot includes a discus oil lamp from N. African; with large amphora in central medallion (broken and missing spout and amphora, L: 4.75"). Also two small So. Italian figurines, both women standing on wood stands. Ht: 3.25" & 5". Both nice. A head fragment from Alexandria on wood base (ht: 2.5"), and a small vial from the Holy Land, Ht: 3.5". $500/5

African & Asian Art

406. Ivory Coast, Senufo, c. 1920-35. A remarkably fine pair of standing figures.; the man wears a hat and loin coth, a necklace with a pnedant and he holds a machete in his right hand. The female is nude, except for loin cloth, nursing her child. Both on their own stands. From a gallery in Abidan. H: 5"6". Nice! $2500/2

407. Indonesia, Bali-"Lion Mask"?, similar to Japanese "Shishimai" masks used at festivals. This example has a hinged jaw, "beard", and lovely polychrome. A very nice item. L. 8.5 in. $150

408. Africa, Mali, Bambara-"N'tomo" mask-face with antelope projecting from forehead, 6 vertical projections behind. A very attractive example of an important type. Ht. 28.5 in. $250409. India, ca.19th Century. Bronze God shown kneeling on a stupa-shaped base, the detail is quite nice, with good patina, and genuine age!!! Ht. 7 in. $400 410. Nepal-"Yamantaka" mask danced in "Tsham" plays at Monasteries. This wooden example covered with white metal sheeting. It is a lovely item with some age to it. It is large, 15 in. in ht. but bear in mind that these are danced with costumes! A real show!! $350 411. Laos, ca. 1900 A. D. A beautifully-mounted sword with ivory handle and heavy silver sheath with fine silver wire decoration. The single edge blade is healthy and very old. In all an uncommon type in above-average shape. L. o/a 22 in. $400

412. Nepal, A seated bronze Bodhisattva on lotus base with palm-in-palm mudra. The drapery shows very good detail, In fact, the entire piece is better than average! It has a nice, dark patina. Worth a good bid! Ht. 6 in. $500.413. Tibet/Nepal, a silver-mounted thighbone trumpet. Said to have been made from the bones of revered monks, these are very important ritual items. This example is exceptional for its workmanship and age. It has three stones mounted on the silverwork which is chased and repousse. The end of the bone has the faces of the "citipati"(skeletons). The bone has a honey patina. L.13,75 in. Old and choice! $600 414. North Africa, Morocco, Atlas Mtn. Tribes. ca.19th Century dagger with brass sheet over wooden handle, and brass and copper sheeting covering sheath. Old curved double edged blade with "N" in circle at forte. Brass ork is quite ornate!!!! This piece was used by tribesmen, NOT made for tourists. L. o/a 18.5 in. $200

415. U.S.A.-ca,19th-Century Bronze powder flask. These were mass-produced by machine stamping two "shells", then soldering them to-gether. The spring release on the spout measures the right amount of powder. L: 8 in. $100

416. Philippines, Mindanao-"Barong" or jungle knife, with a brass collar, and nicely-carved wooden handle. The single edge blade is in nice shape. There is no sheath. L. o/a. 21 in. $150 417. Philippines, Mindanao, a smaller double edged weapon is a beautifully preserved rattan sheath. L; 15". Choice! $250418. Indonesia, A very old spear-head, likely made from meteoritic nickle/iron. The leaf-shaped double edged head is in nice condition and comes with the lacquered wooden sheath. These are very scarce items, often encountered in poor shape! L. o/a(w/sheath) 21.5 in. $250

419. North West Coast/Inuit-two boxes of assorted artifacts of various materials. including bone and ivory The condition is quite mixed but there is sufficient variety to please the collector and student alike. scores of items!!! A plastic box + riker mount. $1500 /lot

420. South East Asia, Siam-a very old Bell-Gong, in a wooden frame, suspended with hide, wood and cane bindings. The carved base is 14 in. long! Ht. 17.5 in. This is an old item, seldom encountered. $350

421 South West United States-Gila Bend "salado", or deep bowl with the painted designs in the interior; very attractive with a small area of old restoration. Ht. 5 in., diam. ca.9.75 in. $300 422. South West United States-lot of three painted bowls. The smaller of the three appear to be Pueblo, but the third and largest is polychromed and may well be a Precolumbian piece from Central America. A lot worth researhing- $150/3

More Pre-Columbian Art

423. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., an attractive redware ceramic of a tall bare breasted female. She holds bowl with left arm and wears skirt. Some restoration. Ht: 14". $800 424. Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic Period, 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a plump dog in buff brown slip. Spout on tail and floppy ears. In nice condition. A Colima dog is a must for must for every Pre-Columbian collector. L: 11", Ht: 8", W: 8". $1,000

425 Teotihuacan Serpentine mask of classical style; ears pierced, suspension holes near top of piece to allow its wear as a pectoral. Dim: 14 x 13 cm.. $500

426 Peru, Chimu, c. 1400 A.D., an attractive blackware stirrup pot of kneeling deer. Small hole on side with some chipping on spout. Very nice condition. Ht: 7.5". $400

427. Mexico, Yucatan, c. 750-950 A.D., a very desirable carved green jade pendant of irregular rectangular shape. A facing head dominates the piece. Pierced at each end for suspension. Pendants this lovely are rarely seen on today's market. L: 1.75". $1,000 up

Africa

*Correction: Second number 425 is #426

427. Cameroon, Bambileke, an attractive dark wood stool with open work of crocodiles in vertical posture supporting seat. Decorative and quite usable. Ht: 18", diameter is 20". $300-$500

428. Nigeria, Mambila, a large and impressive shaman fetish. Made from a gourd. Body of gourd is draped with wicker bands which support five monkey skulls. Four horns and wooden ancestor figures adorn body as well. Long neck on gourd extends upwards to demon like head with mouth agape. Piece rests on wicker base. Ht: 39". Rare and in very good condition. $2,000-$3000

429. Liberia, Dan, a nicely carved standing female figure carved from dark black wood. Scarified body and tripart hairdo. She wears beaded necklace and belt. Ht: 19". Nice! $200-$400

430. Cameroon, Mambila, an attractive wood dance mask in the form of an antelope head. Mouth agape revealing incised teeth; horns curve back towards neck. Nice condition. Lt: 18". $200-$300

431. Ivory Coast, Abidjan, a monkey mask. Body is dome shaped with monkey's hands resting on his belly. Large head with mouth slightly open revealing teeth. Unusual and in nice condition. Ht: 19". Rare. $300-$500

432. Nigeria, Mumuye, a tall and slender dark wood male figure. Typical style with pole like body and flat long arms. He wears helmet with ear flaps and plume. Nice condition. Ht: 60". $750-$1000

433. Ivory Coast, Senufo, a tall chief's staff with bare breasted woman seated on top. Scarified cheeks and carved from dark wood. Nicely carved; age crack on chest. Ht: 58". $1,000

434. Mali, Dogon, an old interesting iron lamp. Five separate lamps, all on different levels, paint still quite apparent. Ht: 18". $500

435. Ghana, Ashanti, a tall bronze casting of a pregnant woman; she holds fruit bowl in one hand, fowl in the other. Ht: 26". Choice. $2,500

436. New Guinea, Sepik River, a large wooden screen made from tree bark. Ornately painted on one side in black, brown-red and creme colors. In two pieces (in need of repair). Approximate size, 56" by 35". $250/2

437. Cameroon, Bambileke, an attractive dark wood stool. Circular seat and base with decorative open work design in between. Ht: 15", diameter is 18". Nice glossy patina. Decorative and quite usable. $200-$400