Maya Polychrome Plate

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #1023001
MA1027

A striking Maya polychrome plate from Guatemala, ca. 600 - 900 AD. The plate is 12-3/4" in diameter and shows a frontal image of Tlaloc as a War Deity. The other objects shown are probably eccentric flint forms for bloodletting. Drilled kill hole in the center. Professionally restored from 5 pieces with no new material added. Makes an impressive display and comes with stand.

Mapuche Stone Pipe

Pre-Columbian Pre 1492: item #1022999
MP2

A very rare Mapuche stone pipe from Chile, ca. 1200 – 1500 AD. This great piece is 4-1/8” long and is carved from beautiful green steatite, with black inclusions creating a great visual texture. The central opening is surrounded by a combination star design and anthropomorphic demon figure. The Mapuche were the only culture in the region never defeated by the Inca or conquered by the Spanish. A unique artifact in great condition.

Olmecoid Standing Polychrome Mother Goddess

Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #1022403

This interesting piece is an Olmecoid standing figurine that dates circa 600-300 B.C. This piece is approximately 6 inches high, is a light tan clay, and has a thin light tan to clear polychrome glaze. This piece is intact, and has a solid body and a mold made hollow head, which was attached in antiquity. This figure is seen with both arms at the side, and the hands are positioned at the front holding a paunchy stomach, which indicates that this piece is a fertility and/or mother goddess. In... Click for details

Vera Cruz Sonriente

Pre-Columbian: Mexico Pre AD 1000: item #1022133
VC80

A fine Vera Cruz figure from Mexico, ca. 600 – 900 AD. This cute Sonriente is 11-1/4” tall and is posed standing, with hands raised. The broad smile reveals the characteristic filed teeth. He is wearing a typical loincloth, matching chest band and is adorned with a complex necklace, as well as triangular ear ornaments. Nice patina with extensive root marks. A few professionally restored fractures are not visible. Mounted on custom stand.... Click for details

Guangala Sello

Pre-Columbian: Columbia and Ecuador Pre AD 1000: item #1022131
SS183

A superb Guangala sello (roller seal) from Ecuador, ca. 500 BC - 100 AD. This choice solid example is 2-1/4” long, 1” in diameter and is decorated with two mythical zoomorphic creatures. Rare type in excellent condition.

Colima Bird Whistle

Pre-Columbian: Western Mexico Pre AD 1000: item #1022054
CO571

A sweet Colima avian whistle from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This adorable birdie is 2-5/8” long and is depicted with wings spread. The neck is perforated for suspension, indicative of its use as a ceremonial object. Great tone, nice mineral deposits.

Moche Zoomorphic Bottle

Pre-Columbian: Peru and Bolivia Pre AD 1000: item #1021937
MO1331

An adorable Moche zoomorphic bottle from Peru, ca. 400 – 700 AD. It is 5-1/4” high and has a small animal draped over the top. Its rear legs and tail are molded to create the appearance of an owl head at the back of the chamber. The piece is enhanced with nicely painted decorative elements and shows extensive dendrites.

Colima Puppy

Pre-Columbian: Western Mexico Pre AD 1000: item #1021577
CO595

A gorgeous Colima puppy from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This adorable canine is 11-1/4” long and stands on all four feet. The head is beautifully sculpted and masterfully conveys the inquisitive puppy look, with perky ears and delicate incising used to create non-threatening teeth. The two-tone slip is highly burnished and extensively covered with dendrites. In excellent condition.

Pre-Columbian Vicus Copper Mace Head

Pre-Columbian: Peru and Bolivia Pre AD 1000: item #1021495
BD

From the Vicus culture of northern Peru. Ca 500 to 100 BC, cast in the shape of a 6-pointed star with central hole to accept wooden staff. Retains a beautiful appearance with deep brown patina. 3-1/4" W by 1" thick and intact and excellent with nice patina. Custom stand.

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Unusual Inca Mudfish Paccha

Pre-Columbian: Peru and Bolivia Pre 1492: item #1021480
BD

And now something you don't see everyday - classic Inca! Called a pacqha or paccha, from ancient Peru, ca. 1400 - 1500 AD, eastern base of the Andes (Amazonia). Redware pottery ceremonial vessel in the form of a very weird creature called a mudfish or lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa) and one of the only species of fish that can breathe air. Realistically-molded with broad face, large rear fin and two dorsal fins on top and two smaller fins at bottom - traditional Inca spout at mid-back and mou... Click for details