An excellent Late Classic period Maya head vessel from the Motagua Valley of Guatemala, ca. 600 - 700 AD. This striking orangeware piece is 6 high, 7 wide and depicts one of the Old Gods. He has an enigmatic smile and Olmecoid facial characteristics, with the hooded eyebrows characteristic of the type. He is adorned with perforated ear spools and a large labret, with sharp teeth prominent in the open mouth. The area under the nose is laterally perforated for insertion of an ornament. Ext... Click for details
Not your typical Mayan cylinder! Most likely from the Yucatan Peninsula, ca. 500 to 750 A.D., this example was created in reddish clay with very thin walls, base left reserved and band of decorations about upper rim in an incised, almost scraffito technique. Upper decorations include toothy deity (most likely Chac), star and corded rope symbols, against a dark background, still showing traces of white stucco in some of the crevices. 5-3/4"H, intact/generally choice throughout, save very minor... Click for details
A fine Tairona Bat Wing pendant from Colombia, ca. 1000 AD. It is 5-1/4 long, made from dark, mottled greenstone, has good mineral deposits and an intact suspension loop, small chip. Rare type.
A wonderful Jamacoaque house model from Ecuador, ca. 400 BC 300 AD. It is 5-1/2 high, 5 long and has a gabled roof with central chimney. The roof is ornately decorated with appliquι ornaments typically seen on important shamanic vessels and figures. A nicely detailed figure is seated in the open doorway, adorned with the characteristic clothing and jewelry. A few restored breaks, but overall in excellent condition and culturally significant. ... Click for details
A wonderful Maya bowl from Guatemala, ca. 500 - 800 AD. This large polychrome example is 9" in diameter, 4" high and is decorated with red swirl designs outlined in black and blocks of repeating glyphs. The interior is vivid orange. There is a kill hole in the center, indicative of previous ceremonial usage. In excellent condition, with good root marks, tracks and mineral deposits. Displays beautifully.
An excellent Colima whistle figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This seated drummer is 6-1/4 high and is depicted holding his instrument between his legs, with both hands resting on top. He is adorned with a complex headdress decorated with a fancy rosette, as well as large ear and nose ornaments and bracelets. Overall in excellent condition, with good paint remnants, dendrites and just a minor repair. Good tone on the whistle hidden in the headdress.
Definitely NOT your typical Colima dog! From western Mexico, ca. 100 to 300 A.D., ancient dog effigy in a very unusual, miniature form! Hollow-molded pottery with open mouth laying on his side and decorated with added red pigment to face; underside basically flat, but with legs shown in slight relief, curled tail. A very artistic example measuring 6-1/2"L x 5"H x 3-1/2"W, generally choice with just very tip of tail restored. ... Click for details
Ancient Pre-Columbian Leather Sandals from the Nazca culture of southern Peru, ca. 200 to 400 A.D. Crafted of camelid (llama or alpaca) leather with intricately cut-out sides, spun laces and thick soles. Each measures approximately 6-1/2"L x 2-1/2"W and is intact and generally excellent (with proper conservation could be carefully reshaped back to "normal"). ... Click for details
A beautiful Maya carved cylinder jar from the Pacific slope region of Guatemala, ca. 500 800 AD. This Teotihuacan style tripod vessel is 6-1/2 high and is decorated with a pair of crisply carved Vision serpents. The lower section of the chamber features six human trophy head adornos and the hollow legs have skeletal Underworld creatures on them. In perfect condition, with nice mineral deposits showing on the cream and orange slip.
A lovely Chancay textile from Peru, ca. 1100 1450 AD. This is a complete shirt for an adolescent or female and measures 14 long and 12 wide. It is made from brown and tan striped cloth, with a green center stripe. Overall in excellent condition, with signs of wear and light staining. Beautifully framed (21" x 18") and ready to hang.
