Ancient Pre-Columbian Tripod Vessel from Costa Rica, ca. 1000-1400 A.D. Polychrome pottery rattle leg tripod bowl with applied anthropomorphic head with snake-like arm apendages. Painted with cream abstract/geometric designs. Working rattles. Musuem collection number in black on base. 3-1/2"H x 5-3/4"D at rim, some restoration, rim chips/roughness. Not perfect, but still a nice example for the price. ... Click for details
An unusual Nazca trophy heads jar from Peru, ca. 500 – 600 AD. This choice example is 5” high, 5-1/4” in diameter and is decorated with alternating registers of triangular trophy heads and geometric designs, painted in black and white over cream slip. The artisan lightly pinched the upper half of the vessel to create an ovoid shape. In perfect condition, with vivid paint and strong mineral deposits.
A choice Jalisco olla from West Mexico, ca. 100 BC – 350 AD. This lovely little example is 3-1/4” in diameter and retains nice negative resist designs. Perfect, nice mineral deposits.
An excellent Moche III bottle from Peru, ca. 200 – 450 AD. It is 8-1/2” high and is decorated with a pair of nicely detailed lizards painted in red over cream slip. A lovely representation of the male-female duality motif in an unusual depiction, as the lizards are more commonly portrayed in vertical form. In excellent condition, with strong paint and mineral deposits.
Interesting depiction! Ancient Pre-Columbian Seated Female Figure from Mexico, Vera Cruz region, ca. 400 - 900 A.D. Hollow-molded terracotta pottery figure of a portly woman wearing headdress, earspools and dress. 4-1/2"H x 3-1/2"W, some restoration and repair, else very good.
A fine Maya glyph jar from El Salvador, ca. 500 – 800 AD. This nicely painted polychrome vessel is 5-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with a band of intricate glyphs. The lower half of the chamber is painted with connected linear designs to create the pumpkin or melon effect. The interior is painted orange and shows erosion and encrustation from the acidic contents of the burial offering it contained. Intact, with good mineral deposits and just a small stabilized stress crack.
A rare Nazca canteen from Peru, ca. 500 – 700 AD. This choice example is 8-1/2” high and is topped with a spout in the form of a human head. One side is dark brown, the other cream colored, a reflection of the male/female duality motif. Perfect, with good mineral deposits and highly burnished slip.
Ancient Pre-Columbian Stone Canopa Votive Offering from Peru, Inca culture, ca. 14th-15th century A.D. 2-1/2"H x 1-1/2"W x 3-1/2"L, typical surface pocking/wear, with minor chipping to face and tail.
Ancient Pre-Columbian Maternity Idol, from Mexico, Colima culture, ca. 500 B.C. to 500 A.D. Hollow-molded pottery standing female figure carries a child on her back. Incised detailing, with traces of original pigment (especially the eyes). Liberal root markings. 7"H x 4"W, intact/very good condition, with minor losses to some edges.
A wonderful Chavin necklace from Peru, ca. 1200 – 200 BC. It is 28-1/2” long, is made from shell beads, with a 2” long shell pendant in the form of an alligator. Beautifully crafted, ready to wear.
