A choice Chorrera bowl from Ecuador, ca. 1200 200 BC. This large belly bowl is 5 in diameter and has the characteristic head protruding at the top. The edges are beautifully scalloped, with the upper side of the chamber incised with linear designs and the underside covered with the typical red slip. Nicely burnished, good mineral deposits and root marks.
A superb Jamacoaque Shaman figure from Ecuador, ca. 300 BC 400 AD. He is 5-3/4 high and is wearing a complex mask and headdress studded with ornaments. The large round eyes are indicative of his state of trance and the fangs and tongue show his advancing state of transformation. He is further adorned with a segmented necklace and large pectoral disk, as well as clothing. Great paint and mineral deposits.
A superb Guangala whistle figure from Ecuador, ca. 500 BC 100 AD. This lovely female is 6-1/2 high and is depicted kneeling, with her hands resting in her lap and the feet clearly showing behind her. She is wearing a long mantle that is decorated with incised designs. An intricate necklace, as well as highlights on her clothing, is achieved with smudge-fire paint on the highly burnished slip. The pair of whistles hidden in her back emits loud, clear tones. ... Click for details
Extremely rare size! Ancient Pre-Columbian Narino Amphora from Colombia, ca. 500-1000 A.D. A fine miniature version of the classic 'bullet' style amphora. Slender, elongated body with rounded-point base, tapered neck and flared rim. Polychrome pottery with black negative-resist geometric decoration, with black and red bands on tan ground. Metal tripod stand. 9-1/4"H (not including stand), rim partially restored where there was chipping and roughness, plus minor paint loss near pointed bas... Click for details
A superb strand of turquoise beads from the Colombia-Ecuador border region, ca. 1000 BC 1000 AD. The strand is 32 long and consists of beautifully colored beads, mostly made from small pebbles, with some having multiple perforations. Properly restrung, this would make a gorgeous necklace. Originally this stone was most likely found in the Highlands region of southern Ecuador, in the Chinchipe River basin and traded from there.
This dramatic piece is from the La Tolita culture that is from northern Ecuador, Esmeraldas region. The La Tolita culture takes its name from a famous site that is located on an island at the mouth of the Santiago River. This superb piece dates circa 400 B.C.-300 A.D., is a light brown terracotta, and is approximately 3.75 inches high by 4 inches wide. This piece is a mask that depicts a simian and/or shaman, and the expression is quite dramatic, as the fine detail of the teeth and nose is ea... Click for details
A fine Chorrera Swimmer figure from Ecuador, ca. 200 BC. She is 4-3/4" long, 4" high and is adorned with the complex headdres characteristic of this late transitional style. In excellent condition, with nice paint and mineral deposits.
A fine Jamacoaque bird effigy from Ecuador, ca. 300 BC 400 AD. This colorful example is 4 high and is well sculpted with nice facial detailing. The wings are indicated by incising and set off with blue paint. In excellent condition.
A Pre Columbian Ecuadorian Guangala culture pottery stylized human face mask having a high relief brow, perforated eyes and mouth, high cheek bones and incised details. Ball type nose ornament. Perforated in the center of the forehead for attachment. Mounted on custom made acrylic display stand.
Cute! Ancient Pre-Columbian Whistling Vessel, from Columbia, Calima culture, ca. 700 - 1400 A.D. Redware pottery bridge-spouted vessel with small, seated figure serving as whistle; sound is created by blowing into spout. 7-5/8"H x 9"W, intact/generally excellent condition.
