An early Maya shoe-form vessel from El Salvador, ca. 100 – 300 AD. This ornately decorated example is 6-1/4” long and is finished with incised and punctured designs, as well as with a shell form terminus and a red-slipped underside. Good mineral deposits, unusually elaborate.
A fine Maya polychrome bowl from El Salvador, ca. 400 – 800 AD. This beautiful round-bottom example is 6-3/4” in diameter and depicts a trio of animated monkeys. Each is nicely detailed and appears to be making a hand gesture. The rim band consists of typical Copador style glyphs, boldly painted in red and orange over the cream slip. The interior is painted in cream, with the traditional red rim and shows good mineral deposits. Intact. ... Click for details
A large Maya polychrome cylinder from the Ulua Valley region of Honduras, ca. 400 - 800 AD. It is 8" high, 6-1/2" in diameter and is decorated with a trio of large figures. These seated lords are painted in the complex style characteristic of the area and are separated by a geometric design. Three additional deity heads form the secondary register, step pyramid designs create the rim band and a broad band representing the watery surface of the Underworld is used at the bottom. The interior o... Click for details
An early Maya stone idol from the Highlands of Guatemala, ca. 100 BC – 300 AD. It is 4” high, is carved from deep green, hard steatite and depicts a kneeling figure. The body position is that of a supplicant. A deeply drilled hole in the top of the head, as well as one in the ornament on his back, most likely were receptacles for snuff. In excellent condition, mounted on stand.
A large Maya figurine from the Tiquisate area of Guatemala, ca. 400 – 800 AD. This fine orangeware example is 6-3/4” high and depicts an ornately attired female. The upper half of the hollow chamber is filled with rattles. Nicely detailed example.
An exceptional Maya polychrome jar from Honduras, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This two-handled vessel is 6-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with three panels of large birds, most likely Oscillated Turkeys. The shoulder of this corseted vessel features disembodied deity eyes, while the rim is painted with simple linear and geometric designs. The concave underside is painted blood red. A rare type in perfect condition, good mineral deposits.
An excellent Maya polychrome bowl from El Salvador, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This choice carinated Chief bowl is 8-3/8” in diameter and is decorated with eight nicely detailed figures presenting offerings. The tondo has a Lamat glyph which represents the eighth day of the ceremonial calendar and is associated with the Heavenly Dragon. The glyph is surrounded by four vultures, each holding a speaking glyph in its beak. The bowl has a fluted base, vivid paint and strong mineral deposits.
A fine Maya footed cup from Guatemala, ca. 400 – 800 AD. This small corseted cylindrical vessel is 4-1/2” high and is decorated with a band of incised glyphs, which are enhanced with paint. The center of the chamber shows extensive remains of resist designs, while the foot has fine linear bands. Good mineral deposits.
A rare Late Pre-Classic figure from the Playa de los Muertes in Honduras, ca. 100 – 250 AD. This choice figure is 5" high and portrays a pregnant female. She is posed seated, holding her swollen belly and is adorned with a segmented necklace and ear ornaments. The hollow belly contains rattles, a rare feature, as there is no firing hole. Intact, strong mineral deposits.
This nice piece is a Mayan jade pendant that dates to the Late Classic Period, circa 550-950 A.D. This complete piece is approximately 2.5 inches wide by 2.25 inches high. This attractive piece is in the form of a head, which was carved and string-cut with a flat back and a frontal oval face. This scarce piece displays a helmeted head which likely depicts a Mayan helmeted ballplayer and/or a regal warrior type personage. Mayan jade pendants of this type are also referred to as a "bib type", ... Click for details
