A fine Maya zoomorphic effigy vessel from Mexico, ca. 700 - 1000 AD. This rare Tohil Plumbate example originated in the Soconusco region and was traded into the Yucatan area. It is 6-1/2" high and depicts an armadillo. The chamber is extensively incised with decorative designs, with the ringed tail pointing to it representing an armadillo. The lustrous surface has the metallic iridescence characteristic of the type. A couple professionally restored stress fractures are not visible. ... Click for details
Gorgeous color and detailing! Ancient Pre-Columbian Jade Pendant, Mayan Territories, ca. 500-700 AD. Carved green jade pectoral features standing dignitary flanked by two stylized deer heads. Custom lucite stand. Jade itself measures 1-3/8"W x 1-1/4"H, intact/excellent condition.
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.
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
A large Maya cylinder vase from Jutiapa in southern Guatemala, ca. 600 - 900 AD. This elegant creamware example is 9-3/4" high, 6-1/2" wide at the flaring rim and is decorated with a trio of deeply incised Water Birds. The large birds are executed in fine detail and remnants of rare negative resist paint are still visible. The rim band consists of molded glyphs, a characteristic of vessels from Jutiapa. A magnificent example of the type, overall in excellent condition, with nice mineral depos... Click for details
This massive piece is a Mayan tripod plate that is approximately 3.6 inches high by 17 inches in diameter. This impressive piece is from the Campeche region of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, and dates to the Late Classic period circa 600-950 A.D. This light brown ceramic piece was repaired from several fragments, as is usually the case for a piece of this size, and it is 100% original. The only noted over paint is seen over the break lines, and the colors are very vibrant, and this polychro... Click for details
Very unusual to find! Ancient Mayan, most likely from Guatemala, ca. 500 to 800 AD. Terracotta pottery flute in straight form, with applied decoration of Mayan god wearing animal headdress, scrolls to each side. Museum-quality stand. 12"L, in generally excellent condition, broken and repaired from three pieces - still plays beautifully!
A beautiful Maya polychrome cylinder from the Sula Valley of Honduras, ca. 500 – 900 AD. This choice example is 5” high, 5” in diameter and features three seated lords wearing elaborate serpent topped headdresses. Their arms are extended in an offering gesture, with the intervening panels representing blood stained paper. The figures are painted in great detail against a black background and are topped by a rim band with nice Copador style glyphs. The interior is covered with a nice red wash, pa... Click for details
A fine Maya whistle figure from the Copan area of Honduras, ca. 500 – 800 AD. This 4-3/8” tall dwarf is depicted with his hands held in his lap and is adorned with a fancy headdress, necklace and ear ornaments. Great tone on the three-note whistle and good mineral deposits overall.
A large Maya olla from El Salvador, ca. 600 – 900 AD. This fine polychrome vessel is 6-1/2” high, 6-1/4” in diameter and has two loop handles. It is decorated with linear and geometric design panels executed in black and red over the cream slip. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits.
