Manufactured toward the end of the Mayan civilization, most likely in Guatemala, ca 900 to 1000 AD. A fine example of the pottery known as "Plumbate," fired at extremely high temperatures and covered with a lead glaze that when fired properly produced a shiny gray finish, or in many cases a gray and orange mottled surface. Tall-necked olla with abstract glyphs in zoomorphic form adorn the neck, small nodes placed around the body. 7"H x 6-1/2"D at widest, aside from minor rim roughness is intac... Click for details
A very unusual example for Mayan pottery with an even more unusual scene! Ca. 500 to 800 AD, thick-walled pottery bowl stands on four short legs and having three loop handles around the rim. Decorated in relief with two deer, having painted white highlights. 10-1/4"D x 6"H, repaired from two or three large fragments with small area of inside base professionally and invisibly repaired. ... Click for details
An excellent Maya bowl with Underworld motif from Honduras, ca. 600 900 AD. It is 7 in diameter, 3-3/4 high and features two depictions of Underworld serpents painted against the black background characteristic of the type. A guilloche pattern and other traditional designs decorate the rim. The interior has some pitting from burial contents and good mineral deposits are evident inside and out. Minor repair.
Nice example of the pottery molds used by the ancient Mayans in the creation of figurines and rattles! Ca 500 to 800 AD, and most likely coming from Guatemala, pottery mold with deep impressed figure of standing monkey, showing all appendages, hands to face and with nice facial detailing! 4"H x 3"W, intact/very good condition - nice example for the money! ... Click for details
Vibrant and nicely decorated! Ancient Pre-Columbian Mayan Polychrome Cylinder from the Peten Valley, Guatemala, ca 500 to 800 A.D. Typical cylinder form with slightly-flaring walls decorated in shades of red, orange and black with alternating panels. Two similar panels depict abstract demons, while the other two panels each with two bean-shaped objects. 6"H x 5-3/4"D, intact and generally excellent. ... Click for details
An awesome Maya poison bottle from the Pacific slope area of El Salvador or Guatemala, ca. 500 800 AD. This wonderful rectangular jar is 2-3/4 long, 2-1/2 high, stands on four feet and is decorated with a pair of delicately molded scenes. Each panel depicts a Maya lord facing a panel of intricately executed glyphs. The top of the chamber is decorated with a jaguar pelt, its head decorated with a large necklace or scarf. In superb condition, with good mineral deposits and traces of cinnab... Click for details
A huge, buff-brown ancient Mayan Incensario from Mesoamerica, ca 600 to 800 A.D. Pottery cylinder with flared rim and foot; central body decorated with two relief jaguar heads, each depicted with ferocious, snarling grimace; large, rounded eyes with intense stare; wide nose on short snout with perked ears above. Two, low-relief serpentine elements flank each face and a winged flange at each side; decorated with a running, triangular border which continues above and below the feline heads. Reve... Click for details
An excellent Late Pre-Classic Maya flute from Guatemala, ca. 300 100 AD. This rare instrument is 5-1/4 high, most likely comes from Alta Verapaz and depicts a deity. A choice example with strong mineral deposits and excellent tone.
A choice Maya figure from Guatemala, ca. 100 400 AD. This standing Pre-Classic female is 3-3/4 tall and is depicted holding her swollen belly. She is nicely detailed with large ear ornaments and coif. Strong dendrites on the orange slip create a nice visual texture. rare type! Mounted on stand.
A rare Maya cantharo from eastern El Salvador, ca. 600 800 AD. The wide spout of this 7-1/2 high Oriente style vessel is executed in the form of a human head wearing a segmented headband and is adorned with a necklace representing a two-headed serpent. The chamber is decorated with broad panels conveying clothing, but reminiscent of a ball court design. Very rare type.
