An excellent Maya toad effigy vessel from El Salvador, ca. 600 – 900 AD. This elaborately decorated example is 7-1/4” long, 4-1/2” high and features four figures. Two of these are “Swimmers” and probably depict the Hero Twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque; one figure is depicted seated and the fourth is portrayed playing the ballgame. The toad is Buffo Marinus, which secretes a toxin with psychotropic properties from its glands. Its legs are molded in relief, with the nicely detailed head and tail p... Click for details
A beautiful Maya plate from the Peten region of Guatemala, ca. 550 - 700 AD. This 10" diameter classic tripod example has the serrated flange and rattles built into the feet. The center is decorated with a large glyph emblem denoting the four cardinal points, surrounded by a decorative band and additional geometric designs on the shoulder. Intact, with strong bright paint, good deposits and only minor pitting.
Ancient Pre-Columbian Mayan Bowl, Honduras region, city of Copan, ca. 600 to 900 A.D. Polychrome pottery, well-painted outside showing series of seated scribes or lords, arms outstretched in possible blood-letting ceremony; interior features repeating moan birds. 6"D x 2-1/2"H, repaired rim/fracture crack, else choice.
A fine Maya tetrapod plate from Honduras, ca. 600 – 900 AD. This lovely polychrome example is 9-1/2” in diameter and stands on four legs executed in the form of tapir heads. The heads are hollow and contain rattles. The piece is completely covered with orange slip, which is enhanced with red wash and red linear design elements. The design in the center of the plate is obscured by heavy dendrites. Intact, with strong mineral deposits and a small ancient rim ding.
An excellent Maya polychrome tripod bowl from Honduras, ca. 500 - 900 AD. It is 6-7/8" in diameter and features an Underworld motif with stylized serpents, interspersed with woven mat designs, which indicate the elite status of the owner. The chevron rim band is an unusual design element for ceramics from this region, as it is typically found on Chama pieces from Guatemala, although the upper rim décor is a traditional southern Maya jaguar spot pattern. Perfect.
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.
Exceptional example! Classic Maya Polychrome Vase from the Copan region, Honduras, ca. 550-950 A.D. Beautiful and large pottery vessel featuring bands of motifs derived from Maya glyphs against a highly-polished, red-slipped background. 8-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D, intact/choice condition.
Finely-detailed example! Ancient Pre-Columbian Carved Knife most likely from Belize, Maya Pre-Classic, ca. 600 B.C. to 300 A.D. Chipped from glossy, black flint creating a functional and sharp cutting tool. This type blade was widely used by the Maya both as a cutting tool and in ritualistic practices (bloodletting, sacrifices). 7-3/8"L x 3"W, intact/choice condition. ... Click for details
A nice little squat cylindrical vase from El Salvador. Dates to approx 650-950 A.D. This vase is standing on three nubbin feet, having slightly flared body with in-curled neck and straight rim. Painted with two seated figures, each facing left, filler elements separating. Minor paint loss, a few stable cracks. Rare size, 2-1/2”H., 2-1/2”D.
This extremely rare Mayan carved bottle dates to the early Classic period, circa 300-400 A.D., and is approximately 3 inches high. This piece is intact with no repair/restoration, and is a light brown terracotta with dark brown highlights. This highly important piece is divided into three segments, and as a whole, displays the three Mayan glyphs that represent the Palenque Triad, gods GI, GII, and GIII. This trio of gods were celebrated as divine ancestors by the kings of Palenque, and this i... Click for details
