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Maya Figural Cantharo
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #964015
MA999

Maya Figural Cantharo
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$495 

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.

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Maya Whistle Figure
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #963255
MA905

Maya Whistle Figure
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$450 

An excellent Maya whistle figure from the Tiquisate area of Guatemala, ca. 600 – 900 AD. This standing shaman is 8” tall and is depicted wearing an elaborately detailed monkey mask. A rare type, with great tone, nice mineral deposits and just minor losses.

Important Pre-Columbian Olmec Terracotta Baby
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #960042
SOTW62225

Important Pre-Columbian Olmec Terracotta Baby
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Artemis Gallery Ancient World Art
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$12,995.00 

One of the most collectible/desirable of all Pre-Columbian art, and one that is getting almost impossible to find! Important and published sitting Baby Figure from the Olmec culture of southeastern Mexico - Las Bocas - ca. 1500-400 BC. Shown in seated position, in light terracotta covered with kaolin slip. 6"H x 4"W, in choice, intact condition (very rare to find a figure that was never fragmented)
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Maya Shaman Figure
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #948240
MA1009

Maya Shaman Figure
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$235 

An unusual Maya Priest figure from the Tiquisate area of Guatemala, ca. 500 – 800 AD. He is 5-1/8” high, posed standing, with arms spread wide. He is depicted wearing a mask with hollow eyes and puffed out cheeks, perhaps depicting the Wind God. He is wearing a loincloth and belt with matching ear ornaments, as well as decorative elements on his feet. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits.

Maya Monster Heads Jar
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #946517
MA1045

Maya Monster Heads Jar
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$850 

A fine Maya cylinder jar from Guatemala, ca. 500 - 800 AD. This choice carved example is 5-1/2" high, 6" in diameter and is decorated with a trio of crisply incised Monster heads. The three panels are outlined with red bands, which mirror the rim decor and set off the designs from the orange slip. Overall in excellent condition, with a couple professionally restored stress cracks and good mineral deposits.

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Maya Reinita Jar
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #944995
MA353

Maya Reinita Jar
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$1350 

A beautiful Maya figural vessel from El Salvador, ca. 600 - 900 AD. This 6-1/2" high "Reinita" (Little Queen) jar is adorned with the traditional headdress, ear ornaments and elaborate necklace. She depicts a princess and the object in her mouth represents a piece of jade, which would be placed in the mouth as part of the burial ceremony, indicating that this vessel was a funerary object belonging to a deceased individual. Traces of rare blue paint remain. Small chips to either side of the h... Click for details

Maya Toad Vessel
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #941283
MA559

Maya Toad Vessel
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$850 

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

Maya Peten Plate
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #939064
MA465

Maya Peten Plate
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$1150 

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.

Maya Tetrapod Plate
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #937060
MA995

Maya Tetrapod Plate
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Arte Xibalba
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$485 

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.

Maya Underworld Tripod
Pre-Columbian: Mayan Territories Pre AD 1000: item #932184
MA784

Maya Underworld Tripod
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850



$1200 

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 dιcor is a traditional southern Maya jaguar spot pattern. Perfect.

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