Another group of twelve Pre-Columbian obsidian artifacts from the estate of the late Dr. Allen Heflin, this group (AXH 183R8N1; 221.2, 8, 15, 21, 26 & 39; 234R1N5 & 8; R2N1; R8N7 & 12) was assembled from finds made in the state of Sayula in West Mexico, and at the site in the Valley of Mexico known to the Aztecs as the “Place of the Gods”….Teotihuacan! Dating from the Pre-Classic into the Post Classic Periods, the group includes pendants, discs, a dog, a cat (?), a human figure, and beads. In ov... Click for details
From the Dr. Allen Heflin collection, this group of twelve Pre-Columbian obsidian amulets, ornaments, protective fetishes and miscellaneous artifacts (AXH 221.20 and 27; 224.18; 183R6N12; 234R2N9, R3N2 & 9; R5N4; RR6N5 & 12; R8N4 & 10) include the following types: lip plug, pendant, discoidal, star, dog, bird (?), bat, and crescent. Found in the West Mexican states of Jalisco and Sayula, the Aztec site of Xico, the great city of Teotihuacan, and in the Valley of Mexico, they are in overall good ... Click for details
From the Gulf coast of Mexico, ca. 900 to 1100 A.D. A very large and impressive standing figure of an obviously male dancer; of hollow, buff terracotta with remains of black bitumen decoration. Stylized figure stands nude with open mouth, wearing earrings, protruding flange to one side of body, round cuffs at shoulders and draping across the torso. Museum-quality custom mount. 27"H x 13-1/2"W, repaired from about a half dozen large pieces, affecting center, arm, neck (no restoration, all ori... Click for details
They don't come much finer than this... Ancient Pre-Columbian Handled Bowl from Mexico, Olmec culture, ca. 1100 - 550 B.C. Fine, blackware terracotta pottery figural vessel features a swan with well-modeled head and refined facial features. Neck acts as a carrying handle for the piece. Incised detailing on the body. 5-3/4"L x 3-1/8"W x 4"H, minor handle repair, else intact/excellent condition. Rare example! R ... Click for details
Ancient Pre-Columbian Coyote Head from the Aztec Culture, Valley of Mexico, ca. 1350 - 1500 A.D. Highly-stylized head of a coyote in buff pottery (originally part of a much larger piece). Aztec art reflected its environment, religion and everyday life. The region was inhabited by foxes, owls, jaguars, fish, birds, hummingbirds, deer, rabbit and duck, and the Aztec domesticated turkeys and dogs. These animals often were an inspiration for their art and decoration. This carved coyote head demon... Click for details
Ancient Pre-Columbian Seated Figure, from West Mexico, Colima culture, ca. 250 B.C. - 250 A.D. Constructed from a light brown clay, this male figure has slit, coffee-bean eyes and mouth, earrings/earspools, turban with incised detailing, arms resting on his chest, wearing a necklace and loin cloth with incised detailing. Traces of old glazed pigments. 5-1/8"H, intact/generally excellent condition. ... Click for details
Ancient Mayan Whistle, ca. 600-900 A.D. Molded terracotta pottery vessel depicts a standing boar (or man wearing ceremonial dress). Remains of original white slip. Whistle still functioning. 4-7/8"H x 2-1/2"W, left ear and right leg reattached (leg may be restored, as well); minor losses to headdress and snout, else very good. Very rare example... ... Click for details
From the Pre-Classic period, Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 900 - 100 B.C. Carved standing stone figure with simple cut facial features and arm detailing. 5-3/4"H, intact with minor chipping.
Large standing Nayarit Warrior. Holding an arrow in one hand, wearing loin cloth, hat with strap under chin. Large hooked nose and a white teeth. Body adorned with dashed lines and wearing many earrings. Feet are very large and with pointed toes. Overall reddish buff with white accents. Professional repair to feet, arms from original pieces. One finger missing on left hand. Mexico 100 BCE-250 CE, 22 inches high
