A great Colima dog from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC - 300 AD. This marvelous canine sculpture depicting an extinct Xoloitzcuintli is 13-1/2 long, 8-1/2 high and is posed standing on all fours. The wonderfully expressive face portrays a wide grin showing off sharp teeth in the open mouth. As is typical, the big belly is low to the ground and the tail is formed as a spout. The characteristic red slip is enhanced with black paint across the back, sides of the head and along the legs, which is sti... Click for details
Ancient Pre-Columbian Female Effigy, Jalisco Culture, Ameca Grey Style, Jalisco, West Mexico, ca. 200 B.C. to 300 A.D. This kneeling / sitting Tomb Shaft figure strikes a classic pose with hand outstretched holding a cup. She wears a tightly-fitted headdress and a skirt; her naked/ample breasts reveal tattooing scarification. Stone-polished with manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. 15-1/2"H x 10"W (at widest), left arm glued in two places (below shoulder and below elbow), otherwise ... Click for details
An exceptional Colima sculptural piece from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC - 300 AD. This choice example is 4 in diameter and depicts a feline in an aggressive stance, perched atop a chamber that most likely represents a ceremonial hut. The roof is studded with the thorny spikes representing the Ceiba tree, which has numerous shamanic and mythological connotations in Mesoamerican cultures. An alternate explanation that has been offered is that this type portrays a spirit animal guarding a burial si... Click for details
An excellent Colima whistle figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This seated drummer is 6-1/4 high and is depicted holding his instrument between his legs, with both hands resting on top. He is adorned with a complex headdress decorated with a fancy rosette, as well as large ear and nose ornaments and bracelets. Overall in excellent condition, with good paint remnants, dendrites and just a minor repair. Good tone on the whistle hidden in the headdress.
Definitely NOT your typical Colima dog! From western Mexico, ca. 100 to 300 A.D., ancient dog effigy in a very unusual, miniature form! Hollow-molded pottery with open mouth laying on his side and decorated with added red pigment to face; underside basically flat, but with legs shown in slight relief, curled tail. A very artistic example measuring 6-1/2"L x 5"H x 3-1/2"W, generally choice with just very tip of tail restored. ... Click for details
A superb Colima zoomorphic ocarina from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This choice instrument is 3 long and perhaps portrays an anteater. The red slip is burnished and shows good mineral deposits. Perfect, with great sound.
A group of six copper bells from Colima, West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. The largest is 2-1/8 long and has textile remnants absorbed into the oxidized surface. Two are 1-1/8 long and are decorated with the face of Tlaloc. The remaining three are from 7/8 to 1-1/8 long. Very rare find!
A lovely Colima avian vessel from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This unusual example is 3-1/2 long, 3 high and depicts a bird in flight. A small loop handle spans the opening at the top. Rare and perfect.
Interesting and unusual ancient pottery whistle from the Colima region of west Mexico, ca. 200 to 500 A.D. Elaborately decorated standing warrior, holding shield in his left hand, bladed weapon in his right; very large plumed headdress, large ear-spools, accentuated with red and green applied pigments. Leg acts as mouthpiece and sound emanates from behind his head. 6-1/4"H x 3-1/2"W, broken and repaired with loss to bottom of blade, but whistle is fully functional whistle. A very cute ancien... Click for details
An adorable Colima canine head vessel from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This rare piece is 3-1/2 long, 2-1/2 high and depicts a sleepy looking doggie with a broad grin. The face is highly expressive and the burnished slip is covered with mineral deposits.
See Perros de Colima, plate 15, for similar example.
