A magnificent Colima figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This standing shaman is 16 tall, an absolutely spectacular depiction of a decapitator. He is portrayed holding a human trophy head in one hand and a ceremonial cutting tool made from a deer antler in the other. He is wearing a complex backrack, most likely indicative of his status and the importance of the depicted scene. Overall in excellent condition, with extensive dendrites covering the red slip and just minor profession... Click for details
An exceptional Colima ocarina from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This superb zoomorphic example is 5-1/4 long, has nice slip showing good dendrites and good tone.
A lovely Colima maternal figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This rare archaic type is 3-3/4 high and depicts a seated mother holding a child in her lap. The slip is nicely burnished and she is wearing a headdress characteristic of the type. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits.
An important and quite rare ancient ceremonial dance platform from the Colima region of west Mexico, ca. 100 B.C. to 100 A.D. Comprised of six standing figures in buff terracotta pottery, one a pregnant female, in different poses and gestures, all standing on an integral platform. Platform measures 5" x 9", repaired as expected, but virtually complete. Exceedingly rare to find! ... Click for details
An adorable Colima avian vessel from West Mexico, ca. 250 BC 300 AD. This wonderful Comala style effigy vessel is 6-1/2 high, 7 wide and depicts a pair of conjoined ducks. They are nicely detailed, with wings on the sides and red slip. An excellent example of the type, with nice mineral deposits.
See Townsend Ancient West Mexico, page 209, for similar.
An adorable Colima incensario from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This wonderful example is 2-3/4 high, 3 long and depicts a canine with a turtle shell body which has a bowl mounted on its back. Intact, with good dendrites.
From the Guerrero region of West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C. comes this finely-carved green jade pendant depicting a anthropomorphic incised figure wearing an owl mask (owl is messenger to the afterlife). Two drilled holes at top for suspension. Custom black metal stand. Piece itself measures 2"H x 2-1/2"W, intact/excellent condition.
A choice Jalisco olla from West Mexico, ca. 100 BC 350 AD. This lovely little example is 3-1/4 in diameter and retains nice negative resist designs. Perfect, nice mineral deposits.
from West Mexico, Colima culture, ca. 200 B.C. to 200 A.D. Seated male figure, unslipped buff ceramic with remains of original orange glaze. He holds his arms held against the chest and wears two rows of headbands, earspools, a necklace, and a kilt-type loin cloth with sash. Typical almond-shaped, coffee bean eyes and mouth. Ancient manganese deposits on surface. 5-1/4"H, head re-attached at neck, plus small chip on shoulder, else excellent. ... Click for details
The twelve Pre-Columbian copal lots illustrated in this group of twelve (LLL 734B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, N, O and P) were accumulated in West Mexico in the mid-20th century by the late Lynn Langdon. Varying in number from a single large piece in one lot to hundreds of pieces in the biggest, the greatest dimension of all of the illustrated pieces ranges from less than one millimeter to close to 60 millimeters. Copal, originally pine sap, is an opaque to yellowish-orange translucent transitional... Click for details
