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Maya Chiefs Bowl

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 1199583 (stock# MA1434)

Maya Chiefs Bowl
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$450 

A fine Maya Chiefs bowl from El Salvador, ca. 400 – 800 AD. This lovely carinated example is 8" in diameter and depicts seven seated lords making an offering. The interior has four vultures, each with speaking symbol, surrounding a central Lamat glyph, which represents the eighth day of the ceremonial calendar and is associated with the Heavenly Dragon. A nice example with vivid paint, strong mineral deposits and just a minor repair.


Chancay Chicha Jug

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre 1492   item# 1199582 (stock# CY415)

Chancay Chicha Jug
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$275 

A fine Chancay chicha vessel from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. This globular jug with two loop handles is 8-3/4” high and is beautifully decorated with panels of geometric and linear designs which echo fine textiles. The two loop handles and delicate flared rim are intact. Strong paint and good mineral deposits.


Maya Old Gods Vessel

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 1198513 (stock# MA1578)

Maya Old Gods Vessel
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$850 

A marvelous Maya ceremonial vessel from the Tiquisate region of Guatemala, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This double-chambered example is 5-1/4” high, 8-1/2” wide and features a beautifully detailed depiction of one of the Old Gods. The cream slip shows extensive remains on negative resist décor and is covered with strong mineral deposits. Intact, with strong mineral deposits.


Maya Underworld Swimmers Olla

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 1198512 (stock# MA1413)

Maya Underworld Swimmers Olla
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$650 

An exceptional Maya polychrome vessel from El Salvador, ca. 400 – 800 AD. This gorgeous two-handled olla is 6-1/4” in diameter and depicts the Hero Twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque on their journey through Xibalba, the Maya Underworld. They are superbly detailed, with their physical execution clearly depicting the motion of swimmers. The shoulder of the chamber is decorated with finely detailed, polychrome Copador glyphs, while the flared spout has these painted in black. The loop handles are i ...click for details


Chimu Seated Lord

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre 1492   item# 1198510 (stock# CH644)

Chimu Seated Lord
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$385 

A superb Chimu figural vessel from Peru, ca. 1100 - 1450 AD. This rare example is 9-1/4" high and depicts a man seated atop a platform with legs crossed. His skyward gaze and the position of his hands make him appear to be engaged in prayer. He is wearing a loincloth and a hat that identifies this piece as one belonging to an important and highly documented series. In excellent condition.

Cf. Newsweek, “Museum ...click for details


Jalisco Seated Figure

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 1198509 (stock# JA281)

Jalisco Seated Figure
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$250 

An adorable Jalisco figure from West Mexico, ca. 1 – 250 AD. This seated Cuisillos style male is 3-3/4" high and is depicted clutching the knees and balancing a large bowl on his head. The facial features are unusually expressive for a smaller figure. Nice paint remnants, strong calcification and mineral deposits.


Nayarit Elderly Female

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 1197331 (stock# NY159)

Nayarit Elderly Female
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$750 

An excellent Nayarit figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 BC – 300 AD. This superb Ixtlan del Rio example depicts an elderly female carrying a large jar or basket on one shoulder. She is hunched over, as if struggling with the weight of load or by age and infirmity. The finely detailed facial features show the disfigured cheeks resulting from a mourning ritual. She is wearing a long, striped skirt and is adorned with large ear ornament, a nose ring and simple headband, as well as extensive ritua ...click for details


El Bosque Bat Tripod

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 1197155 (stock# PM16)

El Bosque Bat Tripod
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$150 

A fine tripod vessel found in northern Panama, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This nice El Bosque type is 4-1/4” high and is decorated with bat adorno appliqués above each of the hollow legs. Beautifully made, intact, good mineral deposits.


Moche Deity Head

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 1196634 (stock# MO1609)

Moche Deity Head
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$450 

A rare Moche deity head vessel from Peru, ca. 400 – 700 AD. This superbly detailed example is 5-1/4” high, 6-1/2” wide and portrays an owl deity. The curved beak is surrounded by piercing eyes and reptilian heads are used as ear ornaments. Minor restoration of rim chips, else in excellent condition, with strong mineral deposits.

Cf. Larco Hoyle “Los Mochicas II”, page 344 for similar from the Herrera Museum.


Maya Offering Scene

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre AD 1000   item# 1195918 (stock# MA1280)

Maya Offering Scene
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$950 

A wonderful Maya polychrome vessel from the Yucatan region of Mexico, ca. 500 – 800 AD. This fine bowl is 6-1/2” in diameter and depicts three seated figures presenting ritual offerings in large bowls. They are wearing similar attire and headdresses and are portrayed in a state of transformation. The scene is painted against a white background, while the interior is painted black. Rare to find in such excellent condition, with good mineral deposits.

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