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Maya Polychrome Cylinder

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 1142243 (stock# MA1189)

Maya Polychrome Cylinder
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$1850 

A large Maya polychrome cylinder from the Ulua Valley region of Honduras, ca. 400 - 800 AD. It is 8" high, 6-1/2" in diameter and is decorated with a trio of large figures. These seated lords are painted in the complex style characteristic of the area and are separated by a geometric design. Three additional deity heads form the secondary register, step pyramid designs create the rim band and a broad band representing the watery surface of the Underworld is used at the bottom. The ...click for details


Tiahuanaco Polychrome Kero

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 1141671 (stock# TI17)

Tiahuanaco Polychrome Kero
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$275 

A choice Tiahuanaco polychrome kero from Bolivia, ca. 200 – 800 AD. This boldly painted Yamparaez style example from the Sucre area is 5-1/2” high and is decorated with the highly stylized designs characteristic of the type. In superb condition, with good mineral deposits.


Lambayeque Whistle Vessel

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 1141670 (stock# LA241)

Lambayeque Whistle Vessel
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$350 

A fine Lambayeque (Sican) double-chambered whistle bottle from Peru, ca. 700 – 1300 AD. The front chamber of this 8-1/4" long vessel is a macaw, with the whistle hidden inside the open head; the rear chamber is a nicely painted bottle. Nicely detailed, good mineral deposits, good tone.


Moche Sodalite Beads

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone: Pre AD 1000   item# 1141227 (stock# SB125)

Moche Sodalite Beads
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$350 

A lovely strand of Moche Sodalite beads from Peru, ca. 200 – 700 AD, but perhaps earlier. It is 16-1/2" long and is comprised of graduated beads in beautiful blue shades.

Cf. Hoyle "Los Mochicas II", page 72, for similar from the Herrera Museum.


Chimu Gourd Calero

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Implements: Pre 1492   item# 1140971 (stock# CH966)

Chimu Gourd Calero
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$185 

A choice Chimu calero from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. It is 4-1/4" long, made from a polished gourd and is complete with the wood stopper/dipper. It is decorated with a trio of pyro-incised birds. The fourth panel was perhaps not completed, looks like a stingray was outlined. A very rare type.


Nazca Triangular Trophy Heads Bowl

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 1140090 (stock# NZ388)

Nazca Triangular Trophy Heads Bowl
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$275 

A fine Nazca polychrome bowl from Peru, ca. 400 – 600 AD. It is 5-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with a series of triangular trophy heads, which in this example appear suspended. In excellent condition, nice colors, good mineral deposits and just minor pitting.

See Kroeber ”Archaeology of Nazca, Peru”, page 103, for similar example.


Nicoya Polychrome Bowl

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 1140088 (stock# CR384)

Nicoya Polychrome Bowl
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$375 

A wonderful Nicoya footed bowl from Costa Rica, ca. 800 – 1200 AD. This choice Mora Polychrome type is 6-5/8” in diameter and is decorated with two representations of the Two-Headed Monster. The intervening panels are intricate designs associated with serpent and jaguar motifs. The flared pedestal is painted black and is separated from the rest of the designs by blood red stripes. In exceptional condition, with strong dendrites and root marks.


Maya Stone Idol

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone: Pre AD 1000   item# 1140075 (stock# MA1368)

Maya Stone Idol
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$500 

An early Maya stone idol from the Highlands of Guatemala, ca. 100 BC – 300 AD. It is 4” high, is carved from deep green, hard steatite and depicts a kneeling figure. The body position is that of a supplicant. A deeply drilled hole in the top of the head, as well as one in the ornament on his back, most likely were receptacles for snuff. In excellent condition, mounted on stand.


Nayarit Polychrome Figure

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000   item# 1140072 (stock# NY130)

Nayarit Polychrome Figure
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$250 

A choice Nayarit polychrome figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 BC – 300 AD. This finely detailed example is 5” high and stands on bifurcated feet, with arms at the sides. Clothing is indicated with red paint over the cream slip, the coif is delicately incised and the ears hold large ornaments. Intact, with strong paint and mineral deposits.


Lambayeque Avian Bottle

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 1139855 (stock# LA338)

Lambayeque Avian Bottle
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$285 

A superb Lambayeque (Sican) orangeware bottle from Peru, ca. 700 – 1300 AD. This beautiful avian motif vessel is 7-3/8” high and is decorated with four panels of nicely detailed birds, as well as a pair of molded birds perched atop the shoulders of the chamber. An elegant form with split handle, in perfect condition, with nice trails.

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