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Maya Polychrome Cylinder
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1142243 (stock# MA1189)
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850
$1850
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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
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Nicoya Polychrome Bowl
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1140088 (stock# CR384)
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850
$375
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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.
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Maya Stone Idol
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1140075 (stock# MA1368)
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Arte Xibalba
508-454-2850
$500
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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.
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