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Maya Carved Cylinder
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1187017 (stock# MA1565)
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$1350
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A choice Maya carved cylinder from the Motagua Valley of Guatemala, ca. 400 800 AD. It is 6 high, 4 in diameter and is decorated with four deeply carved panels, as well as a broad rim band of highly detailed glyphs. Two of the panels depict a Vision Serpent, the other two are complex woven mat designs. Intact, nicely burnished, strong mineral deposits.
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Colima Ceremonial Hut
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1186864 (stock# CO520)
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Arte Xibalba
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$225
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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
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Nayarit Drummer
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1186858 (stock# XNY9)
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$350
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An excellent Nayarit polychrome figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 BC 350 AD. This choice Ixtlan del Rio drummer is 4-3/4 high and is depicted standing behind a large drum, with his toes tucked under the rim of the instrument. He is adorned with a pointed hat, necklace, ear ornaments and bracelets. Paint is used to create extensive clothing and facial tattoos. In excellent condition, with calcification and mineral deposits.
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Maya Rattle Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1186854 (stock# MA1406)
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Arte Xibalba
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A lovely Maya rattle figure from Jaina Island, Campeche, Mexico, ca. 400 700 AD. This wonderfully detailed mold-made figure is 8-1/2 high and depicts a standing woman of noble birth. She is elaborately attired with a long skirt, flowing huipil and an enormous ornament-studded headdress. She is adorned with extensive jewelry, including a complex segmented necklace, ear spools, bracelets and a delicate necklace of tiny beads at the throat. She is also carrying a long strand of beads in one ...click for details
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Colima Bed Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1186849 (stock# CO1011)
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$195
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An excellent Colima bed figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. It is 3-5/8 long and depicts a female tied to a funerary pallet. She is adorned with a simple headdress and ear ornaments, her head is resting on a cushion. These anecdotal figures represent women who died in childbirth. In excellent condition, with strong dendrites. Cf. von Winning Anecdotal Sculpture of Ancient West Mexico, page 91.
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