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Lambayeque Textile Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Handiwork: Pre AD 1000 item# 1184726 (stock# LA291)
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A fine Lambayeque textile panel from Peru, ca. 700 – 1300 AD. This colorful example is 21-1/4" long, 4-1/4" wide and on one side depicts a group of birds that appears to be fighting, while the other side consists of conjoined frogs. Basted to black backing, ready to frame.

Nayarit Painted Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1183874 (stock# NY130)
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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.

Maya Toad Vessel Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1183851 (stock# MA1541)
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An excellent Maya toad vessel from El Salvador, ca. 400 – 800 AD. This beautiful polychrome effigy is 6-3/4” long and depicts a Bufo Marinus toad, highly prized for the psychotropic substance secreted from its glands. The toad is molded in high relief along the sides of the bowl, with the hollow head containing a rattle. The body is orange, with the spots akin to jaguar pelt representations. The flared rim is decorated with typical Copador glyphs. Intact, with strong mineral deposits.

Colima Dog Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1183849 (stock# CO863)
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A large Colima dog from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This fine two-tone example is 7-3/4” high, 9-1/2” long and is standing in an alert posture. The head is slightly tilted and the ears are raised; the eyes and mouth are deeply incised. Intact, highly burnished, with heavy dendrites overall.

Moche Zoomorphic Jar Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1182269 (stock# MO1591)
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A fine Moche zoomorphic jar from Peru, ca. 400 – 700 AD. It is 6-1/2” high and depicts a mythological creature with the large eyes indicative of a state of trance. Intact, with strong mineral deposits.

Maya Figural Jar Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1182265 (stock# MA1566)
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A large Pre-Classic Maya figural vessel from El Salvador, ca. 500 BC – 250 AD. This rare Usulután spouted effigy vessel is 6-1/2” high, 7-1/2” in diameter and is covered with the resist designs characteristic of the type. It depicts a female with arms molded in relief and a serene expression on her face, which is highlighted with white pigment. Intact, with good dendrites. Cf. Guzmán “Museo Nacional de Antropologia ...click for details

Maya Carved Cylinder Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1180201 (stock# MA1483)
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An excellent Maya carved cylinder from El Salvador, ca. 400 – 800 AD. This large example is 7-1/2” high, 6” in diameter and is decorated with a pair of crisply carved figures. Each is wearing a complex headdress with flowing backrack and simple loincloth. The carved panels are separated by panels of circular designs, with stripes decorating the concave bottom. Intact, with strong mineral deposits on the cream slip.

Chorrera Figural Bowl Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1180142 (stock# CA67)
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A choice Chorrera bowl from Ecuador, ca. 1200 – 200 BC. This large “belly bowl” is 5” in diameter and has the characteristic head protruding at the top. The edges are beautifully scalloped, with the upper side of the chamber incised with linear designs and the underside covered with the typical red slip. Nicely burnished, good mineral deposits and root marks. Cf. Lathrap "Ancient Ecuador", page 93, for s ...click for details

Lambayeque Hunchback Bottle Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1179504 (stock# LA399)
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A fine Lambayeque figural vessel from Peru, ca. 700 – 1300 AD. This nicely painted orangeware vessel is 7-1/2” high and features a figure seated atop the chamber. He is portrayed bent over, holding his belly as if in pain and appears to be missing teeth. The chamber is decorated with recurved step-fret designs and the slip shows extensive mineral deposits. A rare anecdotal piece.

Moche Skull Head Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1179399 (stock# MO1627)
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An excellent Moche IV Portrait head from Peru, ca. 450 – 550 AD. This eerie example is 7-1/2” high and depicts an ancestor in skull form. The jutting jaws display teeth and the eyes are deeply sunken into the head. He is adorned with a fancy headdress and ear plugs, with all of the details enhanced with black and white pigment. Great presence.

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