Arte Xibalba Antiques,Regional Art,Americas,Pre Columbian,Sculpture - catalog page 1

Pre-Columbian Art and Antiquities by Arte Xibalba

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture (90)

Colima Palanquin Scene Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1144558 (stock# CO961)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $1050
An excellent Colima Palanquin scene from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This choice example is 5” high, 5-1/2” wide and depicts a ruler being carried by four attendants. He is seated inside a small hut mounted on a platform, which is representative of a throne and is indicative of his elite status. In excellent condition, with strong mineral encrustation. Cf. von Winning “Anecdotal Sculpture of Ancient West Mex ...click for details

Colima Ballplayer Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1144392 (stock# CO1024)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $250
A special Colima figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This ornately attired male is 7” high and most likely portrays a ballplayer. The appliqué shoulder pads are echoed on the padded loincloth and its sashes/hip pads. He is wearing a headdress and necklace with bar pendant. Intact, with good mineral deposits. Mounted on stand.

Jamaquaque Jaguar Scene Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1142539 (stock# JM507)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $650
A unique Jamacoaque ceremonial platform scene from Ecuador, ca. 300 BC - 400 AD. This extraordinary sculpture is 6-3/4" high and features a finely formed feline, executed with beautiful appliqué facial details, posed inside a structure. The four slender support beams hold a vessel used either as an incensario or small votive container, with leaf-topped branches extending from its sides. The scene depicts either a sacrificial ritual or chronicles an animal used as a palace/shrine guardian ...click for details

Lambayeque Whistle Vessel Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1141670 (stock# LA241)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $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.

Nayarit Polychrome Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1140072 (stock# NY130)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $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.

Vera Cruz Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1139770 (stock# VC95)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $225
A fine Vera Cruz figure from Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This excellent Remojadas type is 4-1/8” high and is adorned with a fancy loincloth, complex headdress, segmented necklace and matching ear ornaments. Good mineral deposits and chapopote décor. Mounted on stand. Cf. Leyenaar "Von Kuste Zu Kuste", pages 87 - 89.

Chimila Figural Urn Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1139769 (stock# QU33)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $750
An excellent Chimila style figural urn from the Rio Magdalena area of Colombia, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This adorably rotund buff terracotta vessel is 7-3/4” high and is supported on a flared pedestal base. A masterful appliqué technique was used to create the facial features, arms and jewelry of the figure, which projects a feeling of serenity. A crown tops the head. Overall in excellent condition, with good mineral deposits and just a minor repair. ...click for details

Colima Dog Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1139013 (stock# CO816)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $975
An adorable Colima dog from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC – 300 AD. This cute two-tone canine is 9-3/4” long, 7” high and is depicted standing on all fours in an alert position. The head is slightly tilted, has large perked ears and crisply incised teeth. The slip is nicely burnished and covered with dendrites.

Chupicuaro Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1138760 (stock# CP88)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $100
A fine Chupicuaro figure from Guanajuato, Mexico, ca. 300 – 100 BC. She is 3-1/8” high and is depicted standing, with diminutive arms held out to the sides. This diamond eye variant is adorned with necklace, ear spools and headdress, which retains remnants of red decorative pigment. Strong mineral deposits.

Maya Rattle Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1137078 (stock# MA1315)
click for details		Arte Xibalba 508-454-2850 $300
A large Maya figurine from the Tiquisate area of Guatemala, ca. 400 – 800 AD. This fine orangeware example is 6-3/4” high and depicts an ornately attired female. The upper half of the hollow chamber is filled with rattles. Nicely detailed example.

Return To Top	View Next 10 Items
PAGE: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

member, TROCADERO © 1998-2012 All Rights Reserved