Maya Shaman Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 948240 (stock# MA1009)
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An unusual Maya Priest figure from the Tiquisate area of Guatemala, ca. 500 – 800 AD. He is 5-1/8” high, posed standing, with arms spread wide. He is depicted wearing a mask with hollow eyes and puffed out cheeks, perhaps depicting the Wind God. He is wearing a loincloth and belt with matching ear ornaments, as well as decorative elements on his feet. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits.
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Nicoya Tripod Bowl
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Pre AD 1000 item# 945442 (stock# CR383)
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A marvelous Nicoya Polychrome tripod bowl from Costa Rica, ca. 800 - 1200 AD. This exceptional vessel is 6-1/2" in diameter and is elaborately decorated with two panels depicting finely detailed two-headed jaguars, separated by two panels representing the two-headed monster motif, an identifying characteristic of this type. The interior is decorated with a typical band of jaguar spots, executed in black over cream. In excellent condition, with vivid paint and strong dendrites. An except ...click for details
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Maya Reinita Jar
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Pre AD 1000 item# 944995 (stock# MA353)
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A beautiful Maya figural vessel from El Salvador, ca. 600 - 900 AD. This 6-1/2" high "Reinita" (Little Queen) jar is adorned with the traditional headdress, ear ornaments and elaborate necklace. She depicts a princess and the object in her mouth represents a piece of jade, which would be placed in the mouth as part of the burial ceremony, indicating that this vessel was a funerary object belonging to a deceased individual. Traces of rare blue paint remain. Small chips to eithe ...click for details
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Maya Toad Vessel
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Pre AD 1000 item# 941283 (stock# MA559)
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An excellent Maya toad effigy vessel from El Salvador, ca. 600 – 900 AD. This elaborately decorated example is 7-1/4” long, 4-1/2” high and features four figures. Two of these are “Swimmers” and probably depict the Hero Twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque; one figure is depicted seated and the fourth is portrayed playing the ballgame. The toad is Buffo Marinus, which secretes a toxin with psychotropic properties from its glands. Its legs are molded in relief, with the nicely detailed head and tail p ...click for details
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Maya Peten Plate
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Pre AD 1000 item# 939064 (stock# MA465)
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A beautiful Maya plate from the Peten region of Guatemala, ca. 550 - 700 AD. This 10" diameter classic tripod example has the serrated flange and rattles built into the feet. The center is decorated with a large glyph emblem denoting the four cardinal points, surrounded by a decorative band and additional geometric designs on the shoulder. Intact, with strong bright paint, good deposits and only minor pitting.
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Maya Tetrapod Plate
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Pre AD 1000 item# 937060 (stock# MA995)
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A fine Maya tetrapod plate from Honduras, ca. 600 – 900 AD. This lovely polychrome example is 9-1/2” in diameter and stands on four legs executed in the form of tapir heads. The heads are hollow and contain rattles. The piece is completely covered with orange slip, which is enhanced with red wash and red linear design elements. The design in the center of the plate is obscured by heavy dendrites. Intact, with strong mineral deposits and a small ancient rim ding.
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Maya Underworld Tripod
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Pre AD 1000 item# 932184 (stock# MA784)
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An excellent Maya polychrome tripod bowl from Honduras, ca. 500 - 900 AD. It is 6-7/8" in diameter and features an Underworld motif with stylized serpents, interspersed with woven mat designs, which indicate the elite status of the owner. The chevron rim band is an unusual design element for ceramics from this region, as it is typically found on Chama pieces from Guatemala, although the upper rim décor is a traditional southern Maya jaguar spot pattern. Perfect.
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Maya Glyph Jar
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Pre AD 1000 item# 926752 (stock# MA996)
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A fine Maya glyph jar from El Salvador, ca. 500 – 800 AD. This nicely painted polychrome vessel is 5-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with a band of intricate glyphs. The lower half of the chamber is painted with connected linear designs to create the pumpkin or melon effect. The interior is painted orange and shows erosion and encrustation from the acidic contents of the burial offering it contained. Intact, with good mineral deposits and just a small stabilized stress crack.
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Maya Serpent Cylinder
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Pre AD 1000 item# 917350 (stock# MA795)
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A superb Maya cylinder vase from the Motagua Valley of Guatemala, ca. 500 – 900 AD. This nicely burnished blackware example is 6-1/4” high, 4-3/4” in diameter and depicts a series of interwoven serpents, crisply incised into the burnished surface. Depictions of serpents are a highly desirable Underworld motif. This thin-walled cylinder shows good mineral deposits and has just a few professionally restored breaks.
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Maya Deity Cache Vessel
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Pre AD 1000 item# 913515 (stock# MA884)
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A magnificent Maya cache vessel from the Quiche area of Guatemala, ca. 550 - 800 AD. It is 12-1/2" high, 7-1/2" in diameter and has two depictions of the Old God. The chamber portion is decorated with a finely sculpted head, while the lid has the complete deity seated on top. The face is expressive and the detailing superb. Lots of colorful paint remaining overall. Small restoration to headdress and one restored break on the bottom, else in wonderful condition. Extremely rare to ...click for details
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Pre-Classic Maya Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 904451 (stock# MA1017)
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A choice Pre-Classic Maya figure from Honduras, ca. 1000 BC. This complex Playa de los Muertes type is 4" high and is adorned with the characteristic complex coif and an incised necklace. The face is beautifully detailed, expressive and has the deep eyes typically found on figures from this site. Nicely sculpted body position, pigment traces and good mineral deposits. See Schmidt "Maya", page 596, for similar example.
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Olmecoid Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 902060 (stock# MA935)
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An excellent Olmecoid figure from Chalchuapa, El Salvador, ca. 1000 – 500 BC. This superb seated figure is 4-1/2” high and is portrayed with the arm held in a naturalistic position in front of the body. Her ears are pierced and light incising indicates a loin cloth. The overall posture clearly shows the Las Bocas style Olmec influence on this area. See “Little People of the Earth”, page 33, for similar examples ...click for details
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Olmecoid Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 901426 (stock# MA938)
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An excellent Olmecoid – Proto Maya figure from Chalchuapa, El Salvador, ca. 1000 – 500 BC. This superb seated figure is 3-1/2” high and is portrayed with the hands resting on crossed legs, which are fully formed on the underside. She is adorned with large ear spools and an appliqué headdress. The overall posture clearly shows the Las Bocas style Olmec influence on this area. See “Little People of the Earth”, pag ...click for details
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