All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1181241 (stock #LS20134)
Ancient Artifacts
$7,000.00
Sale Pending
This extremely rare miniature Olmec Jade standing figure is 2" tall. It is made from the finest quality completely translucent jade with the color being evenly distributed throughout. It stands alone on its tiny feet attesting to the great detail of perfect balance and to its authenticity. Small figures such as this are harder to make than the larger ones and are much more scarce. It comes with a Bill Breckinridge Laser COA. This piece was $12,000.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1900 item #1178637 (stock #J007)
A coin silver cigar band with a primitive, stamped, coin-silver button ring, circa 1890-1900. Similar examples of this button can be found in, "Indian Silver Jewelery of the Southwest 1868-1930," by Larry Frank. Page 66, item 68 shows a very similar set of six stamped buttons with a high domed centers circa 1890s, found at Hopi in 1911.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1920 item #1172268 (stock #0-ka029)
A medium sized Hopi Kachina doll carved by Wilson Tewaquaptewa circa 1930. Tewaquaptewa (1871-1960) was the last chief of Old Oraibi. He produced Kachina dolls which are a combination of many dolls and figments of his own imagination. He believed that you didn't carve actual Kachinas for the tourist market. His dolls are usually monochromatic in color (brown, ochre and white and black). His use of symbols, painted on the case mask, seems to be arbitrary. DIMENSIONS: 7" tall.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1920 item #1172267 (stock #0-ka028)
A medium sized carved wood Hopi Kachina doll - Hornet Kachina (Tatangaya) circa 1930. Description of Tatangaya from Colton: "Two types...At Second and Third Mesas he wears a green case mask with datura flower ears. Stripes of all colors surround the face. Cloth ruff, breech clout, and green moccasins. Yellow and red body paint. The Hornet Kachina appears in groups or singly in Mixed Kachina Dance, and the Pamuya. He is said to be of Zuni origin." DIMENSIONS: 7" tall.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1920 item #1171360 (stock #0-ka027)
A rare Jimmie Kootz carving of a Double Eagle Kachina in puppet form circa 1940-1950. DIMENSIONS: ~5 1/2" tall (arms extended upward); 1 3/4" wide (at midsection including second doll).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1920 item #1171355 (stock #0-ka026)
A rare Jimmie Kootz carving of Koshare Clown Kachina in puppet form circa 1940-1950. With articulated arms and legs and two independent strings, one attached to the top of each arm. Koshare's general description from Colton: "Face mask painted white with black eyes and mouth. Two soft black and white striped horns on top of head. Rag ruff. Breech clout. Bare feet. Body painted in black and white horizontal stripes...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1166148 (stock #1118)
Tularosa Black on White Duck Effigy with Dog Head Lug, ca 1175 to 1300 ad., it is in as found condition, no restoration or repaint. It is 4.5"high X 4.75"long. A "Certificate Of Authenticity, Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Stone : Pre 1492 item #1161319 (stock #1070)
Dalton 4-1/8"long X 1"wide X .25"thick Burlinton Chert, found in Pettis County, Missouri, ca. 9,500 B.P. Ben Stermer C.O.A., the ear the is redish from heat treatment has a modern break approp: .25 up and is reglued back on if you didn't know you can't tell it has been. If you are interested in this item please email me Tim @ tejones0433@msn.com for all offers, shipping priceing and payment.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : South American : Pre AD 1000 item #1137948 (stock #LS201214)
Ancient Artifacts
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This is the finest miniature Olmec jade maskette that I have ever seen. The beard is a particularly noteworthy feature. Many bearded figures are known from the Olmec culture and are seen on a variety of media. It measures only 1 1/2" long. It is mildly scooped in the back. Found in a dig in Veracruz, Mexico in 1966. It is made from one of the most beautiful pieces of jade that I have seen. It is extremely translucent. It is thin and lightweight. Look at how evenly the jade is distributed...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1137945 (stock #LS201213)
Ancient Artifacts
$5000.00
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This extraordinarily rare Olmec Jade dagger or possible bloodletter was found together with the below quartz dagger, This piece is 4 1/2" long. The little Olmec man on the top is only 1 1/4". You can imagine the amount of work that went into creating and carving this miniature little man using only abrasion. Sculptures such as these are every much of a marvel as the great Olmec heads and the intricate Mayan temple carvings. This is truly a masterpiece in miniature...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1137943 (stock #LS201212)
Ancient Artifacts
$5,000.00
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This extraordinarily rare Olmec Quartz dagger or possible bloodletter was found together with the above jade dagger. It was made from a long quartz crystal of gem quality with no inclusions and ground to shape. This piece is 5 1/2" long. This Olmec artifact is of the finest workmanship and material. The effigy is in a classic Olmec pose. The artifact was in four pieces and glued back together perfectly under a microscope by Dennis Bushey. The breaks were clean and no material filler was needed...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Metalwork : Pre 1492 item #1124335 (stock #LS20122)
Ancient Artifacts
$550.00
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These are five extremely rare copper skull bells/pendants that were found in an elite tomb at Monte Alban, Oaxaca in 1936. Each bell in about 1/2". They date to 1000-1500AD. Copper was mined largely from Guerrero. No cleaning or restoration, exactly as found. A must have for any pre-Columbian metallurgy collection.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1124221 (stock #LS201201)
Ancient Artifacts
$4,000.00
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This Olmec maskette is from Veracruz, Mexico. It dates to 1200-900BC. It measures 2" wide by 1 1/4" high by 1/2" deep. It depicts the classic were-jaguar with forehead cleft, almond shaped eyes, broad nose, mouth showing gums and teeth and a scrolled design that encircles the sides of the face. The top of the forehead is biconically drilled for suspension in a design that is reminiscent of the Costa Rican agate bat wing pendants from the same time period...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre 1900 item #1124022 (stock #607)
A New Mexican stamped tin retablo from the late 19th century, with a new mirror replacement. Very Good Condition. Tin Frame: 14" T x 12" W; At tallest point: 17 1/2" T; Mirror: 9 3/4" T x 7 3/4" W.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1900 item #1123399 (stock #168)
A rare large pictorial beaded Iroquois animal whimsey, circa 1890. Depicting what looks like a mythological deer or elk figure. A great folk art piece. One of the largest and most spectacular whimseys known. With a great sculptural relief, and beaded in white, blue, green, copper, light tan, numerous beaded suspensions with tubular beads, sequins. Excellent Condition. 11 1/8" wide; 12 1/2" tall; 15 3/8" tall (w/suspensions).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1920 item #1122563 (stock #0-ka022)
A Hopi polychrome wood Kachina doll depicting Hólolo, circa 1915-1920. Description from Colton, "Case mask painted green or brown, with pop eyes, snout, cheeks painted with half moons or small circles. Douglas fir or juniper ruff. Kilt, sash, fox skin, and green moccasins. Body painted red with yellow shoulders, forearms and lower legs. Carriers rattle and bow and arrows. Appears in kivas in spring or in Mixed Kachina Dance." Good Condition consistent with age, some paint loss...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre 1900 item #1121089 (stock #606)
A New Mexican tin retablo by the Valencia Red & Green Tinsmith circa 1880-1890. Provenance: Nancy Hunter Warren, photographer & author; Santa Fe, New Mexico. Condition Very Good with a cracked glass (can be replaced). 9 1/8" Diameter; Image: 3" Wide x 4 3/8" Tall.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre 1900 item #1120210 (stock #604)
An unusual tin sconce from the 19th century. Provenance: Nancy Hunter Warren, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Excellent Condition. 4 9/16" Wide (at middle); 8 1/16" Wide (at cross); 9 5/8" Tall; 2 3/8" Deep.