Tlatilco Pottery Figure Mexico Figure with Double Spouted Headdress. Circa. 200 B.C. – 100 A.D. 8" high. Hollow pottery example. This a pre-classic seated figure having a double spouted headdress. Loss to one spout and tip of left arm, otherwise intact.
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta group lot . Head and animal pieces. fragments from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This is the more unique pieces in the collection Size 2.5" by 2.5" for ball like bird figure.
Antique Pre-Columbian Mayan circa 200 AD to 600 A.D. reddish terracotta fragment of head mask with large eyes and adorned with ear spools.
CONDITION: showing its age and usage with patina with earthen deposits...
Pre Columbian Terracotta group lot Mayan including Poison pots and 2 head fragments.
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography and elaborate hair styles. This head of a female with a large up do hair style and the classic Olmec type eyes. Size 2.5" h by 1.75" wide
This early pre-classic olmecoid figure dates from approximately 1250 BCE to 800BCE it measures 5 1/2" by 4 1/2".Mineral deposits and root marks. The head has been reattached. The figure was in the collection of Robert Ruark, the highly acclaimed writer and acquired from Arte Primitivo.
A Mezcala stone figure from the pre-Classic period [1200 BC-200BC]. There are drilled holes at the base of the neck for wear as a pendant. 6.5" high.
Three Aztec pipes were sold at Sotheby's auction on March 23rd, 2013 for $12,890. None were as near as nice as this one or even the other three I have for sale here. If you would like a link to this Sotheby's auction, please e-mail me. This unusual zoomorphic pipe depicts a duck. Original red paint covers much of the polished black-brown surface and eyes and bill are outlined by incision. Ducks were associated with rain gods...
This extremely rare Inca carved Llama bone blood cup depicts a battle scene. One figure is holding a copper tumi knife and the other is holding a knife. It is 3 1/4" tall and 1 5/8" wide. It is in very nice condition. Excellent age on surface. Both dressed in full battle regalia locked in mortal hand-to-hand combat. Patina is beautiful. Circa A.D. 1200-1400. Old museum number on bottom "115". From the Len Weidner Collection. This is one of the largest and finest collections in the country...
A seated figure, possibly female, from the Maya culture of Latin America, standing at approximately 6 inches in terra Cotta
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta large female Bust. Rare large fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. large torso with pointed breasts necklace and earrings in grey clay . Size 2.75" by 2.5"
San Sebastián Style Nayarit Terracotta Sculpture of a Seated Man , slight chip to tip of foot. Size 5.5" H
Ex Rosen Collection c1960
Pre Columbian Tripod Bowl With Mammiform, Rattle Supports - Atlantic Watershed Zone Period V, A.D.
Earthenware: Red Slip Paint - Costa Rica
Bowl with flaring rim and three large, mammiform supports. Size Dia 4.5" H 2.25"
West Mexican Black Burnished stucco tall sided bowl, nice shape well made with a great feel . there are chips and repair. The bowl matches one of our listings of a pair of Pre Columbian statue arms each holding a similar bowl with an offering. Size 2.5" by 5.5"
Attractive Pre-Columbian pottery vessel with heads, Quimbaya/Carchi, Columbia, 7th.-14th. cent. AD
Interesting pedestal vessel with Zoomorphic heads and remnants of negative resist paint in black on red.
Size: 13 cm. wide, 9 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice and intact.
Provenance: Inger and Ebbe Gotzche Frederiksen, Espergærde, Denmark...
Circa 1470-1532 AD pre-Columbian Inca ritual offering vessel
Conopa in the shape of a Llama. Hand carved from a fine brown grained stone, then polished with sand and water, with a hole in its back called a "qocha" (lagoon) the container for offerings during the ceremony "haywarisqa" (ceremony of offerings). Llama fat and blood mixed with coca leaves were presented to the gods.
MEASUREMENTS: 3 inches (9 cm) long and 2 5/8 inches (6 cm) tall...
A rare and interesting depiction of a wild dog on a double vessel with a large mug decorated with a relief carving of human figures and with whistle function.
Size: 19,5 cm. wide and 13,5cm. tall, substantial in hand.
Condtition: Good Very fine, intact with a short closed micro-thin hairline at the rim.
Provenance: Heidi Vogelsandt, Darmstadt, prior to 1995.
A pair of nice Capuli Complex / Narino pottery bowls, Northern Ecuador and Southern Colombia, 8th.-15th. cent. AD.
One of the typical pedestal bowls and a larger round bowl. The Capulí bowls has the distinctive black on dark red decor with rectilinear geometric designs.
Sizes: The round bowl 21 cm. wide and 8 cm. tall, the pedestal, 17,7 cm. and 10 cm. tall...
This is an extroadinarily rare Aztec ceramic pipe. There are only 3 others of this earliest type known to exist. It was found by Dr. Allen Heflin on 12/2/60 in Cuautitlan, Mexico. The end of the stem has been broken off and appears to have been glued back on. This is not the prettiest of the 4 pipes I have listed, but it is the oldest likened unto Paleo vs. Archaic. I have what I believe to be the largest and finest collection of Aztec pipes in private hands.
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This head has slanted eyes a large detailed hair combed to a headband Size 1.5" by 1"
A rare Sultepec mask, possessing a great nose.
This piece dates from approximately 500BC to 200Bc it measures 5 1/2" by 4" wide the nose rises 3" from the back. there appears to be a small amount of repair to the nose. there is an old auction number as well as a small tag with DeRoche on it, although I haven't spoken with Dave it is possible it was once in his gallery in San Francisco.There is a small chip on the right side of the top. This is a great mask at a great price.
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta female monkey lizard Bust. Unique Monkey or Lizard female bust fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This is the most unique piece in the collection part human part animal with breasts necklace earrings and a snout . Size 2." by 1.25"
Costa Rica Ca.600-1000 Ad Atlantic watershed region buff terracotta spider leg tripod vessel with Saurian creatures wearing bird headdresses at the top of each leg . All three legs have been reattached with great skill. Please see all pictures for details of condition. Size H 9" W 8.5"
Scarce pottery vase, Pre-Columbian Culture of Guanacaste, 1000 - 1500 A.D.
A fine little vase with incredible vivid colours, trompetshaped with footring. Tagged with black ink 'Cazhaldma' in the bottom, possible a finding place.
Size: 10 cm.
Condition: Choice, few minor nicks to the rim.
Ex Westermann collection, from the 1960s
HIGH QUALITY LARGE NARINO CAPULI PEDESTAL BOWL, Capuli cultural complex (ca. 850 A.D. – 1500 A.D.)
From the shaft tombs of the Southern Highland Narino Region of Columbia.
This spectacular bowl is beautifully decorated with a resist and black/red design.
Size: ca. 20-21 cm. in diameter and ca. 9-10 cm. high.
Condition: Superb! Flawless with fully painted and preserved surfaces.
Ex. Very Old Swedish Private Collection (Estate)
An attractive double chambered bridge vessel with bow handle and a human head, body with relief decorations, Pre-columbian Chimú, 1250-1450 AD.
Size: 21,5 cm. wide and 18,5cm. tall.
Condition: Nice Very fine, hairline closed crack in the body and some light chipping of edges, othervise complete and intact.
Pre Columbian Veracruz Terracotta Fragment with a Celt and oil lamp . Group lot the terracotta has beautiful mold work depicting an arm and braided hair likely from a censor the celt from an unknown source and the terracotta Holy land style piece . The largent 4.5" by 3.75"
HIGH QUALITY LARGE NARINO CAPULI PEDESTAL BOWL, Capuli cultural complex (ca...
A fine and completely intact small pottery vase, Pre-Columbian Inca Empire, Chancay culture.
Squat form with twin handles and decorated in black glaze.
Size: 10 cm.
Condition: Choice with nice patina.
Ex. Old Danish Collection
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta Head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This Bust has the classic eyes a large detailed hair style neck piece and spool earrings . Size 2.25" by 1"
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta grotesque head. Rare fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This head is quite unique depicting a grotesque face . Size 1.5" by 1.25"
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta group lot . Head and animal pieces. fragments from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This is the more unique pieces in the collection Size 1-2" high
Antique Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel that features a unique design with a head and arms molded in relief. The vessel stands on three legs, adding to its distinct appearance. It is made of ceramic and is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the ancient Pre-Columbian civilization.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 18cm (7 1/8 Inches).CONDITION: damaged face and chips on the rim.
PROVENANCE: The object came from a private Canadian collection of antiques and was sold by a reputable Canadian...
Type 10 Mezcala figure, 9" by 3",showing heavy mineralization and root marks.Small chip on the chin under the mouth.
Two offering vessels in the shape of an Alpaca, carved from natural stone. In the back a chamber is drilled; it was filled with llama fat or coca leaves. These votive figures were left in the fields as an offering to the Earth goddess Pachamama. H. 6 cm. Dating from the 15th/16th century.
Ex Dick Meijer, Amsterdam.
Beautiful large jade stone pendant of pectorial, Maya Culture, ca. 300-600 AD.
The pendant expertly carved and polished from a lovely deep green colored stone. Face mask in the center and two birds to left and right.
Size: 12 cm wide and 9 cm in length.
Condition: Choice.
Ex coll. of Mr. Westermann, since 1960s
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