Important huge granite stone ritual pestle shaped as a bust or head with neck, Pre-columbian, the Dominican Republic, Taino Culture, ca. 1000-1500 A.D.

This sculpture, likely the head of Zemi(?), is authentic and comes with a beautiful ancient patina and provenance to a reknown old German collection, read below.

A very important and large stone sculpture, carved in the form of a skeletal face typical of the Taino culture with a finely decorated head band...

Two extremely rare and very attractive figurines from the Manteno culture: An oval shaped vessel with a human face and crossed legs of an animal in front. The face and the mouth of the vessel are framed by dashed lines and a stylized, sitting man with oversized head, 1000-1500 AD.

Wonderful archaic and very artful details. This set is extremely rare; we haven't similar style figures from Manteno in the trade for more than 20 years of dealing!

Vessel: Length ca...

Pre-Columbian globular pottery jar, Chancay Peru, 1000-1400 AD.

A beautiful and scarce larger pottery jar from the Chancay culture, globular shape with applied handles in both sides and tiny animals on both sides as well. The pottery greyish white with black line decoration.

Size: 19 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice!, some roughness to the edge of the spout, othervise intact.

Ex. A...

Rare, ancient Pre-Columbian stone amulets. Pre-Columbian art encompasses the artifacts created by the indigenous peoples from the second millennium BC to the time of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492, when the existing cultures were conquered by the Europeans.

Date:Pre-Columbian (14000 BP - 1492 CE)

Dimensions: 6.5" wide X 5" tall including stand, largest piece is 3.75" tall X 1.25" wide

A highly interesting and very accomplished Blackware vessel with the portrait head of a living man, Precolumbian Peru, Late Moche or early Chimú, 7th.-9th. century AD.

Superbly detailed and rather substantial vessel, made as a grinning man with his tungue between his teeth and wearing larger earrings and headdress, the spout of the vessel prodruding from the top of his head. Rather scarce piece!

Size: 22 cm. tall and 16 cm...

This early South Coast textile incorporates a two-headed serpent motif, together with a human (or divine) being with arms raised high (sometimes referred to as "the oculate being," because of the prominent, bulging eyes.). Classic south coast imagery, most probably Nazca (Nasca). I included a photograph of a much later related image, dating to perhaps as much as one thousand years later, to show the continuity of the imagery...

Ancient Moche solid cast silver Tumi Sceptre c 300 AD with Warriors or high priest Lords. Fine sculpture and casting with inlaid stone eyes headdress ear flairs and shields. Xrf testing done for content appraised and authenticated by Lowell Collins with paperwork. The sceptre came from a 1960s Texas collection. Weight is 292g silver and is 9.5" long and 2 ' wide at the top.

This is an extraordinarily rare and unique carved bone Mayan plaque. This masterpiece is the finest I have ever seen and very few exist. It is 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 1/8". It is from the Aapo Bolon Estate which was collected by the family while living in Guatemala from 1920-1980. I inspected the entire collection of over 1000 pieces and found nothing incorrect in any item. This was the finest piece in the offering. It is from the Post Classic Period as it is made from Bovine bone...

A deck of antique Fred Harvey "Souvenir Playing Cards - The Great Southwest" circa 1911-1912. Full deck (52 cards plus a Joker and a Map). Each card displays a different photograph, including destinations, places, and native people of the Southwest. The back of each card shows a scene of Indians on horseback. Golden-edged cards. Almost mint Condition.

A superb quality ancient Pre-Columbian, Chorrera, ca. 9th–5th century B.C. Effigy vessel. A flat -bottomed compound vessel with a raised neck, slightly flared rim and three Anthropomorphic / Zoomorphic heads protruding from the shoulders, equidistantly positioned to provide a sense of balance to the overall composition of the vessel.

Details of the visages are nicely incised and delineated in repousse. Boasts a lovely redware finish and nice burnishing marks...

Antique Pre-Columbian Chimú Blackware Pottery Vessel ca. 1100 - 1532 AD. The middle part of the vessel is divided into four quadrants and decorated in relief featuring Naylamp/Naylap, a mythical god, standing with raised arms, as well as a scorpion with a human head, and a figure of an animal. Of these three figures, they wear large crescentic headdresses, the forth panel depicts two human figures holding large crescentic headdress...

Rare Pre-Columbian Volcanic stone figure of a seated lady, cupping her breasts, Atlantic Watershed Region, Chiriqui-Diquis, ca. 300-800 AD.

Seated naked woman, cupping each breast in her hands, with serene facial features, large ears to the side, the striated coiffure extending down the neck. Porous basalt, intact. The breast holding posture of this female figure is seen as a symbolic fertility gesture.

Size: 24,7 cm...

This is an incredible 1 7/8" Columbia Plateau found in Oregon. It is made from beautiful translucent moss agate. It is a true G-10. One of the very best. It is from one of the all time great Northwest collections, Gordon Erspamer. I purchased it from a Jim Bennett auction who personally examined it and told me it was a one in a 10,000 point. Mr. Bennett has written three books on how to recognize reproductions and altered artifacts. They are currently selling on Amazon for $388 each.

A rare Peruvian Stirrup Vessel, Chimú culture, ca. 1000-1300 AD.

The globular vessel with stirrup handle, the body decorated with two elongated, snake-like fish, fine little bird is seated at the handle.

Size: ca. 21,5 cm. high.

_Choice, looks completely intact

Ex. W. S., München, before 1974.

These are two of the finest bone artifacts I have ever seen and as you can see from viewing my site, I specialize in bone items. The largest is 7 1/2". I love bone because it patinates so beautifully. These have the most gorgeous yellow brown patination you will ever see. They are very finely made with needle tip points. They are both perforated which is much rarer. They were uncovered in the melting Alaskan permafrost and could be thousands of years old. They are both translucent when backlit. ...

A rear and ancient Pre Colombian quartz and green jade necklace. The long quartz beads average length is from 75 to 85 cementers in length. In the light you can see the painstaking drilling of the holes in the quartz.Two animals carved in the gree jade. See photos Age is over 2,000 years old. Length is 43 cm. Condition: one long quartz bead is broken otherwise in good condition.

Cibecue polychrome bowl ca 1275 to 1375 ad., has one shard on rim restored with paint enhancement, it is approx: 5-1/2"wide X 2-1/2"high. Please review pictures. Acquired from William Hammontree estate collection. All items guaranteed as described. A 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

This pointed bone splitter tool from the Bill Peterson Collection and ex-Jim Bennett is 5" L, including a 2" glued piece. It was found in Kentucky and shows incredible patina. It has a drilled hole for suspension. It is just a really neat bone tool in unusual form. It has been preserved with an Elmer's glue mix which many old collections used. I will hate to see this one go.

I purchased this unique antler wedge or chisel from Jim Bennett. It has fabulous patina and is scored/grooved on the sides. It is 5 3/8" and was found near Wakemap Mound on the long narrows of the Columbia River, Oregon in the 1950's by Charlie Mitchell. A very rare and unique piece.

Rare Ceramic stirrup spout vessel with seated Scorpio. Moche Culture, Peru, 100 BC to 700 AD.

A superb vessel in very good intact condition. A Scorpio is seated on top of the vessel and from it's back, the stirrup handle evolves.

Size: 20 cm.

Condition: Superb.

Ex Estate sale of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 2003 and since then in a Hessen Collection.

Rare Pre Columbian necklace of agate, carnelian and quartz beads. The central pendant features a large-eyed, large-beaked terracotta bird that functions as a whistle that works and is loud an clear.There are 20 cylinder beads of agate and jasper and 2 cone-shaped crystal beads. Period: Pre-Columbian (500 BC) Condition: Small chip on the head of the whistle.

An unusual and rare Pre-Columbian necklace of ancient ivory-colored petrified Scorpian eggs and ceramic disc beads that were discovered together (it was restrung in Columbia). The multi-strand necklace of alternating petrified eggs and prehistoriv ceramic beads are strung in a bi-tone arrangement - 4 strands of petrified eggs alternating with dark reddish brown ceramic beads on one side, 4 strands of eggs alternating with ochre-colored beads on the other that are looped in the center and doubl...

Rare and extremely fine pair of Incan sheet silver and gold ceremonial deer cups . The hooves ears tails and antlers on the male are in nearly 17k gold . The female is made of 20 different pieces of sheet silver and gold soldered together and the male even more pieces. This set is believed to have been made by Chimu artisans for the new Inca rulers, from what experts have said this is the only known pair of this quality in silver. The buck has most of His original burial patina as does some area...

This exceptional Eastgate is made from highly sought after carnelian agate. It is 11/16" and is classic in style. It is thin and well flaked on both sides. It is just an exquisite delicate little point with great patina. Ex. Norma Berg collection.

This exceptional point is 1 7/16" and was found in Washington. It is made from a beautiful translucent mostly yellow agate. It is 1 7/16". It has excellent patina. Ex. Norma Berg collection. A truly high quality point with very fine chipping.

This fabulous Columbia River Gem Point is made from yellow, orange and ice translucent agate. It is Ex. Norma Berg collection. It is 13/16" and very thin. I haven't seen a color like this in 40 years of collecting.

Men's Navajo turquoise single shank square blue turquoise ring. It has a square bezel with a sliver twisted wire attachment. ca. 1920-30, Size 7-7 1/2

White face mask with secular eyes hachured areas or red spots on the cheeks. Butterfly and feathers on the tableta. Earrings below the tableta. Costume may be a white and embroidered, ceremonial robe and a kilt worn like a blouse. A black dress with a yellow maiden's shawl. The feet are wearing moccasins. Fewkes, 1983. Steven, 1936. Earl Kennard, 1938. 15 1/2" height x 4 1/4" width, c.1920

Okay, so this is not the best Scottsbluff you will find, but the price is not $5000 either. Here is a chance to fill a space in your paleo/archaic collection that is made from extremely rare translucent Novaculite. This is what I did when my knife river flint Scottsbluff was stolen. It was found in Cleveland County, Arkansas by Marcus Hayes. It is 1 3/4 " X 7/8" and has been heavily used and resharpened . There is good patination and mineralization. It comes with a Baker COA rating it a 7.5. It ...

A fine Vicus Figural Vessel, c. 100 BC - 300 AD.

The double vessel with bridge handle, a monkey on one side and spout on the other, the designs in black negative resist paint.

Vicus culture was an important early culture in Peru about 2,000 years ago, with an archeological site in northern Peru discovered in 1961. They were known for there work in ceramics as they used the native clay and local dyes to produce realistic representation of animals who were revered for their re...

A rare pottery Jug with handle in red terracotta with the spout moulded as a human face and with eyes and brows drawn in black and cream. The arms on the belly drawn as well, all on a red glazed ground. Costa Rica, pre 15th. century

Size: ca. 12 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice, hairline repair to handle, othervise in perfect condition with preserved glaze. A very attractive vessel!

Ex. Professor Dr. Günther Marschall, Hamburg (1913 - 1997)

A very rare Jama-Coaque pottery bowl, ca. 500 B.C.-500 AD.

The ONLY pottery bowl we've ever seen with 5 legs, all decorated with faces of people or animals.

Interesting and very attractive bowl for any collection of fine Pre-Columbian antiquities.

Condition: Choice, very fine thin hairline othervise perfect for type.

From the collection of a doctor (B.S.) from Bayern in Southern Germany, 1970s-1980s.

Very interesting and unidentified Pre-Columbian pottery vessel or large Jug with handle, pre 15th. century AD and likly pre 1000 AD.

A very artful and attractive vessel with a small round spout and a bulbous body with 6 larger knobs in different colours, red, cream and black.

Perhaps from Peru or perhaps Columbia, we're not certain.

Size: 15,5 cm. in diameter and ca. 14,5 cm. high.

Ex. Ib Olsen Collection

From the shaft tombs of the Southern Highland Narino Region of Columbia.

This choice vessel has the body decorated with a red-on-cream resist painted pattern. Serrated edge.

Size: ca. 75 mm. high and ca. 155 mm. in diameter.

Condition: Choice! nothing to remark.

Ex. The Professor D.H. collection, Münic, ca. 1960s.

Carchi / Narino Culture. Ecuador, pottery jar with fine decorations of red on black glaze, ca. 850-1250 AD.

Size: 9 cm. high and 12 cm. wide.

Condition: Choice!

Ex. Provenance: Ib Olsen Collection, bought in the 1960s-1980s.

A rare and very interesting Pre-Columbian pottery vessel, Peru and most likely Moche(?), mid 1st. millenium AD.

Interesting vessel made in pottery to look like na waterskin or skin for alcoholic beverages. In redish glazed pottery.

A rare piece that was part of the inventory of a Danish Antiques dealer, his price still in the bottom - ca. $800!.

Size: 21. cm. high.

Condition: Choice! Very attractive. Chip to the spout clued, othervise in perfect conditi...

Mesa Verde Black on White Very large Oval pouring bowl 1050 to 1150 ad., it has no restoration. It is a large 5-1/2"high X 11"long X 8-1/2"wide. It is broken and re-glued, it is missing a couple shards per pictures. I acquired this in a trade with a friend. All my items are guaranteed to be authentic and as described.

Hohokam red on buff bowl ca 1250 ad., "NO RESTORATION" has strong paint and has no restoration but is broken and re-glued, it is approx: 5-1/2"wide X 2"high. All items guaranteed as described. A 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

Gila polychrome bowl ca 1300 ad., broken and re-glued, it is approx: 9"wide X 4-1/2"high, it has no restoration. Was found on Q Ranch. Please review pictures. Acquired from the Bill Hammontree estate collection. All items guaranteed as described. A 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

Hohokam red on buff olla ca 1250 ad., broken re-glued with strong paint and approx: 3% restoration, it is approx: 4-1/2"wide X 3-1/2"high. All items guaranteed as described. A 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

Chimu Painted Pre Columbian Textile, with whimsical figures of Warriors monkeys birds and Fish. Painted on a checkered cotton type textile in good condition . This would be wonderful framed , size 38" by 17.5".

Neolithic Peruvian Grey Stone Spear point, this came with a collection of Pre Columbian loose beads all from Peru so we assume this is also from there . It deserves a good home where someone knows what it is. 3" long 1.5" wide

Casas Grandes polychrome room olla(large) ca. 1250 ad., cracked but not broken, approx: 1% restoration(one hole on bottom side)it has pressure cracks extending from hole that have been stabilized with glue, the design has been enhanced, it is approx 10"wide x 10"high. All my items are guaranteed as described. 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.co...

This is a very rare trans Paleo to early Archaic point dating to 10,500-9000 B.P. This is a large size arrow point that has long tip to base convex turning parallel sided blade edges that transition into drooping basal auricles. The basal edge is concave and the haft is ground. It has classic oblique transverse flaking and nice naturally aged patina with good sorbed deposits, hinge staining and authentic accumulations visible. It is made from a dark gray chert. It is from the Texas Oklamhoma, ea...

Pre Columbian Peruvian Chavin lama Bone Crawfish shaped Spoon and steatite stone Bead with incised circular design. Spoon 2.25"

Pre Columbian Sodalite Stone and Chrysocolla bead group lot, nice large bead pendant all conically drilled .Size of large bead is 3/4' by 3/4" or so.

Tularosa Black on White Duck Effigy, ca 1175 to 1300 ad., it is in intact condition with no restoration with minor paint enhancement on one side. It is a large 5"high X 5.5"long X 4.5"wide. 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

Colima Archaic Warrior holding a club-Standing in a fluid motion-like filled position with arms raised at the ready at the ready holding a club. A spread feather –like attachment is strapped to the back with straps that chris cross the chest. Applied donut circular eyes typical of the archaic style. Applied strips form a helmet and chin strap. Buff clay with good deposits. The holes on the back suggests that it may have served as a whistle. 6 ½ “ Height Acquired from Irwin Hearsey in 1990â€...

If you are looking to fill your vacant Plainview Paleo spot, look no further. You would be hard-pressed to find a better example. It is 4 1/8" long. It has collateral high quality flaking. The hafting area is ground and it has basal thinning. It is made from a beautiful translucent chalcedony that is root beer colored. It was found in Mills County, Texas. I have owned it since 1998. It is a hands down G-10 and comes with a Bill Breckinridge laser COA.

A fine Pre-Columbian Chimú-Inka pottery vase 1240 - 1570 BC.

The vessel tall with animal shaped handles. In black-glazed pottery, glossy and attractive.

Size: 13,5 cm.

Condition: Choice, micro chip to the rim!.

Ex. Private Berlin Estate collection

Colima vase/olla 300 bc. to 300 ad. No Restoration, it is approx: 5"wide X 5"high It was acquired from the Mc Quade estate. A 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

Precolumbian (3) Jalisco pots ca. 1 ad. No Restoration, from left to right they are approx: bowl 4-1/2"wide X 2-1/2"deep, olla 3-1/2"wide X 4-1/2"high, olla 3"wide X 3"deep. It was acquired from the Mc Quade estate. A 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

It has No Restoration and is approx: 5-1/4"wide X 1-3/4"deep. Precolumbian / Mayan poly chrome bowl, b/w on buff, no restoration. it is approx: 7"wide X 2-3/4"deep. Excellent deposits. It was acquired from the Mc Quade estate. A 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

Colima squash effigy olla 300 bc. to 300 ad., it has No Restoration and is approx: 7"wide X 6"deep. It was acquired from the Mc Quade estate. A 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

Colima tri-pod shoulder olla 300 bc. to 300 ad. It has no restoration it is in as found condition with a couple chips out of rim. Beautiful design sharp should with 3 legs on bottom, excellent deposits. It is approx: 10"wide X 5"high. It was acquire from the McQuade estate. A 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

Unusual and unique Pre Columbian cup with alligator head handles. Most likely used for some kind of ritual. Size: L. 14cm. W. 5cm. Condition: Normal ageing

High quality Pre-Columbian pottery figure, Mexico, Zapotec Culture, ca. 200-800 AD.

A very rare figure of a seated elite male with large headdress and a smaller figure seated on his lap. Grey pottery.

Size: ca. 15 cm. high.

Condition: Intact and superb for this type, which is normally always restored.

Ex. Jan Pelle Collection

Mogollon/Tularosa ca. 1200 to 1300 ad, black on white pitcher with a double effigy handle (clay animal effigy handle with a human figure painted on it, all original) Tularosa is a time period of 100 years that was used by many different tribes from New Mexico to Arizona. Approx: 7"high X 7-1/2"wide with approx: 3% restoration the handle is original. Please review pictures. Excellent for any collection. If you have any questions please email me at tejones0433@msn.com

Casas Grandes polychrome square bowl ca. 950 ad., it is broken and re-glued it has two discolored shards in bottom but has no restoration or repaint. It is approx: 6"wide X 6"wide X 2"deep. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

Hohokam carved red basalt effigy big horn sheep ca. 650 ad. No Restoration, In as found condition with excellent ground deposits. The Hohokam seemed to use the red basalt for stone ceremonial effigies and objects but the red basalt was harder and rarer for them to find than the black basalt. This is a fine carved effigy of a big horn sheep which the Hohokam prized due to most likely how hard they were to hunt and kill. I would imagine you were at the top of the hunting game to bag a big horn. Yo...