JADEITE AXE PENDANT FROM COSTA RICA

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #798455
K49

Jadeite axe pendant representing a stylized human figure. Precolumbian Costa Rica, 500-1200AD. In excellent condition. H:6.5cm.

JADEITE AXE PENDANT FROM COSTA RICA

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #798454
K48

Jadeite axe pendant representing a stylized human figure. Precolumbian Costa Rica, 500-1200AD. In excellent condition. Some Calcification on the back. H:8.5cm

Mayan Painted Bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #798403

Precolumbian hand painted and thinly modeled terracotta bowl from the Mayan culture of Mexico. The rim encircled with glyphs and a beautifully painted mayan head also encircled in a glyph. Height: 5 1/2 inches. Donated by Mr. and Mrs Alan Brandt for the benefit of The Rudolf Wittkower Fellowship Fund, Department of Art History and Archaeology, Columbia University; sold by Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., New York in 1973.

Moche Copper Mummy Mask

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #798399
AMM

Ancient Pre-Columbian Copper Mask, Moche culture, ca. 400-800 A.D. Molded shee copper human facial mask with relief nose, indented eyes (once having inlaid shell, remains of one still remains), wearing round ear ornaments stamped separately and attached to mask. 10-3/4"W, fragmentary, as shown. Ear ornaments may not be original.

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Pre-Columbian Red-Painted Copper Mask

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #798392
AMM

Ancient Pre-Columbian Copper Mask, ca. 400-700 A.D. Simple-formed facial mask with almost chiseled features - relief nose, lightly bulging eyees, slighlty indented mouth and cheek lines. Much red paint remains and some textile fragments. 6-1/2"H, fragmentary, as shown. Custom stand.

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South Coast Peru Feather Textile Panel

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #798385
AMM

Ancient Pre-Columbian Feather Textile Panel from the South Coast of Peru, Nazca/Huari culture, ca. 400 - 700 A.D. Natural cotton cloth backing overlaid with rows of bright yellow and orange feathers, plus two sections of blue feathers at each side; central splayed, stylized figure with feet to sides and hands upraised, grimmacing face; attached to dark brown woven sash attached at upper end. Feathered portion measures 15-1/2"W x 6"H, intact/in good condition with a few areas of old repair/re-s... Click for details

Pre-Columbian Nazca Cylindrical Vase with Trophy Heads

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #797183

A painted cylindrical vase featuring painted designs of trophy heads around the rim, from the Nazca culture of Pre-Columbian Peru, circa 100 A.D. - 300 A.D. Measuring approximately 5 1/2" tall and 4" wide, this short vase approaches the form of what Kroeber refers to as a waisted goblet, since the form tapers in near the top before slightly flaring out again at the rim. The vase features dull red and rust colored painted stripes near the mid section, and what are likely painted depictions of tro... Click for details

Maya Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #796933
MA1015

A choice Maya figure from Guatemala, ca. 300 – 600 AD. This standing female is 3-3/4” tall and is depicted holding her swollen belly. Nicely detailed with large ear ornaments and coif. Strong dendrites create a nice texture. Mounted on stand.

Nazca Achira Vessel

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #796932
NZ449

A rare Nazca Achira effigy vessel from Peru, ca. 300 – 500 AD. It is 7” high, 10-1/2” wide and depicts the rhizomes of this Canna family plant, which is still an important food source in certain Highlands areas. Painted overall in great detail. A tiny probe hole does not detract.

See Museums of the Andes", page 71 and "Guia de Arquelogia Peruana", page 97, for other examples of the type.

Bahia Whistle Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #796926
BA20

A rare Bahia whistle figure from Ecuador, ca. 500 BC – 300 AD. He is 7-1/4” tall, posed standing and is adorned with a large segmented necklace and complex ear ornaments. In excellent condition, with masterful appliqué workmanship, traces of fugitive paint and great tone on the two whistles hidden in his back.