Nazca Cylinder

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #804234
NZ392

A large Nazca cylindrical beaker from Peru, ca. 400 - 600 AD. It is 6-3/4" high, 4-1/2" in diameter and is decorated with spaced pairs of crossed lines. The upper zone consists of repetitive bands of simple designs and linear decor. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits.
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Nazca Trilobe Vessel

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #803823
NZ440

A rare Nazca trilobe vessel from Peru, ca. 400- 600 AD. This single-spout example is 6-3/4" high and has a small chamber mounted atop three large lobes. The chamber is decorated with spider web designs, alternating with red panels. Overall in excellent condition. The small area of slip loss at the tip of the spout is ancient, as you can clearly see the dendrites that have formed there since then.

Narino Lime Jar

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #803584
CC42

A beautifully decorated lime jar originally from the Narino area of Colombia, ca. 850 – 1250 AD, but found in Panama, where it ended up as trade goods. Its owner probably used it as a medicine container, as they didn't have coca in that area. The elongated vessel is 3-3/4" high, and is perforated to attach a cover. From great historical collection.

Maya Monkey Bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #803575
MA997

A fine Maya polychrome bowl from El Salvador, ca. 600 – 900 AD. It is 7-3/4” in diameter and depicts a trio of animated monkeys playing the ball game. The rim band consists of feline head glyphs and date symbols. Intact, with nice paint and strong mineral deposits.

Inca Shell Vessel

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre 1492: item #803574
IN187

A fine Inca shell motif vessel from Peru, ca. 1300 - 1500 AD. This lovely blackware example is 6" high, 6" wide and is decorated with Spondylus shells. Two large shells are attached to the sides of the spout and four more are molded in high relief on the chamber. A small bird adorno graces the stirrup. Overall in excellent condition, with highly burnished slip and good mineral deposits.

Jalisco Grotesque Pottery Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #803292
BD2382

From the west coast of Mexico, ancient Pre-Columbian Grotesque Figure, ca. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Redware pottery with numerous physical deformities, including hunchback, barrel chest, swollen legs. Left hand holds an olla/bowl on back. Remnants of original white pigment remain. 4-3/8"H, intact/in excellent condition.

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West Coast Pottery Seated Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #803291
BD2381

From the west coast of Mexico, ancient Pre-Columbian Seated Male, ca. 200 B.C. - 300 A.D. Creamware pottery figure with profound hunchback sitting with hands to knees; applied orange pigment around neck. Showing toothy grin, with coffee bean eyes and earspools in each ear. 5"H, intact/in excellent condition.

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Chancay Hunched Back Beggar

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre 1492: item #803290
BD2380

From northern Peru, ancient Pre-Columbian Male Beggar Figure, ca. 1000 - 1200 A.D. Pottery jar in the form of a hunched-back, bow chested beggar holding a cup to his front. Decorated in white and brown pigment with ornate ear spools and stippled collar, and two nubin feet. 6-5/8"H, body intact, minor paint wear with restored rim chips, plus restoration to right earspool. Still a very nice thing...
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Moche Pottery Figural Bottle

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #803286
BD2379

Ancient Pre-Columbian Moche Warrior, ca. 600 A.D. Male pottery vessel in the form of a warrior, holding a mace and sheild to his chest. 7-1/2"H, intact, with overal surface wear and minor rim chipping.

PROVENANCE: Ex-Private Belgium Collection.
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Colima Pottery Seated Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery Pre AD 1000: item #803281
BD2378

Ancient Pre-Columbia Seated Male Figure, from the West Coast of Mexico, Colima culture, dating 100 B.C. to 200 A.D. Solid pottery flat-type figure decorated with headband, ear spools, large stone necklace and loin cloth, arms on knees, sitting cross legged, fine facial detailing. Liberal manganese deposits. 3-1/8"H, repair to foot, else intact.
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