Moche Vendor Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #801070
MO924

A fine Moche III seated figure from Peru, ca. 200 - 450 AD. It is 6-1/2" high and depicts a vendor selling funerary goods. He is holding a canchero in one hand and has a folded textile tucked under his arm. With his left hand he is supporting the strap of his shuspa. Great face with ritual tattoo.

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Pre-Columbian ~ TOLTEC ~ Male Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #800428
756

This is a Pre-Columbian TOLTEC Male Figure from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, from the Late Classic Period, A.D. 1200-1300. The Toltecs were driven out of their territory by the Aztecs. Many Toltecs migrated to the Mississippi area. This item measures 6 1/2" X 3" X 2 1/2".

Chimu Blackware Vessel Baby Girl

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #799460
ASX

Ancient Pre-Columbian Blackware Vessel from Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1000 - 1425 A.D. Blackware pottery depicts a baby girl being carried on a crib. These 'cribs' were designed for women to carry offspring on their backs while at work. 6"H x 3"W, intact/in excellent condition, save minor chipping.

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Maya Old God Effigy Vessel

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #799412
MA621

An excellent Maya figural vessel from El Salvador, ca. 600 - 900 AD. This 7-1/4" tall jug portrays an old man or one of the Old Gods in human guise. He is wrapped in a nicely burnished orange cloak, with the thin arms molded in relief and resting on the belly. The legs are tucked to the sides and the wrinkled face displays a few jagged teeth in the open mouth. A large example with strong mineral deposits, needs some cleaning. Intact.

Large Moche Figural Vessel/Jar

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #799120
MO 141

A Large Moche Figural Vessel - Ca. 600 - 700 A.D.

This choice example stands 10-3/4" tall and depicts an individual with a bulbous body covered in Huari influenced symbols. (The flying eye symbol).

The face is very expressive, with ritual tattoos, including small lizards on the upper lip. In outstanding condition, with strong paint and mineral ... 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.

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.

Jamacoaque Winged Shaman

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #796923
JM218

An exceptional Jamacoaque winged shaman figure from Ecuador, ca. 300 BC – 400 AD. This very rare articulated Chone style example is 7-1/2” high and depicts a shaman in full avian costume, with moveable wings. Beautifully detailed, nice paint.

Moche Figural Vessel - Merchant

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #796400
MO 140

A detailed and finely designed Moche Figural Vessel.

This Moche stirrup piece is of a Merchant selling funerary goods, holding a stirrup bottle in one hand and pan pipes in the other. He has items stuck under both arms, the right arm has a textile bundle under it. There are painted weapon bundles on the spout, and what appears to be a sun or moon symbol painted on the sides. The arms and legs are in high relief, and the... Click for details

Jamacoaque Shaman in Transformation

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #794539
JM602

An exceptional Jamacoaque shaman from Ecuador, ca. 300 BC – 400 AD. He is 5-1/2” high, posed standing and is depicted in a transformation ritual. He is wearing a mask, which reveals his bulging eyes and ornament-studded nose and a tail is projecting from his rear. Great paint, good mineral deposits, minor repair.