Very Nice, Rare Nicoya Guanacaste Jade Tube Bead

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #777317
PC-52208d

This is a very rare and finely rendered green jade tubular bead carved from a single pieces of jade. It dates to the Costa Rican Nicoya and Guanacaste, circa 50 BC.

Measures: 4.75" in length.

Condition: repaired from a single break at one end, but repaired professionally and does not detract.... Click for details

Huge Pre-Columbian CHAVIN ~ Stone Head / Cabeza Clava

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #776824
735

This is a Huge Pre-Columbian CHAVIN Stone Head / Cabeza Clava from Chavin de Huantar, Peru, B.C. 1500 - 300. It measures 12" X 5" X 12" and it weighs about 45 pounds. This Stone Head has a face in the back of the head.

Bahia Stone Tusk Pendant

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #775351
BA18

A rare Bahia tusk form pectoral pendant from Ecuador, ca. 500 BC – 300 AD. This exceptional figural example is 4-1/8” long, carved from white limestone, with a nicely detailed face at the upper end. In perfect condition, with good mineral deposits. Drilled for suspension.

See “Pre-Columbian Art of Ecuador”, page 10, for similar from Cornell’s Johnson Museum.

Large Pre-Columbian Stone Celt

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #773519
AMP004

Ancient Pre-Columbian Stone Celt, middle Pre-Classic, ca. 300-900 A.D. Of massive, expanding form, squared at the narrow end and flaring into a widening sharp edge; in mottled brown, dark and pale green stone (perhaps jade / jadeite). Similar to many Olmec examples sold thru Christies, Sothebys and Arte Primitivo. 6-5/8"L, intact/in excellent condition.
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Maya Jade Deity Pendant

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #773212
AMP001

Small but intricately carved... Ancient Pre-Columbian Maya Jade / Jadeite Deity Pendant, Guatemala, ca. 300 to 900 A.D. Carved in mottled green stone, and most probably would have graced the chest of an Mayan king or shaman by means of a chord woven through the side openings (much like a necklace). 1-1/8"L x 5-8"W x 1/2"D, intact/excellent condition with typical surface wear.
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Maya Eccentric Bat

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #772732
MA521a

A fine Maya eccentric from Guatemala, ca. 500 - 900 AD. This excellent example is 3" long, made from translucent chalcedony and depicts a bat in flight. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits.

Ceremonial Owl Mace Head

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #772239
BDP2371

Ancient ceremonial Mace Head from Costa Rica, southern Nicoya region, ca. 300 BC to 600 AD. From the Charles E. Craig, Jr. Collection of Jade Objects and Stone Mace Heads, published 2002, displayed at Louisiana State University Museum of Art August 27 – Dec. 15, 2002. Owl form, in metadurite (a type of jade). 4-1/2”W x 3-1/2”D x 2-3/4”H, intact/in excellent condition. The prominence of the owl, a nocturnal creature that flies in the darkness and is associated with caves and the underworld, p... Click for details

CLASSIC MAYAN JADEITE BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #768529
MAP.JADE

This selection of jadeite beads (MAP 152, 183A-D) is attributed to the Classic Maya, c.300-900AD. Specific provenance where found is not known, but the jade is certainly from the Motagua River valley of Guatemala, the only recognized source of the treasured mineral in Central America. The items fall within the specific gravity range of jade, from 3.19-3.33, and are herein offered either singly or in small groups as shown and priced on the accompanying photos. Select or ask any question by referr... Click for details

THREE INDIVIDUALLY PRICED OBSIDIAN BLADES, W. MEXICO

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #768377
MAP.BLADES

The three larger obsidian blades shown in this group (MAP155, 156 and 157) were all found in West Mexico in the mid-20th century by the late Lynn Langdon. Previously sold to another collector, they have now come back to HD Enterprises as the present owner sells off his collection. These are some of the nicer blades from Lynn’s old collection, and one of them presents somewhat of a mystery. It has the shape of the Great Basin’s paleo Cougar Mountain blade, as well as the ground stem. Sent to note... Click for details

24” VARISCITE BEAD NECKLACE, TAIRONA, COLOMBIA

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #768294
PBF.205

The 24 variscite (a hydrous aluminum phosphate mineral) beads and pendant that make up this stunning necklace (PBF205) are all attributed to the Tairona horizon of Colombia dating c.1000-1600AD. The mineral variscite, though looking much like green turquoise, was confirmed through the use of a refractometer that showed a spot refractive index of 1.58. Deposits of variscite are found in South America and on an island off the Pacific Coast of Colombia. The stone beads are separated with modern, ap... Click for details