TWELVE STONE RELIC LOTS, W. MEXICO: GROUP 1

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #686165
LLL.STONE1

This group of twelve contains assorted lots of stone relics (LLL732R2N2C, R3N1B, 1E and 1F; 755D; 757R2N3B; 1207 C, D, E, i and J; and 1209G), all found by the late Lynn Langdon in the deep shaft tomb area of West Mexico during the mid-20th century. Lynn’s diverse and interesting collection is herein offered on many pages, and there’s still more to come! The following types will be found in this group of twelve: complex bead types, flake knife blade holders, greenstone pendants, stone ‘buttons’,... Click for details

FINE PRE-COLUMBIAN COAST CHAVIN SNUFF PALETTE

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #682375

Coast Chavin Culture, probably Cerro Sechin, Casma Valley, Peru, c.700-450 B.C. Carved stone with turquoise inlay. A Fine, carved stone snuff palette, with turquoise inlay; 12 cm. - 4 3/4"; old, poor restoration, but Quite Rare. Good Provenance. The cultural aspects of both head-hunting and the use of hallucinogenic snuffs are represented here in this object of material culture, which also shows the antiquity of each (no correlation inferred). In purpose, function, form, and design-styles it i... Click for details

STONE MASK FROM THE VERA CRUZ AREA, MEXICO

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #673334
RG.49

This 5” tall stone mask (RG49) was found in the state of Vera Cruz along the Caribbean coast of east Mexico. Made from a greenish, tuffaceous, volcaniclastic, particulate rock, it has been pitted, scarred and otherwise battered around from centuries of exposure to the elements, the marks of past events that only add to its mystery and aura of power. Noted by some observers to have Olmecoid overtones, the mask, with weir-like mouth and heavy brows, is believed to date into the period c.300-1BC. A... Click for details

Venus of Valdivia, Ecuador

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #671568
V - 0001

The Valdivia culture of Ecuador is known to bee the first in South-America to produce ceramics about 4000 years B.C. His highest artistic expression is the Venus of Valdivia. This Venus dates from 2400 B.C. and is made of stone. It is 1-3/4 inches (4,3 cm) high.

Tairona Carnelian Necklace

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #664901
TR31

A gorgeous Tairona stone necklace from Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1500 AD. This lovely 27" long necklace is made from translucent carnelian tube beads, separated by white shell disk beads, with a large rock crystal center pendant. Restrung on Flexcore with a modern gold clasp. Ready to wear or display.

Maya Stone Jaguar

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #660872
MA563

A wonderful Maya stone jaguar from Guatemala, ca. 550 – 900 AD. It is 9-1/2” long, 5-3/4” high and depicts the feline in a crouching position. The head is executed with features of a human skull and the paws are nicely detailed on the underside. Either an offering container for the Gods of the Underworld or the base for a carved wooden marker. This is a rare and highly desirable piece, with a professionally restored break that is barely visible.

Pre - Columbian Seated Olmec Jade Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #656859

This Pre-Columbian Olmec seated figure measures about 3 1/4 inches tall by 2 1/4 inches deep by 1 3/4 inches wide.

The figure is fractured and repaired diagonally across it's upper section which contributes to the theory that this jade figure was ceremonially "killed ". There is a slight loss of one or more toes on the right foot. ... Click for details

Pre-Columbian, Tairona, carved stone figural pendant.

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #621936
346.1029

Culture: Tairona -- Period: Ca. 1000 -1500 AD. -- Region: Colombian North-Coast -- Size: H. 5,7 cm / 2.25 inch -- Description: Black, brown carved hard-stone anthropomorphic pendant, having conical drilled holes in the head for suspension. -- Condition: Intact with nice patina. Collection# written on the back over water-removable glue -- Provenance: Ex-Prof. Buisoné, Amsterdam, Collected in Baranquilla before 70ties.

A RARE NAYARIT FIGURAL STONE RASP

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #613288
MAS.1

This rare Pre-Columbian stone rasp (MAS1) may indeed be unique! Acquired in the state of Nayarit, West Mexico, in the late 1950s, the 8 3/8” pecked and partially polished dark greenish black argillite rasp/pendant is related to the shaft tomb cultures of that area dating c.300BC-200AD. Many of the ceramic figurines found on the West Coast have been portrayed holding various types of simply designed rasps. This rasp has a three-dimensional head at the top of its grooved and pointed body with two... Click for details

PRE-COLUMBIAN GREENSTONE HEAD PENDANT

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone Pre 1492: item #612738
LLL.0755A

Found in the deep shaft tomb area of West Mexico in the mid-20th century by the late Lynn Langdon, this 1 3/8” tall semi-polished greenstone head pendant (LLL755A) is broadly assigned to the Shaft Tomb period, c.200BC-300AD. In excellent condition and ready to wear, it comes with a small display card, a biographical sketch about Langeon, a map of Mexico on which is highlighted the shaft tomb area, and our certificate guaranteeing authenticity. NOTE: if you would like to view a large number of o... Click for details