19thc Spanish Colonial Santo Carved St Francis

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre 1900: item #637625

Spanish Colonial santo of St Francis--carved tropical wood polychrome-figure holds skull symbolizing momento mori-stigmata displayed on one hand and chest-minor losses to paint-one hand missing--original paint-no restorations-base is faux marble painted that is seldom found-10 inches tall-dramatic sculpture-salvation through suffering

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Santo -ca 1850 Bishop

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre 1800: item #637239

Very interesting carved tropical wood polychrome Spanish Colonial santo of bishop with a book-losses to surface paint-one hand missing-6.5 inches tall-asked local expert to identify saint-replied he did not know, but cannot be modern, because todays bishops cannot read--piece is ca 1850 or earlier--has charm-good quality carving-South American-no repairs -original paint

Spanish Colonial Santo St Joseph and Infant 18th

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre 1800: item #637212

Rare carved tropical wood sculpture of St Joseph and Infant-South American 18thc-Spanish Colonial-estafdo work-losses to surface and hand to saint and infant arms and feet-10 inches high

Spanish Colonial Bishop Santo Sculpture ca 1800

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre 1800: item #618820

Spanish Colonial carved hard wood polychrome santo of bishop-the attribute is either a bag or a bottle he holds his hand--have not seen before-wear to surface and losses to sculpture-piece is over 200 years sold--base and figure carved from same piece of wood--19 inches tall

Very Old Bolivian Bowl from the Metropolitan Museum

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Handiwork Pre 1700: item #610614
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Deaccessioned from the Metropolitan Museum, purchased by Arte Primitivo from the museum, and purchased from Arte Primitivo in 1998. The entire bowl, including the two yoked oxen carved in high relief, was carved from one single very old piece of wood. 11 inches (28 cm) across by 3 inches (8 cm) high. Very Good Condition.

Spanish Colonial Bishop Santo 19thc Silver Halo

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre 1900: item #606821

Very special Spanish Colonial hardwood santo of bishop--South American ca 1870s-has removable silver halo-surface losses and hands gone-22 inches tall with halo-has unusual quadraped base-original paint-no repairs-striking sculpture

Pre-Columbian, Tairona, zoomorphic ocarina.

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Implements Pre 1492: item #595708
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Culture: Tairona -- Period: Ca. 1000 - 1500 AD. -- Region: Colombian North-Coast -- Size: H. 7,2 cm - 2.8 inch -- Description: Terracotta ocarina with animal head. Decorated with geometric incisions and punctuations. -- Condition: Intact, strong earthen deposits, uncleaned as found. Whistle still works. Collection number on bottom, written on paper and over water-removable gue. -- Provenance: Ex-Prof. Buisoné, Amsterdam, Collected in Santa Martha before 70ties.

Pre-Columbian Jamacoaque Figure with Poncho

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre AD 1000: item #595003

The Jamacoaque culture of northern coastal Ecuador is one of many poorly-understood societies that persevered in the northern Andes for centuries. Their wealth seems to have been largely derived from fishing, farming, and the trade of coastal commodities, such as shells. Despite the fact that they left little noteworthy architecture, the pottery figures from these related cultures have grown in popularity in recent years, largely due to the vibrant coloration and striking motifs that these craft... Click for details

Great Pre-Columbian Jamacoaque Shaman in Conversation

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre AD 1000: item #593388

This wonderfully spontaneous effigy figure depicts a seated Jamacoaque shaman in deep conversation, caught in the moment of making a point that is emphasized with his pinched fingers. (Given that most of these figures show the shaman taking extensive hallucinogens, who -- or what -- the shaman is talking with is entirely up for debate!)

The Jamacoaque culture of northern coastal Ecuador is one of many poorly-known ... Click for details

Pre-Columbian, Tairona, ceramic stamp.

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Implements Pre 1492: item #590974
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Culture: Tairona -- Period: Ca. 1000 - 1500 AD. -- Region: Colombian North-Coast -- Size: L. 9 cm - 3.54 inch -- Description: Solid, buff clay stamp with double "inkpad" with geometric designs, used as body or textile stamp. -- Condition: Some rim damage further intact, almost uncleaned as found, collection number written on side. -- Provenance: Ex-Prof. Buisoné, Amsterdam, Collected in Santa Martha before 70ties.