Pre-Columbian, Tairona, zoomorphic ocarina.

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Implements Pre 1492: item #595708
342.754

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
328.751

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.

Pre-Columbian, Tairona, ceramic roller seal.

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Implements Pre 1492: item #589087
326.750

Culture: Tairona -- Period: ca. 1000 - 1500 AD. -- Region: Colombian North-Coast -- Size: H. 6 cm / 2.4 inch - Dia. 4,3 cm / 1.7 inch -- Description: Seal in cylindrical form, perforated lengthwise for a handle, with two, almost identical seated figures in relief wearing a crown, holding both hands next to the head. Endings with repeating triangle motifs. -- Condition: Intact with rim damage to one side. -- Provenance: Ex-Prof. Buisoné, Amsterdam, Collected in Santa Marta before 70ties.

Pre-Columbian Moche Effigy of a Sea Lion

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre AD 1000: item #579646

The Moche culture, which left impressive archaeological sites and some of the most outstanding pottery to be seen in Peru's museums, is named after the river which flows into the ocean just south of Trujillo. (The word Mochica has been used interchangeably with Moche and refers to a dialect spoken in the Trujillo area at the time of the conquest.) The Moche period is especially known for its ceramics, considered the most artistically sensitive and technically developed of any found in Peru. Moch... Click for details

Ancient Peruvian Proto Nazca Framed Textile Panels

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Textiles Pre AD 1000: item #560957
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Brilliant Proto Nazca blue and red textile panels framed in one shadow box (detail shown.) Peru, circa 400 - 100 B.C.E. Frame is 31 1/2" high x 41" wide. In excellent condition.

Two Pre-columbian Proto Nazca Framed Mantle Fringe's

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Textiles Pre AD 1000: item #560954
1297

Two Proto Nazca mantle fringe's framed and mounted in shadow box with multi-colored and multi-figured textile, Peru, circa 400 - 100 B.C.E. In excellent condition.

Spanish Colonial Santo Holy Family 19thc

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre 1900: item #538871

Rare 19thc santo collection of the holy family-three figures-carved tropical wood-original paint-no condition problems-large size-largest figure 12.5 inches--origin is Columbia--was acquired there by US diplomat over 50 years ago-from estate

Pre-Columbian, Chimu, sophisticated bottle.

Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American Pre 1492: item #538556
191.102

Culture: Chimú -- Period: ca. 800-1200 AD -- Region: Peruvian North-Coast -- Size: 7.5 inch -- Description: Very fine, well polished pottery vessel having a bulbous-body with strap handle between neck and chamber. It's neck modeled in form of a human head with pierced ears, slit mouth and incised facial details. The chamber decorated with low relief arms on the shoulder and two rows of impressed bird stamps, the handle and collar are decorated with incised and punctuated geometric motifs. A soph... Click for details