Chimu - Inca House Vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #317412
CH104

A beautiful Chimu-Inca house vessel from Peru, ca. 1450 AD. It is 7-3/4" high. The steeply peaked roof is separated from the base by four stout pillars, giving you some insight into ancient construction techniques. The highly burnished orange slip is painted with black decorative designs to emphasize various distinct sections. In excellent condition.

Moche Figural Bottle

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #317409
MO278

An unusual Moche figural vessel from Peru, ca. 450 - 550 AD. It is 7-1/2" high. The widely flared spout is formed as a finely detailed head, with a blend of molded, appliqué and painted features. The facial features are nicely detailed and expressive. The orange slip and its black painted areas are highly burnished, the white kaolin sides are characteristically unburnished. It's the only one I have had facing to the narrow side of the vessel. A superb example in excellent condition.

Nazca Llama Bowl

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #317403
NZ122

A fine Nazca bowl from Peru, ca. 100 - 400 AD. This shallow bowl has a 5-1/2" diameter and is painted on the inside with black pigment and white kaolin over the burnished red slip. It depicts the head of a sacrificed llama, with neck and protruding spine attached. A rare motif representing an important ritual. Intact, with good deposits.

Chimu Flute

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #316912
CH67

A wonderful Chimu reed flute from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. It is 10-1/2” long and is masterfully incised with a variety of geometric designs of unknown meaning. This instrument is made from Carrizo, a bamboo-like reed, parts of which are used in shamanic healing rites, with the heavier stems made into ceremonial flutes. An exceptional example in excellent condition.

Moche III Sick Person

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #314154
MO266

A superb Moche III "Sick Person" vessel from Peru, ca. 200 - 450 AD. It's 9-1/2" high. The individual depicted is probably female, contorted with pain and appears to have lost the lips and much of the nose, most likely due to leichmaniasis, a flesh-eating bacterial disease still afflicting Peruvians. The layered clothing is presented in detail. In excellent condition, with white kaolin laid over the burnished red slip. A superb example.

Stunning & Rare Figure of a Colima Warrior, West Mexico

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #312926

This impressive Colima statue of a male warrior shows a skilled craftsman's attention to detail. The warrior is shown in action, his slingshot drawn back by the right hand and ready to fire. In what is probably an unintentionally amusing expression, his face is pinched up with an upturned lip and his tongue pushing into his cheek, all clearly showing his concentration on his target. He wears a traditional set of barrel armor, woven like a basket, to protect his body, along with a thick tail flap... Click for details

Choice Mayan Tomb Figure, Jaina, Late Classic

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #312491

Jaina Island is located off the west coast of the Yucatan pennisula in the Gulf of Mexico. Jaina served as a necropolis (a city of the dead) for the Mayans from about 300-900 A.D. Both rich and poor were buried on Jaina to such extent that tens of thousands of individual burial sites have been discovered on an island no bigger than two square miles. Both royal and common Mayan burials included objects that would be helpful to the deceased during their voyage through the underworld. These objects... Click for details

Old Brilliant Cut Glass Pitcher with Flowers

Archives: Regional Art: Americas Pre 1950: item #310196
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Old Brilliant Cut Glass Pitcher with Flowers

The pitcher is 11 inches tall, and 7.5 inches wide.

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Virgen de Soledad by Gabino Reyes Mexican Folk Art

Archives: Regional Art: Americas Contemporary: item #310044
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'Virgen de la Soledad' by Gabino Reyes. Made in 2002. This wonderful Oaxacan woodcarving stands 9 inches high by 3 1/4 inches wide. In mint condition. Hand painted and hand carved of copal wood. An exquisite example of Oaxacan woodcarving and a fine folk art collectible. The Virgen de la Soledad is a favored saint in Oaxaca. Revered by the predominantly indigenous and christian people's of Oaxaca. She is an important Oaxacan icon. 'Virgen de la Soledad' will make a wonderful addition to any art ... Click for details

Valdivia Shell Pendant

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #309584
JM154

An unusually large shell pendant or pectoral ornament from the Valdivia culture of Ecuador, ca. 2300 - 2000 BC. It measures 3-1/8" x 2-1/4" and depicts an owl deity or supernatural being, as indicated by the large round eyes. Drilled side-to-side for suspension. In excellent condition.

I have an nice strand of ancient shell beads, which would work perfectly for restringing this item into a wearable piece of jewel... Click for details