Moche Figural Vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #112494
MO43

A wonderful Moche figural vessel from Peru, 8-1/2" high. He is adorned with over-sized ear ornaments and has an exceptionally detailed, fully formed puma as part of his headdress. Good cream paint over the red slip. Intact.

Inca Star-Face Vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #112488
IN7

An amazing Inca vessel from Peru, ca. 1200 - 1532 AD. It is in the shape of a star, with each point also formed into the shape of a face wearing a red nose ring. The facial features are merged, so that each shares an eye with another. Painted overall in orange, with red accents. One point reattached, else in fine condition with the expected wear. A rare and unusual example.

Jalisco Sheepface Drummer

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #111135
JA60

A nice drummer from Jalisco, West Mexico, ca. 200 BC - 350 AD. He is 4-3/4" tall, posed seated behind his hollow drum and has much of his beautiful decorative paint remaining. Great headdress, intact, fine example of this type.

Colima Figure

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #110206
CO235

An exceptionally large seated male Colima figure from Western Mexico, ca. 300 BC - 300 AD. This hollow figure is 14-1/2" tall, posed with his arms resting on the legs. Nicely adorned with a headdress and large ear ornaments, which are enhanced with white pigment. Overall in great condition, with paint remnants, good manganese deposits and only a minor repair.

Chancay China Figure

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #110205
CY25

A lovely Chancay China from Peru, ca. 1150 - 1450 AD. This 7" tall cutie is posed seated, with hands on hips and crossed legs. He is nicely adorned with elaborately detailed ear ornaments and a beaded collar molded in low relief. Good paint, in fine condition, with minor repairs.

Chancay Maternal Figure

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #108325
CY20

A wonderful Chancay Maternal figure from Peru, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. She is portrayed standing, cradling an infant in her arms. This hollow figure is 11-1/2” tall, ornately painted in chocolate over a cream base. An exceptional example of this rare type. Minor repair to the feet.

Moche II Head Vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #108322
MO28

A fine 6-3/4" high Moche II "Small Man" vessel from Peru, ca. 100 – 200 AD. With this unusual type, the artist took the common Moche head and added diminutive legs to it, perhaps to represent a dwarf. The nicely molded facial features are enhanced by paint, including design elements most likely representing tears. Intact.

Huari Globular Olla

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #108114
HU6

A gorgeous Huari olla from Peru, ca. 700 - 1100 AD. It is 9-3/4" high and 9" in diameter. Specifically, this one should be accurately classified as a "Santa" piece (800 AD), a small Central Peruvian culture about which very little has been written. This Culture is considered a Huari regional derivative, but still an independent development. Beautiful polychrome avian and geometric designs decorate this large, globular vessel, with its unusual twisted handles. Except for the rim chip this im... Click for details

Paracas Feline Bowl

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #108112
PE1

An exceptional Early Paracas bowl, ca. 650 BC, from Southern Peru, probably Chiquerillo. The vessel has a 6-1/2” diameter and is 3-1/4” high. It features the classic motif of the frontal feline mask, showing the late Chavinoid characteristics of the eyes and mouth, which exhibits overlapping fangs. This incised and painted feline is flanked by two panels, each consisting of geometric designs. Those are followed by two panels with serpent motifs, which have unfortunately lost most of their pig... Click for details

Calima Phalliform Alcarraza

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #107942
CM4

An exceptional Calima alcarazza (Yotoco phase) from the Valle Del Cauca, Colombia, ca. 300 - 1300 AD. This rare, 5-1/4" high vessel combines phalliform, mammiform and phytomorphic elements to create a composite symbolism connoting fertility. The highly burnished red slip is decorated with wonderful black resist designs. An outstanding example of incredibly delicate workmanship.

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