Moche Old Woman Vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #106095
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An excellent Moche V figural vessel from Peru, ca. 550 - 700 AD. It is 7-1/2" high and is in the form of an old woman, portrayed seated, with her shawl wrapped around her. The eyes are closed, indicating an attitude of trance or prayer. Nicely detailed and beautifully painted. Intact.

See "Empires of Mystery", page 97, for a similar vessel, describing the figure as a healer.

Narino Ceremonial vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #106036
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An exquisite ceremonial vessel from the Narino Highlands of Colombia, Capuli cultural complex, ca. 850 – 1500 AD. The bowl has a 6-3/4” diameter and is supported on seven hollow mammiform legs containing rattles, each of which extends an inch beyond the rim. Beautifully decorated with black on cream resist designs and a red wash overlay. A truly rare specimen in perfect condition.

Quimbaya Serpent Effigy

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #105975
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An awesome Quimbaya serpent effigy from the Middle Cauca region of Colombia, ca. 1000 – 1500 AD. This 4-3/4” high, hollow figure portrays an anaconda, which occupies an important position in the region’s mythology. The deeply carved zigzag pattern represents lightning, the incised dots represent the seeds of potential life. See “Ancient Art of the Andes”, page 140, for a similar example. Tip of tail reattached, else in exceptional condition.

Lambayeque Figure

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #105967
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An adorable Lambayeque polychrome figure from Peru, ca. 700 – 1300 AD. It is hollow and stands 5-3/4” tall. Painted overall in red, cream and black, this rare figure is adorned with a decorated headdress, necklace and bracelets. A few tiny chips, else in fine condition.

Moche Mollusk Vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #105954
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An outstanding Moche I Mollusk stirrup vessel from Peru, ca. 300 – 100 BC. This delicate vessel is 7-1/2” high and 6” wide, painted overall in cream, with reddish-brown accent stripes in the incised grooves. This is a representation of the Spondylus shell, the most highly prized shell throughout Mesoamerican cultures. Perfect condition.

Quimbaya Alcarraza

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #105953
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A superb Quimbaya tetrapod alcarraza from the Middle Cauca region of Colombia, ca. 1000 AD. The exceptional black on red, two-color resist decoration on this spouted vessel is intact. An exquisite example of this type. See Labbe’s "Colombia Before Columbus", page 95, for a strikingly similar vessel.

Jamacoaque Priest

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #105952
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An awesome Jamacoaque priest from Ecuador, ca. 500 – 800 AD. He is 6-1/4” tall and is wearing a minutely detailed feather mantle and mask. An owl with outspread wings is perched on his head. Exquisite detailing, great gold and turquoise paint, functional whistle. Chip missing on back of headdress.

Jalisco Seated Figure

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #105183
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A fine San Sebastian style male, 12-3/4" tall, from Jalisco, ca. 200 BC - 300 AD. He is seated on the traditional two-legged stool, posed with the right hand held to his mouth (eating?). The left hand rests on his thigh. He is adorned with multiple ear ornaments and serrated hair braids. Nicely burnished red slip with manganese deposits. The legs are reattached.

Chimu Shaman & Jaguar Olla

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #100263
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A very nice Chimu olla from Peru, 6-1/4” diameter, ca. 1000 – 1450. This well formed blackware vessel features four molded panels, each showing a shaman performing a rain ceremony. Two adorable feline adornos appear to be climbing the sides of the vessel. Intact, nicely burnished.

Nazca Kero

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #99943
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A wonderful Late Nazca kero, 5-1/2” tall, 5-3/4” diameter, ca. 400 – 550 AD. Specifically this is an Okros vessel. Okros is a transitional phase that developed in the Province of Ayacucho and preceded the Huari development. This culture shows much of the late Nazca influence and style. Wonderfully painted in bold colors over red slip, it depicts a deity with anthropomorphic features, adorned with numerous trophy heads and gold emblems. The superb artistry and skill level exhibited in the creat... Click for details