Paracas Feline Bowl

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #108112
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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
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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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Narino Birthing Bowl

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #107827
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An exceptional figural vessel from the Capuli cultural complex, Highland Narino region of Colombia, ca. 850 - 1500 AD. The figure is wrapped around the rim of this 8-1/2" long bowl and is elaborately adorned with negative resist decoration, done in black over red slip. Nice little detailed touches, such as miniscule nostrils and protruding feet show off the advanced artistic skills. This is a rare, cultural significant piece. It is clearly a "Birthing Bowl", a ceremonial receptacle into whic... Click for details

Moche III Carved Ai Apaec Vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #107003
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A great Moche III carved vessel from Peru, ca. 1 - 200 AD. This spouted stirrup vessel is 7-1/2" high and has a 6" diameter. It features two scenes of the God Ai Apaec, portrayed seated, with a winged creature on his head. He is blowing a shell trumpet and is confronted by a mythical creature. Nice paint, great details, intact. An exceptional example.

Chancay Chuchimilco

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #106686
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An exceptional Chancay Chuchimilco figure from Peru, ca. 1100 - 1400 AD. She is 9-1/2" tall, posed standing, with palms facing forward. Exquisitely painted with extensive criss-cross tattoo designs and clothing. This is one the very rare 3 color figures, in excellent condition, with only minor surface and edge deterioration usually found on Chancay figures.

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Calima Mammiform Alcarraza

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #106647
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An exceptional Calima alcarazza (Yotoco phase) from the Middle Cauca region of Colombia, ca. 300 - 1300 AD. This delicately formed vessel is 5-1/4" high. The shape is akin to a particular spiked fruit and its magnificently executed combination of phalliform, mammiform and phytomorphic elements combine to create a composite symbolism connoting fertility. Highly burnished red slip with traces of black resist designs on the upper tier. An outstanding example of incredibly delicate workmanship. ... Click for details

Moche I Crustacean Vessel

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #106640
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An exceptional Moche I Crustacean vessel from Peru, ca. 300 - 100 BC. It is 7-1/2" high and has a 6-1/2" diameter. There are two nicely molded shrimp on top of this unusual two-tiered stirrup vessel. Beautifully painted in red and cream. A small crack underneath was professionally repaired and is barely visible. An exceptional example of early Moche ceramic art.

Jamacoaque Jaguar Mask

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #106637
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A fine Jamacoaque polychrome mask from Ecuador, ca. 500 - 800 AD. It is done in the form of a jaguar head, is 5-1/2" wide and 4-1/2" high. Nice red, gold and blue paint. Repaired from 3 pieces. Note the way a shaman is hidden in the face.

Pre-Columbian Valley of Mexico Stamp

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #106223
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A ceramic Valley of Mexico stamp from the late Classic period. These may be Teotihuacan or even Aztec which is difficult to ascertain because of the cross overs in the cultures. This was used to imprint designs onto cloth or other materials. It measures 3.25"x2.25".

Pre-Columbian Valley of Mexico Stamp

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre 1492: item #106220
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A ceramic Valley of Mexico stamp from the late Classic period. These may be Teotihuacan or even Aztec which is difficult to ascertain because of the cross overs in the cultures. This was used to imprint designs onto cloth or other materials. It measures 2.75"x2.75".