Mayan Chiefs & Glyphs Bowl
Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #92702
MA312
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An exceptional Mayan Copador bowl from El Salvador, ca. 600 - 800 AD. This outstanding example has an 8-3/4" diameter, an exquisite carinated shape and ribbed base. The exterior features two groups of three kneeling lords engaged in the blood sacrifice ritual. They are separated by two blocks of six elaborate glyphs. The interior has seven vultures, each holding a speaking glyph in its beak, surrounding a Pop glyph, which represents the first month of the year, during which the New Year cere... Click for details
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Jamacoaque Eagle Dancer
Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #92683
JM37
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An outstanding Jamacoaque figure from Ecuador, ca. 500 AD. This exceptional Eagle Dancer has a 7" wide wing span and is 4" tall. He is posed with the ornately decorated wings outspread. The body of the costume consists of finely incised feathers. The headdress is also incised, as are the large necklace and the bracelets around his ankles. Great blue and orange paint remnants. Intact.
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Mayan Underworld Cylinder
Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #92359
MA303
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This black beauty depicts a scene taking place in Xibalba, the Mayan Underworld and comes from Western Honduras, ca. 600 - 800 AD. This exceptionally large example is 9" tall and has a 6-1/2" diameter. The tripod cylinder features three ornately attired priests wearing jaguar masks and claw-studded arm pieces. They are holding glyph devices representing the blood sacrifice ritual. The register of glyphs below the chevron rim band contains vulture heads and refers to the Plumed Serpent of May... Click for details
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Mayan Dog Deity Bowl
Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #91936
MA321
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A rare Mayan Deity bowl from the Valle de Comayagua, Honduras, ca. 600 - 800 AD. This large, carinated bowl with outward flaring rim has a 7-3/4" diameter, is 3-3/4" deep and is an excellent example of a Naranjos I type vessel. The exterior features two sacrificial scenes, each with a seated noble facing the Spotted Dog God. The interior has a band of stylized glyphs representing a bird deity, which are painted in red, black and orange over a cream slip, with orange wash. Nicely executed pai... Click for details
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Mayan Swimmer Bowl
Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #90598
MA316
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A huge Mayan Swimmer bowl from El Tazumal - Chalchuapa, El Salvador, ca. 550 - 800 AD. It has an 8-1/2" diameter and is 3-1/2" deep. In addition to the two elaborately detailed Underworld figures, there are two large head glyphs on the outside. The interior has a glyph band around a central geometric design. Painted overall in red, orange, black and brown over cream slip. The theme of this type of vessel is thought to relate to the story in Mayan mythology recounting the Hero Twins' journey... Click for details
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TzinTsunTsan Spouted Vessel
Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian Pre AD 1000: item #90311
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A wonderful polychrome "Teapot" from the TzinTzunTzan site in Morelos, Mexico, ca. 100 BC - 400 AD. TzinTzunTzan was the capital of the Tarascan culture, recognized for its highly skilled artisans. The vessel is 11-1/4" tall and has a 6-3/4" diameter, with the thin spout protruding 3" beyond the body. Delicate, thin-walled ceramic work, painted with red over orange designs and nicely burnished. The "teapot" name obviously is a misnomer due to its shape, as the vessel was most likely used for... Click for details
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