AN ASSORTMENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY: GROUP 1

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Handiwork Pre 1980: item #771589
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This assorted and attractive group of individually priced Native American jewelry items (BB78 & 144; JI213A; WFJ423, 1117, 1128, 1262, 1268, 1286, 1308, 1314 & 1316) includes the following types: bracelet, buckle, ear studs, necklace and ring. Dating from the early 20th century (Old Pawn) to contemporary period, pieces containing coral, amber, mother-of-pearl, turquoise and jet were made by the Navajo, Zuni and one from either the Northwest Coast or Alaska. A few of them are touch-marked with th... Click for details

Mexican Tlaquepaque Plate

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1940: item #763440
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Mexican Tlaquepaque Plate + 7 1/2" Tlaquepaque (Guadalajara) Mexico, Circa 1920's - 1930's. A Highly Glazed Mexican Folk Art Plate with a Full-Plate Design with Two Nuzzling Donkeys or Burros and a Parrot. This Piece has Fabulous Color and Art Execution! $300.00

Guatemalan Day of the Dead Carved Wood Sketeton

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Handiwork Pre 1980: item #756784
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Another of our skeletons in the closet, this is the smallest of the Guatemalan and Mexican skeletons we own. Standing about 3 1/2 feet tall, this little guy is somewhat different than the others in that he is somewhat more simian in appearance, and has a coating that is cracking on the skull's top. He is also held together at the joints in a different fashion, being connected with short lengths of twine or rope. Overall, the effect of this piece is striking with the red highlights and the j... Click for details

Vintage Guatemalan Blowgun with Shot Bag

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1980: item #756767
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We purchased this piece in Guatemala a couple of decades ago. At around 6 feet long, and 2" wide, this blowgun came with some lead shot, since lost, but it retains the shot-pouch and three empty bullet casings that were attached as decoration (which were also used, perhaps, in the shaping of the projectile for the blowgun. While there is a slight curve in the blowgun, this not very pronounced, and the entire piece can no doubt become straight with time. There is a handmade site of rubber with... Click for details

Mexican Straw Picture of Xochimilico signed 1940's

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1950: item #753065
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An absolutely fabulous vintage framed Straw Picture made in Mexico circa 1920-50. The subject the Floating Gardens of Xochimilico, famous for their beauty and a much visited spot in the 1920-50 era. This Popote is of a Man in a boat with Flowers moving toward the Shore. Fine detailing. This is signed CORTES..Xochimilico. Signed examples are rare. These colored straw pictures or paintings are just incredible in their detail and have a place of their own in the Mexican Arts and Crafts Movement. T... Click for details

Mexican Straw Picture of Xochimilico #1 1940's

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1950: item #753052
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An absolutely fabulous vintage Straw Picture made in Mexico circa 1920-50. The subject the Floating Gardens of Xochimilico, famous for their beauty and a much visited spot in the 1920-50 era. This is of a Woman with Roses in a boat moving toward the shore. Fine detailing. These colored straw pictures or paintings are just incredible in their detail and have a place of their own in the Mexican Arts and Crafts Movement. This Popote has the patination on the straw colors and the tiny work of the o... Click for details

Latin American Carved Wood Skeleton Day of the Dead

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1970: item #752127
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Offered here is a superb wood carving (esqueleto madera) representing the Dominion of Death over the Temporal World. Standing with one foot perched on a cross topped globe, King Death shows his disregard for all, including the cross, with scythe at the ready. Beautifully carved, and retaining most of his original decorative paint, this great example of Dias de los Muertos thened folk art is of indeterminate age. His crown, scythe blade and the cross on the world are all crafted from tin, while... Click for details

Rio de Janeiro Butterfly wing souvenir tray

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American: Handiwork Pre 1960: item #744223
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Everything you look for in a great retro butterfly wing souvenir tray. This one for Rio de Janeiro has a great design. Several panels with different types of butterfly wings behind the glass. The famous mountain Crist Statue is cutout paper. There is also hand painting and the wood part is excellent quality inlay. This tray has no stains or damage. It is 9 1/2" X 16 1/2". About 1/1/2" deep. A really great piece of retro regional souvenir art.

TLAQUEPAQUE EARLY BLACK GLAZED POTTERY JUG

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1930: item #737695
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Fantastic Tlaquepaque black tourist pottery jug with cap. Circa 1920s-30s. Gorgeous hand painted design depicting a man carrying a load of pineapples on one side and a man with his sombrero perched on a load of sugar cane or folded sarapes with a beautiful cactus background. The colors stand out against the black background. Marked at the bottom "Mexico" and makers initials "VW". Measurements:6" in diameter and 7" high (including the handle). Very good condition. Some minor gla... Click for details

Hand-Carved Gigante Head Guatemala Folk Art

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: Latin American Pre 1980: item #725955
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Here we offer a very handsome example of a 'gigante' head, used in, and during, certain festivals and parades in Guatemala, often as the head of a 'giant' comprised of two men under a large cloak or cape. We're not sure if this head was actually used as such, though it seems it may have been. Purchased in Guatemala over 20 years ago, this is one of the last of two dozen in the collection to be let go. This piece measures just under one foot tall.