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Ancient Pre-Columbian Chimú Phytomorphic Vessel Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre 1492 item# 887052 (stock# 700-00216)
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This is an ancient Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel from the Chimú culture. The Chimú inhabited the region of present day Peru in the area known as the Chimor kingdom. The Chimú evolved from the remnants of the Moche culture and were conquered by the Inca in 1476 CE. The vessel is done in a phytomorphic, plant like, style with four connected fruit motifs making up the base. The neck is a stirrup and is adorned with a monkey. This vessel dates to the Late Intermediate Period of Peru (1000-1476 CE). T ...click for details

Antique Pre-Columbian Mayan Ceramic Whistle Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 879794 (stock# 012108-14)
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This is an antique Pre-Columbian ceramic whistle in duality form from the Mayan culture. The piece has blue paint in spots throughout and was more than likely fully painted at one time. There are a few missing parts to the whistle as noted in the photographs. The whistle dates to the Mesoamerican classical period (200-900CE). Aside from the few broken parts the piece is in good condition and would make an excellent addition to anyone’s collection. ...click for details

Antique Pre-Columbian Narino Ceramic Vessel with Pepita Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre 1492 item# 879788 (stock# 700-00217)
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This is an antique Pre-Columbian vessel featuring six pepitas around the outside of the vessel. Pepitas are the small, edible seed from inside a squash used frequently in Central and South Americans dishes. The vessel has a stirrup neck which is common among Pre-Columbian pottery. The piece is brown with a geometric design on top of the body of the vessel. The piece dates to circa 1400 CE and comes from the Narino culture of the area known as present day Columbia. The vessel is in good condition ...click for details

Ancient Pre-Columbian Chimú Ceramic Vessel Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre 1492 item# 864714 (stock# 700-00200)
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This is an ancient Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel from the Chimú culture. The Chimú inhabited the region of present day Peru in the area known as the Chimor kingdom. The Chimú evolved from the remnants of the Moche culture and were conquered by the Inca in 1476 CE. This vessel is all black in the classic Chimú fashion with a figure motif connecting the neck to the body of the piece. The piece is from the Late Intermediate period and dates between circa 1000 – 1467 CE. The top rim shard has broken ...click for details

Ancient Pre-Columbian Chavín Ceramic Vessel Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 864691 (stock# HG2713)
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Description: This is an ancient Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel from the Chavín culture. The Chavín inhabited the region which is now present day Peru during the Early Horizon period (900-200BCE). The vessel is a light brown/gray color and the body has no incising or other designs. This piece belonged to a former Midwestern universities collection and was sold at ewolfs auction house in 2000. There are cracks and chips throughout the piece which are consistent with a piece of this age; otherwise ...click for details

Ancient Pre-Columbian Mezcala/Guerrero Axe God Fragment Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 864368 (stock# 700-00199)
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Description: This is an ancient Pre-Columbian axe god fragment from the Mezcala culture of Guerrero, Mexico. The piece is carved from dark grey and beige coloured stone. The piece dates to circa 300 – 100 BCE. The fragment is in good condition with only some minor wearing of the detail lines consistent with the pieces age. This would make an excellent addition to anyone’s collection. Dimensions: 5” x 2” x 1.5” ...click for details

Ancient Pre-Columbian Ecuadorian Star in Stone Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 864361 (stock# HG13700)
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Description: This is an ancient Pre-Columbian worked piece of stone labelled as a “star in stone” by the British explorer Edward Whymper in his 1892 book Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator. The piece comes from the region of present day Ecuador. The culture is unknown but is more than likely Valdivia. “Star in stone’s” were used as weapons of war and attached to shaft to make a mace or war club much like the morning stars of Medieval Europe. The piece probably dates to circa 2000 - 1 ...click for details

Ancient Pre-Columbian Chavín Ceramic Vessel Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 864348 (stock# HG0645)
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Description: This is a black ceramic vessel from the Pre-Columbian culture Chavín. The Chavín were an Andean civilization that inhabited the coastal area of what is now present day Peru. The Chavín are known for their black ceramics, which this piece is a fine example of. The round bottom is incised with floral designs and decorative lines which phase out as the body thins to a neck and opening. The vessel dates to 700 – 400 BCE during the peak of the Chavín civilization. The piece has been res ...click for details

Early Ancient Chavin Pottery Vessel with Incised Design Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 519531 (stock# HG 10219)
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This Chavin vessel from Peru is an early piece dating to pre-200 BC. It features a incised leaf-like design around the base of the piece, and subtle shades of orange and red throughout. It is really an aesthetically pleasing piece to view in person. This vessel has been restored from broken pieces, and only about 5% was newly restored. A wonderful addition for any collection! Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" ...click for details

Ancient Pre-Columbian Peru Chancay Chimu Vessel Pot Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre 1492 item# 267970 (stock# HG 13306)
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An ancient pre-Columbian Chimu, or Chancay, blackware stirrup vessel. The frieze of this piece features stylized monkeys around the body of vessel. There is also a small monkey figure seated on handle. There is a slight chip on the inside of the lip, and a scratch on the side of the spout. There is also a long crack running across one whole side. It looks as though this crack was started when the piece was buried, and pressure caused a small spot to crush in (1/2" area) and crack from the ...click for details

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