These are three Pre-Columbian ceramic puppet heads from the Salinar culture of Peru (200BCE - 200CE) during the Early Horizon Epoch of Peruvian development (circa 900BCE – 200CE). Each of the heads while similar has differences in the eyes, mouth and ears. The heads are in excellent condition and would make a wonderful addition to anyone’s collection.
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
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
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
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
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
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
