This is a Pre-Columbian MAYAN Anthropomorphic WHISTLE from Mexico, 300 - 900 A.D. It measures about 3 1/4" X 1 3/4" X 3 3/4" ( 8.3 cm X 4.5 cm X 9.6 cm ). The Mayan art of their Classic Era has high level of aesthetics and artisanal sophistication. Their paintings, carvings, and reliefs show grace and accurate observation of their life. The Mayan extended throughout the present-day Mexican Estates of Chiapas, Tabasco, and the Yucatan Peninsula ( Quintana Roo, Campeche, ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian MOCHICA Ear FLARE from Peru, 250 - 800 A.D. It measures about 7/8" X 7/8" X 1 1/8" ( 2.2 cm X 2.2 cm X 2.9 cm ). The Mochica Culture was located between the valleys of Lambayeque and Huarmey, in the North Coast of Peru. Mochicas were a theocratic civilization. They achieved high development in ceramics, usually portraying religious and mythological scenes and events from everyday life such as combats, erotic encounters, funerals, human sacrifi ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian MAYAN Bird POISON Pot from Mexico, 300 - 900 A.D. It measures about 2 3/4" X 2 3/4" X 3 1/4" ( 7.0 cm X 7.0 cm X 8.3 cm ). The Mayans were a Mesoamerican Civilization that developed a complete written language system in the Pre-Columbian era. Their art, architecture, mathematical and astrological systems influenced their surroundings, covering an area of about 620 miles, including the modern-day countries of Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Norther ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian MAYAN Zoomorphic WHISTLE Vessel from Mexico, 300 - 900 A.D. It measures about 2 1/4" X 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" ( 5.7 cm X 11.5 cm X 11.5 cm ). The Mayan art of their Classic Era has high level of aesthetics and artisanal sophistication. Their paintings, carvings, and reliefs show grace and accurate observation of their life. The Mayan extended throughout the present-day Mexican Estates of Chiapas, Tabasco, and the Yucatan Peninsula ( Quintana Roo, Camp ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian MANTEņO Female FIGURE Vessel from Ecuador, 600 - 1530 A.D. It measures about 4 3/4" X 7 3/4" X 9" ( 12.1 cm X 19.8 cm X 23.0 cm ). It weighs about 3 Lbs ( 1.4 kgs ). The Manteņo Culture was a sea-faring society of Coastal Ecuador. It was characterized by large regional centers and small villages. Manteņo produced and traded goods, especially ornaments made of mother-of-pearl, spondylus, bone, copper, and sometimes gold. The Manteņos were the ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian GUANGALA Seated FIGURE from Ecuador, 500 - 800 A.D. It measures about 8 1/2" X 7" X 13" ( 21.7 cm X 17.9 cm X 33.2 cm ). It weighs about 6 Lbs ( 2.7 kgs ). The Guangala Culture flourished in the provinces of Manabi and Guayas. Guangala was contemporary to La Tolita Culture, based on the similarity of their ceramics. The ceramic pieces usually had a very fine, polished finish. However, many items had burnished lines on unpolished surfaces. Thei ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian ZAPOTEC / ZAPOTECA Seated Figure from Mexico, 200 - 900 A.D. It measures about 8 1/2" X 5" X 9 3/4" ( 21.7 cm X 12.8 cm X 24.9 cm ). It weighs about 6 Lbs ( 2.7 kgs ). The Zapotec Culture flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico. There's archaeological evidence of buildings, ball courts, tombs, and grave goods in the ancient city of Monte Alban, dating back 2,500 years. Monte Alban had 5 phases: Phase 1 (400 - 100 B.C.), Phase 2 (100 B ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian NARINO / NARIņO VESSEL from Southern Colombia, 400 - 1500 A.D. It measures about 6" X 6" X 5" ( 15.3 cm X 15.3 cm X 12.8 cm ). This vessel was made using the lost wax process. The Nariņo Culture was located close to Ecuador. The Nariņos were descendants of the Incas. They were known for burying their caciques deep underground at depths of 98 - 131 feet ( 30 - 40 meters ). Agriculture and commerce were important activities involved in their ec ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian MAYAN Wolfman 3-Note WHISTLE from Mexico, 300 - 900 A.D. It measures about 2" X 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" ( 5.1 cm X 6.4 cm X 8.9 cm ). The Mayans were a Mesoamerican Civilization that developed a complete written language system in the Pre-Columbian era. Their art, architecture, mathematical and astrological systems influenced their surroundings, covering an area of about 620 miles, including the modern-day countries of Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, North ...click for details
This is a Pre-Columbian MAYAN Zoomorphic Figure VESSEL from Mexico, 300 - 900 A.D. It measures about 1 3/4" X 4" X 2 1/2" ( 4.5 cm X 10.2 cm X 6.4 cm ). The Mayans were a Mesoamerican Civilization that developed a complete written language system in the Pre-Columbian era. Their art, architecture, mathematical and astrological systems influenced their surroundings, covering an area of about 620 miles, including the modern-day countries of Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, N ...click for details
