An intact Pre-Columbian Maya polychrome bowl featuring three seated figures, circa 600 A.D. – 900 A.D. This example measures approximately 5 1/2” wide by about 4 1/4” tall and shows a scene of very finely-rendered seated figures, each holding cups and separated by large pottery vessels, in what is likely a ritual scene. Despite heavy weathering and wear overall this piece is intact, and the remaining painted scene is a very fine example of Maya painted art. ...click for details
A rarely seen type of Pre-Columbian Maya polychrome cup, featuring important iconography and well-rendered, readable glyphs. Dates to Circa 600 A.D. – 900 A.D. This example measures about 3 5/8” tall by about 3 1/2” wide, and prominently features a bat figure/deity standing with outstretched wings in an intimidating pose.
A large and attractive Pre-Columbian Narino amphora from the ancient region of Colombia / Ecuador, circa 750 A.D. – 1250 A.D. This example measures approximately 17 ¼” tall by about 6 ½” wide (item alone) and about 22 ¾” tall on the included custom display stand. It features complex negative wax resist pattern geometric designs overall, and displays impressively.
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A large Pre-Columbian Narino amphora from the ancient region of Colombia / Ecuador, circa 750 A.D. – 1250 A.D. This example measures approximately 14” tall by about 6 ½” wide (item alone) and about 17 ½” tall on included custom display stand. This bi-chrome example features red decorative striping against a cream colored background. Displays impressively on the included display stand.
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A lidded Maya cache vessel from Pre-Columbian Guatemala, circa 600 A.D. – 900 A.D. This example measures approximately 6 ¾” tall by about 5” wide and features two sections: a lid with a human head for a finial and a base with three nubbin tripod feet. The human head may represent a deceased ancestor. This feature emerges from the lid of the vessel and is shows the person wearing a large beaded necklace, and large ear discs. White pigment remains depicting a mask-like pattern across the eyes, as ...click for details
An impressive figural vessel from the Pre-Columbian Lambayeque culture of ancient Peru, circa 700 A.D. – 1400 A.D. This example measures an impressive 8 ½” tall by about 6 ¼” wide. It is in the form of an ovoid bottle, and features the head of a human or deity wearing a headdress as the neck/spout of the vessel. There is also a very fine embossed band around the shoulder of the vessel featuring four zoomorphic human/animal/birdlike composite creatures. An attractive example with fine features fo ...click for details
A large and impressive Tumaco or La Tolita figure fragment from the ancient Pre-Columbian region of Ecuador/Colombia, circa 300 B.C. – 300 A.D. This impressive example measures approximately 8 ¾” tall (item alone, un-mounted) by about 5 ¼” wide, and just under 10” tall mounted on custom display stand (included). This is large even as a fragment, and would have been a very large, impressive figure when it was whole.
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A very fine example of a Narino vessel from Pre-Columbian Colombia, circa 850 A.D. – 1500 A.D. This example is much better than the norm, and measures 4 ½” tall by about 6” wide. This olla form vessel features black-on-red resist pattern decoration in complex geometric patterns, which remain in exceptional condition. This example displays very well and remains in excellent condition.
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A standing figure from the ancient Veracruz cultural region of Mexico, circa 600 A.D. – 900 A.D. This example measures just under 6” tall by about 4 ½” wide and depicts a standing figure with one arm at their thigh and one extended outward. They are shown wearing a large headdress, large ear spools, and a padded belt/loincloth. This type of padded belt is often associated with ballplayers. There are strong remnants of black pigment highlighting the hair and eyes, as well as faint traces of red p ...click for details
A large and fine Guangala figural whistle from Pre-Columbian Ecuador, circa 400 B.C. – 500 A.D. This hollow figure measures approximately 8 ½” tall (item alone, un-mounted) and nearly 9 ½” tall mounted on the custom display stand (included). Extremely thin walls attest to the fineness of this example, as well as to the technical skill of the ancient maker (thin-walled vessels and figures require more skill to produce than those with thicker walled construction). ...click for details
