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Pre-Columbian Maya Ulua Footed Cylinder, Mythical Birds Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1188475
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A large Maya footed polychrome cylinder of a type representative of the ancient Ulua Valley region of Honduras, circa 600 A.D. - 900 A.D. This example measures approximately 7" wide by about 5 1/2" tall, and depicts an interesting scene showing two supernatural bird figures, each with objects in their mouths, separated by K'in flowers. The scenes likely relate to a story from Maya mythology, and may even serve as a metaphor for some cosmic or celestial event interpreted by the anci ...click for details

Large Sinu Rattle Figure, Pre-Columbian Colombia Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1177160
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A large, custom-mounted rattle figure from the Pre-Columbian Sinu region of Colombia, circa 600 A.D. – 1200 A.D. These figurines are relatively rare. This example measures approximately 8 ½” tall by about 5” wide and nearly 3” thick. It depicts a plump female, as suggested by subtly modeled breasts, standing with her hands to arched to her hips- as if to form handles. The ancient maker masterfully employed a minimalist approach in depicting only the most essential, abstract features to suggest t ...click for details

Large Colima Female Figure, Pre-Columbian West Mexico Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1176979
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This large Colima female figure dates to Circa 200 B.C. – 200 A.D., and comes from the ancient Colima region of West Mexico. Because of her combined height and width she has a substantial presence, measuring approximately 6 3/4” tall by about 6” wide. She is depicted as a seated female with her hands resting on her abdomen. She is shown adorned with large ear spools, upper arm bands, a decorative cap, and wearing a skirt with a belt or sash at the waist. A long ponytail or decorative element ext ...click for details

Large Pre-Columbian Michoacan Incense Cover Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1175458
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A large incense cover from the Pre-Columbian Michoacan region of ancient Mexico, circa 200 B.C.- 200 A.D. This example measures impressively at about 8 ½” tall by about 7” wide. It depicts a heavily adorned female emerging from the dome-like cover, perhaps representing a skirt-like garment, suggested by the striped patterns around the dome. She is shown wearing ear spools, and a large neck ornament, as well as a decorative headband. ...click for details

Middle Cauca Effigy Vase, Pre-Columbian Colombia Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1175455
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A finely rendered example of a relatively rare type of effigy vessel from the Pre-Columbian Middle Cauca Complex of ancient Colombia, circa 1000 A.D. – 1500 A.D. This bi-chrome vessel displays impressively, measuring approximately 8 ¾” tall by about 6 ½” wide. The form tapers from the bottom up, transitioning to a smaller section, upon w ...click for details

Pre-Columbian Maya Plate w/ Figure, Ex Sotheby’s Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1167974
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This large and fine Pre-Columbian Maya polychrome plate dates to approximately 550 A.D. – 900 A.D., and measures approximately 11 ¾” across by about 2 ½” deep. The form is that of a shallow dish or deep plate, featuring a flanged rim and ring base. Includes professional acrylic display stand, as shown. The polychrome decoration exhibits ...click for details

Fine Colima Dog Figure, Pre-Columbian West Mexico Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1165412
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Circa100 B.C. – 200 A.D. This fine Comala type of Colima hollow dog figure measures approximately 11 ½” long by about 7 ½” tall and about 6” wide. It depicts a hand-modeled fat, or perhaps pregnant, dog figure, believed by scholars to represent the hairless breed of dog known as the “Escuincle” from the ancient West Mexican regions. The ...click for details

Fine Pre-Columbian Maya Polychrome Vessel, Published Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1163682
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This Maya polychrome vessel measures approximately 6" tall by about 6 1/4" wide, and exhibits polychrome pigments of wonderfully rich, vibrant red, orange, yellow, white and black. Circa 600 A.D. - 900 A.D. The scene features two figures believed to be the Maya Hero Twins, as well as Vision Serpents, two glyphs, and other Maya iconographic elements. The step patterns likely represent the Maya ceremonial Ballcourt, while the circles within may depict the ball in play. This vessel is pub ...click for details

Nayarit Female Figure, Pre-Columbian West Mexico Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000 item# 1162716
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This impressive earthenware female figure measures approximately 9” tall by about 4 ½” wide, and represents a type from the Nayarit region of Pre-Columbian West Mexico. Circa 200 B.C. – 300 A.D. She is rendered in the seated position, with arms curved and hands resting upon her hips. Her puffy coffee bean type eyes lend her a subdued, tr ...click for details

Colima Spiked Incensario, Pre-Columbian West Mexico Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000 item# 1162201
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A Colima spiked incensario from Pre-Columbian West Mexico, circa 300 B.C. – 300 A.D. This large, rare Colima incensario (incense burner) measures nearly 10” tall by about 11” wide at its widest points. It features well-formed spikes, sometimes referred to as hobnails, covering its exterior. This is a feature perhaps symbolic of the spike-covered surface of the Ceiba tree (or a related regional variety), which likely had ideological significance. ...click for details

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