An excellent Moche V Malky effigy from Peru, ca. 550 – 700 AD. This two-chambered vessel is 8-1/2" high and depicts an ancestor emerging from his tomb, carrying a deer to sustain or reward his progeny. He is adorned with a complex avian headdress, ear ornaments and striped mantle, all symbols of elite status. The whistle hidden in his hollow head has great tone and is a rare feature on Moche ceramics...

Ancient Moche III Manta effigy vessel which dates to approx 200 to 450 AD. This manta ray deity has a human face on the underside. This vessel is burnished on the underside and flat on the top portion of the ray. Intact condition. Measures 9.5” in height. Extremely rare piece! Deaccessioned from the Drexel University Museum - Philadelphia, PA. For a similar piece see the Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera in Peru.

Moche II - III Seated figure, circa 200 to 300 AD. Beautiful Stirrup vessel portraying a seated figure. On the side of the head we find a headdress ornament in the form of an Amanita Muscaria mushroom. On the underside of the vessel we find finished crossed legs. On the torso the garment is indicated with incised designs in cream slip. Measure 8” in height . Ex Andrea Sarmiento collection - Miami, FL

Moche V Prisoner Vessel, circa 550 to 700 AD. This ceramic vase is depicting a prisoner with hands bound at the back and rope around the neck. He is nude with exposed genitals. A good piece for both the collector of Peruvian and Erotic art. This ancient vessel is in intact condition. Measures 11" high. Ex Israel Pachenko collection - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Here you find a fearsome Pre-columbian Moche vessel from the Moche III to VI period (200 to 400 AD). This Moche ceramic is the representation of death. Such a powerful object transcends all cultural boundaries and touches a chord deep within the human psyche and reminds us that death and the afterlife is still a mystery to mankind. However, to the Mochica, lovers of life, death was not the end...

Here you find an ancient Mayan antiquity that dates to approx 250 to 800 AD. This vessel is an orangeware pottery cylinder having an incised depiction of two lords seated in front of simple stylized alters or offering tables. A triangular 4” area of the rim, extending down 2-1/2” is a restoration. A tiny hole is also present as seen in the photo (midway in the wall of the cylinder) otherwise intact and lovely...

Here you find a very fine Vicus orangeware pottery figural vessel, depicting a bound and kneeling prisoner. This figure has the typical hook nose and large eyes found in much of the vicus pottery. Also has a small rear spout and bridge handle with mineral deposits on much of the surfaces. Dates to circa 100 BC and measures 7.75 inches in height. The Vicus is from a region of Northern Peru and is still shrouded in mystery! Ancient Art from the Vicus culture is very rare...

Here you find an Ancient Jama Coaque of an old Shawman. This figure dates to approx 350 BC. Ceramic figurines and vessels in this shape of human form are representative of the Jama Coaque culture. It developed around the San Isidoro sector in the North of the Manabi province in Ecuador. It is well preserved with growth deposits however there are some losses. Ie. the thumb on the right hand, ear and nose rings half remaining. However, the large necklace with a half moon pendent is still intact...

Extremely large Narino pedestal bowl with nice red-on-black resist design. Has growth deposits on the surface with some pitting. It is a Museum deaccession with number etched on base. This ancient bowl was most likely manufactured by the Capuli whose settlement was situated in the Guaitara River basin...

Here you find an very large Moche IV-V figural vessel in the form of a drum. It depicts a stylized feline head painted on the side representing the the spirit of the drum. The emanation from the feline's mouth represents it's voice crying out from the spirit world. Very large piece that measures 10 1/4" high.

Provenance: Florida Art Gallery.

We are please to offer this lovely Moche IV-V redware Portrait head which depicts an important individual wearing a traditional headdress. Great face with stern expression, with good paint remnants. Nice size piece measuring 8 1/2” high.

Provenance: Florida Art Gallery.

A lovely Inca double-chambered bridge vessel from Peru, ca. 1300 – 1500 AD. It is 8” long, 6-3/4” high and has an adorable bird adorned, perched atop one spout. Painted overall in orange and white, with nice lattice work on the bridge and clear tone on the built-in whistle.