Being offered is an intact early muted tera-cotta Costa Rican Guanacaste vessel... (some may argue that it is Guangula" dating from c.a. 200-500AD. It stands 6 1/2" in height and is 4 1/2" at its widest point. The base is rounded with an elongated slightly flaring incised spout.The back of the vessel also has areas that are carefully incised. The front of the jar depicts a human face with raised eyebrows (in today's world we would probably refer to it as a "mega-brow" along with almond shaped eyes and a raised and incised slightly downturned mouth sporting s small beard below. It will, cf course, be presented with a COA. Pieces from this period are not easy to come by in any condition so if it appeals to you....buy it so that yow will not be sorrow later.

A RARE MUSEUM QUALITY HUARI PRE-COLUMBIAN POLYCHROME BOWL. This exquisite piece has an amazing 13" diameter and dates from c.a.600-800AD from the Northern Coast of Peru. Huari ceramics of this size and artistic quality are few and far in between. The shallow gently flaring bowl measures 3" in height. The background color is a warm brownish orange and the design motifs are executed in black and ochre yellow. Four avian creatures (most likely condors) with large lunate eyes circle the large charcoal colored circle at the center of the bowl. The circular element may represent the sun or moon. The detailed painting is highly refined and had to have been crafted by a highly skilled individual. The complex geometric designs circling the rim include stepped pyramids flanked by wide zig-zagged lines. There are numerous mineral deposits near the rim which help attest to its age and it will of course come with a COA. The bowl was found in several large pieces and has been professionally restored with the crack lines covered over but there is no new plaster or paint enhancement. It is unlikely that you will find another piece of this quality at any price.

The photos describe this piece better than words. It has a great presence with the growling feline face combined with the absolute simplicity of the remainder of the vessel. For the lover of the ecclectic.

As the photos may show...This jar measures 8 1/2" in height and 6" in diameter and depicts a male figure with a toucan perched on his back. The jar dates c.a.100-1534AD and appears to be in "as found" condition. It will come with a COA. A great addition to a seasoned collection or a new collector.

This Pre-Columbian Ecuadorian ocarina( whistle) measures 7" in length by 3" in width and comes mounted on a custom built museum stand as well as COA. It dates c.a. 500-1200AD. The carefully painted geometric motifs are restrained and elegant.

AN OUTSTANDING AND CAPTIVATING PRE-COLUMBIAN MOCHE VESSEL FROM ANCIENT NORTHERN PERU. This wonderful squash shaped jar is from ancient Northern Peru and dates from AD100-800. It measures five inches in width and six inches in height. It is deeply lobed and has deep chocolate brown linear motifs with a soft tan slipped background and a wide flared spout crowning the apex of the vessel. It is a subtle and elegant work of art created by the hand of a fine potter centuries ago and is absolutely authentic in all ways and in excellent condition. It stands alone as a work of ancient artistry and would make a unique and gentle statement for any fine collection or a prize for the individual just beginning to appreciate the wonders of Pre-Columbian artistry.

A MASTERFULLY EXECUTED EXAMPLE OF MOCHE POTTERY FROM ANCIENT NORTHERN PERU. This elegant example of Pre-Columbian pottery was created along the northern coast of Peru and dates from c.a. 100-800AD. It is an early Moche II fruit vessel that was crafted near the very beginning of a pottery tradition that lasted another six hundred years before its decline and disappearance due to outside influences brought about by aggresive neighboring cultural influences and the ravages of mother nature that occured with the advent of the El Nino current which brought powerfully driven torrential downpours and destruction to people and crops. The jar is a rich cinnamon color with deep careful incising painted with white pigments that highlight and accent the shape and beauty of the vessel. It is topped with a rounded stirrup handle with a flaring top rim. Most archaeologists agree that this particular shape dates it as Moche II. It measures seven inches in height and seven inches in length with a three and one half inch diameter at its widest. It sits gracefully on its own without any need of a supporting base. It is in excellent original condition...they just don't come any finer.

A MOCHE WHISTLING JAR WITH GREAT CHARACTER AND CHARM This intriguing vessel comes from the Moche culture of ancient Peru. It dates from c.a. 100-800AD and stands 81/2” in height with a 6” diameter. The low rounded base of the terra-cotta light pumpkin colored jar is adorned with a sturdy standing figure concentrating on blowing his flute . A rounded hollow stirrup handle connects the figure to the jar and when the spout is blown there is a clear high-pitched tone emitted from the flute. The male figure is standing and leaning slightly forward with an arched back. His face has a slightly beaked prominent nose and rounded raised lunate eyes. His head ornamentation is semi-circular with the face of a jaguar projecting from its center. He has deeply incised hands and feet as well as incised circles around the wrists which most likely represent bracelets. There are three unusual incised geometric motifs on the flaring edge of the jar with half-stepped pyramids which turn into rounded spirals enclosing a pyramid in each center. The meaning of these additions is lost to time due to the fact that the Moche left no written record of their existence but luckily produced a fascinating legacy in the form of their outstanding ceramics that give us a feeling of what their life must have been like. The piece has had the handle professionally reattached but is in otherwise “as found” condition. The purchaser will receive a COA attesting to the authenticity of the vessel.

A FINELY DRAWN PRE-COLOMBIAN NEGATIVE RESIST NARINO FOOTED BOWL FROM ECUADOR  This beautifully conceived and executed Pre-Columbian ceramic bowl comes from ancient Colombia and dates from c.a. 750-1200AD. It stands 4" in height which includes its pedestal base and is 8 1/2" in diameter. It was painted using a negative-resist process. The background color is a deep chocolate brown and the design elements are ochre yellow and a pale reddish cinnamon in color. The bowl is divided into four quadrants with four playful monkeys encircling the upper rim. The center area of the piece has four rounded inverted triangles enclosing circular ochre medallions with a circle enclosing a round element in each. The center is criss-crossed by a wide "X" shaped band of a light reddish brown hue which joins near the rim to form a circle. The artist that conceived this piece was highly talented and creative. The underside of the bowl is further decorated in wide ochre bands of various lengths which work together to form a five pointed star. A nice extra touch to an already beautiful piece. The bowl has been reassembled from several shards with the break lines professionally filled in.

   SIMPLE PRE-COLUMBIAN NARINO FOOTED BOWL FROM ECUADOR.  This basic Narino bowl comes from Ecuador and dates from c.a. 750-1200AD. It measures 8” in diameter and 3 1/2” in height. The interior background color is tan and the design motifs consist of wide cinnamon brown bands as well as narrow black lines outlining a three sided black  propeller shaped element in the center area. There is some wear to the original paint due to ancient usage and root marks are apparent on the exterior and help attest to its age. It is in otherwise excellent condition and it could benefit from a light coat of museum quality wax.

  NAZCA BOWL This small Pre-Columbian bowl comes from the coast of Southern Peru and was created c.a.100BC-600AD. The ovoid straight-sided shallow dish stands 2" in height and has a 4" diameter. The exterior pigment is a rich chocolate brown with design elements painted in cream, red, and black. The highly burnished bowl has six repeating design elements which appear to represent  stylized elongated beans or pods. It was broken into three large shards during shipping and has been  professionally reassembled with break lines carefully covered over.  

CHIMU PRE-COLUMBIAN TERRA-COTTA BOATMAN This interesting Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel was created by the Chimu culture of Northern Peru c.a. 1000-1470AD. It measures 6” in length and is 7” high and depicts a sailor astride the front half of a thatched reed boat. He is sitting in a squat position with arms extended balancing a rounded object which might have been an article of trade with another culture or village. The reed boat rests on a rounded pedestal base causing it to sit up perfectly on its own. The figure is connected to the lower vessel by a rounded stirrup handle. The rider has a full rounded face with a large flat nose and slightly upturned eyes. He is wearing a three tiered pointed turban and has large flaring ears. He appears to be seriously concentrating on his mission. This is a non-pretentious depiction of a hard-working common man of the times going about his daily business. The Chimu depicted both the grand lords and the simple working folk of the time in their pottery. He will come with a COA and is guaranteed to be absolutely authentic.