A bichrome Mesa Verde variant handled pitcher dating ca1000-1250A.D. measuring 4 1/2" in height by 5" to the outside of the handle. The black design elements include quadrangles, fine-line vertical striping, a lightning bolt design circling the center of the vessel and black ticking around the rim. The vessel has been professionally restored from several large shards with the crack lines filled over. This jar meets all current state and Federal laws for legality and a COA stating such will be provided the purchaser.

A small solid molded terra-cotta effigy figure from Central Mexico measuring 4" in height by 2" in width dating ca100-760A.D. depicting a standing figure with a large head dress staring straight ahead while holding what appears to be a human head or mask cradled in his lap. Other than a small chip on one foot the piece is intact and as found.

A group of four deep black shiny obsidian "blanks" from Guatamala dating c.a.400-900A.D. Large vertical fake scars are evident where pieces were flaked off and used to create blades and points. The largest stands 3 3/4" in height. They have a strong architectural appeal when placed as a group.

A deftly hewn and highly polished back stone adz from Guatamala ca400-860A.D. measuring 6 1/2" in length by 2 1/4" in width. The piece is in outstanding original condition with no chips or cracks of any kind. The exceptional intact condition helps to define it as ceremonial in nature with no wear from actual usage.

This exceptional terra cotta lidded jar measures 7 1/4" in height by 5" at the widest diameter. The vessel comes from Guatamala and dates ca500-800A.D. The urn is cylindrical in form and stands on three small tripod legs. The base is decorated with a stylized human face in relief. The lid is decorated with a seated figure of a lord or shaman with a wide head piece, large ear spools, a rope necklace, incised bracelets, and a simple loin cloth. Traces of the original orange and white pigments still remain. This piece is in outstanding original condition save for two pressure cracks in the base which have been professionally stabilized to maintain the integrity of the vessel.

A beautifully hewn Maya jadeite figure from Guatamala dating ca500-800A.D. The figure measures 1 7/8" in width by 7/8" in depth by 2 7/8" in height and comes with full paperwork from a respected authority attesting to its authenticity. To quote: "authentic and of the period, in the form of a human figure with hands on its chest and legs crossed. Olmec style, eyes and nose and mouth drilled Olmec style, the piece has re-cuts with some original tooling marks evident and has been repolished. This piece has been examined under microscopic conditions at 45x power and suspended in an acetone bath to remove any artificially applied patina. The remaining patina was found to be original to the piece and has not been artificially applied without any restorations." The official appraisal on the piece is $2,700.00 which will be delivered to the purchaser along with the official COA.

A Colima conjoined cactus vessel from West Mexico dating ca300B.C.-300A.D. This interesting terra cotta jar measures 4" in height by 6" in length. Each bulbous spined cactus is supported by two legs and attached by a thick center bridge which has an opening to allow the contents to travel from one vessel to the other. Possibly used for ceremonial purposes.

A stunner of a Ramos Polychrome jar from Northern Mexico dating ca1250-1450A.D. This large and beautifully drawn jar measures 8" in height by 7 1/2" at the widest diameter. The base slip is the classic Ramos tan with design elements in charcoal black and rich burnt orange. The piece is beautifully executed with geometric designs including scrolls, inverted and upright stepped pyramids, pointed triangles, and most important of all stylized macaws. Casas Grandes was the largest trading center in current day Mexico during its heyday and supported itself through the breeding of macaws and the sale of the birds and their feathers as far south as the great Anasazi and Mimbres sites of Arizona and New Mexico to the great civilizations to the North including the Maya. Adobe holding pens have been excavated at Casas Grandes and numerous macaw skeletons have been found...some in ritual situations. One small pie shaped area of the rim has been professionally restored. It appears that the piece was most likely struck by a shovel when found.

A charming matched pair of minature figures from Northern Peru dating ca100-860A.D. The male figure measures 3 3/4" in height and each of the figures has remnants or the original white pigment. The slightly crude but captivating figures most likely belonged to the "common" folk as opposed to the splendid ceramics often associated with the warriors and nobles of the period.

This small strap handled dish from Pre-Columbian Peru measures 5 3/4" in diameter and is decorated with dark brown fine line work forming a "cross" shape in the bowl of the vessel as well as "v" designs on the handle. Numerous dendrites attest to its great age. An excellent example of the type.

A highly unusual ceramic creation from The Moche Culture of Northern Peru ca400-700A.D. This stirrup handled jar measures 11 1/2" in height by 6" at the widest diameter. It depicts four raised lizards hiding between the buds of The San Pedro Cactus. The circular shelf just below the spout is adorned with stepped pyramids. The base color is a highly burnished soft tan and the design elements are executed in a deep cinnamon red. Each raised lizard is 5" in length. For the collector of the unusual.

This little charmer comes from the Recuay Culture of the North Highlands of Peru dating ca100-600A.D. This compact polychrome single spout effigy jar measures only 2 3/4" in height but he is a small work of genius. The monkey sits clutching his banana and staring straight ahead with tiny open staring eyes. The base color is a soft cinnamon with the design elements executed in black, off- white, and cinnamon red for the face. A great piece for a very fair price.