This piece is a finely executed bi-chrome Narino footed bowl from Colombia dating c.a.750-1250AD and measuring 7 1/2" in diameter by 4" in height. The background slip is a pale tan and the design elements are executed in chocolate brown. A large eight pointed star pattern (most likely representing Venus) forms the central focus point and is surrounded by a continuous band of stepped geometric patterns. An excellent example of Narino artistry.

This small Huari canteen dates c.600-800AD and measures 4 1/2" in height by 3 1/4" in diameter. The vessel is a round disc shape with a single strap and a human face with wide staring eyes forming the spout. A stylized centipede-like creature is painted on each side and there is a small black stylized bird figure below the face. A nice example of Huari artistry at an excellent price.

A MOLDED LAMBAYEQUE BLACKWARE SINGLE STRAP JAR dating c.800-1350AD from Northern Peru measuring 8" in height by 6" in diameter depicting a noble with large ear spools and a double strand necklace of large round discs. A raised wide band of interlocking scrolls circles the vessel at the base of the handle. The face is highly expressive with large round eyes. It is beautifully burnished.

A Very large and beautifully detailed Maya Post Classic handle fragment from a very large urn or censor in the shape of a dragon creature...possibly Quetzacoatl...It measures 8" in length by 3" in width and comes complete with a heavy duty metal museum mount. When mounted it stands 9 1/2" in overall height. Traces of the original red pigment still remain.

The piece is a beautifully molded and burnished brick red double globe avian whistling vessel from Northern Peru...ca1000-1470AD. It is intact and measures 8" in height by 8" in length. There is a tiny monkey adorno clinging to the base of the spout which helps to identify it as a Chimu ceramic.

A pale tan colored ceramic stamp from the Narino Culture of Colombia...ca850-1500AD...measuring 3" in diameter and standing a total of 6" in height when mounted on its museum quality metal stand. It most likely is a representation of Venus...a major spiritual influence to The Narino People.

A BELL-SHAPED MOCHE COPPER TUMI drilled during ancient times to be worn around the neck. The knife comes from Northern Peru and dates ca100-860AD. It measures 4 1/2" at the widest and is 3" in height. It comes complete with the museum quality mount and stands an overall 5 1/2" when placed on the stand.

This unusual necklace comes from The Michoacan culture of Pre-Columbian Mexico and dates c.300B.C.-300A.D. It is an airy and delicate piece of jewelry comprised of incised tubular ceramic beads and a total of 17 "pretty lady" figures...the largest of which is 1" in length. The overall length is 28". I have only seen a couple others of this type.

A fine Sinu necklace of barrel shaped rock crystal beads with a tumbaga dual avian pendant. From Colombia c.300-1550A.D...restrung for wearing...The overall length is 18"...I cannot guarantee the pendant and necklace are as found but they are definitely of the same period. This indeed a stunning piece of ancient ornament at a more than fair price.

A Jamaquoque shaman figure from Ecuador...c.400-100A.D. The figure stands 6" in height by 4 3/4" at the widest. Depicted is a shaman in a trance with arms raised and eyes at half mast wearing huge ear spools and a long necklace extending to his knees with a circular element in the middle most like representing a mirror. It is a beautiful piece but appears to have possibly been exposed to the elements as the detail is not a crisp as it could be. The very tip of his raised arm has been professionally restored. This is a great piece for the price!

For those who want only the best...A truly exceptional Jamacoaque shaman figure from Eucador...c.500-1000A.D. This world-class figure measures 6 1/2" in height by 4" at the widest. He is wearing an outrageous semi-circular head piece and a feather tunic along with a huge nose spool. This intact and unrestored treasure still has strong remnants of the original burnt orange and green pigments used when the piece was created. Many of the "alien contact" devotees site pieces such as this and claim they are actually wearing space helmets. A bit far-fetched at best. Give an earthling his due!

A gnarly little head fragment from the Jamacoaque culture of Ecuador dating c.500-1000A.D. This striking little guy measures 2" in height by 2" in width and comes with the museum quality stand. He is a fantastical little beast that very much resembles the Christian depiction of the devil. He has large ear spools and tatooing or ritual scarification on his cheeks. Note the two satyr-like horns extending back from his forehead. When mounted on the stand the total height is 5".