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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1199713 (stock #VC 205)
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$4200.00
A very large standing Vera Cruz figure, Ca. 600 - 900 A.D.

This exceptional Vera Cruz figure stands with outstretched arms and wears a headdress, necklace and large earspools. This are bituman remains around the mouth...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1202100 (stock #Maya 203)
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$4000.00
An exceptional Maya cylinder, Ca. 600 - 900 A.D.

This phenomenal Maya cylinder has three standing figures, each holding an instrument (fan or banner) that has a long billed bird perched on top that could represent the primary bird deity. Sits on three small legs. Gorgeous. 6-1/4" by 5-3/4"...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1202756 (stock #Maya 410)
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$2500.00
A Maya footed short/wide cylinder from the Ulua Valley of Honduras, Ca. 600-900 A.D.

This cylinder measures 6" wide by 4 3/4" tall. It features two different shaman figures in elaborate ceremonial dress, each wearing a large backrack and extending a ceremonial staff. One figure is shown wearing a stylized Jaguar headdress, while the other wears one showing a bird form...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1199580 (stock #VC 217)
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$2500.00
A Vera Cruz standing figure, Ca. 600 - 900 A.D.

Absolutely stunning Vera Cruz figure attached to an offering bowl. He has a huge pectoral and a fantastic "serpent" mask, with snakes coming from his headdress and running down to his nosering. He wears large bracelets and earspools. VERY complex piece. 10-3/4" tall by 9" deep by 9" across. Still has some white stucco remains...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1202089 (stock #Maya 366)
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$2400.00
A wonderful Maya cache vessel from Guatemala, Ca. 500- 800 A.D.

Two part lidded vessel that is 12" high and is decorated with a highly detailed figure mounted on the top. The lower part consist of a two handled bowl on a flared pedestal. The bowl is studded with spikes used to depict the Ceiba tree, representing the Maya Maya axis mundi, its stable world center. The cross design cut into the pedestal was viewed as an iconic representation of the Yaxche, which traditionally is the Ceiba tree...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1200169 (stock #MO 438)
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$1800.00
A sitting Ai Apaec figure, Ca. 550 - 700 A.D.

There are two sea lion heads coming up from the top of the headdress, giving this a sea theme. The sea lion bodies are morphed into snake bodies as they run down the side of the figure. Beautiful condition. There is a TL test included from the Ralf Kotalla Lab in Germany, done in 1993. The report is in English and German with the graphs included. Dates last firing as 1250 years ago. 8" tall. Ex. E...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1197547 (stock #Maya 445)
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$1700.00
A large Maya plate, Ca. 600 - 900 A.D.

This large Maya polychrome plate measures about 13" across, and is of the type often referred to as a Maya "dancer" plate. It features a finely rendered standing figure holding a heavily decorated spear before him and a plumed rattle behind him. He is wearing a fine, elaborate headdress with and is heavily adorned with streaming cloth or plumage...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1196685 (stock #COL 322)
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$1650.00
A stunning HUGE Colima Jaguar effigy, Ca. 300 B.C. - 200 A.D.

Large Colima Jaguar that stands 21" long by 11" high by 10" wide. - Fantastic root marks and deposits. One of the largest Colima effigies we have ever seen. ...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1199573 (stock #JAL 120)
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$1500.00
A beautiful Jalisco lady, Ca. 200 B.C. - 300 A.D.

Gorgeous Jalisco figure of a kneeling lady, with beautiful finish and nice deposits. 8" tall. Ex. Arte Primitivo....

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1199574 (stock #CR 223)
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$1500.00
A very fine Costa Rican Metate, Ca. 800 - 1200 A.D.

This Jaguar metate would have been used for grinding drugs, medicines, etc. Beautiful Jaguar head. Carved designs down both sides. 9" long by 5" wide by 3" tall....

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1200118 (stock #NZ 333)
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$1400.00
A stunning Nazca "flat" globe, Ca. 200 - 400 A.D. - Nazca globe that has 5 "decapitated mythical monkey" figures. Also has the bridge painted with the step design. 5-1/2" by 5". Very nice....
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1199579 (stock #Maya 413)
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Here is a fantastic find. A pair of Maya Jaina Island pieces from the published Fred Eiserman collection. A male/female pair.

A pair of Maya standing figures, Ca. 600 - 900 A.D. - An exceptional pair, with lots of "Maya Blue" remaining. (Maya blue is an after firing color, so rare to find pieces with much remaining). The male wears a scarf, cape and headdress, all with Maya blue. He is wearing sandals and carries a bag. This piece has a working whistle. The female wears a headdress and pe...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1179453 (stock #Maya 415)
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$895.00
A Maya figure of a a high status individual, Ca. 600 - 900 A.D.

A kneeling figure, wearing a sash, a complex headdress and a large pectoral necklace. The raised circles on the left arm could represent shells made onto the garment or could also represent ritual scarification. A beautiful sounding whistle is built into the left shoulder. Gorgeous figure. 8" tall. ...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1196680 (stock #Maya 333)
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$850.00
An outstanding Maya Deer effigy vessel, Ca. 1000 A.D.

This Maya deer effigy depicts a deer with the tongue sticking out on one side, probably from running during a ritual hunt. A rattle in the head would have been used to alert the gods that an offering was being made. Wonderful addition to any collection. There is a pressure crack down one side. 8-1/2" long by 6" tall....

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1492 item #1132255 (stock #AA 208)
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A Mississippian Mound Builders pipe, Ca. 1000 - 1350 A.D.

This Mississippian pipe is from eastern Arkansas and has a human face made on the front. From the P. Wood collection, acquired from Allard auctions. Has a great presence. 7-1/4" long. Sits on a custom stand....