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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1201346 (stock #MO 559)
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$595.00
An early Moche fineline bottle, Ca. 200 - 400 A.D.

This beautiful Moche bottle has 6 lizards, each separated by lines. The lizards were somewhat venerated, as they would eat the bugs and help protect crops, etc. There is some minor chipping at the foot of the piece, else perfect. This is an incredible early piece...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1201028 (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 1492 item #1200119 (stock #CR 216)
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$550.00
A miniature Costa Rican jaguar urn, Ca. 800 - 1200 A.D.

Wonderful small jaguar urn. Has stylized jaguars around the rim and on the arms and legs. Rattles in the legs and head. 4-1/2" tall. Ex. Vaught collection...

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"...
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 #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...

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 1492 item #1199576 (stock #Chancay 222)
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$650.00
A standing Chancay figure, Ca. 1200 - 1400 A.D.

Stands 14-1/2" tall with beautiful body and facial paint. Very nice piece....

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 #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 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. Interestingly, they are shown with what appears to be sacrificial paper wrapped around their ankles (a known ...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1196833 (stock #Maya 402)
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$500.00
A cute Maya bowl, Ca. 600 - 900 A.D.

This charming little Maya bowl features two stylized monkeys with an expression of surprise on their face. Beautiful colors and nice deposits. 6" by 3-3/4" ...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1196832 (stock #Maya 438)
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A stunning Maya Ulua cylinder, Ca. 600 - 900 A.D.

This wonderful Maya cylinder has a merchant or traveling man with a trump line on his head and carrying a huge pack on his back and holding a staff. There are two depictions of offering bundles. Around the top and bottom are glyph rows. 6" tall by 5-1/2" wide....

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. ...