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ELEGANT MAYA CERAMIC WHISTLE
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Pre 1492 item# 1125980 (stock# MEW1)
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The Genius Of Man
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$375.00
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A fine intact example of a Maya ceremonial whistle (c.100-860AD). The figure depicted is a seated warrior or shaman wearing a hawk or eagle mask and sporting a necklace of square pieces of jade or possibly gold. He is holding an implement in his hands which very much resembles and upside-down yoke worn by ball players of the period. When blown, the whistle emits a deep rich sound resembling the call of a night owl. The figure measures 5 1/4" in height by 4" in width.
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A PRE-COLUMBIAN NARINO FOOTED BOWL
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Pre 1492 item# 1124980 (stock# NVB)
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$450.00
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This bowl comes from Pre-Columbian Colombia and dates c.850-1500AD. It has a round footed base and measures 7" in diameter by 3 1/2" in height. The background color is a rich soft beige and the design elements are executed in a rich chocolate brown. The center motif is star shaped and most likely represents Venus and the other swirling designs may represent stylized night moths or floral motifs. It is a nicely balanced and very well drawn bowl.
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A FINE NAZCA GLOBE VESSEL
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Pre 1492 item# 1124975 (stock# NFB)
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$725.00
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This polychrome double spouted jar comes from Southern Peru and dates c.100BC-600AD. It measures 6" in height by 5" in diameter. The background color is a rich cinnamon red and the design elements are in pale gray, charcoal black, soft tan, and off-white. A large feline creature with a human face is depicted on each side with large oval eyes and tall ears forming trophy heads. Several stylized trophy heads are suspended beneath the belly of the beast. The long sharp extended tongue adds an extra element of ferocity to the creature. The vessel is an outstanding example of Nazca creativity and use of color.
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A FINE CHANCAY EFFIGY FIGURE FROM PERU
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Pre 1492 item# 1124971 (stock# CSE)
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The Genius Of Man
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$ 675.00
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MADE CHANCAY FIGURE from the Central Coast Of Peru dating c.1000-1450AD. This beautifully fired and painted effigy figure measures 9 1/2" in height by 7" in width. It is highly fired and very hard unlike many soft and somewhat crumbly ceramics from the period. The chocolate brown paint is in excellent condition depicting upturned rectangles on the cheeks with dual avian motifs enclosed in a headband. Chancay pieces of this quality are becoming difficult to find.
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