This Olmec maskette is from Veracruz, Mexico. It dates to 1200-900BC. It measures 2" wide by 1 1/4" high by 1/2" deep. It depicts the classic were-jaguar with forehead cleft, almond shaped eyes, broad nose, mouth showing gums and teeth and a scrolled design that encircles the sides of the face. The top of the forehead is biconically drilled for suspension in a design that is reminiscent of the Costa Rican agate bat wing pendants from the same time period...

This 18K gold bell is a real beauty with original clapper intact which gives an extremely pleasing tinkle. It is 7/8". This is especially beautiful gold. It weighs 13.4 grams. The sound of bells were used by shamans in their magical rituals to open portals or manifest will. It has a large decorated loop on top allowing it to be worn with a large chain. An outstanding piece of pre-Columbian jewelry.

Pre Columbian Lot 2 pieces One Volcanic Pestle and a Roller stamp or leg? The leg possibly from Tlatilco and the pestle is unknown . Size pestle 2" on base and the stamp or leg is terracotta and is 2.25" tall by 1.25 W

Mayan terracotta head of a parrot with red paint decoration , fantastic detail and unique in the fact that on each side there are holes so this piece would have been move able on whatever it had been attached to , complete in its self. Size L 3.5" W 2" H 2.5"

A rare and very interesting Pre-Columbian pottery vessel, Peru and most likely Moche(?), mid 1st. millenium AD.

Interesting vessel made in pottery to look like na waterskin or skin for alcoholic beverages. In redish glazed pottery.

A rare piece that was part of the inventory of a Danish Antiques dealer, his price still in the bottom - ca. $800!.

Size: 21. cm. high.

Condition: Choice! Very attractive...

This extraordinarily rare Olmec Quartz dagger or possible bloodletter was found together with the above jade dagger. It was made from a long quartz crystal of gem quality with no inclusions and ground to shape. This piece is 5 1/2" long. This Olmec artifact is of the finest workmanship and material. The effigy is in a classic Olmec pose. The artifact was in four pieces and glued back together perfectly under a microscope by Dennis Bushey. The breaks were clean and no material filler was needed...

Wooden spoon or scoop mounted with a brass bird, fish pendants and brass bands. The eyes and wings of the bird inlaid with stone and shell. H. 27 cm. Chimú culture (1100-1450). Ex Dutch private collection.

This is an extremely interesting artifact. It has quadruple imagery. The figures almost resemble a northwest totem. There is a different image when you turn the face upside down. There is also double imagery to the faces on the side. The same face is repeated at both ends of the stick. A lot of thought and work went into this beauty. The paint is very bold and strong. It is extremely well patinated. Carved from wood, it is 14 1/2" long...

Antique Pre-Columbian Mayan circa 200 AD to 600 A.D. reddish terracotta small head wearing a headband.
CONDITION: showing its age and usage with patina with earthen deposits. Chipped.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 3.1 cm (1 1/4in).

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A Pre-Columbian barrel-shaped vessel with Feline heads with large fangs, Peru, Moche Culture, 2nd.-5th. century AD.

Very vivid and beautiful ceramic vessel of zoomorphic design.

Size: 15 cm.

Condition: Intact w beautifully preserved colours.

Ex. Prominent Danish Private Collection, comes with COA and provenance back to a 1960s-70s. collection of Jan Pelle, Denmark.

Pre-Columbian 3 Legged Coast Watcher. Vera Cruz. 4” x 1 ¼” x 2 ¾”. Circa: 300 B.C. – 300 A.D.

This beautiful Olmec mask is made from semi-translucent jade. It is 3" X 3 1/2". Very deeply defined features. I purchased it from Michael Robbins of Santa Fe in 1989. It has high polish. A very nice authentic piece at a low price.

Rare Antique Pre-Colombian Tairona Culture c. AD 900 – 1550. Burnished earthenware “four” holed effigy ocarina in the form of a deity wearing a long dress and a tall elaborate ceremonial headdress, seated on a Double-headed Serpent Throne. The blowhole is found on the top of the deity’s headdress.
CONDITION: good overall condition except for one minor crack on the back, minor chips, showing the age and usage with traces of earthen deposits, showing the age and usage...

A fine pair of Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Chancay culture star gazer figures, ca. 1000 to 1400 AD.

These stunning anthropomorphic figures are matching in style and colours and were likely built as a pair in the medieval period before the spanish arrived.

Featuring the typical highly stylized faces. Both the male and female figures stand nude on conical legs with their gender outlined in a minimalistic manor...

Ancient, Pre-Columbian, Zapotec - Oaxaca, ca. 700 BC–200 BC, a pottery vessel of a bulbous form with a loop handle.

CONDITION: In good condition showing its age and use patina, minor chips, some spots with traces of paint. No repairs or restorations.

Please notice that the pictures in the listing are part of the description of the object's condition. DIMENSIONS:

Length: 10 cm (4 inches) Height 6 cm (2.4 inches)

PROVENANCE: The object came from a private Canadian collectio...

This copper awl with antler handle and perforated for suspension was found by Dr. Allen Heflin in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan in 1947. It is 8 1/2 long. Please view my youtube video of this item at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C30caNNItA.

Of the over 10,000 artifacts that the late world famous Dr. Allen Heflin found, this little miniature hand-molded ceramic figurine ranks among the rarest. It is from the unattributed Preclassic Period, C1200-900BC. It is 2" long and in perfect condition with no chips or dings. It still has traces of red and white pigment. Heflin found this little treasure on 12-21-60 and is so marked on the back. It is from Cuautitlan. It is wearing ear spools, headdress and armbands.

A NICE NARINO CAPULI STORAGE VESSEL, Capuli cultural complex (ca. 850 A.D. – 1500 A.D.)

From the shaft tombs of the Southern Highland Narino Region of Columbia.

This choice vessel has the body decorated with a red-on-cream resist painted pattern.

Size: ca. 140 mm. high and ca. 140 mm. in diameter.

Condition: Choice! nothing to remark.

Ex. Very Old Swedish Private Collection (Estate)