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9912. A MOCHE ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL, ca. 500 BC/AD. The spherical vessel with tall neck and single strap handle, the body with four panels of molded birds, two with a rare scene of an adult bird feeding its young. 5.5 x 7 inches. Rim chips otherwise intact. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
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9914. AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE CHORRERA OFFERING BOWL. Columbia, ca. 1800-300 BC. The large bowl with four legs and eight large flat petal-like extensions, the bowl and extensions all with black, red and cream resist designs. 4 x 13.75 inches. Professional repair to 'petals'. Very rare and desirable early pre-Columbian art. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $3500
estimate.
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9915. A FINE CHORRERA VESSEL WITH MULTIPLE HEADS. Columbia, ca. 1800-300 BC. The vessel with seven upward facing heads with incised features, perhaps trophy heads, protruding from the shoulder, the body burnished red, the spout gray. 5.5 x 7 inches. Excellent example. Very rare and desirable early Pre-Columbian art. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $2500
estimate.
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9916. A RARE TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY PHALLUS, ca. 300 BC. The erect male member with hollow body and swollen head, molded ring around base of head extending to turgid ureter running the length below. 4.5 length. Very rare. See 'Tumaco', by Yves Sabolo, p. 220-221 for similar examples. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
On sale at: $1250. Place An Order:
9917. A FINE JAMACOQUE POLYCHROME FIGURAL VESSEL, ca. 500 AD. The vessel in the form of a seated high status priest or ruler with large ornate headdress and wearing a feathered robe. Most of original blue and orange polychrome remaining. 2.5 x 2.5 x 5.5 inches. Repair to back. Very rare this nice, a choice example. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
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9918. A RARE JAMACOQUE MOTHER AND CHILD, ca. 500 AD. The mother with high headdress, large necklace and loincloth hoding her child on her lap. Remains of polychrome. 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Choice and rare example of maternal love. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
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9919. A JAMACOQUE JAGUAR SHAMAN, ca. 500 AD. The high status priest or ruler with large ornate headdress, ear spools and necklace with jaguar-like visage indicative of shamanic transformation. Traces of polychrome. 5.5 inches. Intact. Rare. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
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9920. A JAMACOQUE SHAMANIC FIGURE, ca. 500 AD. The high status priest or ruler with large ornate headdress, ear spools and necklace with animal's body with long tail indicative of shamanic transformation. Traces of polychrome, fine detail. 3.25 x 3.5 x 5 inches. Intact. Rare. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1250
estimate.
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9921. A RARE MUISCA POLYCHROME BOWL, ca. 800-1500 AD. The pedestal bowl with red chevron design on cream ground. 3.25 x 5.25 inches. Intact. Muisca artifacts are quite rare and highly sought after. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
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9922. A RARE SINU TALL PEDESTAL OFFERING DISH. Columbia, ca. 800-1500 AD. The large offering dish with incised rhomboid designs on the pedestal. 9.5 x 13.5 inches. Professional repair. Very rare. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $2500
estimate.
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9923. A CHOICE NARINO COQUERO. Columbia, Capuli Complex, 850-1500 AD. The male seated on a bench with wad of coca leaves in right cheek and holding a cocoa pot, a sash over his left shoulder, the whole burnished red with black designs. 4.25 x 5 x 8 inches. An exceptional very rare and choice example. An intact museum quality piece. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $4500
estimate.
On sale at: $3850. Place An Order:
9924. A QUIMBAYA SLAB FIGURE. Caldas complex, ca. 1000-1400. Heavy solid slab seated male figure with slit eyes and mouth, arms to knees. 5 x 6 inches. Cf. Labbe.74,82,83 for the general type. On custom stand with gold nose ring. Excellent expressive style. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1400
estimate.
On sale at: $750. Place An Order:
9925. CHIMU ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL, Ca. 1200 AD. Large globular body with head on spout. 7 x 8.5 inches. Ex. New York Private Collector. Intact with small rim flake at spout. Rare and nice. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1800
estimate.
On sale at: $950. Place An Order:
9926. CHIMU DOUBLE CHAMBERED VESSEL WITH CAT, Ca. 1200 AD. Double globular burnished blackware vessel connected at base and with bridge spout. One chamber has seated cute feline with tail uncurled across handle and he also holds a small object to mouth. 5.5 x 6 inches. Intact with small rim flake at spout. Rare and nice. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's consignment of a New York Private Collection. $2500
estimate.
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9927. CHIMU DOUBLE CHAMBERED WHISTLING VESSEL WITH BIRD, Ca. 1200 AD. Double globular burnished blackware vessel connected at base and with bridge spout. One chamber has seated bird with whistle which sounds as pot is filled. 6.5 x 8 inches. Good signs of age. Intact with small rim flake at spout. Rare and nice. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's consignment of a New York Private Collection. $2500
estimate.
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9928. INCA TRANSITIONAL BRIDGE SPOUT VESSEL, Ca. 1500 AD. Spherical body with fantastic animals in panels, Inca 'steps' on spout. 8.5 inches. Intact. Rare and nice. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's consignment of a New York Private Collection. $2500
estimate.
On sale at: $1450. Place An Order:
9929. A CHIRIQUI TRIPOD. Panama, Barilles, ca. 1200-1500 AD. The tripod legs with rattles. 7 x 7 inches. One leg reattached. Cf. See Disselhoff & Linne, fig. 72.2 for the type. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
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9930. A FINE COLIMA DOG. Mexico, ca. 200 AD. The charming plump puppy in an alert pose with ears pricked, his tail doubling as a spout, the whole with a burnished reddish black surface with incised facial detail. 5.25 x 8 inches. Choice intact and excellent example. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $4500
estimate.
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9931. A COLIMA WARRIOR. West Mexico, ca. 100 BC - 300 AD. Seated warrior wearing helmet with chin strap, arms to ankles. 9.5 inches. Warrior figures are quite rare and desirable. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $2500
estimate.
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9932. A FINE COLIMA FEMALE FIGURE. West Mexico, ca. 100 BC - 300 AD. Nude terra cotta female with prominent genitals and outstretched arms. 7.25 inches. Choice intact example with remains of pigment. Rare. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1800
estimate.
On sale at: $1450. Place An Order:
9933. A COLIMA FEMALE FIGURE. West Mexico, ca. 100 BC - 300 AD. Nude terra cotta female with outstretched arms. 6.25 inches. Choice intact example with incised scarifications on thighs. Rare. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
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9934. A FINE COLIMA ANTHROPOMORPHIC POT. West Mexico, ca. 100 BC - 300 AD. The burnished red pot with a finely modeled seated figure with arms crossed over its chest. 6 x 5.5 inches. Intact. Wonderful style. Very rare this nice. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $2500
estimate.
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9935. A RARE COLIMA PHIMUCO URINATING FIGURE. West Mexico, ca. 100 BC - 300 AD. Nude figure with penis with hole that urinates when liquid is poured into the opening at top, wonderfully rendered with arms akimbo and straining look on his face. 7 inches. Extremely rare, museum quality. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $3500
estimate.
On sale at: $2850. Place An Order:
9936. A CHOICE LARGE SAN JUANITO FEMALE FIGURE. Jalisco, West Mexico, ca. 600 AD. The large female figure seated with prominent breasts with protruding nipples, her hands outspread, the burnished cream surface with additional red and brown designs. 14 inches. Rare and choice with expert repair to base area. Museum quality. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $4500
estimate.
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9937. A FINE NAYARIT GOURD POT. Mexico, ca. 300 AD. The sizable pot with molded protrusions mimicing a gourd, the whole with burnished red, cream and orange rhomboid designs on the protrusions. 5.5 x 7 inches. Small rim chip restored, otherwise intact. Better than photo which is out of focus. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $3500
estimate.
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9938. A FINE NAYARIT GOURD POT. Mexico, ca. 300 AD. The pot with molded ribs on the upper half mimicing a gourd, the whole with burnished red, cream, black and orange designs. 4.25 x 6 inches. Tiny rim flake, otherwise intact. Excellent example. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $3000
estimate.
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9939. A FINE MAYAN FEMALE FIGURE, ca. 6th-8th century AD. The high status female seated cross-legged on a high stool with ornate costume including a jaguar glyph on her left arm, the whole with burnished cream surface. 10 inches. Neat, unobtrusive repair at neck, else intact. A choice and very rare example. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an old Miami collection in the 1990's. $6500
estimate.
On sale at: $4250. Place An Order:
9940. A FINE LARGE MAYAN OFFERING BOWL, ca. 6th-8th century AD. The bowl of heavy, solid fabric with tripod legs, very precisely painted with red and black designs on cream ground. 4.25 x 12.25 inches. Excellent condition. Neatly drilled small 'kill hole' in center. Very impressive. Provenance: Won by the present owner at an Arte Primitivo auction in the 1990's. $6500
estimate.
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9941. A MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, ca. 6th-8th century AD. The bowl with ring of glyphs on the exterior rim, two long prostrate warriors below, three animals with breath issuing from mouths on interior. 2 x 5.25 inches. Unusual figural type and quite nicely painted. Provenance: Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an old Miami collection in the 1990's. $1800
estimate.
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9942. A FINE MAYAN CYLINDER WITH MOLDED HEAD OF THE WIND GOD, ca. 6th-8th century AD. The cylinder with slightly rounded body from which protrudes a wonderfully rendered head of the wind god with puffed cheeks, an incised ring of glyphs under the rim, the body with large ribs. 7 x 7 inches. Unobtrusive line in rim. An exceptional museum quality piece. Provenance: Won by the present owner at an Arte Primitivo auction in the 1990's. $6500
estimate.
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9943. A LARGE MAYAN CYLINDER, ca. 6th-8th century AD. The cylinder with twin rings of glyphs top and bottom framing a finely ribbed body. 6.5 x 8 inches. Intact, fine stable hairlines at rim. Provenance: Won by the present owner at an Arte Primitivo auction in the 1990's. $3500
estimate.
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9944. A LARGE MAYAN CYLINDER, ca. 6th-8th century AD. The cylinder with a deeply incised ring of red cinnabar glyphs under the rim, traces of figures remaining below. 6 x 9.5 inches. Worth it just for the size and the glyphs. Provenance: Won by the present owner at an Arte Primitivo auction in the 1990's. $3500
estimate.
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9945. A FINE MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, ca. 6th-8th century AD. The bowl with wonderful asymmetic design on base with Kan crosses within rosettes and other designs. ring of glyphs on exterior rim, three large animal heads with issuing flames on the interior. 2.75 x 6.75 inches. Couple of rim flakes, else intact. Superior design. Provenance: Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an old Miami collection in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
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9946. A LARGE MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, ca. 6th-8th century AD. The bowl with double ring of glyphs on exterior, three large glyphs on the interior. 3.5 x 8.5 inches. Intact. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an old Miami collection in the 1990's. $2500
estimate.
On sale at: $1250. Place An Order:
9947. A FINE MIXTEC BEAKER. Mexico, ca. 800 AD. The tall cylindrical beaker with everted base and rim, the burnished surface with red, cream and white designs. 6.5 inches. Choice intact example. Rare. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
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9948. A FINE VERA CRUZ BOWL. Isla Dos Sacrificios, State of Veracruz, Mexico. Post Classic, ca. 900-1500 AD. The bowl with finely painted white, cream and brown glyph-like designs. 3.25 x 6.75 inches. Small rim flake. Very rare type. With old presentation tag to museum giving provenance. Museum number in red on bottom. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $2500
estimate.
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9949. A LARGE AND HEAVY YORUBA BRONZE EFFIGY FIGURE. Ivory Coast, ca. early 20th century. The female with pendulous out-turned breasts and outstretched hands wearing loincloth and ornaments. 21 inches, 15 lbs. Exceptionally large and heavy example. On custom base. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City ethnographic art dealer in the 1990's. $2250
estimate.
On sale at: $850. Place An Order:
9950. A RARE VALDIVIA STONE HACHA. Ecuador, ca. 3000 BC. The large stone blade-shaped idol finely carved and polished to a thin profile. 6.25 x 11 inches. Choice large example and rare very early South American artifact. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $3500
estimate.
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9951. AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE CALIMA 'GOURD' VESSEL, ca. 300-1300AD. The large burnished and red-glazed vessel of 'flying saucer' form. 6 x 12.75 inches. Intact, an impressive and beautiful piece. On acrylic ring stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $3500
estimate.
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9952. A TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY STIRRUP VESSEL, ca. 300 BC. The vessel with twin spouts bridged by the stirrup handle, a molded figure on the front. 5 x 5 inches. These vessels are quite scarce. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1650
estimate.
On sale at: $850. Place An Order:
9953. A JAMACOQUE DIGNITARY, ca. 500 AD. The high status figure wearing especially elaborate ear ornaments. 6.2 inches. Protrusions on reverse lost. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1250
estimate.
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9954. A JAMACOQUE SHAMANIC JAGUAR WITH HUMAN FACE, ca. 500 AD. The figure thought to represent Shamanic transformation. 7 inches. Chips to two legs. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
On sale at: $950. Place An Order:
9955. A JAMACOQUE PAN PIPER, ca. 500 AD. The piper holding his pipes to his mouth with both hands. 4.75 inches. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
On sale at: $425. Place An Order:
9956. AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE MOCHE ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL. Peru, ca. 500-700 AD. The figure is that of Ai-Apec, the fanged warrior god, who holds a tumi knife in one hand and a severed head in the other. 10.5 x 14.3 x 7.5 inches. Intact, the lower part of the reverse surface eroded but intact and strong. Such large vessels are quite rare for Moche pieces. Provenance: Won by the current owner at an Arte Primitivo auction in the 1990's. Previously in the Allan Caplan collection, ex. Sotheby's with an old Sotheby's tag on the bottom. $15,000
estimate.
On sale at: $12,500. Place An Order:
9957. A FINE MOCHE STIRRUP VESSEL, Phase IV to V, Ca. 600 AD. Whimsical molded and
painted stirrup vessel in the form of a rider facing the wrong way on his llama.
Since these vessels contained a strong distilled corn-beer, the message is that
if you drink too much, you could end up like this fellow! 9-1/4"H. Riders nose
professionally restored. Rare and classic type. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $6500
estimate.
On sale at: $4500. Place An Order:
9958. MOCHE FIGURAL STIRRUP VESSEL, ca. 500 to 700 AD. Squarish body with
seated figure atop wearing four cornered hat and large ear spools. Stirrup nicely
decorated in red and tan patterns with rabbit-like creatures painted on side of
vessel. 7-1/2"H. Condition: Excellent. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an Indiana Estate collection in the 1990's. $4500
estimate.
On sale at: $2450. Place An Order:
9959. LAMBAYEQUE POTTERY VESSEL WITH MONKEYS, ca. 900 AD. Well painted with Deity
holding tumi knife in front panel and two cute molded monkeys with nice smiles on either side
of conical spout. 6-3/8"H. Intact and choice. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $4500
estimate.
On sale at: $2500. Place An Order:
9960. A RARE SINU TERRA COTTA OWL. Columbia, ca. 600-1200 AD. The Classic style Sinu owl with wide body and broad feathered feet. 7.5 inches. Tiny chips on feet. Very rare. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
On sale at: $625. Place An Order:
9961. A RARE SINU TERRA COTTA FIGURE. Columbia, ca. 600-1200 AD. The female fertility figure with typical wide thighs and head and arms to hips. 5.5 inches. Intact. See Labbe, Columbia Before Columbus, #93 and back cover for the general type. Rare. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
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9962. A RARE SINU TERRA COTTA FIGURE. Columbia, ca. 600-1200 AD. The female fertility figure with typical wide thighs and head and arms to hips. 7.75 inches. Minor chips. See Labbe, Columbia Before Columbus, #93 and back cover for the general type. Rare. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
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9963. A RARE SINU TERRA COTTA FIGURE. Columbia, ca. 600-1200 AD. The female fertility figure with typical wide thighs and head and arms to hips. 6.7 inches. Intact. See Labbe, Columbia Before Columbus, #93 and back cover for the general type. Rare. Choice example with clay spheres for eye pupils and additional incised detailing, and rattles inside. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1000
estimate.
On sale at: $450. Place An Order:
9964. A LARGE TAIRONA HUMANOID ANIMAL VESSEL, ca. 800-1500 AD. The large animal form vessel with spout in the form of a human head. 12 x 13 inches. Hind leg and tail section repaired. Rare. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $4500
estimate.
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9966. A TAIRONA 'FISH' GRATER, ca. 800-1500 AD. The terra cotta grater in the form of a fish with rough grating ridges. 11.5 inches. Rare and intact. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
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9967. A CHOICE NARINO JADE BIRD AMULET. Columbia, Capuli Complex, 850-1500 AD. The highly polished green jade carved in the form of a bird with twin drilled attachment holes, the carving taking advantage of natural color variation on the wing. 2.75 inches. Very rare, beautiful and choice. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $6500
estimate.
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9968. A NARINO CANTEEN FLASK. Columbia, Capuli Complex, 850-1500 AD. The wax resist painted vessel with two small loop handles next to the neck for carrying cord. 5.5 x 7.5 inches. Scarce type. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1250
estimate.
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9969. AN IMPORTANT MAYAN MARBLE BALL PLAYERS YOKE. Veru Cruz, ca. 600-900 AD. Choice example of the classic horseshoe shaped ball player hip guard with bold, deeply carved animal face in front, the body and legs extending around the sides in bas relief. 15 x 17 x 5 inches. 50 lbs. Considerable remains of red cinnabar in the incised areas. The surface lightly covered in calcified patina with numerous root marks attesting authenticity. Ex. old New York private collection. An excessively rare museum quality artifact and one of the most prized and sought after pre-Columbian antiquities. The ballgame was played with a solid rubber ball about 8 inches in diameter. As in modern soccer the ball could not be touched by the hands but was controlled by contact by padding on various parts of the body. At midbody the players wore thick heavy deflectors called yokes that were the most important instrument used to control and direct the ball. The object of the game was to direct the ball through a stone ring set vertically into the ballcourt wall. Play was life or death as the losers were sacrificed to the gods. See eg. 'The Blood of Kings', Schele & Miller, pps. 241-263 for an in depth discussion of the ball game with illustrations. See also a similar example in the Museum of Natural History Collection, New York City. See also Sotheby's 'Important Pre-Columbian Art, May 12/13, 1983, lot 24, for another example estimated at $50,000-$60,000. Provenance: Won by the current owner at an Arte Primitivo auction in the 1990's. $65,000
estimate.
On sale at: $45,000. Place An Order:
9970. A LARGE VERA CRUZ INCENSARIO. Remojadas, ca. 600-900 AD. Buff terracotta vessel on openwork base with rounded bowl atop. At front is a large human head wearing squared headdress with red band across, the face triangular with pointed ear ornaments and a rope textured necklace and bib below. 10 x 11.5 x 12.75 inches. Repaired from large shards. Provenance: Won by the current owner at an Arte Primitivo auction in the 1990's. $6500
estimate.
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9971. A FINE VERA CRUZ HEAD. Mexico, Remojadas, Late Classic, ca. 550-950 AD. The Soriente head with a joyful smile, a molded monkey on his headdress. 5 x 5.5 inches. On custom stand. Nice. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $4500
estimate.
On sale at: $3250. Place An Order:
9973. A LA TOLITA POTTERY BUST. Ecuador, ca. 300 BC. The bust with remains of large headdress over typical ritually deformed skull. 5 inches. Chips. On custom stand. An inexpensive example. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $450
estimate.
On sale at: $225. Place An Order:
9974. A LA TOLITA HOUSE. Ecuador, ca. 300 BC. The house with peaked roof and projecting door step, the whole with red glaze. 4 inches. Intact and rare. Such houses are particularly prized as they offer a rare insight into how these people lived. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $850
estimate.
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9975. A RARE JAMACOAQUE BONDAGE FIGURE, ca. 500 AD. The molded plaque with a female figure strapped to a bed. 3.3 inches. Remains of red pigment. Nice intact condition. Rare. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1750
estimate.
On sale at: $650. Place An Order:
9978. A TAIRONA CARVED STONE LADLE, ca. 800-1500 AD. The graceful stone ladle with a squatting figure
carved in relief on the exterior of the bowl. 7.5 inches. Two edge flakes reattached otherwise in excellent condition. Very rare as
such artifacts took an enormous amount of time to carve out of the solid stone - much more labor intensive
than pottery items. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $3500
estimate.
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9979. AN EXCEPTIONAL LA TOLITA JAGUAR SHAMAN HEAD, Ecuador, ca. 300 BC. The fanged jaguar shaman head wearing an ornate headdress. 5". Fine
quality. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $4500
estimate.
On sale at: $3450. Place An Order:
9981. A FINE CALIMA QUARTZ & GREENSTONE NECKLACE. Cauca valley, ca. 500BC-500AD. Hand carved & drilled beads. Rare and wearable. 25". Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1500
estimate.
On sale at: $850. Place An Order:
9982. A NARINO PEDESTAL BOWL. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Black & red on cream resist painted with two geometric human figures. 5.4". Repair. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $650
estimate.
On sale at: $225. Place An Order:
9983. A NARINO QUADRANGULAR PEDESTAL BOWL. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Black on red resist painted with geometric designs. 5.25". Intact. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $350
estimate.
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9985. A QUIMBAYA RETABLO. Columbia, middle Cauca region. c. 1000-1400. Abstract std. male figure. 7 x 8". Intact. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. $1250
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On sale at: $750. Place An Order:
9986. AN EARLY AFRICAN BURA TERRA COTTA HEAD. Niger, 3rd-10th century. 6.3". Rare early African art. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a German ethnographic art dealer in the 1990's. $950
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