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All our pre-Columbian art is in the US legally and every piece has good provenance. In addition every piece has been vetted as authentic by at least two experts in the field. All pieces were purchased from reputable established US dealers or auction houses in the 1990's or before. We oppose looting and will not list any piece suspected of being looted. You can be assured you will have no problems with any pieces you purchase from us.
7549. HEAVY TAIRONA GOLD NOSE ORNAMENT, Circa 5th-8th century AD. Gold nose ornament with flattened terminals. Tairona culture, Columbia, 800-1500 AD. This gold pendant shows the excellent level of metalworking skills of the pre-Columbian goldsmiths and hints at the wealth that drove the Conquistadors. Finely wrought of heavy gold it is in an excellent state of preservation with minor wear. Dimensions: 26.5 x 19 mm. (1.04 x 0.75"). Weight: 10.76 gm. (0.336 Troy oz.) Would make a superb pendant! Another view. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least July 11, 1997 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
$1250.
8895. FINE TAIRONA GOLD JAGUAR PENDANT. Colombia, ca. 800 AD. The cast feline in a crouching position with tail erect, twin suspension holes on front legs. 24 mm, 6.22 g. An excellent animated figure full of life. Rare. Would make a stunning pendant! Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least April 6, 2005 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9186. FINE TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY HEAD OF A COCQUERO (COCA LEAF CHEWER), c. 300 BC. The high status head with typical ritually deformed cranium ornamented with a diadem and wearing large ear spools, both cheeks stuffed with wads of coca leaves. 3.5 inches. Nice detail. Rare. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 21, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
11556. LARGE NAZCA KERO. 8 inches. With scarcer molded bas relief head of man holding tumi and uncertain object. Small rim chip reattached and slight abrasion to paint, otherwise intact. On custom stand.
Provenance: A New Jersey collection bought at auction in Manhattan by the parents of the current owner in the 1980's. Good and legal provenance provided to purchaser. Back view.
9271. EXCELLENT MAYAN POLYCHROME CYLINDER, c. 600-800 AD. The cylinder with a band with four jaguars with extended tongues, bands of cloud symbols above and below. 5.75 x 7 inches. Small stable line in rim else intact with nice paint. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 23, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
PROVENANCE TO 1968 11230. MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 6th-8th century AD. The bowl painted with figures of 10 seated noblemen on the exterior; the interior with a large knot pattern at the center surrounded by 9 'turkey' figures, the rim decorated with a coral snake pattern of red black and yellow bands, the bottom red glazed with multiple ribs. 4.25 x 9 inches. Intact. Provenance: The estate of a wealthy land owner and rancher in the American Southwest. All items in this collection were acquired prior to being brought into the US in 1968. Side 2. Side 3. Interior. Bottom.
$2000.
9252. CHOICE COLONIAL PERIOD INCA KERO, c. late 1500's. The carved wood beaker meticulously painted with two surrounding registers; the top with an Inca ruler and dignitaries, the lower with jaguars, flowers and hummingbirds. 5 x 7 inches. Wonderful example with excellent paint. Very rare.
7053. EARLY BURA VESSEL. Lower Niger river valley, c. 3rd-10th century. Covered with incised decorations, raised rope designs. With ritual kill hole in side, otherwise intact. 8 x 9.5". A beautiful and rare early African vessel. Provenance: Acquired by the current owner from a Manhattan ethnographic art dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least November 10, 1999 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9194. CHARMING LAMBAYEQUE BRIDGE-SPOUT VESSEL WITH A MOUSE NIBBLING A CORN COB. Peru, 700-900 AD. The burnished red and cream vessel of rectangular form with tall tapering cylindrical spout bridged to the figure of a rodent gnawing a maize ear. 4 x 6 x 7 inches. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 21, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9220. A LARGE AND HEAVY CALIMA AXE. Columbia, Cauca valley, c. 500 BC-500 AD. The large and heavy axe laboriously hand carved and polished from hard black stone with high shaft and crescent blade. 7.5 x 8.5 inches. ~5 lbs. Tiny chips to points of crescent otherwise in choice condition. A very impressive and deadly piece. On custom stand.
9221. A LARGE AND HEAVY CALIMA AXE. Columbia, Cauca valley, c. 500 BC-500 AD. The large and heavy axe laboriously hand carved and polished from hard black stone with high shaft and crescentic blade. 5.8 x 8.5 inches. ~3.5 lbs. Several flakes on reverse. A very impressive and deadly piece. On custom stand.
11535. MAYAN FLOWER CYLINDER. 17 x 8 cm. Excellent condition. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Other side.
SOLD.
11534. MAYAN TALL STRIPED CYLINDER. 22 x 9 cm. Excellent condition. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Other side.
SOLD.
11369. CLASSIC INCISED MAYAN CYLINDER, c. 6th-8th century AD. The cylinder with two panels each incised with the figures of ornately attired seated nobles wearing large feather headdresses; a panel of glyphs before each. 6 x 7.5 inches. Two thirds of top half provisionally repaired from large shards with water soluble glue. Worth much more with proper restoration. A very finely made thin walled cylinder. Provenance: From the estate of an American diplomat by descent. Side 2. Side 3. Side 4. SOLD.
9258. CHARMING COLIMA DOG. Mexico, c. 200 AD. The charming plump puppy lying on its belly with a large spout rising obliquely from one side of the body, the whole with a finely burnished reddish orange glaze. 5.25 x 7 x 8 inches. An excellent example, completely intact with incised eyes and teeth. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least April 3, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9945. FINE MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 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. Interior view. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 26, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
8383. TAIRONA BONE EAGLE FINIAL, c. 800-1500. With a carved eagle at the top. 3.8". Choice condition, very rare. Considerably better than image shows. Right side. Front view. Back view. March 5, 2002 photo. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least March 5, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
8370. LARGER JAMA-COAQUE FEMALE, c. 500 AD . The standing female figure with bare breasts, wearing a nose ring, necklace and large hat and loincloth. Considerable polychrome remaining. 10". Intact. Custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least March 4, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9210. WEARABLE MAYAN JADE AMULET, c. 600-800 AD. The amulet carved in the form of a animal's head with long recurved viper-like fangs. 33 mm. Modern gold suspension ring through the original suspension hole for use as a pendant. Nice example. View 1. View 2. View 3. View 4. View 5. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 22, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
13021. FINE NAZCA TROPHY HEAD BOWL. 5 x 3 inches. The bowl with a rack of 8 trophy heads encircling the diameter. Convex burnished red base and recurved sides, Burnished red interior. In excellent intact condition with minor paint wear. Side 2. Side 3. Burnished bottom view.
Provenance: A private Midwestern collection. In the family in the US since the 1950's.
9224. TUMACO-LA TOLITA SHAMAN FIGURE, c. 300 BC. The vessel in the form of a grotesque seated figure with frog-like face and wearing a flayed human skin, a small strap handle and spout at the back. 5 x 6 x 6 inches. Small chips to spout but otherwise intact. A very rare and interesting type. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 23, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9228. CLASSIC TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY MASK, c. 300 BC. The mask of a male with nose ring and ear spools, ornaments and attachment holes on the head. 4.5 x 5.5 inches. Intact with nice detail. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least April 23, 2004 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9975. A RARE JAMA-COAQUE BONDAGE FIGURE, c. 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.
11410. PRETTY CHIMU NECKLACE. Peru, c. 1200 AD. 17 inches. Restrung on nylon thread. Provenance: In the family collection since the 1950's. Gift of Miguel Mujica Gallo, founder of the Peruvian Gold Museum, to his friends the parents of the present owner in the 1950's. With the family in the US for many years.
7012. EXCEPTIONAL NATURALISTIC TUMACO-LA TOLITA HEAD OF A CHILD, c. 300 BC - 200 AD. An exceptional museum quality finely styled child's head with pierced ears and ear spools. 3.7 x 5". Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 5, 1999 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
7029. NARINO PEDESTAL BOWL WITH DEER. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Fine red and cream on black resist painted with a stag and doe. Very fine glaze. 5". Intact, a choice high quality and artistic bowl. Museum quality! Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 7, 1999 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9212. FINE CHORRERA WHISTLING POT. Colombia, c. 1800-300 BC. The squat pot with small handle from shoulder to the cylindrical spout, the burnished red and brown surface incised with geometric and anthropomorphic designs. The spout whistles when filled or blown into. 5 x 6.25 inches. Intact. Rare early piece. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least May 10, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9281. MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 600-800 AD. The bowl with a band of seated animals separated by 'X's encircling the sides, wave pattern below, all done in red, black and orange. 3.75 x 7.25 inches. Intact, the paint in nice condition. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least September 11, 2001 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
8364. RARE CHORRERA BRONZE AXE. c. 1800-300BC. Heavy axe with crescentic blade. Excellent example. Rare early piece. 4 x 4.7". Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least November 13, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9939. RARE MAYAN FEMALE FIGURE, c. 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 beautifully burnished cream surface. 10 inches. Neat, unobtrusive repair at neck, else intact. A choice and very rare example. Back view. Left side. Right side. Front view. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 22, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9920. JAMA-COAQUE JAGUAR SHAMAN, c. 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 an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least April 22, 2003 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
8855. AN EL FAIZON WHISTLING FIGURE. Mexico, Vera Cruz region, c. 400-600 AD. The slab figure wearing a wide skirt with arms at sides and legs spread, a headdress ornamented with large bows, the body covered with designs in red, a whistle hole in the back of the right arm. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Free standing. Scarce. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 28, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
7019. CLASSIC JAMA-COAQUE FEMALE FIGURE, c. 500 AD. The finely modeled figure standing with her hands turned out at her sides. 6". Small chip to right toes. An excellent example of very fine style. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 6, 1999 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9963. EXPRESSIVE SINU NUDE GIRL. Colombia, c. 600-1200 AD. The female fertility figure with typical wide thighs and head and arms to hips. 6.7 inches. Intact. See Labbe, Colombia Before Columbus, #93 and back cover for the general type. 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. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 8, 2001 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9947. ELEGANT MIXTEC BEAKER. Mexico, c. 800 AD. The tall cylindrical beaker with everted base and rim, the burnished surface with red, cream and white designs. 6.5 inches. Nice intact example. Scarce. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 27, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9267. PROUD JALISCO NUDE LADY. West Mexico, c. 300 AD. The sizable figure standing nude wearing nothing but a wide hat which falls over her neck in the back. 5.7 x 9 inches. Chips to toes and nose, otherwise intact with nice detail. Has great presence! Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least September 11, 2001 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
PROVENANCE TO 1968 11222. MAYAN CARVED STONE FIGURE OF CHAC UAYAB XOC, THE FISH GOD. Yucatan area, c. 600-900 AD. Carved basalt 11" length x 8.5" height x 6" deep. 15 lbs. Chac Uayab Xoc is the Mayan fish god, also known as the 'great demon shark'. He feeds off the bodies of drowned fishermen, but ensures that the fishermen have good catches. Here he is depicted as riding the crest of a wave. Condition all intact and original with no repair or restoration. Side B.
Provenance: The estate of a wealthy land owner and rancher in the American Southwest. All items in this collection were acquired prior to being brought into the US in 1968.
9248. CHANCAY SHAMAN. Peru, c. 800-1200 AD. The standing male figure with outstretched arms and high conical hat. 5.8 x 7.5 inches. Museum number on back. Front View. Left Side. Back View. Right Side. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least April 12, 2004 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent import into the US.
9959. LAMBAYEQUE POTTERY VESSEL WITH MONKEYS, c. 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. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 8, 2001 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9928. INCA TRANSITIONAL BRIDGE SPOUT VESSEL, c. 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. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 25, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9187. CHOICE VICUS POLYCHROME VESSEL. Peru, c. 100-500 AD. The vessel with the form of a squash or gourd with an animal's head bridged to an open spout. 5.3 x 7 x 7.25 inches. See 'Museums of the Andes' p. 31 for a similar vessel in the Amano Museum, Lima. Rare type. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 27, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
8374. RARE EROTIC VICUS BRIDGE SPOUT VESSEL, c. 800 AD. With two erect penises supporting the bridge, one with an opening at the top for the spout, Overall excellent condition. 7.5 x 8". Professional repair. Rare. Much more impressive than photo. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least March 5, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9934. CONTEMPLATIVE COLIMA ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL. West Mexico, c. 100 BC - 300 AD. The burnished red pot with a serene seated figure with arms crossed over its chest. 6 x 5.5 inches. Intact of excellent style. An impressive piece. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 25, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9341. CHARMING TAIRONA GOLD FROG, ca. 800-1500 AD. The cast gold frog with the front legs ending in suspension holes. Would make the perfect centerpiece of a most elegant necklace. 14 x 23 mm. 6.2 gm. Choice and rare. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least January 29, 2003 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9255. LARGE MEZCALA GREEN JADE FIGURE. Mexico, c. 300 BC. The figure carved of green jade-like stone with incised details and openwork arms. 3.5 x 8.5 inches. A couple of small surface patches on reverse that don't show when on stand, nevertheless an exceptional large example of fine pre-Columbian stone carving. On custom stand. Close up. Close up back. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least September 10, 2001 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
RARE PRE-COLUMBIAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT 11361. CHANCAY PAN PIPES. Peru, 800-1200 AD. The pan pipes consisting of 20 carefully selected reed pipes bound together at the top with interwoven vegetable fiber cord. Some of the cord at top unraveled and a few of the pipes with cracks and one of the two smallest crushed but the other pipes still produce sound. A very rare early wooden musical instrument in exceptional condition for it's age. 5.5 x 13 inches.
Provenance: From the collection of an old time professional art restorer who did work for the Smithsonian among other places. View other side.
MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITEM 11360. COMPLETE CHANCAY SEWING KIT. Peru, 800-1200 AD. Consists of a rectangular sewn fabric container with reed bottom and sides full of a large assortment of different items. 14 x 8 x 4 inches. Very rare to have such a complete kit full of original items on the market. The contents include a great number of items including a bone pin with monkey on top, a wooden comb, a number of spindles of different strings, finely woven yarn and feather ornaments, bundles of hair from uncertain animals, bone needles and reed containers, a half nutshell full of dried pigment, and other items. A truly exceptional and very rare museum quality item. Some of the supporting reeds are loose.
Provenance: From the collection of an old time professional art restorer who did work for the Smithsonian among other places. Closed view. Contents.
6463. FINE SINU GOLD BEAD NECKLACE, ca. 500 AD. The necklace composed of numerous graduated gold beads including a small bell, the 3 largest beads with fine intricate molded filigree. This necklace also holds a surprise - numerous additional tiny gold beads hidden inside the larger ones! Can be taken out to make an additional strand of some length. 24". 39.68 gm. Very Rare. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 27, 2001 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9955. RAPTUROUS JAMA-COAQUE PAN PIPER, c. 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.
9223. HUGE TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY PHALLUS, c. 300 BC. The erect male member with hollow body and swollen head. 9.5 length x 2.25 inches diameter. Very rare and the largest example I've seen. See 'Tumaco', by Yves Sabolo, p. 220-221 for some smaller examples. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least April 23, 2004 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9916. EROTIC TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY PHALLUS, c. 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. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least March 5, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
8854. LARGE MICHOACAN NUDE SLAB FIGURE. Southwest Mexico, c. 300 BC. The solid slab figure of a nude female with prominent genitals and incised pubic hair and wearing only a necklace, multiple earrings and headband. 11". Intact. Rare. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 28, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
PROVENANCE TO 1968 11227. LARGE MAYAN POLYCHROME CYLINDER, c. 6th-8th century AD. The cylinder painted with two ornately robed warrior chiefs, one preceded by an attendant, between two red banded panels with glyphs between registers of glyphs at top and bottom on the exterior; the interior with a small band of red on the rim. 6 x 8 inches. Intact. The painting considerably crisper than the photos. Side 2. Side 3.
Provenance: The estate of a wealthy land owner and rancher in the American Southwest. All items in this collection were acquired prior to being brought into the US in 1968.
8839. TAIRONA ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL, ca. 1000-1550. The two tiered vessel with ring base and everted rim, the body with the head of a man with lip and large nose ornaments, and a beaded necklace between his arms. 7 x 8.5 inches. Professionally repaired from several large shards. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 21, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9974. RARE LA TOLITA POLYCHROMED HOUSE. Ecuador, c. 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 this culture lived. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
6466. FINE PAIR OF SINU GOLD EARRINGS, ca. 500 AD. Excellent condition & exceedingly fine workmanship. 1.2", 3.39 gm., an especially fine pair. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 27, 2001 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
7013. ARTISTIC TUMACO-LA TOLITA HEAD OF A DIGNITARY, c. 300BC-200AD. Nicely styled large head. 3.5 x 4.2". Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 6, 1999 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
SOLD.
9225. A RARE TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY MOLD FOR A MOTHER AND CHILD, c. 300 BC. The mold used for producing a full length female figure who suckles a child at one breast and offers the other with her hand. 3.8 x 5.25 inches. Intact and excellent condition with great detail. An exceptional very fine example with excellent style. (Note: this piece is lighted from below in the image to simulate the effect of a positive cast from the mold.) Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 16, 2004 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
SOLD.
7020. APPEALING JAMA-COAQUE MOTHER & CHILD, c. 500 AD. The mother holding the child on her lap. 4.2". Remains of blue & red pigment. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 6, 1999 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9243. RARE CHANCAY MOTHER AND CHILD. Peru, c. 800-1200 AD. The standing figure with outstretched arms and high conical hat, a small molded and painted child in a carrier on her back. 4.3 x 7 inches. Museum number on feet. Rare depiction in Chancay art. Provenance: Purchased from an established antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
7023. ELEGANT SAN AGUSTIN CARINATED JAR WITH LID. Colombia, c. 100-700 AD. 9.5". Cf. Labbe, XXX for the type. Minute kill hole else intact. A scarce type of very fine and elegant style. Subtle but impressive example. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least November 5, 1999 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
FEATURED ON 'ANIMAL PLANET' 9930. 'TOO CUTE', AN ENDEARING COLIMA PUPPY DOG. Mexico, ca. 200 AD. The charming plump puppy standing in an alert pose with ears pricked up, his erect tail doubling as a spout. The whole with a rich, finely burnished reddish black surface with incised details. 5.25 x 8 inches. A choice intact piece in excellent condition with no repair or restoration. An especially cute and charming example.
Provenance: Acquired at Harmer Rooke Galleries in the 1990's Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 26, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
This piece was featured on an Animal Planet cable program episode entitled 'Too Cute' about Chihuahua dogs. The Colima Dogs, or Techichi dogs, were the ancestors of Chihuahuas.
8856. AN EL FAIZON WHISTLING FIGURE. Mexico, Vera Cruz region, c. 400-600 AD. The slab figure wearing a wide skirt with arms at sides and legs spread, a headdress ornamented with large bows, the body covered with designs in red, a whistle hole in the back of the right arm. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. One bow reattached. Free standing. Scarce. Provenance: Purchased from a well known US antiquities dealer in the 1990's several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent import into the US.
8894. PAIR OF FINE SINU GOLD EARRINGS. Colombia, ca. 800-1500 AD. Excellent condition and workmanship and finely cast of high carat gold. 1.3 inches, 4.04 gm. Hight carat gold. Wearable with care. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least March 5, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
8381. LARGE QUIMBAYA SLAB FIGURE. Caldas complex, c. 1000-1400. Solid slab seated figure with incised detail. 6.5 x 9". Cf. Labbe.74,82,83 for the type. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least October 28, 2001 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
PUBLISHED IN 'THE GOLDEN ONE' 8367. PUBLISHED NAZCA VESSEL, c. 100-400 AD. The ribbed polychrome pot with 9 serpents or sea creatures on the ribs. 5.4". Stable age crack. Museum number in India ink on the bottom.
Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least March 4, 2002 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
Published in 'The Golden One, A Nazcan Glyph' by Clifford C. Richey, July 2011 where it is illustrated with the following commentary. "Here is an example of an actual earthen (clay) vessel used to, metaphorically, represent the earth and its subterranean waters. The Mouth of the vessel represents a water source. The long white Line represents the surface. The animals depicted on the vessel could be eels but it is more likely they represent Tadpoles due to their behavior of rising to the surface for air and then descending again in repeated cycles. This was used as a metaphor related to the cycles of Venus arising and descending in the east and west. The Tadpole represents a transformer or changeling due to its changing from a fish like creature to a Frog. The Body of the Tadpoles are in the Form of the sign for movement or motion. The Body is Double Lined (white and light brown) and within it are the dark location(al) signs that number nine for the nine dark locations or levels (stacked one above the other) of the underworld. The Head is a place sign and the Eyes are both Positional and Eye Imagery. It is noteworthy that the Mouth was made from signs (Concentric, location, Circles with a dark place sign) for a dark horizontal surface place. The Eyes are the same except for their Position where the Tapole's Eyes would be, except they have a Rectangular, vertical-dark-place as a pupil which represents The Eye(s) of the Sun (Venus) a dark vertical place. Venus is thus Positioned as, on the sides (of the vessel earth). The transforming ones (the spirits of the deceased) are moving downwards and upwards within the water of the underworld (inside the container that represents the earth). It should also be mentioned here that the Indented area between the Tadpoles is in the same Form as the Nose of the Nazca Face Imagery dealt with earlier. Because the vessel Imagery is not of a Face the sign is a directional Finger pointing here, Positional, on the sides (of the actual vessel), above. The sign is also Positioned between the Tadpole signs. In other words, the center. This identification of the center assists in determining the directions (left) east and (right) west . This Finger sign is also a compound of the Rectangular vertical-place sign and the "U" shaped turning signs which, in total, indicate a turning-place, above. The indentation itself effectively turns the area around the Tadpoles into raised Rectangular vertical-place signs. The Form of the space between the undulations of the Tadpole's Body and the raised Rectangles creates the Vertical Half Circle signs for, on the sides. The redundancy of the signs seems unnecessary to an English speaking read but probably relates to the organization of the original language used to organize the signs. Many native American languages are sensitive to and incorporate such things as size, position, and even textures into their word formation. We can now make comparisons between the messages of the golden plaque and this ceramic vessel. We note some of the same signs being used to create Imagery as well as the metaphor of a vessel representing the earth with the spirits of the deceased within its watery underworld."
8822. EXPRESSIVE JAMA-COAQUE SEATED FEMALE, c. 500 AD. The seated female nude except for a large headdress seated with one leg crossed over the other, her arms at her sides. Remains of polychrome. 4". Intact. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Documented proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 14, 1999 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9272. LARGE MAYAN BOWL, c. 600-800 AD. The bowl with five seated priests around the outside, three large uncertain animals around the interior. 3.5 x 8.6 inches. A little paint fading on the interior, otherwise choice intact condition. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least June 26, 2003 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
9275. MAYAN CYLINDER WITH WARRIORS, c. 600-800 AD. The cylinder encircled with panels depicting three warriors wearing headdresses and loin clothes and holding clubs, a band of six repeating glyphs above. 5.5 inches. Generally nice paint. Two small stable lines in the rim. Nicely rendered figures. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from an established US antiquities dealer in the 1990's. Independently documented 3rd party proof this piece has been in the US since at least March 20, 2005 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent imports into the US.
11545. SMALL MAYAN INCISED CYLINDER. 12 cm. Abrasion to rim and crack to bottom. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
11555. MAYAN ORANGE WARE BOWL. 18 x 18 cm. With painted glyphs around rim. Hairline cracks and numerous root impressions attesting authenticity. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
11544. NICOYA SPREAD LEG FEMALE FIGURE. 18 x 13 cm. Cracks to back. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
11542. SET OF 5 MEZCALA JADE IDOLS. Excellent condition. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
11547. MAYAN INCISED BOWL. 20 x 20 cm. Excellent intact condition. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
11552. LARGE MAYAN PLATTER WITH FROG MOTIF. 40 x 37 cm. Stabilized crack. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
11554. MAYAN BOWL WITH INCISED GLYPHS. 20 x 20 cm. With large incised glyphs around rim. Repair. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
9946. LARGE MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 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. SOLD.
6464. SINU GOLD BEAD NECKLACE, ca. 500 AD. The necklace composed of numerous graduated gold beads. 20". 14.87 gm. Rare. SOLD.
6465. FINE PAIR OF SINU GOLD EARRINGS, ca. 500 AD. Excellent condition & fine workmanship. 2.1", 9.48 gm., an especially heavy pair. SOLD.
6468. CHOICE VERAGUAS GOLD PENDANT. Columbia, Chiriqui or Diquis, ca. 500-1500. Beautiful cast high karat yellow gold zoomorphic figure with twin attachment loops on rv. 1.7x1.8", 15.84gm. Boxed. SOLD.
7041. TAIRONA PSYCHEDELIC SNUFF INHALER, ca. 1000-1550. Zoomorphic pottery vessel with two tubes for inhaling the dried powered of psychedelic plants. 2.5 x 3.3". Professional repair. Rare and very interesting! Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
9235. NICE TAIRONA FLUTE. Columbia, ca. 800 AD. The flute of biconical form with a molded human torso on the top, four finger holes on the top. 7.3 inches. Repaired. On custom stand. SOLD.
9966. A TAIRONA FISH GRATER, ca. 800-1500 AD. The pottery grater in the form of a fish with rough grating ridges. 11.5 inches. Scarce and intact. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
8384. INTERESTING TAIRONA COCA IMPLEMENT, c. 1000-1550. Carved red stone implement in the form of a serpent with recepticle for grinding lime to mix with coca leaves. 5.7". Nice example. SOLD.
7040. STONE TAIRONA COCA IMPLEMENT, ca. 1000-1550. Carved red stone implement in the form of a serpent with a small bowl for grinding lime to mix with coca leaves. 7". An excellent example. These are rare as they were very time consuming to carve, much more difficult than firing pottery. A choice historical artifact attesting the long history of coca leaf use in South America! Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
7039. TAIRONA STONE BEAD NECKLACE, ca. 1000-1550 AD. With white, red & black stone & clay beads; interspersed with phalliform pendants. 25". Wearable. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
8385. TAIRONA GREEN JADE NECKLACE, c. 1000-1550 AD. With green jade cylindrical beads interspersed with red jasper and black stone cylindrical beads. 24". SOLD.
9199. A NARINO OCARINA, Capuli Complex, 850-1500 AD. In the form of a sea shell with red linear designs on black resist. 4.5". Choice burnished glaze! Nice condition. SOLD.
9201. A NARINO OCARINA, Capuli Complex, 850-1500 AD. In the form of a sea shell with red designs on cream resist. 5.2". Nice condition. SOLD.
9203. A NARINO OCARINA, Capuli Complex, 850-1500 AD. In the form of a sea shell with stair step and other designs in red & black on cream resist. 6.25". Nice condition. SOLD.
8836. LARGER NARINO PEDESTAL BOWL. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Red on black resist painted with diamond within diamond patterns. 5.5 x 8.3". Rim chip restored. Museum number on bottom. SOLD.
8831. NARINO PEDESTAL BOWL. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Red on black resist painted with double half diamond and other designs. 3 x 5". Museum number on bottom. SOLD.
8827. NARINO SQUASH-FORM VESSEL. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Red and black on cream resist painted with geometrics. 5 x 6 inches. Nice condition, museum number on bottom. Excellent example. SOLD.
7030. NARINO QUADRANGULAR PEDESTAL BOWL. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Fine black on red resist painted with a warrior wearing a feathered head-dress. 5". Intact, choice example in excellent condition. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
9214. CHOICE MOCHE VESSEL WITH AI-APEC HOLDING TROPHY HEAD. Peru, ca. 500 BC/AD. The burnished red and cream vessel with similar panels front and back both depicting the warrior god Ai-Apec with serpent tail killing a demon god, perhaps another version of himself, both figures wielding hand axes. 6 x 9.5 inches. A wonderfully executed and important piece in completely intact condition. A fine representation of this warrior god. Enlargement. Enlargement. Enlargement. Enlargement. SOLD.
9191. MOCHE IV CACIQUE ON THRONE. Peru, 400-700 AD. Lovely mold made vessel, the enthroned ruler wears a crown with feline center, large ear spools, ornate collar, wears a wrist guard on his left arm and holds a bird-headed scepter in his right. Burnished red and cream surface. 3.75 x 5.25 x 6 inches. Tiny chip to nose otherwise excellent condition. SOLD.
11067. MOCHE HEAD VESSEL, Peru, c. 600 AD. 6 x 6 x 12 inches. Intact. SOLD.
PROVENANCE TO 1968 11223. MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 6th-8th century AD. The bowl with ring of glyphs above a band of 3 prone figures on the exterior; three large glyphs on the interior. 2.5 x 6.5 inches. Intact. Provenance: The estate of a wealthy land owner and rancher in the American Southwest. All items in this collection were acquired prior to being brought into the US in 1968. Side 2. Side 3. Interior.
SOLD.
9282. BETTER MAYAN BOWL WITH MONKEYS, c. 600-800 AD. The bowl with a band of heads with hands at the mouths encircling the sides, three large spider monkeys below, all done in red, black and orange. 4.2 x 6.7 inches. Intact, the paint in excellent condition. Better than usual style and design. . SOLD.
9279. MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 600-800 AD. The bowl with a band of glyphs encircling the sides, the bottom with three spider monkeys and red suns in red, black and orange. 3.5 x 7.25 inches. Stable age cracks on rim, the paint in nice condition. $2000 estimate. SOLD.
9273. FINE MAYAN BOWL, c. 600-800 AD. The bowl with two large representations of the water bird god, a cormorant-like bird who represents the watery surface of the underworld, a band of glyphs above. 3.5 x 4.75 inches. Choice intact condition with excellent paint. A very rare depiction of excellent style. SOLD.
HUGE MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE 11540. LARGE MAYAN QUICHE URN WITH SPOTTED JAGUARS. 64 x 60 cm. Some repair of shards but general excellent condition. A huge museum quality piece worthy of the finest collection. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
HUGE MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE 11539. LARGE MAYAN QUICHE URN WITH SIDE FLANGES. 64 x 53 cm. Left side flange reattached with breaks otherwise excellent condition. A huge museum quality piece worthy of the finest collection. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
11538. MAYAN BOWL WITH DIGNITARIES. 13 x 19 cm. Excellent condition. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
11528. MAYAN CODEX PLATE. 29 x 29 cm. Excellent intact condition save for a small 'kill hole'. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1930's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
9270. AN EXCEPTIONAL MAYAN POISON BOTTLE WITH GLYPHS, c. 600-800 AD. The small bottle with complex molded scenes both sides with two confronting gods, God L and God K in conversation, a line of glyphs between them most likely providing details of the encounter, additional rows of molded glyphs down the sides providing additional information. 1.2 x 3.5 inches. Small rim flakes. An exceptional example with wonderful complex detail. Provenance: Acquired by the current owner from Arte Primitivo around 1995. SOLD.
11549. RARE MAYAN CYLINDER WITH INCISED NUMERALS. 15 x 9 cm. Small rim crack. A rare type with numeral glyphs. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
11363. 6 MAYAN FLINT AND OBSIDIAN TOOLS AND POINTS. Guatemala, 600-800 AD. Includes a finely knapped large triangular scraper knife, and 5 finely knapped arrow and spear points. The largest 7" long. A few minute tip chips and a chip to the side of the large spear point. The triangular scraper knife especially rare and fine. Provenance: From the collection of an old time professional art restorer who did work for the Smithsonian among other places. View reverses. SOLD.
NEW ITEM! 11362. SUBSTANTIAL MAYAN CARVED SHELL PECTORAL. Guatemala, 600-800 AD. The thick shell carved with a facing head wearing ear spools and neck ornaments. Drill holes in the forehead and drilled in from the two ends for suspension, the whole shell covered with ancient patina. 1.5 x 3.25 inches. Provenance: From the collection of an old time professional art restorer who did work for the Smithsonian among others. View other side.
SOLD.
8823. JAMA-COAQUE SEATED FEMALE, c. 500 AD. The seated female nude except for a large headdress seated with legs outstretched before her, her arms at her sides. Remains of polychrome. 3". Intact. SOLD.
8825. A JAMA-COAQUE COQUERO, c. 500 AD. The high status male figure wearing a looped headdress which trails down the center of his back, both cheeks stuffed with a wad of coca leaves. 3.1". Rare. Losses to limbs. Considerable remains of pink pigment, especially on back. SOLD.
8373. CUTE JAMA-COAQUE FIGURAL WHISTLE, c. 500 AD. Standing figure with helmet and loin cloth. Considerable polychrome remaining. 2.9". Intact and functional. SOLD.
7021. JAMA-COAQUE SHAMANISTIC MONKEY BOY, c. 500 AD. A Shamanistic anthropomorphic figure with combined human and monkey features with long tail gesturing in an animated pose. 6". Museum quality. Repaired. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
7017. LARGER JAMA-COAQUE FEMALE, c. 500 AD. An especially large figure of excellent style & detail with original color remaining, she stands nude with arms outspread and mouth open perhaps in song. 6.7 x10.8". Rare this nice. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
11559. IMPRESSIVE JAGUAR METATE. Costa Rica, Nicoya-Guanacaste, c. 10th-13th century. 16 x 7.5 x 5 inches. The ceremonial metate carved in the form of a standing jaguar, with a running band of 'S' scrolls around the rim, the tail recurved and attached to the right rear foot. Tail and one hind leg reattached. Provenance: A New Jersey collection bought at auction in Manhattan by the parents of the current owner in the 1980's. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Back view.
SOLD.
11564. VERA CRUZ WARRIOR HEAD. 7.5 x 7 inches. The warrior wearing an ornate toothed headdress with animal head on top, several teeth missing. On custom stand. Provenance: A New Jersey collection bought at auction in Manhattan by the parents of the current owner in the 1980's. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Side view. Back view.
SOLD.
9960. IMPOSING SINU TERRA COTTA OWL. Columbia, c. 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. SOLD.
9961. SASSY SINU NUDE GIRL. Columbia, c. 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. On custom stand. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
9924. A QUIMBAYA SLAB FIGURE. Caldas complex, c. 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 small gold nose ring. Excellent expressive style. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
8386. NAZCA SPOUT HANDLE SHARK VESSEL. Panama, c. 100-400 AD. With fine polychrome glaze with a shark in purple on cream ground with orange neck and spout. 6.5". Excellent condition and rare this nice. Museum number. SOLD.
9921. ARTISTIC MUISCA POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 800-1500 AD. The pedestal bowl with red chevron design on cream ground. 3.25 x 5.25 inches. Intact. Muisca art is rather scarce. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
8380. MUISCA POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 800-1500. With red chevron design on cream ground. 3.5". SOLD.
7588. A Mezcala Jade Head Pendant, Circa 300BC. A heavy jade head pendant with pronounced hooked nose, slit eyes, pursed lips and small ears. Dual suspension holes in back. Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.4 x 4.8 cm. (3.4 x 2.5 x 1.9"). Composition: Gray-green jade. Provenance: Ex. Ambrozek collection. SOLD.
7585. LARGE MANABI SLAB FIGURE, c. 500 BC - AD 500. The solid cast female figure with remains of red and black slip. 11 inches in height. SOLD.
9195. LAMBAYEQUE DOUBLE CHAMBERED WHISTLING VESSEL WITH TOUCANS. Peru, 700-900 AD. The burnished red, black and cream double vessel connected by bridge handle with spout on one side, twin toucans holding a human arm in their beaks on the other. 4 x 7 x 8.5 inches. Excellent example. Whistles when filled or air is blown into the spout. SOLD.
9231. LAMBAYEQUE BRIDGE-SPOUT VESSEL WITH MAN IN HIS HOUSE. Peru, 700-900 AD. The blackware double-chambered vessel with bridge connecting a tall cylindrical spout to the charming figure of a warrior seated within a house with windows both sides and holding a mace and wearing a wrist shield. 6 x 8 inches. Repair behind house. Choice example. SOLD.
9269. SEXY JALISCO NUDE. West Mexico, c. 300 AD. The sizable figure standing nude wearing nothing but a wide hat which falls over her neck in the back. 6 x 10 inches. Chip to nose, otherwise intact. SOLD.
9932. A FINE COLIMA FEMALE. West Mexico, c. 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. SOLD.
8842. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING STAND. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The large polychrome 'fruitera' with pedestal base with four arrowhead-form openings, the tondo decorated with a large magical feathered serpent (Quetzlecoatl). 5.5 x 11 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. Top view. Bottom view. SOLD.
8843. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING STAND. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The large polychrome 'fruitera' with pedestal base, the tondo decorated with a large magical creature combining sawfish beak and saurian, serpent and insect forms. 5.2 x 10.7 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. Top view. Bottom view. SOLD.
8846. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING PLATE. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The large polychrome plate with ring base, the tondo decorated with a large magical creature with plumed headdress combining saurian and serpent forms whose tail forms a surrounding ring. 2.5 x 12 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. SOLD.
8847. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING PLATE. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The large polychrome plate with ring base, the tondo separated into quadrants each decorated with a magical creature with plumed headdress combining avian and serpent forms. 1.5 x 12 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. SOLD.
8848. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING PLATE. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The large polychrome plate with ring base, the tondo separated into halves separated by a band of magical symbols, each decorated with magical creature with plumed headdresses joined at the tail. 2 x 11.5 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. SOLD.
8849. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING PLATE. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The large polychrome plate with ring base, the tondo separated into quadrants each decorated with a magical avian creature. 1.75 x 12 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. SOLD.
8852. A FINE COCHLE SHAMANS OFFERING VESSEL, c. 800-1000 AD. The vessel on high pedestal stand, the burnished interior decorated with fanged serpent heads and other designs in red, blue and black on cream. 4.5 x 9 inches. Nearly invisible professional repair. SOLD.
8815. RARE CHORRERA DOUBLE CHAMBERED FIGURAL VESSEL. c. 1800-300 BC. The vessel with two tall spouts connected with a bridge, one with a bird which whistles when the vessel is filled. 6.5 x 7.5 inches. The narrow spout reattached. A rare early piece. SOLD.
7047. LARGER CHIRIQUI TWO HANDLED VESSEL. Panama, Barilles, c. 1200-1500 AD. Burnished surface with red painted designs. 6.5 x 8.5". Rim shard reattached. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
7050. SCARCE CHIRIQUI DOUBLE CHAMBERED TRIPOD. Panama, Barilles, c. 1200-1500 AD. The two chambers sharing the tripod legs and bridged by the handle. 8.5" wide. Intact and in excellent condition. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
8387. A CHIRIQUI TRIPOD VESSEL. Panama, Barilles, c. 1200-1500 AD. The tripod legs with rattles and monkeys at the top. 6.5 x 7.5". Intact. Cf. See Disselhoff & Linne,fig. 72.2 for the type. SOLD.
9929. A CHIRIQUI TRIPOD VESSEL. Panama, Barilles, c. 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. SOLD.
11413. ELEGANT CHIMU NECKLACE. Peru, c. 1200 AD. 16.5 inches. Red coral beads with mother of pearl roundel. Restrung on nylon thread. Provenance: In the family collection since the 1950's. SOLD.
9926. CHIMU DOUBLE CHAMBERED VESSEL WITH CAT, c. 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. SOLD.
9927. CHIMU DOUBLE CHAMBERED WHISTLING VESSEL WITH BIRD, c. 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. SOLD.
GIFT FOUNDER OF LIMA GOLD MUSEUM 11407. CHARMING CHIMU FROG POT. Peru, c. 1200 AD. 3.5 x 4 x 6.5 inches. Small plugged probe hole on left side with radiating stable hairline to rear. Provenance: Gift of Miguel Mujica Gallo, founder of the Peruvian Gold Museum, to his friends the parents of present owner in the 1950's. Side B.
SOLD.
9249. PROUD CHIMILA SLAB FIGURE. Columbia, Caldas complex, c. 1000-1400. The standing figure with arms on hips, applied details. 5.5 x 9.75 inches. Stable age line on right leg. A fine expressive piece from a rare culture. SOLD.
9185. CHAVIN STIRRUP SPOUT VESSEL. Peru, c. 800-500 BC. The cylindrical vessel with four panels containing molded sea birds. 5.25 x 7.5 inches. Professional repair. SOLD.
7015. EROTIC CALIMA ALCARRAZA, c. 300 - 1300 AD. Burnished red glazed double-spouted vessel with central 'nipples' thought to represent female breasts each side, likely used as a baby feeder. 3.5". Intact and rare with a very high quality surface and design. Museum quality! Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
11403. INCA TRANSITIONAL SINGLE HANDLED POT, c. 1500 AD. 5.75 inches in height. Tip of spout neatly reattached, minor rim flakes and stable age hairline at the base. Authenticated by Miguel Mujica Gallo founder of the Lima Gold Museum. Provenance: In the family collection since the 1950's. Side B. SOLD.
8853. A FINE COCHLE SHAMANS OFFERING VESSEL, c. 800-1000 AD. The vessel on high pedestal stand, the burnished interior decorated with fanged serpent heads and other designs in red and black on cream. 5 x 8.5 inches. Professional repair. SOLD.
8851. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S JAR. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The trichrome vessel with biconical body with round base and tall neck with widened rim, the burnished cream surface with shamanic symbols in red and black. 7.3 x 11 inches. Rare. Excellent large intact example. On ring stand. SOLD.
8841. A FINE CONTE SHAMANS OFFERING VESSEL. Central Panama, c. 600 AD. The vessel on ring base, the interior decorated with a large fanged serpent in red, blue and black on cream which winds around the circumference. 3 x 8.25 inches. Professional repair. A very rare type. SOLD.
8844. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING STAND. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The large polychrome 'fruitera' with pedestal base, the tondo decorated with three magical crab-like creatures. 5.2 x 10.5 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. SOLD.
8845. A COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING STAND. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The polychrome 'fruitera' with pedestal base, the tondo decorated with a large crab-like creature. 3.25 x 6.25 inches. Rare. Intact with good color. Nice example. SOLD.
7046. SIZABLE CHIRIQUI TWO HANDLED VESSEL WITH MONKEYS. Panama, Barilles, c. 1200-1500 AD. With molded squatting anthropomorphic figures on both sides of the neck. 5.5 x 7.3". Intact with slight rim abrasions. Cf. See Disselhoff & Linne, fig. 72.3 for the type. Rare. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
9242. EARLY PERUVIAN TEXTILE. Chancay or Chimu, c. 800-1200 AD. The fine woven wool fabric with a slanted pattern of complex geometric design with numerous stylized heads in diagonal rows. 10 x 26 inches. Scarce. SOLD.
GIFT FOUNDER OF LIMA GOLD MUSEUM 11404. CHANCAY STANDING FIGURE. 8.5 inches. Peru, 800-1200 AD. Intact with minor paint loss and head neatly reglued at neck. Provenance: Gift of Miguel Mujica Gallo, founder of the Peruvian Gold Museum, to his friends the parents of present owner in the 1950's. Side B.
SOLD.
GIFT FOUNDER OF LIMA GOLD MUSEUM 11405. CHANCAY LLAMA. Peru, 800-1200 AD. 5 inches length. Intact with left hind leg restored. Provenance: Gift of Miguel Mujica Gallo, founder of the Peruvian Gold Museum, to his friends the parents of present owner in the 1950's. Side B.
SOLD.
11409. LARGER CHANCAY POT. Peru, 800-1200 AD. 8 inches height. Intact with a couple of flakes to rim and minor paint loss. Provenance: In the family collection since the 1950's. Side B. SOLD.
6467. PAIR OF SINU GOLD EARRINGS, ca. 500 AD. Excellent condition & very fine workmanship. 0.6", 0.88 gm., a very fine and delicate pair. SOLD.
7008. EXPRESSIVE SET OF THREE TUMACO-LA TOLITA FIGURES, c. 300 BC - 200 AD. The three very similar in style, a very nice set. To 2.4". On a custom stand. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
9952. UNUSUAL TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY STIRRUP VESSEL, c. 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. SOLD.
9226. A RARE TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY MOLD, c. 300 BC. The mold used for producing a full length female figure. 3.8 x 4.7 inches. Intact and excellent condition with great detail. (Note: this piece is lighted from below in the image to simulate the effect of a positive cast from the mold.) SOLD.
7009. EXCEPTIONAL TUMACO-LA TOLITA GROTESQUE, ca. 300 BC - 200 AD. The grimacing head of an old man, blind or perhaps deceased. 4". A fine and rare larger example showing the Tumaco concern with naturalistic art at its best. On a custom stand. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
7011. DESIRABLE TUMACO-LA TOLITA SHAMANISTIC JAGUAR HEAD, ca. 300 BC - 200 AD. The finely modeled head of an anthropomorphized fanged jaguar. 1.6". On custom stand. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
7005. LARGER TUMACO-LA TOLITA BUST, ca. 300BC-200AD. The figure with remains of large pectoral, especially in the back. 3.8 x 5.5". On custom stand. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
7006. CHARMING TUMACO-LA TOLITA MOTHER AND CHILD. Classic period, ca. 100-500AD. Rare and desirable figure of a mother wearing a nose ring and cradling her child who holds her breast. 5.5". See Sabolo. p.138/9 for nearly identical pieces. On a custom stand. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
9973. LARGER 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. SOLD.
9204. TAIRONA CARVED STONE COCA IMPLEMENT, ca. 1000-1550 AD. The red stone implement carved in the form of a serpent with receptical for grinding lime to mix with coca leaves. 6". Rare. Excellent example. SOLD.
9205. TAIRONA CARVED STONE COCA IMPLEMENT, ca. 1000-1550 AD. The red stone implement carved in the form of a serpent with receptical for grinding lime to mix with coca leaves. 5.75". Rare. Excellent example. SOLD.
9232. TAIRONA ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL WITH BATS. Columbia, ca. 800 AD. The four legged vessel with high handle arching over the bowl, bat heads emerging from both sides of the handle. 5 x 5.25 inches. Intact. Nice example. SOLD.
9233. TAIRONA ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL. Columbia, ca. 800 AD. The four legged vessel with the head and forlegs of an uncertain animal one side, tail and hind legs on the other. 5.5 inches. Nice example. SOLD.
9234. CHARMING TAIRONA BIRD FLUTE. Columbia, ca. 800 AD. The flute in the form of a bird with spread wings on which are four finger holes, the long tail functioning as the mouthpiece. 3.3 x 3.75 inches. Intact and plays! SOLD.
7042. SMALL TAIRONA ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL, c. 1000-1550. Molded with an animal head and two hands, one holding an uncertain object. 2.3". Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
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. SOLD.
9198. A NARINO OCARINA WITH MONKEY, Capuli Complex, 850-1500 AD. In the form of a sea shell with incised designs and a molded monkey on the top. 5.5". Nice condition. SOLD.
8837. NARINO OCARINA, Capuli Complex, 850-1500 AD. In the form of a sea shell with incised dot and cross designs on a highly burnished gray surface. 3.7". Nice condition. SOLD.
8832. NARINO PEDESTAL BOWL. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Red on black resist painted various designs. 3.3 x 4.75". Museum number on bottom. SOLD.
8833. NARINO PEDESTAL BOWL. Capuli complex, ca. 850-1500 AD. Red on black resist painted with stairstep and other designs. 5 x 5.5". Museum number on bottom. SOLD.
7028. NARINO ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL, c. 500-1000. With applied arms & legs. 3.3 x 3.8". Intact. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
11560. MOCHICA STIRRUP VESSEL, ONE OF A PAIR. 9 x 5 inches. Decorated with incised shark and seal gods on both sides. Small figure on side of neck. On custom stand. Provenance: A New Jersey collection bought at auction in Manhattan by the parents of the current owner in the 1980's. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Back view.
SOLD.
11561. MOCHICA STIRRUP VESSEL, ONE OF A PAIR. 9 x 5 inches. Decorated with incised shark and seal gods on both sides. Small figure on side of neck. Crack on one side crudely covered with brown glue that needs removal. On custom stand. Provenance: A New Jersey collection bought at auction in Manhattan by the parents of the current owner in the 1980's. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Reverse.
SOLD.
9218. MOCHE VESSEL WITH SPEARED LLAMA. Peru, ca. 500 BC/AD. The burnished umber vessel with a molded llama which turns its head toward a spear embedded in its back. The scene repeated on both sides. 4 inches. 0.25 inch probe hole in field one side, ancient rim abrasion. A vigorous scene executed with mastery. SOLD.
9219.INEXPENSIVE MOCHE ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL. Peru, ca. 500 BC/AD. The burnished umber vessel with a molded head with large ear spools on one side. 4 inches. Intact but for rim chip. SOLD.
10736. PARTIAL MAYAN FIGURAL LOOP SPOUT VESSEL (left in the photo), c. 600-800 AD. 7"h X 4"w X 5.75"d. The loop spout vessel in the form of a fine style seated classical Mayan figure. Repaired from shards with losses. The white water soluble glue can be removed. Quite a nice classical piece with proper restoration. Provenance: The collection of a Cuban archaeologist active in Guatemala in the early 20th century by descent. Side view. SOLD.
11553. MAYAN INCISED CHIEF'S HEAD TRIPOD CYLINDER. 15 x 15 cm. Repaired from large shards. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
11546. MAYAN INCISED PEDESTAL BOWL WITH INCISED JAGUARS. 16 x 16 cm. Repair with section of pedestal missing. Provenance: An Italian collection collected by the family of the current owner in the 1950's in Buenos Aires. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer.
SOLD.
9941. MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 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. SOLD.
9277. MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, c. 600-800 AD. The bowl with a band of chief's heads encircling the sides, the interior with a large solar symbol, all done in red and orange. 3 x 7.3 inches. Intact, the paint in excellent condition. SOLD.
8826. SET OF THREE QUALITY JAMACOQUE FIGURES, c. 500 AD. Two wearing flayed skins of sacrificial victims over their faces with left hands to side of heads, and a standing figure wearing a loincloth, also with left hand to side of the head. To 2.75". Traces of polychrome. On custom stand. An interesting group. SOLD.
7018. JAMACOQUE FIGURAL VESSEL, c. 500 AD. With a large headdresses male figure seated on the shoulder of the pot. 4.7". Intact. Figure facial details considerably better than image shows. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
11562. PRE-COLUMBIAN STANDING FIGURE. 7.5 x 4 inches. Orange, red and white glazed figure wearing short skirt and headdress. On custom stand. Provenance: A New Jersey collection bought at auction in Manhattan by the parents of the current owner in the 1980's. Good and legal provenance provided to buyer. Back view.
SOLD.
9285. LARGE COSTA RICAN TRIPOD VESSEL, c. 500-1000 AD. The legs with molded openwork rattling faces, polychrome faces around the rim. 14 inches. Repaired with soot deposits attesting use and authenticity. Much nicer and brighter polychrome if cleaned of soot. SOLD.
9251. SMALL INCA POLYCHROME VASE. Peru, c. 1500 AD. The small burnished vessel with spherical body and cylindrical spout, fine geometric designs around the shoulder, additional designs around the rim. 3 x 3.75 inches. Intact. All Inca artifacts are rare and desirable. SOLD.
9253. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING STAND. Central Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. The polychrome 'fruitera' with pedestal base, the tondo decorated with a large crab-like many legged creature in red, black and purple on cream background. 4.3 x 9 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. SOLD.
8878. A COCHLE SPOUT HANDLED JUG. Panama, c. 800-1000 AD. Polychrome glaze with a human face on cream ground with orange neck and spout. 6.5 x 7 x 7 inches. Spouts and large shard on back reattached as shown in photo thus inexpensive. Value can be significantly increased with proper infilling of cracks. Museum number in white ink inside spout. SOLD.
9245. CHARMING CHANCAY POLYCHROME FIGURE. Peru, ca. 800-1200 AD. The standing male figure with arms clasped over abdomen and high wide hat. 6 inches. Chip to back of hat. Museum number on back. SOLD.
9246. A CHANCAY POLYCHROME FIGURE. Peru, ca. 800-1200 AD. The standing female figure with outstretched arms and high conical hat. 5 x 8.3 inches. Museum number on feet. SOLD.
SOLD.
6207. A COLIMA WARRIOR, c. 100 BC - 300 AD. The warrior with hands clasped over his abdomen and belted loincloth. 5 inches. The head reattached. Rare type.
SOLD.
7014. A CALIMA QUARTZ & GREENSTONE BEAD NECKLACE. Cauca valley, ca. 500BC-500AD. Strung with large carved and drilled beads. 24". Wearable. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7032. A LARGE QUIMBAYA FIGURE. Caldas complex, ca. 1000-1400. Solid slab seated female with red & black painted facial designs. 11.5". Cf. Labbe.74,82,83 for the type. Intact & choice. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7033. A LARGE QUIMBAYA FIGURE. Caldas complex, ca. 1000-1400. Hollow slab seated female with black painted facial designs. 12.5". Cf. Labbe.74,82,83 for the type. One of a matching pair. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7034. A LARGE QUIMBAYA FIGURE. Caldas complex, ca. 1000-1400. Hollow slab seated male with black painted facial designs. 12". Cf. Labbe.74,82,83 for the type. One of a matching pair. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7035. A LARGE QUIMBAYA FIGURE. Middle Cauca region, ca. 1000-1400. Hollow slab standing male, black on red resist painted. 10.2". Cf. Labbe.75 for a very similar example. Intact & choice. Rattle inside. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7036. A QUIMBAYA FIGURE. Caldas complex, ca. 1000-1400. Solid slab seated figure with incised detail. 6.3x8.3". Cf. Labbe.74,82,83 for the type. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7043. A CHIRIQUI POLYCHROME VESSEL. Panama, Barilles, ca. 1200-1500 AD. Burnished surface with red & black on cream painted designs, some adding details to the two molded parrot heads. 3.6x4.6". The black slightly faded on one side. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7044. A CHIRIQUI POLYCHROME VESSEL. Panama, Barilles, ca. 1200-1500 AD. Burnished surface with red & black on cream painted designs of unusual form. 3.2x4.2". The black somewhat faded one quarter. Intact. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7045. A CHIRIQUI POLYCHROME VESSEL. Panama, Barilles, ca. 1200-1500 AD. Burnished surface with asymetric red & black on cream painted designs. 5.5x5.8". Small flakes but an impressive piece with nice color. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7048. A CHIRIQUI TWO HANDLED VESSEL. Panama, Barilles, ca. 1200-1500 AD. A vessel of elegant form with molded decoration on the handles and neck. 6x6". Intact. Cf. See Disselhoff & Linne, fig. 72.1 for the type. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7049. A CHIRIQUI POLYCHROME TRIPOD BOWL. Panama, Barilles, ca. 1200-1500 AD. The burnished bowl with black & red on cream resist designs. 4.3". Nice condition. Provenance: From a large New Jersey collection. Purchased by the current owner from a well known and highly respected Manhattan antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
SOLD.
7589. A Costa Rican Polychrome Urn, AD 500-1000. A Galo globular urn painted with four large alligators in vivid red and black against orange slip. Grooved design around shoulder. Height: 20.3 cm. (8.0"). Professionally repaired from large shards with over painting on the cracks.
SOLD.
8365. A LA TOLITA FIGURE OF A RULER OR SHAMAN. Equador, c. 300 BC. The figure with elaborate high status head ornament, nose ring, necklace and pendant earrings. 5.6". Better than photo.
SOLD.
8366. A RARE LA TOLITA COCA POT, c. 300 BC. The vessel with molded figure with hand to nose in the act of sniffing coca or some psychedelic. 2.1". Excellent & rare.
SOLD.
8388. A DOUBLE CHAMBERED CHIRIQUI POT. Panama, Barilles, c. 1200-1500 AD. Burnished surface with red & black on cream painted designs, the handle bridging the two chambers. 2.1 x 4".
9184. RARE CHORRERA ANTHROPOMORPHIC VESSEL, ca. 1800-300 BC. The vessel in the form of a three-legged animal with human head, a single strap handle from the head to the high spout, the body in red, ochre and cream with incised decoration. 9 x 10 inches. Repair, the small tail missing. Ex. Sotheby's Summer '99. Very rare.
SOLD
9208. CHOICE MIXTEC CEREMONIAL BOWL OR CENSER. Mexico, ca. 800 AD. The handle in the form of a polychromed warrior priest with ornate headdress, necklace and spiked arm guards, the bowl with molded codex style head in relief, glyphs around sides of bowl. 9.5 inches. Professional repair but all original. A choice example of fine style with most of original color preserved. Rare. Right side. Left side. Bottom.
SOLD.
9244. CHARMING CHANCAY BICHROME FIGURE. Peru, ca. 800-1200 AD. The standing male figure with outstretched arms and high conical hat. 4.5 x 6 inches. Museum number on feet.
SOLD.
9254. SCARCE MORALES PRE-CLASSIC FIGURE. Mexico, ca. 1500 BC. The female figure nude except for hair and ear ornaments, remains of red paint. 2.8 x 5.5 inches. Quite rare early piece from contemporaries of the Olmec culture and in excellent condition. On custom stand.
SOLD.
9284. VERA CRUZ WHISTLING FIGURE. Mexico, Remojadas, Late Classic, ca. 550-950 AD. The figure of a high status individual perhaps a chief or priest standing wearing an elaborate costume with large headdress. 4 x 4.5 inches. A few flakes but otherwise intact with functional whistle and rattle. Free standing.
SOLD.
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.
SOLD
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.
SOLD.
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.
SOLD.
SOLD.
8850. A FINE COCHLE SHAMAN'S OFFERING DISH. Central Panama, ca. 800-1000 AD. The polychrome dish with ring base, the tondo decorated with a large magical saurian creature with wide toothed mouth and bug eyes. 2.5 x 8.75 inches. Rare. Professional repair. Excellent example. Top view. Bottom view.
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