Ancient Art Treasures From The Americas
CALIMA PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9951. BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT LARGE CALIMA VESSEL, c. 300-1300 AD. The large burnished and red-glazed vessel of 'flying saucer' form. 6 x 12.75 inches. Intact, a beautiful and impressive piece. On acrylic ring stand. 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 import into the US.
$1150.
8817. CALIMA ALCARRAZA. c. 500 BC/AD. The squash form vessel on short pedestal base with knobbed edges, a double bridged spout at top, the exterior highly burnished to a beautiful shiny red surface. 5.5 x 7 inches. Minor repair to spout. A rare early alcarraza. 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 13, 2003 is available. This is several years prior to the effective date of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that restricts subsequent import into the US.
CHANCAY PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
7814. LARGE CHANCAY BICHROME VASE. c. 800-1200 AD. The large two handled vessel adorned with geometric designs and six molded applicaes. 10 x 14 inches. Minor rim chips. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
9206. LARGE CHANCAY ANTHROPOMORPHIC AMPHORA. Peru, c. 800-1200 AD. Lovely large piriform vessel with anthropomorphic features with two arms holding a kero, legs and feet below. Details in added dark brown paint. 8 x 14.5 inches. Base repaired. Worth considerably more with proper repair. 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 import into the US.
CHIMU PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
VERY RARE SILVER ARTIFACT 12975. CHIMU SILVER JAGUAR PECTORAL. 900-1200 AD. 7.5 x 5.5 inches. The crescent shaped pectoral with two jaguars flanking a standing warrior with royal headdress holding two scepters . Worn as a sign of rank in life, after death this became an important element of a decorated royal mummy bundle. Two small tears and slight crimps but overall generally excellent condition with no repair or restoration. Professionally mounted on a composition backing. Provenance: The Dr. G. Smith collection. deaccessioned from the Museum of the Desert in New Mexico. Right Jaguar close up. Warrior close up. Left jaguar close up. Back view of mount.
CHORRERA PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9183. LARGE CHORRERA ZOOMORPHIC BOWL, c. 1800-300 BC. The bowl in the form of an upturned armadillo whose head, tail and legs emerge from the rim. The interior of the bowl burnished red, the exterior surface, also burnished, is banded red and cream. 5 x 15 inches. Professional repair. 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 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.
9915. A FINE CHORRERA VESSEL WITH MULTIPLE HEADS. Colombia, c. 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. 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.
8816. LARGE BEAUTIFULLY BURNISHED CHORRERA VESSEL. c. 1800-300 BC. The boat shaped vessel with each end in the form of an animal's head, the exterior with a finely burnished red glaze. 3 x 4 x 11.5 inches. A rare early piece and an unusual 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 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.
8818. BURNISHED CHORRERA MELON BOWL. c. 1800-300 BC. The hemispherical bowl with one side pinched to imitate a halved hollowed out melon, the exterior highly burnished to a beautiful shiny red surface. 3.5 x 7.75 inches. Line on rim else in excellent condition. A 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 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.
COLIMA PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9259. LARGE COLIMA SHAMAN. West Mexico, c. 200 AD. The large vessel in the form of a seated shaman with head turned to the right wearing a combed hat and large pendant, either blowing a whistle or ingesting a psychedelic potion, the top of the head opening into a spout. Beautiful burnished orange glaze overall with a wide burnished red sash around his waist. 8 x 9 x 12 inches. Rare and beautiful piece. In choice intact condition. Front. Back view. Right side. Left side. Bottom view. 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.
9257. ALERT COLIMA DOG. Mexico, c. 200 AD. The charming plump dog with an animated expression, the tail functioning as a large spout, the whole with a burnished reddish black surface. 7 x 7 x 11 inches. An excellent example, completely intact save for a small flake on the spout. 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.
9931. PROUD COLIMA WARRIOR. West Mexico, c. 100 BC - 300 AD. Seated warrior wearing helmet with chin strap, arms to ankles. 9.5 inches. Warrior figures are highly collectible. 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 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.
9935. CHARMING COLIMA PHIMUCO URINATING FIGURE. West Mexico, c. 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. Very rare, museum quality. 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 2, 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.
9260. DESIRABLE COLIMA DRUMMING WARRIOR. West Mexico, c. 200 AD. The warrior seated cross legged drumming on a cylindrical drum, wearing helmet and warrior's armor. 3.25 x 4 x 4.75 inches. A little repair. A rare and choice museum quality 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 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.
SPANISH COLONIAL ART
EL FAIZON PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
INCA PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
8840. LARGE INCA POLYCHROME AMPHORA, c. 1500. The large globular vessel with conical base and tall neck with wide rim, two loop handles on the sides and small ring handles under the rim, an applied animal head protruding from the shoulder, the front side decorated with finely drawn arboriform panels framing a central panel of crosses, bands and dots around the neck. 10.5 x 13.5 inches. Area of repair and lines on rim. On acrylic ring stand.
9207. CHOICE LARGE INCA AMPHORA. Peru, c. 1400-1500 AD. The large ovoid vessel with a single strap handle, the neck with anthropomorphic features, a choice, charming small molded dog seated on the shoulder, the body painted in red with vertical bands of bird's heads, somewhat faded on the side without the dog. 8.5 x 14 inches. Small rim chip restored. Rare.
JALISCO PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9264. IMPOSING JALISCO LADY. West Mexico, 100 BC - 250 AD. The figure with protruding breasts seated on her knees wearing a loincloth and a cap which falls over the back of her neck. Her right arm is outstretched and her left arm is held to the side of her head. The piece expressively rendered in burnished black, cream and red glaze with speckles of black manganese deposits. 12.5 inches in height x 7.5 wide x 6 deep. Excellent intact and original condition with no repair or restoration. 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.
9263. LARGE JALISCO LADY WITH MEDICAL CONDITION. West Mexico, 100 BC - 250 AD. The hunchbacked figure with protruding breasts seated on her knees wearing a loincloth and a cap which falls over her neck. Her left arm is outstretched and her right arm is held to the side of her head. Her back and shoulders are covered with areas of symmetrical protrusions. The piece expressively rendered in finely burnished red and cream glaze. Height 12 inches by 8 wide and 8 deep. All intact and original condition with no repair or restoration. A very interesting piece which represents a medical condition of the back and the shoulders, something Jalisco artists are known for. 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.
9265. AN EXPRESSIVE LARGE JALISCO FEMALE. West Mexico, c. 300 AD. The figure seated on her knees wearing a loincloth and a high cap, left arm outstretched and the right to the side of her head, black, cream and red glaze. 12.5 inches. A nice intact example with no repair, restoration or repainting. Front. Back view. Right side. Left side. Bottom view. 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.
JAMA-COAQUE PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9953. A JAMA-COAQUE DIGNITARY, c. 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.
9954. A JAMA-COAQUE SHAMANIC JAGUAR WITH HUMAN FACE, c. 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.
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.
8820. ARTISTIC JAMA-COAQUE SEATED NUDE, c. 500 AD. The seated female nude except for large ear spools and a headdress with circular red and yellow ornaments over the right ear, which reveals a large section of hair in a bang over the left. She sits erect with legs outstretched and arms held forward in an expressive gesture. Remains of polychrome. 3.75". Right arm repaired otherwise intact and of fine style.
9917. FINE JAMA-COAQUE POLYCHROME FIGURAL VESSEL, c. 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. A nice example. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner from a major New York City antiquities dealer in the 1990's.
9918. TENDER JAMA-COAQUE MOTHER AND CHILD, c. 500 AD. The mother wearing a high headdress, large necklace and loincloth holding 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.
9919. A JAMA-COAQUE JAGUAR SHAMAN, c. 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.
8371. EXPRESSIVE JAMA-COAQUE WARRIOR, c. 500 AD. Warrior figure with large headdress. 3". Very rare with the original polychrome remaining. Of exceptional artistic quality!
8372. FINELY RENDERED JAMA-COAQUE POLYCHROME MALE, c. 500 AD. Male figure with loin cloth, ornaments. Right foot lost. 3.5". Very rare with the original polychrome remaining. Of exceptional artistic quality!
7022. JAMA-COAQUE POLYCHROME POTTERY GROUP, c. 500 AD. Consisting of a male figure standing in front of an attached ceremonial pot decorated with applied floral ornamentation. 3.5 x 3.5". The pot repaired from several large shards. Considerable blue paint remaining. Rare 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.
7016. RARE JAMA-COAQUE MASTURBATION FIGURE, c. 500 AD. The vessel in the form of an elderly, or perhaps just unattractive, seated male engaged in the act of masturbation. 3.5 x 3.8". Much original color, a rare museum quality piece expressive of Jama-Coaque artistic naturalism and concern with all aspects of life. 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.
8821. EXPRESSIVE JAMA-COAQUE SEATED NUDE, c. 500 AD. The female figure wearing a loincloth seated with legs crossed in front, her hands on her knees, wearing earspools and headdress with eccentric ornament. Considerable polychrome remaining. 6". Head neatly reattached.
9230. IMPRESSIVE JAMA-COAQUE OR BAHIA ELDER, c. 500 AD. The large high status elder seated cross-legged with a stern expression, wearing helmet, necklace with large projecting pendant and arm bands. 4 x 8.25 inches. Intact and excellent example. Traces of pigment. Rare this nice. 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 November 17, 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.
LAMBAYEQUE PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
LA TOLITA TUMACO PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9227. ARTISTIC TUMACO-LA TOLITA POTTERY BLIND HEAD, c. 300 BC. The head with the empty sockets of a blind man. 2.3 x 2.5 inches. Nice detail. On custom stand. An excellent and rare example of this culture's concern with sensitively portraying the human 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 April 2, 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.
7010. LARGER TUMACO-LA TOLITA HEAD, c. 300 BC - 200A D. Wearing an exceptionally large nose ring which covers the mouth and with typical ritually deformed head. 4". On a custom stand. Facial detail considerably better than image shows. 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 November 4, 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.
7007. SCARCE TUMACO-LA TOLITA FLARED VASE, c. 300BC-200AD. The vessel decorated with incised geometric designs. 6.2". Rare. Stable hairline rim crack. 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.
LITHICS - FINE FLINT KNAPPING
11497. LARGE CEREMONIAL FLINT, 20th century. Completely intact and original. 10 x 3 inches.
11498. LARGE CEREMONIAL FLINT, 20th century. Completely intact and original. 11.75 x 3 inches.
11499. CEREMONIAL ECCENTRIC FLINT, 20th century. Fine example of excellent flint snapping. Completely intact and original. 8 x 2 inches.
11500. LARGE CEREMONIAL ECCENTRIC FLINT, Mexico, Mid-2th century. Fine example of excellent flint snapping. Completely intact and original. 10.75 x 2 inches.
11501. CEREMONIAL ECCENTRIC FLINT, Mid-20th century. Fine example of excellent flint snapping. Completely intact and original. 8 x 1.5 inches.
11204. FLINT KNIFE BLADE. Mid-20th century. Completely intact and original. 6.5 x 2.75 inches. $350.
11205. MASTERWORK FLINT ECCENTRIC. Early 20th century. 5 x 4 inches.Provenance: From the estate of an American collection formed 1940 to 1965. Completely intact and original. $1850.
11206. MASTERWORK FLINT ECCENTRIC. Early 20th century. 5. 4 inches. Provenance: From the estate of an American collection formed 1940 to 1965. Completely intact and original with one knob truncated. $1250.
NAYARIT PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
11565. PROUD NAYARIT LADY. 18 x 9 x 8.5 inches. Large seated bare breasted female with skirt and headdress in red. Most of read and white pigment remaining. Left section of headdress reattached with missing ear ornament. Stable crack to base. 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.
9261. LARGE CHINESCO / NAYARIT LADY. Mexico, c. 300 AD. The large nude female figure seated on a stool, the two legs of which support the figure in the rear, wearing earrings and balancing a bowl which doubles as a spout on her head, her hands on her hips in a pose that evokes her high status. The surface with burnished cream and black paint, incised detail to the hair. 8 x 14.5 inches. Professional repair. A nice large 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 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.
9262. LARGE NAYARIT FIGURE. Mexico, c. 300 AD. The large male figure seated on a stool, the two legs of which support the figure in the rear, wearing multiple earrings and cap, his hands on his hips in a pose that wonderfully evokes his high status. The surface a burnished red and black pattern. 7.5 x 8.5 x 15 inches. Choice intact condition. A very imposing and impressive piece. Better than photo, especially the facial features. 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 20, 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.
9937. BEAUTIFUL NAYARIT GOURD VESSEL. Mexico, c. 300 AD. The vessel with molded protrusions mimicking a gourd, the whole with finely 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. 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.
9938. BEAUTIFUL NAYARIT GOURD VESSEL. Mexico, c. 300 AD. The vessel with molded ribs on the upper half mimicking a gourd, the whole with finely 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. 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.
NAZCA PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
OTHER PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
10618. GUANACASTE / NICOYA STONE REPTILIAN MACE HEAD. Costa Rica, c. 500-1000 AD. 2.75"h x 4.5"l. Note: the white material in the haft was wax which has now been removed. Provenance: The Arthur M. Sackler collection. Collected in the 1970's or earlier. Possibly published in one of the dozen or so books documenting the Sackler collection. Closeup. Bottom.
11557. LARGE ANTHROPOMORPHIC STIRRUP SPOUT VESSEL. 10 x 7 x 4.5 inches. With molded bas relief head of man holding tummy and uncertain object. One ear reattached, otherwise intact. On custom stand. Other side.
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.
11563. PRE-COLUMBIAN VESSEL. 11 x 6.5 x 7 inches. Large bulbous vessel with molded protruding head. On custom stand. Front view. Back view.
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.
QUIMBAYA PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9250. QUIMBAYA SLAB FIGURE. Caldas complex, c. 1000-1400. Heavy solid slab seated figure with slit eyes and mouth. 6 x 7.5 inches. Cf. Labbe.74, 82, 83 for the type. Free standing. 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 11, 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.
SAN JUANITO PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9936. IMPRESSIVE LARGE SAN JUANITO NUDE. Jalisco, West Mexico, c. 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. 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.
SINU PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9922. TALL SINU OFFERING VESSEL. Colombia, c. 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. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least February 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.
VALDIVIA PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9211. VALDIVIA STONE HACHA (AXE), Equador, c. 3000 BC. The polished speckled black stone axe of oval form with twin protrusions for lashing to a shaft. 4.75 x 6.5 inches. One protrusion reattached. A rare early piece. On custom stand.
9950. LARGE VALDIVIA STONE HACHA. Ecuador, c. 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.
VERA CRUZ PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
9970. A LARGE VERA CRUZ INCENSARIO. Mexico, Remojadas, c. 600-900 AD. Buff ceramic vessel on openwork base with rounded offering bowl atop in the form of a headdress. At front is a large human head with open toothy mouth wearing squared headdress, the triangular face with closed eyes, pointed ear ornaments and a rope textured necklace and bib below. Red bands across the headdress, mouth and cheeks, and the base. 10 x 11.5 x 12.75 inches. Repaired from large shards. An impressive piece. Provenance: Acquired at auction at Arte Primitivo in the early 1990's.
9971. A FINE VERA CRUZ SMILER. Mexico, Remojadas, Late Classic, c. 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.
9283. EXPRESSIVE VERA CRUZ WHISTLING SHAMAN. Mexico, Remojadas, Late Classic, c. 550-950 AD. Standing in a joyful posture with smiling face and arms raised outstretched, wearing a kilt and large pendant necklace, a large bird on his head, the hair of the shaman doubling as the wings of the bird, considerable polychrome remaining. 6.5 inches. A wonderful and rare example with functional whistle and rattle.
9948. BEAUTIFUL VERA CRUZ BOWL. Isla Dos Sacrificios, State of Veracruz, Mexico. Post Classic, c. 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. Independently documented 3rd-party proof this piece has been in the US since at least May 11, 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.
