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Pre-Columbian Art from the Ancient Americas
Friday - October 11, 2013
Pre-Columbian Art from the Ancient Americas
300: Valdivian Ceremonial Stone Hacha
USD 1,600 - 2,500
Ecuador, pre 1000CE. Magnificent for its scale as well as high polished stone, this gorgeous hacha is quite impressive! 9".
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
301: Tlatilco Olmecoid Stone Visage
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Tlapacoya, or Coapexco in Valley of Mexico, ca. 1250 BCE to 800 BCE, Early Formative Period. The Tlatilco
culture created stylized Olmecoid human representations typically as grave offerings for the elite. The Olmec influence on this
elegantly, mottled greenstone visage is unmistakable. While large numbers of Olmec-style objects were found in rich graves,
they in fact constituted only a small percentage of the grave goods. 4 1/2"W x 3 1/2"H x 1"D Provenance: Sebastian Stuart,
grandson of anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski, who acquired piece during fieldwork in Mexico in 1940s. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
302: Olmec Two-Tone Pottery Cup
USD 400 - 600
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca 1000 to 800 BCE. Lovely red over tan pottery cup incised with scraffito-like
decoration. 3"D x 1-3/4"H. PROVENANCE: EX-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have
been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price
at which the lot can sell.
303: Pre-Columbian Olmec Greenstone Plaque
USD 3,000 - 4,500
Mexico, Mayan Territories, Ca 1150 to 550 BCE, possibly Las Bocas or La Banca. Classic Olmec style! Carved jadeite or green
hardstone plaque, with central image of human/jaguar deity, squarish face with down-turned mouth, broad nose and drilled eyes
- rectangular wings to each side - pierced in 4 locations for suspension. 3-1/2" W by 1-5/8" H. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery,
Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be
as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
304: Olmec Redware Egg-Shaped Jar
USD 800 - 1,000
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca 1000 to 800 BCE. Lovely hand built egg-shaped redware jar incised with scraffito-like
decoration. 6"Dx5"H. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
lot can sell.
305: Chorrera Bridge-Spouted Vessel - Obsidian Eyes
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, ca. 1200 to 500 BCE. Some of the earliest and finest pottery from Ecuador! Spouted jar in human
form, seated male with hands to folded legs, large rounded headdress and eyes made of deep black obsidian. 8" H x 6-1/2" W.
Provenance - Ex-prominent Hollywood director/writer, acquired at major auction. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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305A: Tlatilco Caesarean Fertility Figure and Miniature
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Valley of Mexico, ca. 1250-800 BCE. The name Tlatilco comes from the Nahuatl language and means "the place of occult or
hidden things." This funerary gift depicts a female figure who has undergone a caesarean procedure paired with a miniature
version of herself, fascinating as duality is an omnipresent Meso-American theme. Throughout Meso-America, life and death are
indivisible and form a continuum. Ritual ceramics of the Tlatilco culture oftentimes exhibit unmistakable Olmec influence
resulting from cross-cultural trade relations. These figurines, while not obviously Olmecoid in physiognomy, depict a condition
portrayed by the Olmec who were unabashed about depicting the graphic details of a wide range of experiences from women in
labor to pathological conditions. Perhaps related to a fertility ritual, the figures' limbs are truncated so as to focus our attention
on the locii of fertility - ie the pronounced womb and breasts. The figure also possesses a horn-like feature emerging from her
forehead, perhaps referencing shamanistic qualities. Moreover, the necklace and ankle bands ornamenting the figure are
attributes of an elite member of society. While not the most attractive piece, clearly it was created to serve a ritualistic and/or
didactic funciton. A huge 12 1/2"L x 7 1/4"W x 3"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items
in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price
is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
305B: Rare Olmec Stone Jadeite Bead
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1000 - 800 BCE. The remarkably fine carving of this bead is unparalleled. The piece
assumes the form of a classic Olmec baby. The posture of the figure is quintessentially childlike with its clenched fists and
crossed legs. All the signature Olmecoid facial features are exhibited here as well - the slanted, almost Asiatic eyes, full fleshy
cheeks, and downturned jaguar mouth. The backside of the bead is stylistically carved as well. Beyond its iconography and
carving technique, the beauty of the jadeite material is something to behold as well! 1.25"L x .5"W Provenance Ex-Santa Monica
Collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
305C: Mayan/Proto Mayan Stone Pendants
USD 800 - 1,200
Mayan Territories, ca. 200-800 CE. These finely carved jadeite beads ranging in hue from apple green to earthy, amber make
for a handsome ensemble. As was custom for Mayan artisans, the natural shape of the stones was used as inspiration for
iconography. Two of the pendants features relief carvings, one depicting a hybrid visage of a human fist and face, the other an
unfinished zoomorphic/anthropomorphic creature. All the beads are polished to a pleasing luster and contain lateral perforations
for suspension. Largest bead 1 3/4"L x 1 1/2"W. Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection.All items in this auction have been
legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price
at which the lot can sell.
305D: Olmec Jade Earflare / Pendant
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 1200-500 BCE. This fine blue-green jade earflare of pendant features intriguing carvings
of two classic were-jaguar heads carved in profile on the sides. Characterized by almond-shaped eyes, a downturned open
mouth, and a cleft head, the were-jaguar was the primary deity of the Olmec culture. A hybrid of man and jaguar, analogous to a
werewolf, the etymology of the term is derived from the Old English were meaning "man." The piece is pierced for suspension
and includes a custom, museum-quality stand; 2"H x 2"W Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.All
items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
305E: Large Pre-Columbian Chontal Mask
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Mexico, Guerrero Region, ca. 300-100 BCE. The Guerrero region of modern-day southwestern Mexico was the center of the
Mezcala and Chontal stone carving traditions. While Mezcala artists are known for their abstract, geometric style, the Chontal
sculptors imbued their artworks with more naturalism. Although their stonework stems from the Preclassic period, ca. 300-100
BCE, later Mesoamerican peoples clearly cherished Chontal portable sculptures as heirlooms. Chontal creations have been
unearthed in ritual caches at Templo Mayor, the principle temple of the fifteenth-century Aztecs of Tenochititlan (Mexico City).
What's more, legendary 20th century modernists such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and Miguel Covarrubias appreciated the
minimalist qualities of Chontal art. Covarrubias went so far as to compare it to the Cycladic style of ancient Greece. This striking
mask with its pierced eyes and mouth, pronounced brow ridge, and naturalistically rendered nose and mouth is positively lifelike!
Carved from gorgeous green andesite, the mask includes a custom, museum-quality stand. 10"H x 8"W. Provenance:
Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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306: Important Chavin Chrysocolla Stone Jaguar Bead
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 1100 to 900 BCE. This ancient stone bead carved from a lucid, light blue-green/teal
chrysocolla stone in a Janieform style with a finely delineated, head of jaguar on each end. The bead displays a refined,
string-cut technique, a bi-conically drilled center hole and flat base. Despite the fact that jaguars didn't inhabit Peru, the Chavin
artists depicted exotic creatures found in other regions including jaguars and eagles rather than their native flora and fauna.
Provenance: Ex-private Phoenix, AZ Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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307: Important Chavin Amethyst Jaguar Bead
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 1100 to 900 BCE. This ancient stone bead carved from a lucid, light purple amethyst stone,
in Janieform style with a finely delineated, head of jaguar on each end. The bead displays a refined, string-cut technique, a
bi-conically drilled center hole and flat base. King of Beasts in the Pre-Columbian world, infamous for possessing high speed
and massive strength, the jaguar was believed to dominate nature inspiring respect and awe throughout the ancient Americas.
35mm long x 17mm wide. Provenance: Ex-private Phoenix, AZ Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
308: Pre-Columbian Olmec Terracotta Figure
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. The ancient sculptor of this baby-faced figure adeptly captured the jowly
face, downturned mouth, pouty lips, and puffy, slit-like eyes characteristic of the Olmec style with remarkable technique given
the tools available during the day. This piece is unique for the diamond-shaped hair ornament superimposed on its long locks.
Piercings through the ears were used to hang the piece most likely as a pectoral pendant. 3 3/4" L x 1 3/4"W x 1"D.
Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
309: Rare Olmec / Xochipala Jadeite Bowl
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 900 BCE. The Olmec were among the first Mesoamerican peoples
to use stone in sculpture even though it had to be quarried in distant mountains. The stonework of this piece shows influences
of the Xochipala of the Guerrero region. Several reputable scholars including American anthropologist, archaeologist, and
academic David Grove known for his contributions to the Preclassic period of Mesoamerica have found cross-cultural overlaps
between Olmec and Xochipala. This piece is attractive for its rich green hues with cream mottling and deep brown striations.
Having these beautiful colors and hardness, jade was used to make precious, valuable objects in Mexico. The ancients went to
great lengths to quarry jade in order to make their most prized objects! 6"D x 2 1/2"H. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago,
IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
310: Large Olmec Hardstone Bowl
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 900 BCE. Large utilitarian bowl of slightly flattened form carved from a hardish
brown/black stone. Interior and exterior with wonderful root marking from nearly 3000 years of burial. A large example
measuring 9-1/8"D x 3 1/2"H. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have
been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price
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310A: Tairona Gold Jaguar / Emerald Chip Necklace
USD 900 - 1,400
Pre-Columbian, Columbia, ca. 800 CE. The cast tumbaga feline hangs in a crouching position with an erect tail and twin
suspension holes on its front legs. The Tairona civilization is best known for its distinctive goldwork standing apart for richness in
detail. and lively forms. Certainly this animated King of Beasts is full of life. The earliest known Tairona goldwork came from the
Neguanje Period (300 to 800 CE). Scholars believe that such wearable art was not exclusive to the elite. This gold jaguar
pendant hangs from an exquisite necklace comprised of dozens of hand-polished, hand-cut, hand-drilled emerald chip and
turquoise beads. 9"Long Provenance: Ex-Hart Collection, FL.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
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310C: Mezcala Turtle Effigy Incensario
USD 700 - 900
Pre-Columbian, Guerrero Region, Mezcala, ca. 400-100 BCE. Turtle imagery symbolized the watery surface that separated sky
from underworld. In addition, turtles had fertility connotations. This jadeite piece is finely carved using the string-cut technique
mastered by the Mezcala culture. Its concave form with multiple perforations makes for an effective incensario. 3"L x 1 5/6"W x
1"H Provenance: Ex-southern California collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
310D: Wearable Mezcala Pendant Necklace
USD 600 - 900
Fun! Mexico, Mezcala/Guerrero, Ca 300 BCE. A delightful and completely wearable necklace comprised of 8 black stone
Guerrero pendants, one larger purple/brown stone pendant and hundreds of black and white stone beads. The perfection of this
necklace lies in the imperfection of each bead. Can you imagine the skill and time it took to individually cut, round, drill and
polish each of these beads, with tools that we would consider beyond primitive!? Necklace measures approximately 20" long
and has been recently restrung and is wearable and very attractive! Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
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311: Olmec Stone Hallucinogen Palette
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000-800 BCE. The ruling caste of the Olmec were elite shamans. Archaeologists believe
that these men ingested mind altering substances to transform into animal spirits (nahuals) enabling the shamans to commune
with the spirits of the three realms of heaven, earth, and the underworld. This palette may have been used to prepare such
hallucinogens. 7 3/4"L x 5"W x 1 1/2"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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312: Olmec Jadeite Shaman's Spoon
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. This spoon is carved from gorgeous pale, blue-green jadeite of
remarkably consistent color. A shallow spoon of petaloid form with the rear slightly curving and drilled with small suspension
holes, it would have been used by a shaman for mixing ritualistic hallucinogens to induce transformative states. 4"L x 2" W
Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
313: Olmec Terractotta Head
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000-400 BCE. The Olmec were noted for their baby face figurines. This is significant as
representations of children is relatively rare in Meso-America. This head shows hallmark Olmec facial features - the jowly face,
downturned open mouth with teeth showing, and puffy slit-like eyes. What we find intriguing is the hairstyle highlighted in red
cinnabar that may point to African derived customs. The fact that the Olmecs were likely a civilization of African origins is
generally overlooked. However, recent scholars including Paul A. Barton link the Olmecs to Africans in the Western part of
Africa. See Barton's "The Olmec: An African Presence in Early America." Custom, museum-quality stand included with this
piece. 4-1/4" H x 2-1/2"W x 2-3/4"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
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314: Olmec Terracotta Head of Baby
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000-400BCE. Terracotta head of baby face Olmec figurine shows the hallmark facial
features such as its jowly face, downturned mouth, and puffy slit-like eyes. The head is pear-shaped, a sign of high status most
likely due to an artificial cranial deformation, as the Olmec traditionally wore tight-fitting helmets not dissimilar to the one
depicted here. Perforations in elongated ears likely held adornments made of feathers or wood. Custom, museum-quality stand
included. 3-3/4"H x 2"W x 1-1/2"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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315: Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Terracotta Heads
USD 500 - 900
First head: Teotihuacan, ca. 200-800 CE. This ceramic visage's wide eyes, open mouth, and upward look bring this male figure
to life. Perhaps he is in the midst of ceremonial singing or simply mid-thought. In addition to the fine carving and hand building,
the artist added painted pupils and red pigment on the face. 2-1/4"T x 2-1/4"W x 2"D. Second head: Southern Mexico to
Guatemala, ca. 1000-800 BCE. The Olmecoid head is equally captivating with its lively baby face features, stylized coiffure and
helmet, jutting jaw line, and large ear spools. 2-3/4"L x 2"W x 1-1/2"D. Third head: Peten, Guatemala, ca. 550-850CE. The
Mayan head is finely hand built and carved as well and boasts charming almond-shaped eyes and filed teeth. 2-1/2"T x 2-1/4"W
x 2-1/4"D PROVENANCE: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell,
and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered
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316: Olmec Polished Stone Piercer
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Mexico - Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. Finely polished ritual stone piercer - probably used for piercing ears
and possibly tongues. Lovely polished brown hard-stone with knobbed handle and perforated working end. A fascinating
implement! 4-3/4" L. Custom stand. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
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317: Pre-Columbian Olmecoid Proto Maya Figure
USD 350 - 500
From the ancient Chalchuapa region of El Salvador, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Terracotta Olmecoid figure of a distinct type, depicting
a seated individual wearing an elaborate loin cloth/wrap, ear spools, a large necklace with pendant, and an ornate hair style.
Approximately 4-3/4" tall. Provenance: Former Canadian private collection. Before that, Former Artemis Gallery, Colorado, USA.
Provenance: Ex-Schuler Auktionen, Zurich (Switzerland), June 2010 sale. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot
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318: Large Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Figure
USD 1,200 - 1,500
A large and impressive hollow Tlatilco figure from ancient Mexico, ca. 1200 - 500 BCE. Depicts a seated individual of
ambiguous gender in classic Tlatilco form for the larger, hollow figures from this ancient region. In typical fashion, the belly
button serves as an opening into the hollow interior, as does an opening at the top of the head. Remnants of original red
pigment remain visible on the surface. Includes custom made, museum quality display stand. Figure itself stands 10-1/2" tall,
11-1/2"tall mounted. Provenance: Former Cassard collection, NY, USA. Collected between the 1950 - 1960. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price
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319: Rare Pre-Columbian Chorrera Terracotta Jar
USD 700 - 1,000
Ecuador, ca. 500 to 0 BCE. Large storage vessel comprised of thin pottery slipped medium brown with long neck and flaring rim
with bulbous base. Bottom slightly indented, lower section of vessel with lovely deep firing cloud. 11-1/2" H x 11" D.
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
319A: Important Chavin Polychrome Rimmed Olla
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Northern Peru, Ca 1000 to 500 BCE. A large, stunning and very important Chavin jar! Potted in an almost spittoon shape with
large flat rim and rounded base, the base molded into the form of a very menacing human with pointed teeth, sunken piercing
eyes and added pink and white pigments. The top rim is decorated with continuous serpentine design, incised eyes set into the
interior of each band. 10" diameter by 5-5/8" H. PROVENANCE: EX-Danish collection displayed at the Danish Museum of Art.
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320: Lot of 2 Teotichuacan Heads + Olmec Ear Spool
USD 500 - 700
Heads - ca. 200-800 CE Ear Spool - ca. 1000-800 BCE. This pair of ceramic heads features elaborate headdresses and large
ear-spools characteristic of the Teotihuacan style. The faces are well-defined with wide eyes and mouths as well as pronounced
noses. Custom museum-quality stands. This grouping also includes a marvelously large-scale Olmec ear spool in pottery!
Larger head measures 3-1/4" T x 3"W x 1-3/4"D; smaller head 3-1/4"T x 1-3/4"W x 1"D; ear spool 2"L x 1-11/12"D Provenance:
Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
321: Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Mezcala Maskettes
USD 600 - 900
Mexico, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. These black stone visages all boast the Mezcala signature string cut abstract style in their facial
details. Each miniature stone mask displays rich veining, and all are perforated for suspension as pendants. 2-3/4" L x 2-1/2"W;
2"L x 1-3/4"W; 1-3/4"L x 1-1/4"W Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL acquired prior to 1970 All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
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322: Lot of 2 Chupicuaro Pretty Lady Figures
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Guanajuato Valley, Mexico, Ca 500 BCE. Sweet pair of pottery "pretty lady" figures. Each a female, larger
example holding hands to her flat belly, wearing double row of beads around her neck and ornate armband - her hair neatly
parted down the middle. Smaller version is near miniature in size and probably depicts an older woman with fat belly and
wearing only a nice smile, armband and necklace. 4-3/4" H for tallest, 2-3/4" H for shorter. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago
Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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323: Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone Figure
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 400 - 100 BCE. What makes this figure so attractive to the modern eye is the stylized carving as well as
the beauty inherent in the stone itself! The Mezcala sculptors brilliantly used string-saw technology to differentiate limbs and
facial features with eloquent line. 5"L x 2 3/4" W x 1 1/2"D Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970.
All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
324: Mezcala Guerrero Stone Figure
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Late Preclassic 400-100 BCE. This carved, jade-green and brown speckled hardstone axe god was so
finely carved that the features virtually flow. It's forms like these that must have inspired the early modern British sculptor Henry
Moore! The Mezcala specialized in abstracting human physiognomy, saying so much through line and volume. 5-1/4"H x 2"W x
1-3/4" D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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325: Mezcala Guerrero Standing Figure
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Guerrero, Mexico, Late Preclassic 400 to 100 BCE. This fine, speckled, light grayish-green, hardstone standing figure features
abstracted humanoid features such as the extremely tapered head and wide smile carved in the characteristically stylized
manner of the Mezcala culture. 4-1/4"L x 2-1/4"W x 3/4"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970.
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325A: Pre-Columbian Mayan Jade Face Pendant
USD 800 - 1,200
Mayan Territories, ca. 500-800 CE. This finely carved, medium blue-green jade pendant features relief carved to depict a chief's
stylized visage, richly ornamented with an elaborate headdress and ear discs. As was the custom, the Mayan artisan worked
with the natural shape of the stone rather than lose any precious surface area. The stone was drilled horizontally behind the
headdress for suspension of this lovely pendant. Custom, museum-quality stand. 1-1/2"W x 1"T x 1/4"D Provenance: Ex-Santa
Monica Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or
your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
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325B: Mezcala Jade Bearer Figurine/Pendant
USD 500 - 900
Guerrero Region on Mezcala River, ca. 400-100 BCE. Bearers called tameme in Meso-America provided a significant service to
society. Oddly enough, the indigenous did not build vehicles with wheels. So these carriers would have transported the heavy
loads. Curiously, miniature toy-like objects with wheels have been found in shaft tombs. This figurine exhibits fine details - his
simian-like visage and well-articulated posture - was created by an artisan who was obviously an expert at string-cut technology.
A perforation was drilled behind the figure for suspension. 2 1/4"T x 3/4"W x 1"D Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection All
items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
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326: Mezcala Speckled Stone Figure
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Guerrero, Mexico, Late Preclassic 400-100 BCE. This carved, grayish-green speckled hardstone axe god depicting an abstract
standing human shows characteristic abstract facial features - large tapered head, heavy brow line and angular jaws -suggested
by incised lines and contrasting textures. The Mezcala sculptural style may have been influenced by the Olmecs. In turn, it may
have influenced the sculptural styles of Classic period Teotihuacan metropolis in the Valley of Mexico. 5"T x 2-1/4"W x 1-3/4"D.
Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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327: Mezcala Guerrero String-Cut Stone Figure
USD 600 - 900
Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 400 - 100 BCE. This standing idol is depicted with simple, abstract features and a tapered conical head.
The Mezcala sculptors brilliantly used string-saw technology to differentiate limbs and facial features. These figures are equally
appealing for the inherent beauty of the stone selected by the ancients. Custom, museum-quality stand. 2-1/2"T x 1-1/2"W x
3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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328: Pre-Columbian Oaxacan Stone Figure
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Oaxaca, Mexico. Ca. 400 to 100 BCE. This carved grayish, hardstone standing penate figure crosses his large hands with
exaggeratedly, long fingers over his chest. His face was just as expressively carved by the ancient artist. 6-3/4"L x 3-1/2"W x
1-3/4"D. Similar examples may be found in Lorenzo Gamio's publication: 28 Boletin INAH, junio 1967, pages 25-28.
Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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329: Mezcala Stone Penate Hunchback Figure
USD 400 - 600
Guerrero, Mexico, Late Preclassic 400-100 BCE. This penate hunchback figure demonstrates the Mezcala culture's penchant
for carved, abstract human facial features. In this example, carved from a rich deep-green stone with gorgeous white and cream
deposits, the curve of the figure's nose adds infinite charm. 3-3/4"L x 2-1/4"W x 1-3/4"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery,
Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be
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329A: Mixtec Oaxacan Stone Penate w/Gold Bale
USD 700 - 900
Mexico, Mixtec, Oaxacan region, Ca 1200 to 1500 CE. String cut stone penate (pendant) of humanoid form, squarish string-cut
features to which a 14k gold bale has been added in recent times. 1-3/8" H not counting bale. Provenance: Ex-southern
California collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or
your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
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330: Mezcala Monkey, Pair of Jar-Shaped Beads, Stone Mortar
USD 400 - 600
Mexico, Guerrero Region, Late PreClassic, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. This grouping of stone pieces makes quite the ensemble. The
miniature mortar shows elegant detailing with simple string-cut lines and stands on rounded tripod feet. The inherent beauty of
the stone with its subtle creamy hues is quite pleasing. 1 3/4"T x 1 3/4"D Note how the playful Mezcala monkey is rubbing his
hands together, obviously up to some trickery. The Mezcala artisans were so adept at using string cut technology to ignite our
imaginations and please our aesthetic taste for abstraction! Custom, museum-quality stand. 2 1/4"H x 2 1/4"W x 1"D Lastly the
pair of beads are in the form of hand-built ceramic jars. These quaint pieces confirm that the indigenous of the Guerrero region
have a penchant for selecting fine specimens of stone with gorgeous coloring and veining. 1 1/4" T x 1 1/4"D and 1 1/2"T x 1
1/2"D Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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330A: Mezcala Anthropomorphic Axe God
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 400-100 BCE. This carved, deep gray stone - possibly fine grey andesite - standing idol has a regal
presence! The figure is depicted with elegantly simplified string-cut abstract facial features, a dramatically tapered head and cut
separation between the legs. Some surface deposits. 6-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to
1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
330B: Teotihuacan Quartz and Guerrero Jadeite
USD 700 - 900
Teotihuacan-Guerrero, Mexico. Ca. 250-450 CE. The quartz figure is an exemplar of Teotihuacan style with its embrace of
material and geometry is similar to the Teotihuacan architectural style. Static and serene, Teotihuacan sculpture seemingly
possess a lack of individuality and personality. This reflects the culture's corporate mentality that idealized uniformity. The
modern lines of the Teotihuacanos would inspire modern sculptor Henry Moore. Perforations on backside for suspension. 2
1/4"L x 1"W x 1/2"D; The Guerrero Jadeite figurine is poetically incised with minimal lines to eloquently capture the human form.
The gorgeous hue and lustrous quality of the stone is aesthetically appealing as well. Perforations were made for suspension.
3"L x 1-1/2"W x 1 -1/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been
legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
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330C: Pair of Sinu Gold Earrings
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Colombia, ca. 500-1000CE. These hand-crafted stunning gold earrings make for modern wearable works of art. Each is
composed of openwork filagree surmounted on the top bar with a pair of stylized coastal bird effigies. High karat gold, 9.5g.
Each 1-1/2" W x 1"T Provenance: Ex-Hart Collection, FL.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell,
and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered
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330D: Mezcala Bat Pendant on Gold Chain
USD 500 - 900
Mexico, Guerrero Region. Ca. 400 to 100 BCE, Late Preclassic. Bats swoop and dart in the Mesoamerican night sky.
Pre-Columbian ancients have traditionally associated this nocturnal creature with rain and fertility. Bats symbolize the dark
thunderclouds of rainstorms and are closely connected with fertility and maize production. This string-cut speckled jadeite
pendant's silhouette captures the wingspan of this creature as he navigates the blackness of night. An exquisite piece of
wearable art, this bat pendant is special for its symbolism as well as aesthetic qualities. 1-3/4"W x 1/2"T x 1/4"D - 12-1/2"Long
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
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331: Chupicuaro Smoking Vessels
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, likely Michoacan or Guanajuato, Preclassic period, ca. 300 BCE. The inhabitants of Chupicuaro
devoted themselves to the art of creating pottery figurines and other small artifacts such as these smoking vessels. Chupicuaro
visages are distinguished for their slanted, coffee bean shaped eyes. A culture that cherished fertility, many figurines depict
female bodies. These pieces, however, each display two snouts of animals with mirror images on the opposing sides. Indeed
the Chupicuaro were farmers and animals were omnipresent in their rural environs. While many surviving pieces appear to have
been left unpainted, occasionally we find some that were decorated with a rich red pigment. Custom, museum quality stand.
4-3/4"L and 4-1/2"L Provenance: Ex-Hart Collection, Florida.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell,
and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered
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332: Monumental Mezcala Anthropomorphic Axe God
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 400-100 BCE. This carved, deep gray stone - possibly fine grey andesite - standing idol has a
monumental presence! The figure is depicted with elegantly simplified string-cut abstract facial features, a dramatically tapered
head and cut separation between the legs. Rare for its large size and hefty weight. Some surface deposits. 9"T x 3 1/4"W x 1
1/2"D. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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333: Pre-Columbian Mezcala Jade Monkey
USD 900 - 1,200
Mexico, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. This representation of a monkey carved from jadeite is quite unusual for it reveals a rare instance
of whimsy from this Mezcala artist. The Mezcala are known for their command of the string-cut technique resulting in
marvelously abstract forms that appeal to our contemporary sensibilities! Custom, museum-quality stand. 3-5/6"T x 2-5/6"W x
1/2"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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334: Chupicuaro Bowl Geometic -Indigenous Designs
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. This ample, elegantly shaped redware vessel
created by the ancient Chupicuaro culture was finely painted to show a whimsical pattern of geometric indigenous designs.
9-1/2"D x 3-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
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335: Chupicuaro Tripod Bowl Openwork Feet
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. This is an exquisitely classic design created by
the ancient Chupicuaro culture. The vessel sits on pointed openwork feet which once held working rattles. Characteristic of the
Chupicuaro redware, it shows a gorgeous, lustrous surface. In addition, the rim is decorated with applied knob-like forms and
stylized geometric glyphs painted in black. 7-1/2"D x 2-3/4"H. Provenance: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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336: Chupicuaro Bi-Chrome Tripod Bowl
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. The Chupicuaro artisans created this classic
vessel design featuring pointed openwork feet which once held working rattles. Characteristic of the Chupicuaro redware, the
burnished surface is so rich! The rim and feet are decorated with stylized geometric and linear motifs respectively. Incised
carved line demarcates the lower perimeter of the rim. 8-1/2"D x 4"H. Provenance: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All
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337: Chupicuaro Olla - Abstract Glyphs
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. This elegantly shaped redware vessel is
unusual for its ornament. The deep chocolate brown pigment was not typically used by Chupicuaro artists and this olla features
exquisitely abstract glyphs on the body and rim. Such motifs inspired many Art Deco artists who sojourned in Mexico during the
last century. 6 -1/4"T x 6-1/2"D. Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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338: Chupicuaro Spheroid-Shaped Bowl
USD 300 - 500
Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. Very fine pottery bowl in attractive, spheroid
shape. Signature of the Chupicuaro style, this bowl is decorated with a deep red base and stylized black and cream step and
serpent motif around body and rim respectively. This vessel was intended to be hung as indicated by three perforations just
beneath rim. 4-1/2"D x 3"H. Provenance: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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339: Chupicuaro Polychrome Tripod Vessel
USD 400 - 600
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca 500 BCE - 100 CE. This type of Chupicuaro vessel is representative of the earliest examples of true
polychrome pottery in Pre-Columbian Mexico. It features red and black decoration against a white/cream slip. The decorative
elements are geometric in nature, converging to create an aesthetically pleasing pattern when viewed from above. The form is
that of a large bowl sitting atop three tall tripod legs. Measures approximately 9" wide x just under 6" tall. Provenance: Former
Dr. Willis Pratt of Univ. of Texas at Austin- Houston, TX private collection. Collected between 1930 - 1960. All items in this
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340: Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Female #1
USD 200 - 300
From the ancient Chupicuaro region of Pre-Columbian Mexico, ca 300 - 100 BCE. Chupicuaro figurines exhibit remarkable
individuality and detail for such small and early objects. This example depicts a highly detailed female, with a protruding belly
and large breasts. She is heavily adorned with a large necklace and large ear spools- indicative of significant social status.
Includes museum quality metal display mount, as shown. 2-1/4" tall (item alone, un-mounted) and about 2-3/8" tall mounted.
Provenance: Former Southwest, US collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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341: Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Female #2
USD 200 - 300
Rare type! A fine, diminutive pottery figurine from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Pre-Columbian West Mexico, ca. 300 - 100
BCE. This example is likely that of a female (although gender is ambiguous), wearing a large necklace and pendant, ear
ornaments and a loin cloth. Interestingly, the figure is wearing a headband with a circular pendant( or possibly a flower) off to
one side. Includes museum quality metal display stand, as shown. 1-3/4" tall (item alone, un-mounted) and about 1-7/8" tall
mounted. Provenance: Former Southwest, US collection.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell,
and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
342: Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Female #3
USD 350 - 500
A fine example of a rare type of figurine from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Pre-Columbian Mexico, ca. 300 - 100 BCE. This
terracotta example represents a rare type of Chupicuaro figure, featuring highly detailed decoration and remnants of original red
and white pigment, The form is that of a female with an extended belly and large breasts. Interestingly, she is shown with heavy
neck ornamentation and a rare style of head decoration. The hairstyle and hair ornamentation feature applied circular objects
decorated in white against red pigment. Figure itself measures approximately 2-1/2" tall, 3" tall mounted. Provenance: Former
Southwest, US collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
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343: Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Female #4
USD 300 - 400
A classic example of a female figure from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Pre-Columbian Mexico, ca 300 - 100 BCE. The form
is that of a standing female, with extended belly and enlarged breasts. She wear a necklace with pendant as well as ear
ornaments. Rare remnants of original red and white pigments remain. Includes museum quality display mount, as shown. Figure
itself measures approximately 2-7/8" tall, or and about 3" tall on stand. Provenance: Former Southwest, US collection. All items
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344: Mezcala Stone Maskette Pendant
USD 500 - 750
Pre-Columbian, Guerrero, Mexico, ca 300 - 100 BCE. Attractive, wearable and quite authentic stone maskette. Dark green
hardstone with string cut features and drilled at temples for suspension, reverse slightly concave. Maskette measures 1-9/16" L
x 1-1/2" W. goldtone Chain measures 23" L. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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345: Fine Paracas Polychrome Bowl
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca. 800 BCE to 100 BCE. The indigenous of Paracas lead a simple, village life on the south coast of
Peru. Despite their rather modest existence, privileged members of Paracas society were honored with elaborate burials,
wrapped in seemingly myriad layers of finely crafted textiles. The figural and abstract decoration we find on Paracas polychrome
ceramic vessels is reminiscent of the culture's intricate and colorful embroideries. The native artisans decorated their vessels
with a post fire resin painting technique. Mineral pigments were mixed with plant resin usually extracted from the acacia tree to
create a wide range of hues. Once fired, the result was a bold and shiny surface evident in this example. In addition to its
impressive decorative program, this piece was obviously created by an adept technician. The walls are remarkably thin; it's
remarkable that this piece was hand built! 4-3/4"D x 2-3/4"H Ex-Catherine Sobreto Collection, acquired in 1967. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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346: Mezcala Stone Figure
USD 900 - 1,200
Mexico, Guerrero Region. Late Preclassic, ca. 400-100BCE. A highly stylized standing axe type figure carved from dark green
speckled hardstone with arms held to abdomen and low relief expressive facial features such as a flattened nose and parted lips
that flow seamlessly from the stone. 3 3/4"H x 1 1/2"W x 1 1/2"D Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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347: Stylized Mezcala Guerrero Stone Maskette
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Ca 300 BCE to 300 CE. Stylized maskette of multi-hued quartzite with ridge across forehead and long
string cut features forming simple nose and mouth. Drilled eyes and central suspension hole. A truly beautiful example! 2-7/8" L
x 2-1/4" W. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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348: Seated Proto-Mayan Female
USD 500 - 750
Proto-Mayan, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. This figure has so much to tell us about the transitional period between the Olmec and
the Mayan. She boasts Olmecoid facial features including slanted, slightly crossed eyes, fleshy baby face cheeks and upraised
positioning of the head recalling infantile sculptures of the Olmec ancients. Small erect breasts and the positioning of both
hands resting on her pronounced womb conform with the cult of fertility. We also see signs of Mayan interest in highlighting the
status of this figure with ornamentation of the body - large ear spools, designed textiles of the breech cloth, double-coiled
bracelets, and of course the headdress with jaguar ears that fascination with the jaguar bridging the Mayan to the Olmec culture
as well. 7 1/4"T x 5 1/2"W x 2 3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC All items in this auction have been legally
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348A: Lot of 4 Proto-Mayan Stone Celts
USD 700 - 900
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Guatemala or El Salvador, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. Set of 4 similar stone celts, three comprised
of gray or black mottled stone, one is jadeite and is possibly Olmec in origin. 3-7/8" L for largest. Provenance: Ex-southern
California collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or
your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
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349: Pre-Columbian Colima Standing Flat Warrior
USD 500 - 900
Western Mexico, Tecoman and coastal area, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE. The style of this unslipped buff figurine is typical of
Tecoman and the coastal area. It blends the typical coffee-bean eyes and facial features with a plate-flat body and string arms.
The Colima would have placed such a warrior with his characteristic helmet with ear flaps, ornamented breechcloth, and
weapon swung over his shoulder in a tomb either to protect or resemble the deceased. Custom, museum-quality stand. 8 1/2"T
x 4-1/4"W Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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349A: Set of 2 Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figures
USD 300 - 500
These two figures were created by the ancient cultures of the West Coast Mexico, likely Colima or Nayarit. The indigenous most
likely created these female idols to be used in their fertility rituals and as shaft tomb offerings. Despite the fact that the artists
represented them in the nude, both are still adorned - one with an ornate headdress, the other with body scarification and a
necklace with a large pendant. ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE. Set of 2 terracotta flat figures with nice detailing. 5.75" x 3". Mineral
deposits present. Provenance: Ex-Jack Hart, New World Artifacts, San Diego. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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349B: Pre-Columbian Colima Head Pot
USD 1,800 - 2,500
West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE. This Colima pot assumes the form of a smiling young man. The surfaces shows
this culture's signature duotone, red and brown slip decoration, that was meticulously burnished to create a lustrous finish. The
ancient Colima culture never built extensive pyramid complexes found in other parts of Mesoamerica; however, they were
obsessed with the cult of the deceased. The indigenous buried their dead in deep shaft-chamber tombs, which were filled with
rich ceramics. Perhaps the visage on this vessel represented the deceased or his ancestor. His pointed helmet, ornate face
paint, and the holes in his ears from which jewelry once hung, indicate that he was an individual or significance. Regardless of
his identity, the piece is striking for its animated nature. 6"H x 6"W. Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los
Angeles, CA.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
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349C: Set of 2 Figures - Nayarit and Pre Classic
USD 250 - 350
The Nayarit 'bed' figure on the right is being prepared to be lowered into a shaft tomb. Deceased, the nude female is strapped to
a pallet. With open eyes she stares as if in a trance about to enter the afterworld. On the left, another West Mexican female
figure, perhaps of the Colima culture, sits in a quasi-cross-legged position. Another shaft tomb offering, she wears her hair in a
rodete with cotton strips woven into her plaited hair as well as pronounced ear ornaments. These were the types of figurines
collected by Diego Rivera and other modern Mexican artists of the early 20th century. These modern master painters found the
lack of elite symbolism in such figurines to be refreshing. Moreover, they reflected indigenismo - the popular nationalistic
philosophy that valued native, indigenous cultural production over post-conquest eurocentrism. -- Pre-Columbian, Classic Figure
and Nayarit 'Bed' Figure, C. 200BC - 200AD. Cute. Provenance: Ex New World Artifacts, San Diego. All items in this auction
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349D: Set of 2 Pre-Columbian Effigy Pots
USD 300 - 400
This quaint pair of ceramic vessels both display elegantly simple volumes that are rich in cultural iconography. On the left is a
lovely fox effigy vessel created by the Colima culture of West Mexico. In form it is a beautiful, full volume with a rounded bottom.
The polychrome surface features a handsome red slip painted section highlighting the contour of the vessel's neck. The rim
resolves the pot with a handle that assumes the form of a fox. On the right is a miniature Chinesco style vessel of West Mexico.
It shows vivid coloring and features a bold step motif that would have inspired Art Deco modernists in the early 20th century! -Both figures dating ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE. One a Colima Fox Effigy Container in Tan and red 4.5" x 3.75" , the other a Chinesco
Miniature Olla, Colima in Tan and red 4.5" x 3.75" and the Chinesco in Red and Ochre 2.75" x 3" Provenance: Ex-Robert
Harrison, San Diego, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The starting price is the lowest price
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349E: Plump Colima Dog Clutching Ear of Corn
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Colima, West Mexico, ca. 100-250 CE. The animal most represented in Colima visual culture is the hairless dog known as
Techichi or Escuincle, related to the Chihuahua and/or the Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintle - pronounced
show-low-eats-queen-tlee). The Xolo has existed in Mexico for more than 3,000 years and was in fact the first dog of the
Americas. The Colima dog had a variety of uses throughout the centuries -- as food source, guardian of the deceased, healer,
and watchdog. Particularly treasured as protectors, Xolos safeguarded the home from evil spirits and intruders. In addition, the
Xolo held a special religious significance for not only the Colima culture, but also the Toltec, Aztec, Mayan, and Zapoteca
Indians. This bichrome, pottery dog is a wonderful example of a relic that provides testimony for these civilizations' fondness for
such treasured dogs. This particular Xolo is holding an ear of corn perhaps to be fattened up to unfortunately be a source of
food for the indigenous. Let's hope, however, that he was simply being treated well as he was accompanying a person's soul on
the journey to the underworld as a companion for the deceased. 15-1/2"L x 8"T x 6"W Provenance: Ex-Mesa Collection, CA,
acquired in 1950s. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or
your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
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349F: Colima Hunchback Rattle
USD 700 - 900
Colima, West Mexico, ca. 100-250 CE. This redware rattle brilliantly takes on the form of a hunchback with his pronounced
physiognomic deformity and compromised positioning of his legs, twisted 90 degrees to the right. The piece is finely modeled
and eyes, hair, and ear spools are delineated in white slip. What's more he functions as a musical rattle. Custom,
museum-quality stand. 5 1/4"T x 3"D x 2 1/4"W Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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349G: Jalisco Ameca Style Seated Chieftain
USD 1,800 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ameca Valley, ca. 200BCE-200CE. The complex societies of the Ameca Valley created dynamic,
refined sculptures intended as offerings in tombs. This seated male figure displays individualized, portrait-like features, despite
the Ameca type elongated head, that reveal a sense of his emotional state. Looking into the distance with open eyes and mouth
in a composed seated position, both hands on his raised knees, he appears to be suspended in a state of introspection. This
individualÆs high stature and ritualistic activity is indicated by his body adornment. Note the headdress made of a finely stitched
textile, the elongated widened earlobes most likely indicating the wearing of ear spools, and the red pigment indicating body art,
perhaps tattooing. The fact that the face is half red and half white may indicate the dualism of life and death in Pre-Columbian
cultures. While some physiognomic details are naturalistic, the Ameca style is particularly intriguing for the contrasting modern
abstraction of the tubular limbs, wide torso, and elongated head. 13ö tall x 10öW x 8öD Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica
Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
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349H: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Cargador (Carrier)
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Iztlan del Rio, West Mexico, Nayarit, This finely crafted figure is an endearing cargador or carrier. Such bearers provided a
pivotal service to their communities, because the wheel was not used to assist vehicles in transporting burdens. Curiously
archaeologists, in their investigations of shaft tombs, have only found wheels attached to miniature objects that resemble toys.
This figure is an exemplar of Nayarit style with its expressive visage, positioning, and gesture. The Nayarit artists also paid great
attention to hair created with countless finely, incised lines as we see in this example. Most striking about this cargador is the
physiognomic delineation of his overworked back. Note how his spine arcs and every rib is detailed. We can virtually feel his
aches and pains as he carries yet one more vessel on his shoulder. Ixtlan del Rio of southern Nayarit were among the first West
Mexican ceramics to be recognized by scholar Carl Lumholtz who made a distinction between the more naturalistic forms and
the more abstract forms of the Ixtlan figures (Lumholtz, Carl., Unknown Mexico, 2 vols. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons,
1902) 7"H x 5"W x 6"L Provenance: Ex-private Bel Air, CA collection of 1930's silent movie star Lupita Tovar. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
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350: Bahia Flute Vessel, Female Form
USD 500 - 700
Coast of Manabi, Ecuador, ca. 200BCE to 600 CE. This attractive female figure holds a high status, as is evident by her
elaborate ear ornaments, nose ring, and necklace. Her facial features - the coffee bean shaped eyes, wide eyelids, elegant
brows, bird-shaped nose - are painstakingly delineated. Both hands rest on her womb likely indicating fertility. The artisan also
imbued this piece with deep red, black, and white pigment to accentuate her features. Not only is she a charming sculptural
work, but she is also a functional flute. 10"L x 4"W x 2-1/4"D. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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350A: Pre-Columbian Mayan Polychrome Bowl
USD 500 - 900
Ulua Valley, Honduras, ca. 550-900 CE, Late Classic. This precious bowl is adorned with flowers following the Mayan Nik
logograph. Not only did Mayan artists appreciate the intricate compositions of petals and stamen, but they also referenced the
invisible characteristics of flora such and nectar and aroma. Every component of these abstract depictions - dots, balls, curlicues
and squiggles û was not intended to designate a specific botanical feature but rather conjure a relatively conceptual vision.
Consequently, Mayan floral imagery was quite imaginative. 5öD x 2.5öH Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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350B: Mayan Copador Polychrome Bowl with Scribe Frieze
USD 500 - 700
The Copan, Honduras, ca. 550-900CE, Late Classic. Significantly, a frieze of Mayan scribes adorns the exterior of this fine bowl.
The royal court of Mayan civilization, the only literate society in pre-Columbia America, prized the power of the written word.
Consequently, scribes were regarded highly by kings who enlisted them to magnify their reputations and solidify their political
hold on their domain. In paintings and sculptures, they are typically scene cross-legged, wearing a sarong and headcloth, with
pens and brushes nearby or in hand. Some are accompanied by inscriptions identifying the person as keeper of the royal library
or chief scribe. The surface of the bowlÆs interior is also decorated with an iconographical program. Here Copan turkeys march
around a handsome mat glyph. 6.75öD x 3öH Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this auction have been
legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
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350C: Mayan Polychrome Bowl with Tripod Rattle Feet
USD 900 - 1,200
Honduras, Alua Valley, ca. 550-850 CE. Three magnicent Mayan turkey vultures, elaborately designed with red stripes and
curvilinear forms are painted in red and orange slip on a deep brown ground on the exterior of this bowl. The walls of the interior
feature two dark bands above a red one and a dark brown orb in the center. Fanciful secondary glyphoids adorn the rim. The
vessel rests on three rattle feet that would have been shaken during ceremonies and rituals to create rhythmic sounds. 9.5öD x
3.5öH Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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350E: Mayan Scalloped Copador Bowl
USD 500 - 700
El Salvador/Honduras, Mayan. ca. 550-900 CE, Late Classic. The exterior of this iconographically rich Mayan Copador bowl
features seven seated scribes above an elegantly carved scalloped design in red. Scribes occupied a high rank in Mayan
society. They were politically important to the king who relied on them to create flattering propaganda that would uphold and
secure his reign. The noble status of these scribes is underscored by their ornate headdresses, prominent ear spools, and rose
painted cheeks. We witness them engaged in their craft as glyphs flow from their writing hands. All is painted in red and black
slip on a deep cream base. 7öD x 3.5öH Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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350F: Mayan Copador Polychrome Bowl
USD 500 - 700
Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala; Mayan; ca. 550-900 CE, Late Classic. The exterior rim of this bowl features a frieze of eight
noble figures sitting against ornate backrests holding their hands forward as if presenting offerings such as treasured books and
handcrafted balls to be used in the large ballcourts of the Copan. Elaborate headdresses and ear spools underscore the
figuresÆ royal standing. Five stylized turkeys with red tail feathers and necks strut around the interior of the bowl dangling
worms from their beaks. Even the bottom of the bowl is intriguing; finely carved lines radiate outwards from the center like flower
petals. 8ö D x 4öH Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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350G: Mayan Footed Copador Bowl
USD 600 - 900
El Salvador; Mayan, ca. 550-900 CE. Late Classic Period. The interior of this elegant Mayan footed Copador bowl features a
procession of Moan bird or turkey glyphs in red and brown surmounted by brown and red stripes around the top perimeter. The
Moan maintains a special place in the Maya pantheon of bird deities, as it represents god A, the death god, in many regions.
Turkeys were a staple of the Mayan diet; hence, these birds may have been meant for ritual or daily consumption. The exterior
boasts a lovely incised pattern painted in red on the foot surmounted by a decorative program of Mayan glyphs and cross
hatches all in red and brown on deep cream ground. 8.75"D x 3.5"H Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica, CA Collection All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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350H: Solemn Mayan Jadeite Figurine
USD 400 - 600
Valley of Mexico, Tlatilco, ca. 1200-200 BCE. This exquisitely crafted worshipper clasps his hands together and closes his eyes
facing upward in a gesture of prayer or an intranced state in communion with the celestial realm. Expertly carved from striking
jadeite, the figurine exhibits meticulous detailing of facial and other physiognomic features. 2 1/2"T x 1"W Provenance:
Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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350I: Lot of 12 Ancient Mayan Jade Beads, Varying Sizes
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 500-950 CE, Late Classic Period. This necklace is composed of 12 jade beads including
round, flat, and tubular-shaped forms. This example features a beautiful combination of beads of differing scales and shapes
ranging from dainty, flat, round beads of 1/2" diameter to a large, spheroid bead of 1 1/2" diameter to the largest tubular bead
measuring 2 1/2" long. Prior to the Spanish conquest, such necklaces made of striking, green stone beads were worn to indicate
the high rank of the elite. Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal
to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
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351: Colima Female Bedded Figure with Pair of Dogs
USD 500 - 700
Mexico, Colima, 200 BCE to 500 CE. Fascinating representation of a deceased nude female strapped to a pallet with a pair of
loyal dogs at her feet. She is about to be lowered into the shaft tomb. The dogs signify the ceramic dog figurines that the Colima
traditionally created to accompany the deceased into the afterworld. Custom, museum-quality stand. 5"L x 3 3/4"W Provenance:
Ex Private Santa Fe, NM collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be
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352: Colima House with Dog Perched Atop
USD 400 - 600
Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, ca. 200 BCE to 500 CE. The dog was the Precolumbian's constant companion, in both life and
death. Dogs were kept as pets, hunting assistants, and guardians of the home. This finely hand-built grave offering depicts a
Chihuahua atop a hut-like shelter, protecting the home perhaps of the deceased for eternity. 4"D x 5-1/6"T Provenance:
Ex-private Santa Fe, NM collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be
as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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353: Guerrero Green Stone Star Gazer
USD 600 - 900
Pre-Columbian, Mezcala Mexico, Ca 300 BCE to 300 CE. It seems that man has always looked toward the heavens for
inspiration in his art - regardless of whether they are on the shores of the Aegean Sea (Anatolian stargazers), or on the Pacific
coast of Mexico. This adorable example was carved from a green soapstone, shown resting on his haunches, arms resting on
his knees, head tilted as he looks skyward, eyes drilled circles and mouth a string cut slit - recessed areas highlighted with
added cinnabar. 2-9/16" H x 2-1/8" W. Custom stand Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All
items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The
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354: West Mexican Jalisco Bowl - Chevron Designs
USD 300 - 500
Pre-Columbian, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. Finely made, thin walled, wide bottomed bowl has a lush, burnished surface (both
inside and out) featuring stylized chevron designs painted in red on a cream ground. Considerable manganese deposits. 5
1/2"D x 3 1/4"H. Provenance: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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355: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Female Figure
USD 400 - 500
From the ancient Jalisco region of Mexico, ca. 100 - 250 CE. Depicts a female with stylized body features, shown wearing arm
bands, nose ornamentation, and a necklace with large circular pendant. Plump, thighs and large breasts are likely indicative of,
and symbolic for, fertility in general. Remnants of the original white/cream slip remain visible overall. Measures just under 9"H x
~6 1/4"W. Provenance: Former CA, USA Doctor's private collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can
sell.
356: Pre-Columbian Colima Squash Vessel
USD 500 - 600
From the ancient Colima region of West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE. Terracotta vessel with tripod feet, surface highly
burnished (polished), featuring lobed exterior associated with squash forms. Interestingly, the three tripod feet are in the form of
animal heads, with rounded eyes facing outward. These may be representative of abstract bird or dog heads, both of which
were symbolically important animals often featured in Colima iconography. 8"across at widest x ~5" tall. Provenance: Former
Indiana, USA private collection.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
357: Pre-Columbian Colima Figure - Man / Dog Transformation
USD 500 - 600
From the ancient Colima region of West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE. Terracotta figural vessel depicting a half-human,
half-dog individual. This likely represents a shaman in symbolic transformation into a dog. Dogs are believed to have been
thought of by the ancient inhabitants of Colima as guides to the afterworld for the deceased. Since an important role of the
shaman is as an intermediary between the realms of the living and the deceased, it is plausible that the shaman would be
symbolically depicted as in transformation into a dog, perhaps in the role of guiding a deceased member of their society into the
afterlife. The dog and head are shown in good detail, with red and remnants of white/cream pigment for decoration. Measures
approximately 5-1/4"H x 4-1/2"W. Provenance: Former CA, USA Doctor's private collection. Provenance: Former Indiana, USA
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358: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Seated Male Figure
USD 300 - 400
From the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca 200 BCE - 300 CE. This pottery example depicts a seated male, elbows
resting on knees and hands to chest. He's shown wearing a distinctive pointed hat, often associated with figures form this
region, as well as a necklace and ear, nose and upper arm ornamentation. The modeling is quite well done on this example,
and remnants of white accent pigment against the red slip remain, indicating striped and dotted patterns on the hat, necklace
and back. 6-1/4"H. Provenance: Former Arizona, USA collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal
to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
359: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Female with Snake Skirt
USD 400 - 500
From the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Terracotta female figure shown wearing large ear
spools, arm bands and a hat or head adornment, with painted decoration indicating a multi-stranded necklace and an
elaborately decorated skirt. Interestingly, the skirt features snake-like forms, and there are also faint remnants of a serpent-like
line of decoration across the front of her torso, just under her breasts. Snake iconography is known from ancient West Mexican
cultures, but is rarely depicted this way on such female figures. Measures just over 6"H x 5-1/2"W. Provenance: Former Arizona,
USA collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
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360: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Vessel -Dog Handles
USD 200 - 250
An interesting, small olla-shaped vessel from the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca 200 BCE - 300 CE. The form of this
vessel is that of a squat olla, with three applied decorative elements at the shoulder. These abstract forms appear to be stylized
dog or other animal heads, as if blending right into the form of the vessel, with eyes protruding. Similar vessels featuring such
applied forms are well documented from the region, and are often interpreted as abstract feline or dog forms. Wonderful, original
painted decoration in white and black against a red slip remains, illustrating geometric linear and dot patterns. Measures
approximately 3-3/4"W x 3"H. Provenance: Former Arizona, USA collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot
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361: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio Drummer
USD 400 - 500
From the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca 100 BCE - 250 CE. This terracotta example is distinctly of the Ixtlan del Rio
variety of Nayarit figures, and depicts a male individual playing a drum. He is shown wearing a tall, pointed headdress, large ear
spools, a necklace and a loin cloth. Original painted accent decoration remains in white against a red slip. This is an excellent
example of the type in original condition, with great pre-1970 provenance. 5-1/2" tall. Provenance: Former Bick collection,
Florida, USA. Collected in the late 1940's. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed
to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
362: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Warrior Figure
USD 900 - 1,200
A fine example of a Pre-Columbian figure depicting a warrior. From the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE 300 CE. While the presence of the club the figure is holding suggests a warrior prepared for physical conflict, the dual pointed
headdress suggests otherwise. Depictions of one or two hornlike protrusions on ancient figures of this region are known to be
indicative of shaman status. As such, it is more likely that this figure depicts a shaman engaged in, or prepared for, spiritual
conflict in the unseen realm against illness, malevolent forces, or the like. Since these objects are found in the shaft and
chamber tombs known for the region, it is plausible that these were interred with the deceased to symbolically represent
shamans engaged in activity for the benefit of the deceased. The ridge and painted decoration around the torso may indicate a
type of body armor often depicted on figures of this type. Painted decoration also indicates a necklace or other ornamentation at
the neck, as well as face paint. A well made and well preserved example of the type. 8"H. Provenance: Former Arizona, USA
collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
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363: Large Pre-Columbian Nayarit Figure w/ Fan
USD 1,000 - 1,400
An impressive, large Pre-Columbian male figure from the ancient Nayarit region of West Mexico, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE.
Terracotta standing male shown holding a decorated object typically interpreted by scholars as representing a fan. It is likely that
such an object was not only practical, but also held symbolic meaning- perhaps indicative of social status. Also indicative of the
significant social status of this individual is the large, conspicuous ear ornaments. This example is distinctly of the Ixtlan del Rio
variety of Nayarit figures, exhibiting the hallmark characteristics such as the vibrantly-ornate, v-neck shirt, decorated with
various colors and geometric patterns. He is also shown wearing a pointed hat with a thick, padded brim- also featuring ornate
geometric-patterned decoration. The legs and feet are exaggeratedly large (which is common for this type)- perhaps for
symbolic emphasis of some kind, or simply to provide a broad base of support for such a large figure. Measures nearly 15"H.
Provenance: Former Bick collection, Florida, USA. Collected circa 1947. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can
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364: Rare Mezcala Iron Ore Axe Figure
USD 150 - 350
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca 300 BCE - 300 CE. A very heavy and rare example made from iron ore (rather than the more typical
Diorite stone material). While most of these Mezcala axe figures are made from used stone axes (typically Diorite stone), rare
examples are known to have been made from iron ore and even more rarely from meteorites. The weight and density of this
example suggested it was one of these rare examples, so a small portion of the thick patina and mineral depositing was cleaned
away to reveal the dense, heavy, shiny, metallic black material from which it is made. It is believed that this example is made
from iron ore, rather than meteor material, which both look and feel very similar. Such a hard and durable material would have
been highly prized and rare for the maker and owner of this object. The overall form is of an axe that has been modified to show
a zoomorphic figure above the groove line, with drilled eyes and a simple line for a mouth. A very rare example of the type, due
to the material from which it is made. 2-3/4"L. Provenance: Former KY, USA collection. All items in this auction have been
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365: Pre-Columbian Bowl w/ Reptilian Eye
USD 300 - 400
From ancient West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE. The form is that of a bowl sitting atop four nubbin feet. The interior features
crosshatched, incised grating, and the exterior features incised decoration depicting what is often referred to by scholars as the
"reptilian eye" motif. This motif is prevalent in the iconography of many ancient Mexican cultures, as far back as the Olmec. The
designs depict distinct representations of reptilian eyes on opposing sides, separated by designs that are often described as
flaming brows and undulating body parts. Importantly, the surface of the bowl exhibits the charred, burnished and reddish brown
coloration of objects that have been burned. As such, it is likely that this vessel was involved as part of a burnt offering in a
ceremony or rite of some kind. 6" diameter. Provenance: Former Dr. Willis Pratt of Univ. of Texas at Austin- Houston, TX private
collection. Collected between 1930 - 1960. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed
to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
366: Pre-Columbian Nazca Vessel - Birds
USD 250 - 350
Southern Peru, ca. 100 - 600 CE. Polychrome pottery vessel featuring rows of birds. The form of this vessel is that of a
remarkably thin-walled bowl, corseted at the waist. It features painted decoration in red, cream, red orange and black/brown
pigments, depicting rows of birds. 4"W x 3" tall. Provenance: Former Canadian private collection. All items in this auction have
been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the lot can sell.
367: Pre-Columbian La Tolita Top-Shaped Jar
USD 400 - 600
Ecuador, ca. 0 to 400 CE. A delightful pottery jar in the form of a spinning top. Conical base with twin-tiered upper section,
painted in red and orange pigment and decorated with incised dots and lines. 5" H. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago Collection,
acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described
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368: Moche I Hybrid Owl / Shaman Vessel
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 100 CE, Moche I. This Moche vessel presents a human figure perhaps a shaman dressed
as or ritualistically transforming into an owl. Take note of the lively expression -- the boldly contoured rounded eyes and wings
painted red. What an eye for design! Human physiognomy is evident as well. Note how the artist delineated the toes and
pectorals. Above all, the animated expression of this creature is most endearing. With closed eyes and pursed lips, he actually
hoots! 6-1/2" T x 4-1/4"W x 5-1/2"D Proveannce: Ex-Catherine Sobreto collection, acquired in 1967. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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369: Moche Black Smoked Stirrup Vessel
USD 600 - 900
Northern Peru, ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE, Moche III. The Moche are known for their portrait pottery, and every iconographical detail
of this figure's clothing and accoutrements, from the type of headdress and the number of stripes incised on it to the tools this
figure holds, was created with intention. Despite their playful impression, Moche pottery vessels were created with strong
intentions. Each element signified something specific. Furthermore, as these vessels were buried in shaft tombs, they were
charged with symbolism to be taken to the other world. Here we have an artisan holding the implements of his trade carrying his
wears in a pack on his back. Its rare smoke black coloration was only used in a few pieces. 7 1/4"T x 5 3/4"D x 3 3/4"W.
Provenance: Ex-Catherine Sobreto Collection, acquired in 1967All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
370: Lot of 2 Mayan Stone Daggers - Belize
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Mayan territory, Ca 200 BC - 500 CE. Lovely pair of Mayan stone daggers, each of different colored chert, each
bi-facially knapped with thin handles and ridged sharp blades. Blades like these are often found in rivers and cenotes
throughout Belize and may have been purely ceremonial, or quite deadly fighting tools. 9" and 7" H respectively, each on
custom stand. Provenance: Ex-Private California Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
lot can sell.
371: Lot of 2 Costa Rican Jadeite Axe Gods
USD 700 - 900
Pre-Columbian, Guanacaste / Nicoya region, ca. 200-600 CE. Lovely pair of carved jadeite celts, one a deep shade of green,
the other in a contrasting light shade. Both are incised with stylized anthropomorphic features, show striking veins in the stone,
and have perforations for suspension. 6"L ; 5 1/6"L Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items
in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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372: Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Axe God Celt
USD 700 - 900
Guanacaste / Nicoya region, Costa Rica, 200-600 CE. This anthropomorphic figure with hands across the chest is finely carved
from jadeite. It is pierced at the neck to be worn as a pendant. Costa Rica is one of the two regions in which jade was
extensively carved in the Pre-Columbian era. 4 3/4"L x 2"W x 1/2"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior
to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.
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373: Fine Costa Rican Avian Axe God
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Guanacaste, Nicoya Region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. Lucid pale blue-green jadeite pendant with string-cut features
carved in smooth, low relief to represent an avian form. Perforations drilled laterally for suspension. 4"L Provenance: Ex Adeon
Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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374: Costa Rican Nicoya Anthropomorphic Axe God
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, ca. 200 to 600 CE. This finely low-reliefed, carved and polished black hardstone example tapers to an
effectively sharp lower edge. The celt depicts an abstract anthropomorphic figure with joining hands at the waist. He wears a
headband with a rhythmic pattern around his detailed coiffure. Holes are drilled laterally through the neck for suspension. 6"L x
2"W Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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375: Costa Rican Axe God
USD 600 - 900
Guanacaste, Nicoya Region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. Carved in abstract detail from a weighty piece of grey-green jadeite stone with
rich veining, this Costa Rican axe god celt is in the form of a rather plump bird effigy. Perforations were drilled just behind the
eyes. 4"L Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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lot can sell.
376: Lot of 2 Costa Rican Axe God Pendants
USD 900 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Guanacaste, Nicoya Region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. The jadeite long, slender pendant is incised adeptly to indicate
anthropomorphic facial features as well as a crossed arm gesture. Perforations are drilled on the jaw line for suspension of this
pendant. Costa Rica was one of only two regions where jade was carved extensively in the Pre-Columbian era. The other
anthropomorphosed celt is carved from a rich, milky grey stone with black and white veining. It too has perforations for
suspension. 6-3/4"L and 3"L Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have
been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price
at which the lot can sell.
377: Lot of 2 Costa Rican Jade Pendants -Monkey and Bird
USD 800 - 1,200
Guanacaste, Nicoya Region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. One look at this monkey's spiraled eyes and crossed arms reveals his playful
nature. In Latin America the monkey is associated with foolery, debauchery and overall undisciplined living. Paired with this
pendant we have a perky bird denizen of the rainforest. Both are carved from rich, deep green jade. 2-1/2"L and 3"L
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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378: Guanacoste / Nicoya Jadeite Axe God
USD 800 - 1,200
Guanacaste, Nicoya Region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. This exemplary work demonstrates the meticulous technique that Costa Rican
sculptors demanded of themselves. This anthropomorphic axe god faces us with a stern demeanor and hands joined solemnly
at the waist. Take note of the abstract beak-like form topping his elaborately delineated headdress. Lateral perforations at the
neck for suspension. 5-1/2"L. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have
been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price
at which the lot can sell.
379: Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Jadeite Bird Pendant
USD 700 - 900
Guanacaste/Nicoya region, Costa Rica, ca. 200-600 CE. This perky, frontal image of a tropical bird stylistically carved from
jadeite has perforated eyes to hang as a pendant. 4"L x 1-1/2"W x 1/4"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired
prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
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380: Costa Rican Jadeite Avian Pendant
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Guanacaste, Nicoya Region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. This jadeite pendant is carved in high-relief, a technique that
makes for a boldly pronounced beak and deeply set eyes. Holes are drilled laterally through the eyes for suspension. 3-1/2"L
Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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381: Lot of 2 Costa Rican Jadeite Axe God Celts
USD 700 - 900
Guanacaste, Nicoya Region, Costa Rica, ca. 200 to 600CE. This exceptional pair of jadeite carved axe god celts demonstrates
the meticulous workmanship of the Nicoya Region. The tropical aviary form is expertly carved from a thin piece of rich green
jadeite stone with brown veining. Note the fine details: its crossed wings and stylized striations of the bird's head and beak.
Holes are drilled through the eyes for suspension. As a complement, the anthropomorphosed axe god with hands joined at the
waist is carved from a stone of a contrasting dark grey stone with dramatic pearled veining. It too shows expertly delineated
carving in the headdress and facial details. 6"L and 5-1/4"L Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
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starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
381A: Pre-Columbian Narino Bowl with Spiders
USD 300 - 400
This ornately decorated Narino bowl of Colombia is remarkable for its rich and unusual iconographical program. Segmented into
four discrete diamond-shaped areas, we have the negative silhouettes of spiders, most likely tarantulas, alternating with a
landscape-inspired motif consisting of a solar form and nest-like symbol. Striking for its rare spider iconography as well as
stunning polychrome finish and elegant footed base, this vessel is one of our favorites. Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE. Highly
decorated pottery bowl with geometrics and spiders, probably tarantulas - rare depiction! 7-3/4"D x 3-1/4"H. Provenance: Hart
collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot
can sell.
382: Nazca Polychrome Round-Bottomed Kero
USD 500 - 900
Pre-Columbian, north coast, ca. 200-600 CE. This tall, slender, polychromed pottery drinking cup is extensively decorated with a
central register of seven attractive female faces, seven additional faces on the base register, a band of stylized zoomorphic
forms - likely birds or fish - in between, and two flying costumed shamans in elaborate regalia personifying the principal life-force
on earth within the upper register. Two holes drilled through upper register for suspension. 8 1/2"T x 5 1/2"D. Provenance: Ex
Catherine Sobreto, Acquired in 1967 All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be
as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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382A: Long Nazca Textile Belt
USD 600 - 900
Southern Peru, Ca 200 to 400 CE. Large and fascinating! Woven strap or belt made of camelid fibers in a repeating "M" shaped
chevron in colors of red, green, blue, gold and white. Measuring an amazing 19 feet, one inch long by 1-1/2" W! Belts like this
were often found wrapping mummy bundles in the arid Peruvian desert. PROVENANCE: EX-Vanbuskirk collection acquired at
auctionAll items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
382B: Nazca Globular Jar w/ Hummingbirds
USD 700 - 1,000
Southern Peru, Ca 200 to 400 CE. Lovely globular jar of traditional form with repeating decoration of 12 hummingbirds, each
with long beak plunged deep into the flower surrounding each spout. 7-1/2" H by 6-1/2" W. PROVENANCE: EX-Vanbuskirk
collection acquired at auctionAll items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
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382D: Proto Nazca Long / Wide Textile Sash
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Ca 0 to 200 CE. Large, wide and fabulous! Woven sash or belt made of camelid fibers in
several repeating patterns including 3 variations of temple steps, zoomorphs and "X" decorations in colors of red and gold on a
deep brown background. 36 feet long x 2-1/2" W! Belts like this were often found wrapping mummy bundles in the arid Peruvian
desert. BR> PROVENANCE: EX-Private California collection acquired at auctionAll items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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lot can sell.
382E: Nazca-Huari Bottle with Lizard Appliques
USD 350 - 500
Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca. This ovoid bottle with flaring neck has two lizard effigies attached to the sides of the body reminiscent
of Chancay stylistic traditions. However, the style of its rich, slip-painted surface decoration in cream and dark brown slip on
russet ground shows Nasca influence. Perforations under the bellies of the lizards indicate that it was hung or carried on the
user's person. 5 3/4"T x 4 3/4"W Provenance: Ex- Vanbuskirk Collection, acquired at auction All items in this auction have been
legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back.á A Certificate of Authenticity will
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at which the lot can sell.
382F: Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Olla
USD 700 - 900
Peru, South Coast, Nazca Phase 5, ca. 125-250 CE. This Nazca beaker form rising from a slightly curved base bulges in a soft
curve on the lower body. Surface decoration is organized into registers or horizontal bands from the base to the mouth. While
some are relatively undecorated, only painted in solid colors, eg, the gold and deep chocolate brown bands at the bottom,
others are highly designed. Note the series of alternating orange and brown stylized zoomorphic forms, likely bird claws or
wings painted on white ground. In the middle of the vessel we have two registers showing a striped motif in red, orange, cream
and brown that borders a geometric band of triangular zig-zag forms threading a series of three dots arranged in triangular
patterns as well. The final register consists of a band of step-fret or throne or litter motifs on white ground between dark brown
framing lines. The Nazca culture is infamous for its beautiful polychrome pottery, and this piece is a fine example. 8.75"H x
6.5"W. Provenance: Ex-Bel Air, CA collection of 1930's silent movie star Lupita Tovar. Original price tag on piece from the
1950's. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient
Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
383: Moche Copper Portrait Mask
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Mochica Culture, North Coast Peru, ca. 100 - 400 CE. A portrait style face mask handcrafted from a thin copper
sheet. Holes surrounding face would have had the hair of the recently deceased strung through, while the slits on the ears
would have had ceremonial ear ornaments attached. Face has striking wide eyes, long ears, a pronounced and curved nose
with flared nostrils, curled lips, and cheeks. 6-1/2"H x 8-1/4"W, minor losses as shown. Custom stand included Provenance:
Ex-Private North West Coast, USA, Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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384: Important Costa Rican Jade Axe-God
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Guanacaste / Nicoya region, ca. CE. 1-500. With celt-like blade, raised squarish torso, the long recurved beak
with caruncle resting on the chest, with close-set sunken string-cut eyes, in blue-green finely veined stone, pierced laterally at
the neck. Height 7 3/8 in. (18.6 cm.) For a near-identical example, see Christies, November 2004, lot 78, which realized $16,730
Provenance: Ex-private Collection, Scottsdale, AZ. Ex French Collection, authenticated by Francine Maurer (Licensed French
expert). All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.
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385: Pre-Classic Mayan Pottery Coatimundi Figural Vessel
USD 500 - 750
Guatemala, Pre Classic Kaminaljuyu (ca 250 BCE - 250 CE) pottery jar in the form of a coatimundi. Maya women raised an
animal called chic (coatimundi) as a pet and often depicted the animal in their pottery. Long snout, small legs with thin tubular
spout at rear - highlighted with added bitumen. 8-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago Collection, acquired before 1970. All
items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
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385A: Costa Rican Diquis Bola / Stone Sphere
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Costa Rica, Diquis Delta or Isla del Cano, ca. 200 BCE to 1500 CE. Petrospheres known as Las Bolas of Costa Rica are
attributed to the extinct Diquis culture. As the best-known stone sculptures of the Isthmo-Colombian area, Diquis spheres range
in size from a few centimeters to over 2 meters in diameter. Most are sculpted from gabbro, a coarse-grained type of basalt.
First "discovered" in the 1930s when the United Fruit Company was clearing the jungle to establish banana plantations, many
were damaged in the process. What's more, legends of hidden gold motivated workers to drill holes in the spheres and blow
them up with sticks of dynamite. By the 1940s, legitimate investigation was conducted by Samuel Kirkland Lothrop of the
Peabody Museum of Harvard University. As recently as 2010, University of Kansas researcher John Hoopes visited the site with
the intention of evaluating the area's eligibility for protection as a Unesco World Heritage Site. Countless legends surround Las
Bolas including the myth that they come from Atlantis or that the indigenous possessed a poison that was able to soften the
rock. According to the cosmogony of the Bribri, these stone spheres are in fact Tara's cannon balls. Tara or Tlatchque, god of
thunder, according to the native's legend, used a giant blowpipe to shoot the balls at the Serkes, gods of winds and hurricanes,
to force them out of these regions. Marvels of near perfect roundness, these Bolas are rich in aesthetic appeal as well as
wonder! 2 5/6"D Provenance: Ex-Stuart Collection, acquired from Costa Rica in the 1960s. All items in this auction have been
legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
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386: Large Moche Terracotta Avian Vessel
USD 500 - 700
Northern Peru, Moche II - III, 100-300 CE. This large, hollow, molded terracotta vessel represents the early Moche culture, the
shape of its spout indicative of phase II-III. The body takes on the form of a bird of prey most likely an eagle or vulture carrying a
snake in its mouth. The soaring flight patterns of birds of prey made them ideal metaphors for the sun. Able to fly to impressive
heights, they could make dynamic dives to pursue their prey. The Moche are infamous for their rich, lifelike iconography and this
piece is no exception. The artist meticulously modeled the bird's form and ravenous disposition. Just look at the determination in
those eyes! 9-1/4"T x 8"D x 7"W Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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387: Moche Relief-Decorated Stirrup Vessel
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Northern Peru, Moche II/III, ca. 300 to 400 CE. Bi-chrome spouted stirrup vessel relief decorated, having a twin-opposing
decoration depicting two warriors in combat, both wielding weapons. One wears a feline headdress and long feline headed tail,
depicted with a fanged mouth. He is holding the defeated warrior by his hair. Central deep red decorated band divides the
scenes. Painted medium red-brown ground with white highlights. 9"H x 6-1/2"W. Ex-Sobredo Collection, acquired in 1964. All
items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
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388: Pre-Columbian Tairona Carnelian Necklace
USD 600 - 900
Columbia, ca. 200 to 1000CE This exquisite necklace of carnelian beads -- dozens of hand-polished, hand-cut, hand-drilled
beads, dozens of which are rounded and cylindrical, 21 of which including the large pendant piece are the culturally-specific
Tairona bullet-shaped form. 18"L. Provennace: Ex-Hart collection, Tampa, FL All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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389: Moche Bi-Chrome Jar - Warrior Form
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 300 to 500 CE. A large and very fine bi-chrome terracotta jar in the form of a fierce Moche
warrior. He stands holding a mace in his right hand, shield in his left with large golden nose ring and broad pattern collar. After
fired, jar was hand-burnished to give it a wonderful surface texture and shine. 12"H. Provenance: Ex-Poolos collection, Chicago,
Il acquired in the 1950's to 1960's. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
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390: Teotihuacan Carved Alabaster Figure
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Ca 300 to 600 CE. Carved human figure of creamy alabaster with squared features, oval eyes and
mouth, wearing long tunic and skirt, squared legs emerging beneath. 5-3/8" H x2-3/8" W. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago
Collection, acquired before 1970. Authenticity guaranteed. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell,
and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered
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391: Pre-Columbian Monte Alban Figural Urn
USD 500 - 700
Oaxaca, Mexico. ca. 300 to 600 CE. This grayware figural urn depicting a seated deity with hands resting on his knees. Wearing
a zoomorphic nasal mask, large ear spools, and grand headdress in which the ancients may have placed offerings. 5 1/4"T x 3
1/4"W x 2 3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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392: Mochica Copper Ear Spools - Ai Apec
USD 2,000 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca 300 to 500 CE. These magnifent copper ear ornaments feature the visage of the Mochica
deity Ai Apec also called decapitador. Ai Apec is depicted with an anthropomorphic face with feline fangs. The circular motif on
the perimeter of the design represents surrounding ocean waves. Ai Apec was worshipped by the Moche as the creator god,
protector of the Moche people, a provider of water, food, and military victories. In addition to the rich iconography of these ear
spools, aesthetically they are quite striking, the oxidized copper exuding a striking hue. Custom, museum-quality stand. 2-1/2"D
x 2-3/4"L Provenance: Ex-Morris Collection, acquired at Arte Primitivo, NYC All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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393: Moche Portrait Vessel
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A large, poignant section of a fine terracotta portrait vessel featuring bold
facial features. Note the expressive smiling lips and carefully lined, lidded eyes. Once the jar was fired, the Moche artist
hand-burnished it bestowing it with a rich surface texture and shine. Custom, museum-quality stand. 4 3/4"D x 4"H x 3"W.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Schmidt Collection, IN. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed
to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent
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394: Teotihuacan Articulated Terracotta Doll Figure
USD 600 - 900
Mexico, Ca 300 to 600 CE. A delightful pottery articulated "doll" with individually molded arms, legs torso and head. Typical
triangular face large muscular arms and hands decorated torso - all attached with modern yarn as the original ancient string has
long been decayed from the ravages of time. 4" H, not counting museum quality stand. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago
Collection, acquire. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or
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394A: Rare Tiwanaku Bone Carving
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Western Bolivia, South America, Tiwanaku. ca. 600-1200 CE. This carved bone features a figure reminiscent of the sun god
Viracocha, similar to the representation of this god on the Gate of the Sun (Puerta del Sol), Tiwanacu. Note that Viracocha,
Kukulkan, and Quetzalcoatl were all the same individual. As Viracocha, he was teacher to the Incas. Tiwanaku was the capital
of an empire that extended to present -day Peru and Chile. Incised geometric designs complement the full figure holding trophy
heads. Custom, museum-quality stand. 7"H x 1"W Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.All items in
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395: Moche Musician Spouted Libation Vessel
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 400 CE. The Moche artisans were remarkably adept at bringing clay to life! Known for
creating pottery representing actual individuals, the pieces can be remarkably realistic and specific, typically representing
significant people or rulers. The Moche worldview was that of a hierarchical culture, a very ordered place where everyone
understood his/her role in society. Moche vessels typically feature specific individuals dressed and carrying accouterments to
indicate their role in society. Here we have a well-dressed musician playing a percussive instrument. His calm, almost solemn
expression, cross-legged seated position, and refined tunic may indicate that he is a religious practitioner engaged in a ritualistic
ceremony. The exquisite, naturalistically rendered facial visage, intricate delineations of his garb ie cross-hatched motifs of his
lower tunic, the markings perhaps tattooing on his calves, and the incised geometric design of his head covering are the
creative work of an expert sculptor. 9"T x 8"D with 4 1/4"Diameter of vessel EX-Catherine Sobredo collection acquired between
1964 and 1967All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
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396: Adorable Moche Stirrup Vessel -Man and Cat
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Northern Peru, ca. 400CE, Moche III, Pre-Columbian. This redware pottery vase is decorated in white over deep red slip and
sports a lustrous, kaolin slipped stirrup spout. The vessel is in the form of a seated man wearing a decorated cape, holding a
young spotted jaguar on his lap. He holds the jaguar rather like a placid kitty. Pre-Columbian mythology and art reflects the
close but seemingly ambivalent interaction between human and jaguar, oftentimes reversing the roles of assailant and victim.
7"H x 6-1/2"L. PROVENANCE: EX-Catherine Sobredo collection acquired before 1967All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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397: Moche Blackware Stirrup Jar - Warrior Amputee
USD 600 - 900
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche IV, ca. 400 to 600 CE. This choice and lovely black-glazed stirrup vessel of a warrior
captive with arms amputated, wears a cape over his knees down to his feet. His expression overtly communicates anger,
despair, and resistance with reason. In accordance with current archaeological research, the sequence of rituals involved in war
were brutally violent and humiliating for the unfortunate losers. 7-1/8"H x 5-3/4"D. PROVENANCE: EX-Catherine Sobredo
Collection acquired between 1964 and 1967All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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397A: Pre-Columbian Moche Face Pot
USD 350 - 500
This Moche stirrup spout vessel represents a man wearing a fanciful headband, large ear ornaments, and a tunic -- all
meticulously painted in red slip with white details. Known for their uncanny ability to project the disposition of individuals and
signify their subject's role in society, the Moche artisan of this piece does not disappoint. Clearly, this individual was of noble
rank given his serious countenance and elaborate regalia. From ancient Peru, Moche / Mochica culture, ca. 200-700 CE.
Gourd-shaped pottery vessel with detailed face on spout, red slip with white details. Provenance: Ex-Skinner's Auctioneers,
Boston, MA; ex-New World Artifacts, San Diego. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.The starting
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397B: Outstanding Moche Copper Tumi with Vultures
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 200 to 400 CE. Solid copper ceremonial blade of slightly tapered form, sitting atop is the pair
of vultures, one looking at the other either lovingly, or hungrily... 5-3/8"H x 1"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-Private, FL collection
acquired in the 1980's. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described
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397C: Moche Bi-Chrome Venus Jar, Flared Rim
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian Northern Peru, ca. 4th c CE. Moche skilled ceramicists created a wide variety of decorated vessels. This
bi-chrome flared pottery jar, alternatively called a venus jar or florero, is slip painted in the Moche's signature deep red with an
intricate jaguar coat pattern on the notched rim. The Moche imbued these jars with complex decoration painted inside the rim,
while the exterior of the vessel shows greater simplicity. The piece stands on a foot adorned with red triangles. Moche flared
bowls were produced from the fourth century CE. They became taller over time, with smaller bases and wider, more pronounced
rims. 5" T x 6-1/2"D Provenance: Ex-Knox Collection, Scottsdale, AZ. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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397D: Published Moche Blackware Head Pot
USD 500 - 600
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Moche culture, ca. 200 - 600 CE. Fine blackware pottery cup in chalice form, depicting the head of a stoic
Mochica male, large wide-open eyes, slightly downturned mouth and large ears, on a flared base. 5" H. Provenance: Ex-New
World Artifacts, San Diego, CA. Pictured Who's Who in Indian Relics #10, pg 156. All items in this auction have been legally
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397E: Moche Captive Spouted Vessel
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Northern Peru, ca. 100CE, Moche I, Pre-Columbian. This redware pottery spouted vessel is in the form of a captive of warfare.
Of paramount concern for Moche artists was their intention to inform and communicate a narrative in their work. This piece tells
the story of what happened to victims of war as they approached the Sacrifice Ceremony. His weapons and clothes were
bundled together and carried off by the winner, who paraded this unfortunate individual with a rope tied around his neck toward
the ceremonial precinct where captives, with their hands tied behind their backs would suffer the consequences of losing in war.
This example shows explicit details that tell this sad story - note the rope around his neck, hands tied behind his back, faithfully
rendered genitalia even on the underside, and sorrowful gaze. 6"T x 4-1/2"D x 3-1/2"W Provenance: Ex-Catherine Sobredo
Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
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397F: Set of 5 Moche Silver Tumis, Custom Mount
USD 900 - 1,500
Chimu, Moche Valley, Peru, ca. 1000-1400CE. The Chimu were master metal artisans - evident in the fine detail of these silver
tumis, two of which feature elegant spiraled silver. The Tumi is a ceremonial knife typically characterized by a semi-circular
blade made from one piece of metal used by the Chimu and other Andean cultures. These tumis however are rounded in form
possibly to represent the sun or the moon which the Chimu dutifully worshipped with an annual ritualistic celebration.
Subsequent to the potato and maize harvest, the High Priest would sacrifice a llama using a tumi in order to give thanks for a
plentiful harvest. The moon (Si) was particularly sacred to the Chimu of Pacasmayo, thought to be even more powerful than the
sun, since it was visible both day and night, and also controlled climate and agricultural production. Children and animals were
sacrificed the moon on accompanying offerings of colored cottons, fruit, and chichi. In addition, Tumi have traditionally been
used to perform skull trepanations to treat psychological disorders. Tumis were also created to accompany the burials of elite
members of society in Peru. Today the tumi has evolved into a national symbol of Peru hung to bring good luck. 10.25ö, 9.75ö,
8.75ö, 8.25ö, and 7ö Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
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397G: Pre-Columbian Recuay Reclining Jaguar
USD 300 - 500
Northern Peruvian Highlands, Callejon de Huaylas Valley, Recuay Culture, ca. 200 BCE - 600 CE, Early Intermediate Period.
The Recuay artisans created some of the most sophisticated metalwork of in ancient Peru. This fine example represents a
jaguar, the King of Beasts in the Pre-Colombian cosmos. Recuay visual culture was customarily used in mortuary rituals to
signify the status of the deceased as well as venerate ancestors. 1-1/2" x 2"W Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery,
Los Angeles, CA.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or
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397H: Nazca Carved Bone
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Nazca, ca. 400-600 CE. The Nazca were a sophisticated, desert-dwelling people who at the same time practiced customs that
are disturbing to our modern sensibilities -- human sacrifice, decapitation to collect "trophy heads" of their military foes, as well
as "partial burials" of their victims, including bundles of limbs and caches of severed heads. This rare, carved human femur was
clearly isolated from these bundles and used to create a work of "body art" that depicts heads, limbs, and nature motifs. The
Nazca had no writing system. Instead they relied on a glyphic system to represent their spiritual visions centered on the natural
world. Many of the forms carved on the bone intriguingly resemble miniature interpretations of the legendary Nazca Lines, those
enormous earth drawings of animal figures created by the ancients. This bone with its carvings of myriad avian figures, serpent
creatures, and celestial forms reflects the Nazca Line artists' powerful practice of presenting nature's fauna to the sky. 10 3/4"L.
Museum-grade stand available for small extra charge. Please inquire. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired
prior to 1970All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
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398: Moche Portrait Stirrup Vessel - Seated Male
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca. 400 CE, Moche III. This handsome redware stirrup-spouted vessel depicting a seated male
figure with hands on knees dons elaborate native garb that demonstrates the Moche culture's prowess in textile creations. Take
note of the cape, richly ornamented with a criss-cross pattern tied underneath his chin, cloaking the robe worn beneath with its
complementing checkerboard pattern. The Moche were particularly adept at delineating bold facial features such as the large
almond shaped eyes, protruding nose and pursed lips of this individual. 8-1/2"H x 6-1/2"L Provenance: Ex-private Santa Monica,
CA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
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399: Choice Zapotec Pottery Incensario
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, near modern-day Mexico City, ca. 200 to 700 CE. Grayware vessel of seated lord, large
bird-headed headdress that meets his elaborate garment. He wears stone necklace and large ear spools. Small cupped vessel
at reverse and entire piece decorated in added cinnabar. 8-1/2" H. Provenance - Ex-promient Hollywood writer/director acquired
at major auction. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or
your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
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399A: Peruvian Inca Bi-Chrome Canopa
USD 400 - 600
Pre-Columbian, Central Peruvian Highlands, Inca, ca. 1300-1500 CE. This stone canopa assumes the form of a llama. The
receptacle in its back was created to hold tallow and cocoa leaves as an offering to Paccha Mama (Mother Earth or more
literally "Mother World" of the Andes) the fertility goddess who presides over planting and the harvest. Canopas were
customarily thrown into the fields in order to ask for assistance in the harvest and breeding season. The fact that the canopa
represents a llama is significant as llamas were ritually sacrificed to Paccha Mama by the indigenous. Wonderful two toned
stone! 2-5/8"L x 2"H Provenance: Ex-California collection, acquired in the 1980s. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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399B: Mixtec Bone Carving
USD 800 - 1,200
Mexico, likely Western Oaxaca, Puebla, or Guerrero, Mixtec, ca. 1200-1600 CE. The Mixtecs artisans were accomplished
smiths, potters, gold-workers and precious stone cutters according to Spanish accounts written during the Conquest period and
Pre-Columbian codices with heroic narratives about Mixtec kings and nobles. Like most Mesoamerican societies, they revered
the jaguar. In fact, the most infamous Mixtec king was named Lord Eight Deer "Jaguar Claw" who reigned over Tilantongo in the
11th century. Artisans customarily carved jaguar bones. This carved bone is incised with intriguing hieroglyphs - intriguing
because the Mixtec were also adept scribes as we know from their surviving codices, the Codex Vindobonensis narrating Mixtec
beliefs about the origin of the universe, their gods, and mythology. Custom, museum-quality stand. 5 1/2"H x 1"W Provenance:
Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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400: Lot of 2 Veracruz Coast Watchers
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Classic, 450 to 650 CE. These seated coast watchers positioned with crossed legs, hands resting on
knees, are on the lookout ready to protect their community from invaders. Elaborately adorned, both have black details painted
with black bitumen to accentuate eyes, mouth, and headdress details. In addition, scarification, large ear spools, necklaces with
hanging pendants, and wrist cuffs decorate the figures. In addition to being attractive figures, both were fashioned as whistles to
play dulcet tones. 6"T x 3-1/4"W x 2-1/4"D and 7-1/4"T x 3-1/2"W x 2-3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL,
acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described
or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis
Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
400A: Vera Cruz Stone Bird Palma
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Veracruz, ca. 550-950 CE. This palma assumes an avian form in exquisite detail. The palma, named
for its palm frond shape, is a piece of protective gear that was worn during the Mesoamerican ballgame. The rubber ballgame
was regarded as a holy sport of religious significance. Playing this game was considered an act of worship to celebrate the
sun's movement, and by extension the eternal cycle of life and death. According to scholar Ted Leyenaar, "The ball, symbolizing
the sun, was kept moving by supernatural, divine powers, and human strength. The stadium where the game was played,
symbolized the world." (p. 218 "Art Treasures from Ancient Mexico: Journey to the Land of the Gods" (2002) This bird effigy
palma amplifies this symbolism as an animal of the sky believed to be a messenger between man and his deities. In addition to
this rich iconography, the artist's impeccable technique brings the stone to life. At once this former block of stone exudes the
varying textures of the bird's soft plumes, smooth beak, glassy eyes and persuades us that it is about to take flight. Custom,
museum-quality stand. 13"H x 6-1/2"W. Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. -- From the collection
of Jules Berman who put his well-known Kahlua collection together in the 1950s.All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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401: Pre-Columbian Jamacoaque Whistle, Standing Warrior
USD 400 - 600
Manabi Province, Ecuador, Jama-Coaque, ca 500 CE. It is clear that the Jama-Coaque artists were a sophisticated lot who
could create finely modeled sculpture as well as various textiles adorned with imaginative ornamentation, quite evident in the
workmanship required to create the elaborate regalia of this shaman's or warrior's eagle-like costume. The Precolumbian
worship of sky animals stemmed from their belief that these feathered creatures served as messengers between man and his
deities. Second only to the jaguar, the eagle was the emblem of elite warriors. 5"T x 2-1/2"W x 1-3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon
Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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401A: Set of 2 Ecuadoran Jama Coaque Masks
USD 300 - 500
The indigenous of Ecuador created masks, providing themselves with another face, a dual identity with ritual significance. The
mask on the left represents a simian-like animal effigy, and the example on the right represents an anthropomorphic
supernatural being. Far from a unitary ancient culture, Ecuador was comprised of diverse societies, each with its distinctive
artistic expression. An outgrowth of the earlier Chorrera ceramic sculptural tradition, Jama-Coaque artisans focused on figural
representation. They typically built their pieces using mold construction and hand modeling. Shamanistic practices involved
accessing a spirit form. This typically involved transformative rituals aided by the ingestation of hallucinogenic plants and the
donning of masks, special textiles, and other attributes. Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque culture, ca. 500 CE. Set of 2
terracotta masks. Larger one measures 5-1/2" x 5-3/4", smaller one measures 5-1/2" x 4." Provenance: Ex-Miguel Mejia, Miami,
FL, ex-New World Artifacts, San Diego, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The starting
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401B: Jama Coaque Bat Pendant and Crab "Stamp"
USD 350 - 500
This playful pair is particularly rich for its symbolism. The crab effigy stamp or bottle stopper represents the great subterranean
sea, home to aquatic creatures like this crustacean that to the indigenous signified the underworld of the Pre-Columbian
cosmos. The bat was also an archetypal creature of the underworld in Pre-Columbian societies. This example with his menacing
expression and characteristic wing silhouette represents the dark realm beneath the earth. Perforations on its backside make
the piece a handsome pendant. 3D Bat Pendant is 3.25"x3"x2"deep, crab effigy is4"x2.5", possibly was a stamp or the top to a
container?. Ecuador, C. 500AD. Both are well detailed and fun effigy figures. Excellent condition and with mineral deposits and
trails. Provenance: Ex New World Artifacts, San Diego All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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401C: Jama Coaque Seated Figure
USD 500 - 600
The Jama-Coaque culture of the Pacific coast on Ecuador is known for its figurative ceramics. The artisans created large,
molded statues of people adorned with appliques and beautifully painted with intriguing hues. This seated female dons fine
attire with elaborate jewelry and holds an object in each hand, perhaps a musical instrument. The adept applique work and relief
carving on her necklace are most impressive, bringing this piece to life. -- Very finely detailed and colorful figure, an excellent
example, 5.5" x 4" x 6"Long, Jama Coaque Culture, Ecuador, C. 500AD. Provenance: Ex Arte Xibalba and New World Artifacts.
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402: Jamacoaque Female Effigy Figure
USD 500 - 700
Jama-Coaque, Ecuador, 300 BCE to 600 CE. Terracotta figure represents a standing woman with outward arms. She is
elaborately adorned with elaborate headdress, ear ornaments, a pendant necklace, and finely collared garment. 8"L x 3-5/6"W x
3-1/2"D. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
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403: Jamacoaque Whistling Figure
USD 500 - 700
Ecuador, Manabi, Province, ca 500 AD. This fine example of a Jama Coaque pottery figure is elaborately decorated ornate ear
ornaments, necklace and ear ornaments composed of square-shaped beads giving a mosaic-like appearance, globular nose
ring, and loin cloth. The facial features are finely detailed as well; note the coffee bean shaped eyes, fingers and toes. What
makes this statue so appealing are the humanistic hand gestures and the fact that it also plays dulcet music! 5"L x 3-1/2"W x
2-1/2"D Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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404: Jama-Coaque Manabi Figure
USD 500 - 700
Ecuador, Manabi Province, ca 500 AD. The Jama Coaque culture of the Pacific coast of Ecuador is known for its pottery,
especially large human-shaped molded statues adorned with appliqués and painted with pigment. The artist of this piece
ornamented the body with a grand headdress, nose ring, necklace, wrist cuffs, and red pigment. The Jama-Coaque trace their
heritage to the Chorrera people; however, several iconographic and stylistic features indicate that the Jama-Coaque were
influenced by Mesoamerican traditions. 10 1/4"L x 4-3/4"W x 3-1/2"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired
prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
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405: Lot of 4 Adorable Maya Whistles + Rattle
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Maya Territories, Yucatan Peninsula, Jaina Island thru El Salvador, ca. 500 to 800 CE. Very cute set of 3
whistles and one rattle. Each in human form - one with monkey mask - and depicting an old woman (rattle), chieftain, warrior
and monkey-man. 3-5/8" H for tallest. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
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406: Impressive Mayan Coil-Made Storage Jar
USD 500 - 700
Mayan Territories, probably Yucatan Peninsula, Ca 400 to 600 CE. Mayan brownware storage vessel, undecorated in the
traditional sense, but still quite decorative and showy. Heavy, coil-made pottery jar in an almost spittoon shape with large nearly
flat rim. Because of uneven oxygen flow in the kiln the piece developed wonderful black firing clouds adding to the visual
interest. 9-1/4" D x 7" H. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been
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407: Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Roller Stamps
USD 500 - 700
Jama Coaque ca 500 CE and Proto Mayan, possibly as early as Olmec ca. 1000 - 800 BCE. This lovely pair of roller stamps
were likely used to mark textiles and/or human skin. The Ecuadoran piece features striking abstracted wavelike motifs with
geometric borders. The Proto Mayan stamp features a lower register of charming group of figures holding hands in unity, a
middle register of square motifs possibly signifying house-like forms and an upper register of triangular motifs possibly signifying
hilly land forms. Plentiful cinnabar deposits. 2-5/6" long x 1-1/2"D, 2-1/3"L X 1"D Provenance:EX-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL
acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described
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409: Jama-Coaque Kneeling Female Figure
USD 700 - 900
Ecuador, Manabi Province. ca. 300 BCE to 300CE Jama Coaque figures stand apart from those of other coastal sites of the
period in that they are typically more richly clothed and elaborately adorned. Mold-made with appliqué decorations made in
smaller molds, most are freestanding like this example. The backs of the figures were made by hand and not as well finished
indicating that the figures were intended to be viewed from the front. Dress and ornament signified clans and ethnic groups as
well as rank among the ancient peoples. Elements of clothing and jewelry were encoded with information that members of those
societies would have understood. The pale green pigment after firing of the figure's necklace, nose ring, and headdress
ornamentation perhaps represent cherished greenstone such as jade, turquoise, or even emerald. This figures kneeling position
may indicate that she is a ceremonial dancer. 5-1/2" H. PROVENANCE: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA collection of Emmy award
winning writer/director/executive producer - acquired at auction. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
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410: Lot of 2 Coclé Terracotta Stamps
USD 400 - 600
Pre-Columbian, Panama, Ca 500 to 1000 CE. Rare and wonderful pair of pottery stamps - thought to be used on clothing and
people - and even possibly used to mark bread, much as the Roman bronze bread stamps from the great Roman Empire. First
example is on the form of a foot (reptilian or human) with large circular stamp on the working end. The other example has the
head of a bird emerging as the handle, a deeply recessed cross-hatch as the stamp. 2-1/2"H for tallest and 2-3/8" W for widest.
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410A: A Delightful Mayan Monkey Cylinder
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya, Ulua Valley, Honduras, Ca 500 to 900 CE. Terracotta cylinder in wonderful colors of orange, back and
red with the head of 3 playful monkies emerging from the side of the vessel, glyph bands separating the heads, temple patterns
top and bottom, small integral foot with additional temple decorations. 7-3/4"H x 5-3/4"D, intact/choice
condition.áPROVENANCE: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA collection acquired from New York auction gallery. All items in this
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410B: Mayan Jade Pendant
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Heartland, ca. 600-900 CE. This Mayan jade pendant in the form of Chacmool is exquisite! Carved from
richly variegated green jade, the handsome profile highlights this deity's noble nose. Chacmool, the Mayan rain deity is believed
to strike clouds with his lightning axe to produce thunder and rain. Pierced for suspension, this pendant makes for a magnifent
work of wearable art. 2-1/2"H x 1-1/2"W Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.All items in this
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411: Mayan Codex Style Pottery Cylinder Vessel
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Mayan territories, Northern Peten, Guatemala, Ca 700 to 900 CE. One of the most desired of all Mayan
potteries! Cylinder vessel probably used for cocoa in slightly corseted form decorated with tan ground and painted in deep
brown pigment with two panels of large "Kan" glyphs (meaning maize) , and "the "LE" glyph which is associated with ancestor
found used only as it relates to deceased rulers - glyph band adorning the top, including several variations of the mat glyph.
5-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood producer/writer/director, acquired at major auction. All items in this auction have
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412: Maya Polychrome Cylinder - Ochs Chan
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Mayan territories, Guatemala, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Polychrome cylinder decorated with two identical, polychrome scenes.
Depicted in profile is the head of the mythical Ochs Chan, the Bearded Dragon or Serpent of the Underworld or Xibalba. He is
shown with a tiered, ornamented headdress, a scroll eye, a ruffled beard, and above all a gaping open mouth with big teeth and
a long-lipped snout, turned down, with feathers on it and undulating scrolls below the chin; his breath is also depicted. Line of
glyphs circle the top rim. 5-1/2" H. Provenance - Ex Hollywood Producer, acquired at major auction. All items in this auction
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413: Mayan Copador Cylinder - Elaborate Decorations
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Mayan territories, El Salvador, Ca 550 to 800 CE, Copador style. Large polychrome kero - most likely used for cacao decorated with central panel of seated lords or scribes, each in rectangular frame, above and below twin rope design and bands
of pseudo glyphs. 8-1/4" H. Provenance - Ex Hollywood Producer, acquired at major auction. All items in this auction have been
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414: Mayan Cylinder - Twin Images of Rabbits
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya, ca. 500 BC to 500 AD, Late Classic Period. Very rare and fine Mayan polychrome cylinder with images of
a fairly unfriendly looking rabbit on each side. Could this possibly be a representation of Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil (also known
by the appellation "18-Rabbit" or "Eighteen Rabbit")? 18 Rabbit was a ruler of the powerful Maya polity associated with the site
of Copán in modern Honduras (its Classic Maya name was probably Oxwitik[1]). He ruled from January 2, 695, to May 3, 738.
He initiated construction of the famous "Hieroglyphic Stairway," as well as Temple 22 ("The Mountain of Sustenance").[2] Little
is known of Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil himself but on May 3, 738, Copán, a regional power at the time, suffered a catastrophic
defeat at the hands of the polity located at Quiriguá, when Uaxaclajuun was beheaded at the behest of Quiriguá's ruler, K'ak'
Tiliw Chan Yopaat (Cauac Sky). Following this defeat Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil was replaced by a new ruler, named K'ak'
Joplaj Chan K'awiil ("Smoke Monkey"). 5-1/2"H x 7-1/4"D. Provenance: Ex-Bishop Collection, Scottsdale, AZ. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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415: Pre-Columbian Mayan Redware Cylinder - Face of Deity
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Mayan Territories, ca. 600 - 900 CE. An interesting red slip pottery cylinder with the face of a deity protruding from the side.
Deity is depicted with large ears with spaces in lobes, wide eyes, a single horn and a coif of hair swooping to the left. Exterior is
slipped in a vibrant red, while the interior remains uncovered. 6-1/2"H x 4"W. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago, IL Collection.
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416: Mayan Figural Effigy Vessel - Seated Lord
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Maya Culture, ca. 600 - 900 CE. A Mayan effigy vessel in the form of a seated lord. Lord is wearing an ornate
headdress, large beaded necklace, and bracelets. Incised facial, finger, and toe detail. Behind head is the cylindrical opening for
this vessel. 6-3/4"H. PROVENANCE: Ex- G. Tsatos collection, Chicago, IL All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
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417: Maya Polychrome Short Cylinder
USD 750 - 1,000
Mayan territories, most likely Honduras, ca. 500 to 800 CE. Vivid Mayan cylinder vessel painted on each side with abstract
underworld scene in orange against a black background - band of "z's" across the top - each scene separated by twin vertical
stripes. 5-1/2" H by 5" W. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have
been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
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418: Maya Jaina Jaguar Rattle
USD 600 - 900
Pre-Columbian, Late Classic, ca. 550-800 CE. This jaguar rattle has attitude! Just look at his disposition and marching gesture!
The piece shows intriguing details in the meticulous modeling of the creature's snout and teeth-bearing grimace as well the
striated collar and trim of the mantle he wears. Still bearing traces of signature Maya blue paint on the flower-like pendant on his
forehead and the textile mantle as well as generous amounts of cinnabar, this piece reveals the Jaina cultures appreciation of
vivid colors. Such a rattle would have accompanied a respected member of this necropolis. 5"L x 3-1/4"W x 2"D Provenance:
Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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419: Mayan Footed Bowl - Stylized Glyphs
USD 500 - 700
Peten Region, Guatemala, ca 550 to 850 CE. Hand built footed bowl ornamented with red and deep brown stylized glyphs on
cream ground. 6 1/4" D x 4 1/2" H. PROVENANCE: EX-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
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420: Pre-Columbian Pedestal Bowl - Mayan Lord
USD 700 - 900
Mayan territories, ca. 600 to 900 CE. This Mayan Lord is depicted with a pronounced, bulbous nose, wide eyes, and whimsically
stylized limbs. An elaborate necklace, large ear ornaments, and flowing tunic adorn his body as he supports a redware bowl.
7-3/4"T , Bowl portion measures 7-3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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421: Mayan Jaina Lord Donning Jaguar Regalia
USD 600 - 900
Jaina Island, off coast of Yucatan. Late Classic, ca. 550-800 CE. Jaina figurines tell us so much about this necropolis where for
centuries before and after the conquest, the Maya elite were interred with a jade bead placed in their mouth accompanied by
grave goods. The Jaina lived on an island off the coast of Yucatan, and the name Jaina translates to "House Over the Sea".
What sets the Jaina burials apart is the remarkable artistry of the small but mighty figurines held in the hands of the deceased.
This piece depicts a warrior donning a jaguar costume and proudly clutching his instruments of combat. The face is likely a
portrait, modeled in meticulous detail to reveal the serious grimace of this fierce warrior. The costume is likewise delineated with
an eye for reportage. Princes ruled from jaguar thrones and elite warriors wore jaguar skins to battle. The fourth world in the
Maya creation myths was known as the Jaguar Sun and as the Zapotec god, Tepeyollotl who was believed to control
earthquakes. The piece captures an intimate glimpse of upper class Mayan life and the culture's belief system! 7-1/4"L x
3-3/4"W x 2"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
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422: Mayan Copador Cylindrical Polychrome Jar
USD 900 - 1,200
The Copan, Honduras, Mayan, ca 550 to 850 CE. Lovely hand built cylindrical vessel painted with black and red slip over
orange ground. The primary register features a processional of four lords shown in composite profile. Dancing and playing
instruments, the lively figures don elaborate regalia. Intriguingly, two of the figures have brown complexions and others have
darker skin tones or perhaps face paint. The upper register complements this arrangement with attractive deep red stylized
glyphs bordered by painted bands. 5-1/2"H x 5"D. PROVENANCE: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All
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423: Mayan Frog Whistle / Rattle
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Mayan territories, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A pair of frogs greets us on this adorable example. The frog or toad was
associated with rain, water, spring, and rebirth. Frogs are notorious for spawning myriad numbers of eggs, hence the creature's
association with fertility. 7-1/2"L x 4-1/2"W x 2-3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All
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424: Mayan Polychrome Squat Cylinder
USD 900 - 1,200
Mayan territories, Guatemala, ca. 500 to 800 CE. Polychrome squat cylinder decorated with two panels of seated lords dressed
in bird headdress with large offering jar in front - each scene separated by large mat glyph. 7" D by 5" H. Provenance: Ex-Major
Emmy award-winning Hollywood wrtiter/producer, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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425: Pair of Mayan Nephrite Jade Ear Spools
USD 600 - 900
Mayan territories, most likely Guatemala, ca. 500 to 900 CE. Matched pair of lustrous nephrite jade ear spools, each comprised
of a round tube flared at the end. Just imagine the level of skill and technique it took to create these given the limited tools
available during this time! Earspools measure 2-1/2"Diameter x 1-1/4" deep. Custom museum-quality stand. Provenance:
Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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425A: Pair of Maya Jade Earspools
USD 800 - 1,200
Mayan territories, Guatemala, ca. 500 to 900 CE. Matched pair of smaller lustrous nephrite jade ear spools, each comprised of a
round tube flared at the end. Just imagine the level of skill and technique it took to create these given the limited tools available
during this time! 1 3/8"Diameter x 7/8" deep for largest. Custom museum-quality stand available for small extra charge.
Provenance: Ex-southern California collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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425B: Mayan Cylindrical Cache Vessel
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Mayan territories, ca. 550-950 CE (Late Classic). This elaborate cylindrical urn is most likely a depiction of the Mayan sun god
Kinich Ahau, designated as god G when referring to the codices. The element kinich refers to the sun-eyed feature that we see
here as scrolled pupils and was used as a royal title during the Classic Period. This connection to kingship is celebrated in the
richly carved and applied regal headdress as well as signs of elaborate facial tattoos/paint. God G is depicted as a middle aged
man with an aquiline nose, spiraled/crossed eyes, and a filed incisor in the upper row of teeth as we see in this piece. The
headdress shows a plethora of celestial and avian references as the sun god makes its way across the sky. Beyond its rich
iconography, signs of the artisan's skilled technique and artistry add to its undeniable value. 8"D x 7"H Provenance: Ex-Adeon
Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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426: Mayan Jade Ear Danglers - Arm Bones
USD 900 - 1,200
Mayan territories, ca 500 to 900 CE. We have all seen the large jade ear spools the Maya are so famous for, but the Maya also
suspended amazing jade danglers from these earspools. Matching pair of jade (nephrite) danglers, each on the shape of human
arm bones with delineated radius and ulna, and each with added cinnabar to enhance. 2" H, not counting custom stand.
Provenance: Ex-Hart Gallery, Florida, acquired prior to 1980. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
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427: Mayan Jade Floral-Shaped Ear Spool
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 500-900 CE. Just imagine how much workmanship not to mention patience went into
creating this jade floral-shaped ear spool! Perforations exist at the tips of petals from which additional ornaments, perhaps
bones, were once suspended. 2"D Provenance: EX_adeon Gallery, Chicaco, IL acquired prior to 1970 All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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428: Mayan Copador Polychrome Cylinder
USD 500 - 700
Copan, Honduras, Mayan, ca 550 to 850 CE. Lovely hand built cylindrical vessel painted with deep brown and red slip over
orange ground with stylized glyphs. 5-1/2 H x 5"D. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in this
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429: Mayan Corseted Brownware Vessel
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Chochola, South Yucatan, ca 550 to 850 CE. Exquisite hand built corseted brownware vessel incised with a
complex program of glyphs and striated motifs. The piece was most likely fired in the open, possibly in charcoal to attain its rich
dark hue. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
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430: Lot of 3 Mayan Miniature Poison Vessels + Pedestal
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Mayan territories, Ca 500 to 900 CE. Set of three miniature poison bottles, so called because they most commonly contained
cinnabar - a very poisonous substance if ingested. Two examples are in the form of human heads, third is ribbed taller jar. Plus,
pottery pedestal with solid top, 4 supports and circular base. Cute set! 2" H for tallest Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA
producer/writer/director acquired at major auction. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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431: Mayan Copador Cylinder - Original Cacao Contents
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Mayan territories, El Salvador, ca. 550 to 800 CE, Copador style. Very interesting polychrome cylinder, not only
for its artistic merit, but also because it seems to contain its original contents - probably cacao/chocolate. The Maya were the
first to cultivate chocolate and had a cacao (chocolate)god. These cylinder vases were used for serving a chocolate beverage
often fermented or mixed withstronger stimulants or psychoactive substances. Cup decorated with two panels of seated lords,
each in rectangular frame, each beneath a band of pseudo glyphs. Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA
producer/writer/director acquired at major auction. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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432: Mayan Poison Bottle with Original Contents
USD 750 - 1,000
Mayan territories, most likely EL Salvador, ca. 600 to 900 CE. Small poison bottle in the form of a seated figure, holding a large
container against his back via a tumpline, small rim to jar. What makes the vessel so desirable, the original contents, in this case
a fine black micaceous-looking powder, are still inside. 4" H. Provenance - Ex Hollywood Producer, acquired at major auction.
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433: Mayan Tripod Plate from Yucatan Peninsula
USD 800 - 1,200
Mayan territories, Yucatan Peninsula, ca. 400 to 600 CE. Mayan brownware tripod vessel, showing distinct Teotihuacan
influence with slab feet, decorated on the interior with abstract 5-legged octopus (yes, that is an oxymoron). 11-1/2" D x 3" H.
Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal
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434: Large Pre-Columbian Maya Plate - Lord & Glyphs
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Maya Territories, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Terracotta plate depicts an elaborately adorned individual of considerable importance,
based on the large head-dressings and fine/flamboyant adornments overall. The headdress depicts a bird-head deity looking
upward, with plumage all around. Interestingly, the figure appears to be holding a head or another headdress (perhaps featuring
a mask) in front of him. He is also wearing a large back rack with plumage. There is a band of very finely rendered, readable
glyphs around the rim. Includes display stand. Measures impressively at over 13" across. Provenance: Former North Carolina,
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435: Large Pre-Columbian Maya Plate w/ Flower Pod
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Maya Territories, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Deep terracotta plate with basal flange on exterior and a ring foot type base. Polychrome
painted decoration in orange, red and black depicts iconography often interpreted as flower related symbolism, shown emitting
fragrance. The central design features what appears to be a flower and/or seed pods opening, emitting fragrance. This
iconography likely held symbolic meaning, perhaps being symbolic for broader concepts such as life, freshness, fertility, and/or
vitality. Includes custom made, museum quality metal display stand. The plate can be easily removed from the stand for study,
at will. 12-1/4" across. Provenance: Former California, USA private collection.All items in this auction have been legally
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436: Large Pre-Columbian Maya Bird Whistle Vase
USD 600 - 800
Maya Territories, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Represents a rare type of double chambered vase, featuring a hidden whistle mechanism,
meant to whistle as fluid is added to or poured from the exposed vase/chamber. These exemplify the ingenuity, creativity, and
technical achievement of the ancient makers. The whistle effect is achieved as fluid is added to or leaves the open chamber,
which is connected in the bottom to the seemingly enclosed chamber. As air escapes from the enclosed chamber through vent
holes hidden in the form of the bird, a whistling sound is created. The decorative bird form was included to visually complement
the audible whistle effect, giving the impression of animating the bird, making it sing as liquid was added or poured. This piece
has been carefully tested by adding water, and works beautifully- emitting a clear whistling sound, warbling at times like a bird. It
is thrilling to not only see and hold this vessel, but to also hear it as it functions, sharing the same sounds enjoyed by the ancient
maker and owners hundreds of years ago. These types of Pre-Columbian Maya vessels are well-documented, but are
exceedingly rare and are seldom available on the antiquities market. 10" tall. Provenance: Former Arizona, USA collection. All
items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
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437: Mayan Nude Male, possibly the Deity Chin
USD 2,500 - 3,500
Guatemala, Verapaz Province, ca. 550 - 850 CE. The pedestal of this bowl is in the form of a nude male figure, perhaps the
Mayan deity Chin said to have demonstrated homosexual intercourse with another 'demon' thus introducing such relationships
to his culture. Scenes discovered in a cave of Naj Tunich depict references to this deity. The artist of this piece delineated the
figure's genitalia and adorned him with a beaded necklace, nose ring, prominent ear ornaments, as well as scarification and red
body paint that cover his body. 9-1/4" H. PROVENANCE: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA producer/writer/director acquired at
major auction. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
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438: Large Vibrant Mayan Cylinder - Chac-Mool
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Mayan territories, Guatemala, ca. 500 to 800 CE. Tall and thin polychrome cylinder decorated with two identical, polychrome
scenes. Depicted in profile is the head of the mythical Och Chan, the Bearded Dragon or Serpent of the Underworld or Xibalba.
He is shown with a tiered, ornamented headdress, a scroll eye, a ruffled beard, and above all a gaping open mouth with big
teeth and a long-lipped snout, turned down, with feathers on it and undulating scrolls below the chin; all set against a black
background representing the Mayan underworld. Line of glyphs circle the top rim. 9-1/4" H. Provenance: Ex-prominent
Hollywood, CA producer/writer/director acquired at major auction. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal
to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
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439: Early Post Classic Vera Cruz Green Stone Yoke
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Mexico, Veracruz, Early Post Classic Periods, ca. 600 - 900 A.D. Carved, pecked and polished greenstone, horseshoe-shaped
ceremonial implement of characteristic U-form for use in the Ball Game; bottom and interior left unpolished, showing the coarse,
pecked surface. Top completely polished, sides and terminals only partially. 12-1/2" x 16"H x 3-7/8"D, custom metal base.
Provenance: Ex-private Bishop Collection, Scottsdale, AZ. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell,
and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered
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439A: Veracruz Standing Priestess, Ex-Sotheby's
USD 9,000 - 12,000
Vera Cruz, Mexico, Remojades,Ca 4650 - 650 CE> Lovely and large standing priestess with arms held out to sides and palms
facing upwards, the face with rounded cheeks rimmed eyes beneath finely arched brows , aquiline nose, full lips, opened;
wearing long skirt with double sash tied at side, quechequemitl (blouse), elaborate fringed headdress and rodete haristyle,
adorned with earspools and necklace, areas highlighted by black chapapote. Height 18-1/2" H. PROVENANCE: Ex-Haig
Collection, ex-Sotheby's, Nov 23, 1988. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to
be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent
company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
440: Vera Cruz Coast Watcher
USD 600 - 900
Mexico, Classic Period, ca. 450 to 650 CE. Seated "coast watcher". Positioned with hands resting on folded legs, the figure
dons ceremonial headdress complementing dreadlocked hair, wrist cuffs, large ear spools, and necklace. Eyes, lips, and
necklace are detailed in bitumen. 13"H x 7 1/4"W x 4"D. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All
items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
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starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
441: Large Head of Remojadas Warrior
USD 500 - 900
Remojadas, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Ca. 600-900 CE. This hollow terracotta head was originally part of a larger figure depicting a
proud male warrior. The sculptor of this piece created a particularly emotive visage with a wide-eyed expression and open
mouth. The artist painted the warrior's face in jet-black bitumen perhaps to indicate ritualistic face paint, perhaps to indicate the
color of his complexion. Our warrior wears the customary banded helmet and chin strap and is decorated with ear spools and a
large nose ornament. 6 1/2"L x 6 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items
in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
442: Vera Cruz Sonriente
USD 1,500 - 1,800
Vera Cruz, Mexico, ca. 550 to 950 CE. Hollow molded terracotta pottery standing figure of a Sonriente (smiling deity) with hands
raised in adoration. Note the ornate headdress, necklace, ear ornaments, and tunic as well as the prominent filed tooth as was
custom. What makes this piece so intriguing to us is that it is also a musical flute that plays dulcet tones. Museum quality
custom stand. 8-3/4"T x 5"W x 2"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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443: Pre-Columbian Veracruz Remojadas Seated Figure
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Vera Cruz, Mexico, ca. 400 to 600 CE. Seated pottery figure with legs in crossed position and hands to knees. The figure is
adorned with scarification, a serpent form necklace, ear spools, and elaborate headdress. Details are delineated in deep black
bitumen. 4-1/2"H x 3-1/4"W x 2"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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444: Veracruz Articulated Whistling Figure
USD 800 - 1,200
Mexico, Remojadas Region, ca. 500 to 700 CE. In his landmark work Indian Art of Mexico and Central America (1957)
anthropologist Miguel Covarrubias speaks of Remojadas' "magnificent hollow figures with expressive faces." In addition to
capturing expression, the artist of this piece imbued the figure with ear spools, detailed headdress and belt. In addition to being
a handsome sculptural figure, this piece is a whistle as these were thought to be associated with a god of dance, music, and joy.
Custom, museum-quality stand included. 7"H x 3-1/4"W x 2 1/4"D. Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to
1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.
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445: Veracruz Articulated Figure of a Young Prince
USD 800 - 1,200
Mexico, ca. 500-700CE. This young prince wears an elaborate tunic with serpent motif on the yoke, highly ornate headdress,
complex round ear spools, wrist cuffs, and necklace. The articulated limbs recall Teotihuacan "puppet figurines", however, the
purpose of the moveable limbs is not known. Custom museum-quality stand included. 6-1/2"T x 3"W x 1-3/4"D. Provenance: ExAdeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
446: Pre-Columbian Veracruz Head Vessel
USD 800 - 1,200
Mexico, Classic, ca. 450 to 650 CE. This hand built vessel depicts a facial visage with naturalistic form, particularly of the nose,
open mouth with filed teeth, even laugh lines. This individual was elaborately adorned with a headdress over his neatly plaited
hair, nose ring, and ear ornaments. Look closely at the ears and you will see incised lines referencing the custom of bloodletting
and scarification. Look even closer and you will see that figure's eyes are closed, perhaps indicating that he is a shaman
experiencing a trancelike state or even death. A generous use of black pigment/bitumen was used by the artisan to accentuate
the eyelids, goatee, and headdress. Red cinnabar was also used to color the lips and hair. 7"L x 5-1/2"W x 5-1/2"D Provenance:
Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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447: Lot of 3 Early Mexican Pottery Items + Zapotec Head
USD 500 - 700
Mexico, ca. 500 to 750 CE. First, a handsome Zapotec head is expertly carved and elaborately adorned with a striated, neatly
combed coiffure kept in place with a headband sporting a maize motif, finely delineated ear spools, and beaded necklace with
central pendant. His visage is fierce with characteristically angular features and open mouth revealing filed teeth. Despite the
dramatic, exaggerated expression, the artist possessed expert skills as can be seen in the refined naturalism of the figure's
nose, lips, eyelids, and soft flesh. Custom, museum-quality stand. 2 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W x 1 3/4"D. Next, a Veracruz Bat Headed
Deity. The bat was an archetypal creature of the underworld in Precolumbian societies, and this creature's flaring nostrils and
wide-eyed expression accentuated with black bitumen greet us in the dank, dark realm beneath the earth . The underworld was
characterized by blackness, frigid temperatures, and razor sharp pains, and it is likely that in its original form this bat was
represented as a hybridized bat/human form with limbs that carried a torture inflicting instrument. Custom, museum-quality
stand. 3 1/4"H x 2 3/4"W x 2 3/4"D. Finally, and ealry Pre-CLassic figure from the Valley of Mexico, Ca 800 to 500 BCE. 3" H.
Provenance: Ex- Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
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449: Moche V Avian Stirrup Vessel
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche V, 450-600 CE. This magnificent hollow, molded terracotta vessel represents later
Moche culture, the shape of its spout indicative of phase V. Birds were animals believed ideally suited to communicate with the
celestial gods because of the ease with which they could fly between the earth, sea, and sky. Furthermore, avian creatures
were believed to possess mystical powers to see and hear all. This vessel is handsomely ornamented with the Moche signature
deep red hued slip. 8"T x 7"D x 4-1/2"W Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
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450: Mayan Cylinder - Jaguar Spot Pattern
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Mayan but in the Teotihuacanstyle , ca. 550-850 CE. Charming slab-footed, cylindrical vessel decorated with
jaguar spot pattern painted in deep brown. 8"H x 5 1/4" D. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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451: Pre-Columbian Moche Vessel - Bird & Snake
USD 500 - 600
Peru, ca 500 - 600 CE. The form is that of a handled, spouted blackware vessel in the form of a predatory bird with a snake in
its mouth. The Moche depicted animal forms as metaphors for their own conquests of regional, neighboring cultural groups. This
hawk or predatory bird is obviously meant to be a metaphor for the conquering Moche rather than a naturalistic rendition of a
bird, in that the bird is shown with a human arm, bearing a mace (war club/weapon). The snake in the bird's mouth (head over
one of the bird's shoulders) represents a conquered enemy. An aesthetically appealing example, that is also encoded with
significant symbolic meaning. 7" tall. Provenance: Former Bart family collection, Florida, USA. Collected circa 1950's. All items
in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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452: Veracruz Seated Coast Watcher
USD 700 - 900
Mexico, Vera Cruz, Classic Period, ca. 450 to 650 CE. Seated female known as a" coast watcher." Positioned with her hands to
her folded legs, she wears an elaborately ornamented headdress, ear spools, nose ring, and necklace. According to indigenous
legend, figures of this type were said to have been placed along the shoreline to watch for invaders; hence the name "coast
watcher." 9-1/2"H x 5-1/2"W x 3-1/2"D. PROVENANCE: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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453: Pre-Columbian Veracruz Coast Watcher
USD 800 - 1,000
Mexico, Classic Period, ca. 450 to 650 CE. Seated "coast watcher" positioned with hands resting on folded legs, the figure
wears an elaborately ornamented headdress, wrist cuffs, ear spools, nose ring, and necklace. Eyes detailed in bitumen with red
pigment accentuating the area. 11-1/2"H x 7-1/2"W x 4"D. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970.
All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
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454: Large Zapotec Monte Alban Figural Urn
USD 7,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca. 500-750 CE. The most spectacular art of Oaxaca emerged from Monte Alban. Large, figural urn
effigies are unique to the Zapotec sculptural traditions of the Late Preclassic and Classic periods. Most portray persons dressed
as specific gods, especially the rain deity Cociyo and the maize god Pitao Cozobi. The large size of this figure suggests it was
the tomb's main figure and may have symbolized a sacred ancestor of the tomb's inhabitant. This seated deity with legs crossed
and hands resting solemnly on knees dons an elaborate zoomorphic and feathered headdress, bold disc ear ornaments, and an
appliquéd, beaded necklace. The raised zoomorphic central medallion looks upward toward the celestial world, while the god
himself is closing his eyes in contemplation. His loin cloth extend over his lower legs. Generous traces of red pigment remain on
the surface. 12 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W. Provenance: Sebastian Stuart, grandson of anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski, who
acquired piece during fieldwork in Mexico in 1940s. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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455: Veracruz Stone Hacha Depicting the Old God
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast of Mexico, ca. 450-650 CE. Volcanic stone head depicting the Old God, with protruding tongue and
jutting lower chin. An extensive program of furrows and scarifications on the face is extensively carved in high relief. The coiffure
features three elaborate curls. Vivid red and white pigment adds overall depth. Hachas were believed to be axe heads, hence
the name "hacha" (Spanish for axe). They are also thought to be related to the Mesoamerican ballgame. Some scholars have
proposed that they were attached to yugos (yokes). Others have suggested that some of the hachas could have served as ball
court markers. While their actual use has not been deciphered yet, they are oftentimes associated with yugos in burials. 8"L x
6"D x 5"W. Provenance: Ex-Emmy Award Winning Hollywood, CA Producer/Director/Writer acquired at major New York auction
house. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.
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456: Mixtec Tarascan Olla, Ex-Emmerich Gallery
USD 800 - 1,200
Mexico, Mixtec/Tarascan culture, ca 500 to 800 CE. Large and very lovely multi-lobed olla decorated with added negative resist
lines, circles and ochre paint; small straight neck with flared rim. Measuring 9" across by 5-5/8"H. PROVENANCE: Ex-Andre
Emmerich Gallery acquired in the 1980's, with original sticker still on base. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
457: Late Moche Blackware Stirrup of Elder
USD 750 - 1,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche V to early Sican, Ca 700 to 800 CE. A beautiful pottery jar in the form of an elder, he sits
with legs crossed, small loin cloth covering his "privates", holding his hand to his chin, either in thought or to support a very sore
tooth, very deep wrinkles beneath each of his eyes. 7-1/2" H. PROVENANCE: EX_Sobredo Collection, acquired in 1964. All
items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A
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starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
458: Panamania Gold Frog Effigy Pendant
USD 500 - 800
Pre-Columbian, Veraguas-Gran Chiriqui or Cocle, Panama. ca. 700-1520 CE. Gold became the preferred material for creating
fashionable ornaments sometime after 500 CE replacing jadeite and other green stones from which artists had made impressive
jewelry for centuries. Recent scholarship indicates that the sudden appearance of gold and expert knowledge required to work it
indicate the introduction of metallurgy from outside the region, most likely northwestern Columbia. The ancient artists cast gold
pendants in the form of animal effigies as well as composite creatures. According to Dorie Reents-Budet, "The frog may be a
totem, symbolic of transformational abilities or special connections to the supernatural" (Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas
(2012). 4.9g. 5/6"L x 5/6"W x 1/2"D. Provenance: Ex-Private Boston Collection, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
459: Panamanian Gold Lizard Effigy Pendant
USD 400 - 700
Veraguas-Gran Chiriqui or Cocle, Panama. ca. 700-1520 CE. According to scholar Dorie Reents-Budet, in Panama and
Columbia, gold adornments such as this lizard effigy would have been a totemic icon for a familial unity or community group,
intimating the honorable members special powers. (Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas (2012)). 4.3g. 1"L x 1/2"W x 1/2"D.
Provenance: Ex-Private Boston Collection, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal
to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
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460: Cocle Gold Zoomorphic Effigy Bead / Pendant
USD 150 - 200
Veraguas-Gran Chiriqui or Cocle, Panama. Ca. 700-1520 CE. Gold pendants were cast in myriad forms ranging from
naturalistic portrayals of animals to composite creatures hybridizing human and zoomorphic forms. This being is a stylized
abstract rendition of a snouted animal with four exquisitely spiraled legs or wings. 1/3"W x 1/4"L x 1/6"D. Provenance:
Ex-Private Boston Collection, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
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461: Remojadas Young Warrior Head
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Remojadas, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Ca. 600-900 CE. Large, natural buff, hollow terracotta head of a larger figure depicting a young,
male warrior or a youth dressing up as a warrior. Note the traditional banded helmet and chin strap and pronounced round ear
disc. Stylized coiffure is painted in black. This example is particularly attractive for the naturalistic facial features. How lifelike are
his downcast eyes, soft brows, aquiline nose, and parted lips endearingly displaying his two front teeth! Rare example. Custom,
museum-quality stand. 6 1/2"L x 6"W x 4"D Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL: acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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462: Large Pre-Columbian Huari Polychrome Kero
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Southern Peru, Ca 600 to 800 CE. Decorated kero / drinking vessel of slightly tapered form painted on each side with an
abstract avian in flight, field of circles in boxes at the base. Much larger than usual at 9"H x 6-3/4"D. PROVENANCE:
Ex-Alderman Collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described
or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis
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463: Pre-Columbian Coclé Polychrome Dish, Panama
USD 500 - 750
From the ancient Coclé region of Panama, ca 600 - 800 CE. The form is that of a deep concave dish, or shallow bowl, with a
ring-based foot. The interior designs are representative of what is referred to by some scholars as the "CY" design, painted with
red, black and purple pigment against a cream/white slip. The vulnerable original white/cream slip is mostly worn off, revealing
the buff material beneath, but the other pigments are strong. Includes sturdy acrylic display stand, as shown. An attractive
example that displays well. 10" wide x just under 3" tall. Provenance: Former R. Hubert, private WI, USA collection. All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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464: Panamanian Coclé Polychrome Fruitera
USD 600 - 800
From the ancient Coclé region of Pre-Columbian Panama, ca 800 - 1000 CE. This desirable type features profuse painted
decoration on all sides, featuring red, purple, black and white/cream pigments. The top depicts an impressive rendering of a
mythical creature with saurian and/or feline attributes, with sharp teeth and long curving claws. The bottom of the top features
stylized claw like designs, while the pedestal exhibits zig zag forms. An impressive example of the type. 6" wide x 3-1/2" tall.
Provenance: Former R. Hubert, private WI, USA collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell,
and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered
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465: Pre-Columbian Cocle Pedestal Plate w/ Dragons
USD 800 - 1,000
A large and fine example of a Fruitera or pedestal plate from the ancient Cocle region of Pre-Columbian Panama, ca. 800 1000 CE. This example exhibits a fantastic scene in the top plate portion of the vessel, depicting a pair of intertwined (or a
single, dual-headed) mythical creatures resembling dragons. These types of creatures are typically described as beings with
saurian and/or feline attributes, including sharp teeth and long, curved claws. There is profuse, intricate patterning, featuring
red, purple, and black pigment against a cream/white slip. The pedestal of the plate features triangular cutouts. A wonderful
example of a desirable type. 10-1/4" wide x 4-1/4" tall.Provenance: Former R. Hubert, private WI, USA collection. All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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466: Pre-Columbian Huari Bridge Vessel
USD 600 - 900
Southern Peru, Ca 600 to 800 CE. Adorable bridge-spouted terracotta vessel in typical "flat" Huari pigmentation. On each side is
a "fierce" jaguar painted in gray on one side, tan on the other, with off-white scalloped "paw print" under each spout. 5-1/2" H x
6-1/2" W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private FL collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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467: Native American Mississippian Birdstone Fire Starter
USD 700 - 1,500
Tennessee River Valley, US. ca. 800-1600CE. The artisan of this thick, polished Mississippian birdstone drilled a hole laterally
through the piece in order for it to function as a fire starter. Aesthetically it is particularly attractive for its rounded wing pair
shape, rich cocoa color and impeccably smooth surface. Mississippian people lived a more settled life than their Woodland
ancestors due to their stable food supply as they understood how to cultivate the land and cook food with fire. 3-3/4"L x 2-1/4"W
x 3/4"D. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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469: Rare Mississippian Double-Sided Stone Celt
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Southeastern, US, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. The indigenous Mississippians had no writing system or stone architecture; however
they were gifted earthwork builders and craftsmen. These Native Americans built grand pyramid or platform shaped earthwork
mounds and created exquisite ceremonial offerings. This finely crafted, rare double-sided slate celt is an offering that would
have merited a highly respected Mississippian priest. 14 1/4"L x 1 3/4"W x 1 1/4"D Provenance, Trento Collection, Colorado.
Comes with documentation from Breckenridge Laboratory attesting to its age. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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lot can sell.
471: Large Pre-Columbian Tihuanaco Polychrome Kero
USD 800 - 1,200
Bolivia, Lake Titicaca region, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Large and quite fine pottery kero - used for drinking Chicha - a native beer
made from corn. Decorated with upper register of abstract zoomorphs - llama and birds - with lower register of crosses inside a
rectangular border. 8-1/4" H. PROVENANCE: EX-Az collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
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472: Peruvian Ica Vase - Rare Bird Motif
USD 800 - 1,200
Ica River Valley, Peru, ca. 1000-1500CE, Late Intermediate Horizon Period. The Ica culture of the south coast of Peru is
primarily known for its ceramics and textiles, but very little of the Ica style survives. Ica pottery ornamentation is usually
geometric, derived from textile patterns. Only rarely does a bird occur as the sole representational motif as we see in this
round-bottomed vessel. 11-1/2"T x 9"D. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
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473: Large Pre-Columbian Ica Polychrome Canteen
USD 800 - 1,200
Ica River Valley, Peru, ca. 1000-1500CE, Late Intermediate Horizon Period. The Ica culture of the south coast of Peru is
primarily known for its ceramics and textiles, but very little of the Ica style survives today. This example of Ica pottery
demonstrates various motifs inspired by the culture's textile patterns. 12"T x 10-1/4"W x 6-1/2"D Provenance: Ex Adeon Gallery,
Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be
as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
474: Quimbaya Slab Headed Male Figure
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, ca. 1000-1400CE. Known as the Caldas Complex ceramics, archaeologists call these sculptures
"slab-headed" figurines. Most come from tombs as they were intended to accompany the dead into afterlife. This example is
particularly attractive for the elaborate details of his tattoos/body paint, characteristically abstract coffee bean shaped eyes and
mouth, and most notably the solid gold nose ring piercing his nose which is intriguingly naturalistic in form when compared to his
abstractly formed body. The Quimbaya culture is best known for its fine gold work. Since the Spanish conquest, this region has
been lauded for the abundance of gold objects found in prehistoric tombs. Note how this spirited gent is creating percussive
sounds by beating on his chest. How apropos as the piece itself is a musical rattle! One could also wear it as holes are drilled
behind his arms for suspension. 9-3/4" T x 5-3/4"W x 2-1/2"D Provenance: Ex-Private Danish collection, acquired early 1970s.
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475: Pre-Columbian Post Classic Skull Stone Pendant
USD 400 - 600
Peru, Central Highlands, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. This lively skull pendant is carved from a hard, grey-stone. Miniature skulls were
cherished in the Post Classic period. Characteristic of all Pre-Columbian cultures was the sacrifice of human beings.
Mythological narratives tell of gods offering themselves to preserve the universe. As creations of the gods, people were obliged
to do the same. This skull signifies such an offering to the deities of ancient Mexico. 1 1/2"L x 1 1/4"W x 1"D Provenance:
Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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476: Panamanian Coclé Pedestal Plate (Fruitero)
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Extremely rare form! Pre-Columbian, Panama, ca. 1000 AD. Terracotta pedestaled plate (fruitero) with irregularly-shaped top,
depicting a stylized serpent. Polychrome painting in black, orange, cream and plum over an orange-cream slip. 6"D plate
diameter x 7"H . Provenance: Ex-private WA State Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
477: Large Mississippian Stone "Cupped" Discoidal
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Jersey County, IL. Ca 1000 CE. Large round and cupped stone discoidal, used by early Mississippian/Mound Builder tribes in
the ancient spear throwing game of Chungke. Great patina and signs of use! 4-1/2" Diameter by 2-5/8" Deep. Provenance:
Ex-Private Colorado Collection with authentication documentation from Breckinridge Lab, Leonard, OK. All items in this auction
have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
478: Cute Pre-Columbian Chancay Llama
USD 700 - 900
Peru, Chancay Culture, ca. 900 - 1400 CE. An interesting and large depiction of a llama. Figure has head with tall, slightly
curved, ears, large eyes, open mouth, two incised nostrils. Four legs support piece, with tail and genitals in the rear. Llama is
slipped in white with added brown spots and detail. Firings hole on top of vessel. 6-3/4"H x 12"L. Provenance: Ex-Private
Chicago Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed
to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent
company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
479: Tall Chancay Cuchimilco Female Figure
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Chancay, Peru. ca. 800 to 1200 CE. Hollow-molded terracotta figure with raised arms and a boldly painted face mask of
chocolate brown markings and intricate pattern on the headband and chin strap represents a young female as indicated by her
genitalia. Her body bears low relief nipples and an incised line indicating her clitoris. Head is perforated for the addition of
feathers long gone. Such large Chancay figures are usually female. They characteristically possess a simplified body, small
vestigial arms raised to the sides and a flattened face with markings on their chin and brow and a geometric headband. The
purpose of such figures is unknown; however, as they have been frequently discovered in Chancay graves, some scholars
argue that they may have represented a symbolic female companion to accompany the deceased into the afterworld. This said,
a few male/female pairs have been found in gravesites, hence challenging this theory of female companionship. 21-1/2"L x
11-1/2"W x 5-1/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been
legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
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480: Huge Chancay Egg-Shaped Olla - Bat Motif
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Central coastal Peru, Ca 900 to 1300 CE. A truly large and fabulous jar! "Egg-shaped" olla of slightly flattened
form, bowl-shaped rim. Each side of this huge jar is decorated with a panel of 5 "Bat" men, wearing a deep brown mask and
each showing earspools and beaded necklace. 19" H by 16" W. Provenance: Ex-Private Santa Fe, NM Collection. All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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481: Adorable Chancay Olla with Monkey
USD 700 - 1,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 1100 to 1300 CE. Chancay artisans are best known for their ceramics and textiles. They
created a variety of ceramic vessels shaped like animals, most typically birds or llamas. This egg-shaped jar, with its engaging,
anthropomorphized monkey possibly eating a treat or playing an ocarina whose body playfully protrudes from the body of the
vessel, was created using mould and hand building techniques. The surface features characteristic geometric ornamentation
applied with dark-brown slip against a cream background known as the black on white technique, flaring rim with two applied
knobs to restrain a tump line. 7-1/2"H x 7-1/2"W to edge of handles. PROVENANCE: Ex-J. Donat Collection, ex-Splendors of
the World Gallery, HI. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or
your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
482: Chancay Olla - Bird and Flounder Motif
USD 600 - 900
Central coastal Peru, Ca 900 to 1300 CE. Lovely brown on white olla in traditional "thick" Chancay pigmentation. On one side in
deep relief is a bird head latching onto a bid flounder, also in relief and painted half brown half white, bird's wings extend to each
side and its small feet emerge from the lower section of the jar. 12" H by 9" D. Provenance: Ex Vance Stacy collection, USA,
acquired in the 1960's. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described
or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis
Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
483: Pre-Columbian Tairona Face Vessel, Rare Type
USD 150 - 200
From Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1550 CE. This squat terracotta bowl features applied decoration depicting faces on opposing sides,
with dual-lined incised detailing. The buff color and designs on this vessel are rare for Tairona material, but this represents a
type that is documented and attributed as Tairona by expert Armand Labbe in his book "Colombia Before Columbus." See page
196 for a related example of this type. 3-1/2"W. Provenance: Former Arizona, USA collection. All items in this auction have been
legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price
at which the lot can sell.
484: Large Anasazi Black-on-White Pitcher
USD 900 - 1,200
New Mexico, Mogollon, Tularosa, Ca 1275 to 1325 CE. Large and lovely pottery pitcher decorated in black-on-white. Upper
register with two continuous interlinked mazes, middle section with herringbone patterns and lower section with continuous
wave pattern. 6-1/4" H. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been
legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will
accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price
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484A: Pre-Historic Anasazi Soccoro Seed Jar
USD 3,500 - 5,000
The Anasazi artists are known for the exquisite beauty of their black on white pottery. Classic vessel forms are adorned with
bold, vibrant geometric motifs that complement their contours. For a millenium, the Anasazi developed their ceramic traditions
on the Colorado plateau creating a unique artistic expression. In dramatic fashion, the "Ancient Ones" vanished seven hundred
years ago along with the secrets of their ceramic technology. Today we are only left with ruins and artifacts such as this Soccoro
seed jar. Until recently, little evidence existed about Anasazi pottery production techniques. However, archaeologists,
anthropologists, and art historians have begun to put the pieces together, cracking the codes of the past to shed light upon this
lost art form, hence unlocking the secrets to this centuries old pottery tradition. Native American, Soccoro area, New Mexico, ca.
1050-1300 CE. A large, rare and excellent example. 12-1/2"W at widest x 7-1/4"H. Provenance: Ex-Jeff Hammond, AZ., ex-New
World Artifacts, San Diego, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
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484B: Collection of Pre-Historic Anasazi Jewelry
USD 800 - 1,000
The Anasazi Native Americans of the southwest, infamous for their grand kivas, also made jewelry. Turquoise jewelry became
popular at about 400 CE. By the time of the Great Pueblo phase, ca 1100 CE, the Anasazis were trading extensively and their
jewerlry was prized. This grouping features an impressive assortment of such treasures including a clay bead necklace with
turquoise pendants, four greenstone pendants, and approximately fifteen shell pendants and beads. -- Anasazi Jewelry in a
Riker frame, including 4, 2.5"Dia. shell bracelets, a 30" clay bead necklace with turquoise pendants, 4 greenstone pendants and
an additional 15 or so various shell pendants and beads. Provenance: Ex-Gary Majors Collection, Safford County, AZ, ex-New
World Artifacts, San Diego, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bds. The starting price is the lowest price
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485: Native American - Mississippian Stone Effigy
USD 500 - 900
Tennessee River Valley, US, ca 800 - 1600 CE. The Mississippian Native American culture which extended to the Tennessee
River Valley where this piece originated is best known for building immense, flat-topped "pyramids" or ceremonial platform
earthwork mounds. This charming simple stone bird-like form contains a hole drilled through the body indicating its utilitarian
purpose, most likely as a fire starter. 5"L x 1 1/2"W x 3 1/2"H. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to
1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
486: Casas Grandes Round-Bottomed Vessel
USD 900 - 1,200
Northern Mexico, ca. 1250-1475 CE. The exquisite abstract spiral parrot eye motifs framed by stylized linear motifs wrap this
gorgeous vessel. In addition to the refined painting on the surface, the workmanship required to create the smooth finish of the
piece is remarkable. 8 1/2"T x 9 3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
487: Casas Grandes Polychrome Vessel
USD 700 - 900
Northern Mexico, ca. 1250-1475 CE. Pottery vessels of the Casas Grandes culture were hand built with impeccable skill. Take
note of the remarkably thin walls and finely burnished surface. Beyond the building of the form, the artisan of this example was
quite adept with the brush. The ornamentation includes abstract geometric linear patterns and parrot eyes customary of this
culture painted in black and red on brown ground. 5-1/4"T x 7 3/4"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior
to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money
back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
488: Casas Grandes Polychrome Jar
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Northern Mexico, ca. 1250-1475 CE. Lovely buffware vase ornamented with abstract facial visages opposite their reflected
images and abstract parrot eye motifs with correspondingly mirrored images complimented by stylized geometric Art Deco
inspiring designs in deep brown and red russet slip on cream ground. 8-1/2"H x 9-1/2"D. PROVENANCE: EX-Adeon Gallery,
Chicago, IL acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
489: Casas Grandes Polychrome Bird / Owl Vessel
USD 900 - 1,200
Northwestern Mexico, ca. 1250-1475 CE. This fine buffware bird effigy pot was created by the Paquime or Casas Grandes
(Spanish for Great Houses as they are known for developing multistoried dwellings) culture. The refined form and finish of this
example demonstrates the remarkable skill and technique of the artists of this region. What's more, their penchant for
abstraction evident in the painted geometric motifs would someday inspire modern visual arts movements such as Art Deco. 6
3/4"T x 6 1/2"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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490: Casas Grandes Polychrome Animal Effigy Jar
USD 900 - 1,200
Northwestern Mexico, ca. 1250-1475 CE. This fine buffware animal effigy vase ornamented with a snouted, zoomorphic
creature (perhaps a skunk or opossum) was created by the Paquime or Casas Grandes (Spanish for Great Houses as they are
known for developing multistoried dwellings) culture. Stylized geometric and linear designs such as these would later inspire Art
Deco artists of our modern era. The Casas Grandes sculptors were technically meticulous. Fine examples such as this boast
remarkably thin walls burnished both on the outside and interior. 6-1/4"T x 6"D Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL,
acquired prior to 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described
or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis
Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
490A: Tairona Carnelian Necklace with Effigy Beads
USD 400 - 500
This beautiful Carnelian bead necklace is truly an exquisite piece of wearable art! In addition to the refined, barrel shaped
carnelian beads, finely carved bird effigies imbue this necklace with symbolism. Sky animals were associated with the sun,
moon, and Venus in Pre-Columbian cultures, acting as messengers between humans and their deities. These included many
birds. In particular, the eagle, parrot, and hummingbird were held in high esteem. Furthermore, the thirteen celestial deities all
had winged guises; all were birds with the exception of the butterfly. This necklace is a link to the Pre-Columbian cosmos and its
deities. -- 25" length, with 7 Effigy beads in the form of birds, a bench, a grub, etc? Tairona culture, Colombia, C.
800-1500AD.Provenance: Ex New World Artifacts, San Diego, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal
to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
490B: Tairona Carnelian Necklace
USD 400 - 500
This exquisite necklace of carnelian beads -- dozens of hand-polished, hand-cut, hand-drilled beads - is an impeccable piece of
wearable art created by the Tairona culture. A beautiful and wearable Carnelian Beaded necklace, 25" length. Tairona culture,
Colombia, C. 800-1500AD.Provenance: Ex New world Artifacts, San Diego, CA. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
all winning bids.The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
491: Pre-Columbian Mixtec Stone Penate
USD 400 - 600
Pre-Columbian, Mixtec, of Oaxaca, Guerrero, or Puebla Post Classic, ca. 1200 - 1520 CE. The Mixtecos created small
sculptures called penates to represent family ancestors. According to scholar Michael Lind who wrote "Arqueologia de la
Mixteca" (2008), penates were associated with the houses of nobles. Some were worn as pendants on necklaces as a symbol
of the person's royal lineage. This piece was a pendant as is evident by a perforation in the back. It is significantly more finely
carved - on both front and back - than your typical penate. Just imagine the skill and technique it took to delineate such details!
3-3/4"H x 1-3/4"W x 1-1/2"D Provenance: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
lot can sell.
492: Pre-Columbian Chimu Inca Figural Vessel
USD 500 - 600
Peru, ca 100 - 1400 CE. Pieces such as this show characteristics of both Inca and Chimu wares, since the Inca often
assimilated and appropriated art styles of conquered groups, incorporating their artistic styles and traditions with theirs. This
vessel depicts an individual or deity of significant importance and commanding presence. they hold a cup in one hand, and what
is likely a spouted vessel with a body of feline form in their other hand. This piece exhibits fine detailing. 10" tall and about 5 1/2"
wide Provenance: Former Bart family collection, Florida, USA. Collected circa 1950's. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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492A: Chimu Alligator Vessel, Inlaid Shell Eyes
USD 300 - 400
This unusual alligator vessel was created by the Chimu culture of Northern Peru. Its shape departs from the more common
stirrup spout vessels of the Chimu culture. Peoples of northern Peru began creating ceramics as early as the second millenium
BCE and evolved their techniques over the centuries. The quality of this piece demonstrates that considerable skill and time
were invested by the artisan. Most Chimu ceramics exhibit this rich, dark grey to black surface; however, the alligator motif is
rare. The fact that this fierce beast inhabits both land and acquatic environs signifies the dualism embraced by Pre-Columbian
cultures, a dual existence representing the continuum between earth symbolizing life and the watery realm of the underworld.
The alligator's associations with the watery habitat in swamps and rivers also makes it a natural metaphor for fertility.
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 900 - 1470 CE. Unusual depiction and shape, artistic! 7" L/H.Provenance: Ex-New
World Artifacts, San Diego, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.The starting price is the lowest price
at which the lot can sell.
492B: Three War Club Heads
USD 500 - 750
This set of three war club heads were created by the Inca or perhaps an earlier Peruvian culture. Used by soldiers who were
highly regarded for their heroicism, they are a piece of Andean militaristic history! One round 2.75" Dia., one oblong 3.5", other
3.5" x 3.75", All with strong mineral deposits. Inca or earlier Peruvian Culture, pre-1500AD. Provenance: Ex Miguel Mejia, Miami
and New World Artifacts, San Diego, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed
to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the lot can sell.
492C: Two War Club Heads
USD 400 - 500
If these weapons could talk, what narratives would they impart? These war club heads of the ancient Peruvians - either Inca or
perhaps an earlier culture, signify the militaristic nature of Incan monarchy. Great investments were made in the army. Soldiers
were provided with food, clothing, even state aid for their families. Held in high regard, soldiers occupied an esteemed position
in the socio-political pyramid. These war club heads, one star-shaped with four points, the other hatchet shaped, are a piece of
the ancients' heroic history! -- One with four points and other hatchet shaped, Inca or earlier Peruvian Culture, Before-1500AD.
Provenance: Ex Miguel Mejia, Miami and New World Artifacts, San Diego, CA All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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493: Inca Stone Coquero / Tenon, ex-Eugene Lions
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 1300 to 1450 CE. Fine carved stone tenon once probably set into a large stone wall with
multiple similar tenons, carved in the form of a man's face, cheek stuffed with coca leaves. Almond-shaped eyes, lips slightly
parted with fine small nose. 7-3/4" L x 6-1/4"H not counting custom stand. Provenance: Ex-Jean-Eugene Lions, Geneva
Collection #690, Ex-Arte Primitivo, NYC. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to
be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent
company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
494: Fine Inca Human Form Jar - Standing Male
USD 800 - 1,200
Central Peru, Ca 1300 to 1500 CE. A very attractive redware pottery jar in the form of a standing male, with triangular face,
large round eyes, double-perfed ears, holding a spondylus shell - possibly using them as castanets. Spondylus was very priced
by the Inca, as well as other early Peruvian cultures. 8-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-Jean-Eugene Lions, Geneva Collection #690,
Ex-Arte Primitivo, NYC. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described
or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis
Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
495: World-Class Aztec Obsidian Core
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Central Mexico, Valley of Mexico, Ca 1000 to 1500 CE. Possibly the world's largest and most important obsidian core! Single
football sized chunk of obsidian from which 37 distinct micro blades (as well as multiple smaller blades) have been knapped off.
Micro blades were used by the ancient Mezzo-Americans for surgery, warfare, shaving, tanning and other mundane uses.
These blades are sharper than even today's modern surgical steel blades. Measuring a huge 9" H x 5-1/8" W at widest point.
Provenance: Ex-Private California Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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496: Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Obsidian Cores
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, likely Aztec, ca. 14th century CE. These obsidian glass cores were used to form knives and other astoundingly
sharp blades for the Aztec culture. Note the ridges completely encircling each piece. The channels of these ridges correspond
with dozens of micro-thin blades cut from these cores. Such blades could have been used by the Aztecs during warfare, for
surgical procedures, even shaving! 6 3/4"H x 1 1/2"W, 5 1/4"H x 1"W, and 5"H x 1 1/2"W. Provenance: Ex-Private California
Collection, acquired before 1970. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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497: Superb Inca Copper Incised Spear
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Central Peru, Ca 1300 to 1500 CE. An important and extremely rare ceremonial copper spear blade.
Symmetrically crafted with each end tapered to a sharpened tip, each side wonderfully incised with multiple abstract zoomorphs
possibly representing mace heads. 19-1/2" L. Custom stand. PROVENANCE: EX-Oswalt collection, Scottsdale, AZ. All items in
this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate
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497A: Chimu Inca Whistling Stirrup Jar, Mating Llamas
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, North-Central Peru, ca 1300 to 1500 CE. Grayware pottery stirrup vessel depicting two mating llamas. Each
well detailed with rope bridals, strong facial features and well burnished surface - whistle emerging through the mouth of the
male. 9"L x 7-1/2" H. PROVENANCE: Ex_Sobredo Collection, acquired in 1964. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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lot can sell.
497B: Inca Bronze Man
USD 800 - 1,200
Peru, ca. 1325-1550 CE. This standing hunchback figure wears a pointed hat and chews a wad of coca leaves in his cheek.
Pre-Columbian cultures viewed hunchbacks as intermediaries between people and the world of the gods. The hunchback's
deformities were understood as signs of contact with the supernatural. ; 4"H x 1"W Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World
Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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497C: Chimu Bone Flute
USD 600 - 900
North Coast Peru, Chimu Empire, ca. 900-1450 CE. This exquisite bone flute is aesthetically intriguing for its iconographic
program. Atop a rhythmic pattern of geometric motifs perches a lovely avian figure. Birds were precious resources in the
economies of Andean societies. Beyond their economic value, birdforms served as muses for Andean artists to create stunning
textiles, ceramic vessels and other artforms such as this fine musical instrument. 4-1/2"L. Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the
World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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497D: Mapuche Stone Figure
USD 400 - 600
Argentina or Chile, Mapuche Culture, ca. 1200-1700 CE. This standing figure has a deep hole in one end indicating that it was
most likely used as a handle for an instrument or tool. The figure's full hips and the general curvilinear nature of her
physiognomy indicates that she is female, associated with fertility. Her sad countenance with downturned mouth and solemn
position with linked arms suggests that she was part of a burial ritual. Beyond this poignant symbolism, the piece is aesthetically
stunning for its technique and quality stone. 4 1/2"H x 1 1/2"W Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles,
CA.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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497E: Chimu Llama Effigy Vessel
USD 400 - 600
Northern Coast of Peru, Chimu/Inca, ca. 1100-1500 CE (Late Intermediate - Late Horizon). This llama vessel is a playful
example of Chimu monochromatic pottery. The shiny black finish of most Chimu pottery was achieved by firing the pottery at
high temperatures in a closed kiln which prevented the oxygen from reacting with the clay. Chimu artisans oftentimes created
pottery in the likeness of animals. This piece also shows Inca influence as the Inca were the first to domesticate llamas and
elevated the beasts of burden to a high status. Llamas played a pivotal role in the Inca culture and economy providing basic
needs and serving as pack animals. In addition they served as cultural icons in spiritual and fertility rites. The reign of the llama
in the Andean region ended abruptly in the early 1500s with the Spanish conquest. 8 1/4"L x 7"W x 5 3/4"T Provenance:
Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
498: Pre-Columbian Inca Star Mace Head
USD 700 - 900
Peru, 14th - 15th c CE. This attractive, star-shaped, solid copper mace head would have been attached to a helmet to highlight
the warrior's ferocity. As exhibited by the fine workmanship of this piece, the Inca were master metal smiths. Custom,
museum-quality stand. 3-1/2" diameter. PROVENANCE: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items in this
auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of
Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
499: Lot of 3 Inca Bolas, Boleadoras or Ayllos
USD 900 - 1,200
Peru, ca. 1400-1550 CE. Boleadoras or Inca ayllos were throwing weapons made of weights such as these hematite bolas on
the ends of interconnected cords expertly designed to ensnare the legs of animals, in particular 200 pound llama-like guanacos
and nandu birds. Inca soldiers also used them in warfare. 3-1/2" x 2-1/2", 2-3/4" x 1-3/4", and 2-1/2" x 2". PROVENANCE:
Ex-Santa Monica, CA Collection. Authenticity guaranteed All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell,
and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered
by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
500: Lot of 3 Tall Inca Copper Tumis
USD 900 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, Ancient Peru, The Tumi is a ceremonial knife characterized by a semi-circular blade made of bronze, copper, a
metal alloy, or wood. These examples are copper tumis that are particularly intriguing for their variations on the standard shape.
Note the perforations on the fan-shaped tumi and the curled, tendril or tail-like motifs on the more curvilinear example. Tumis
were used to sacrifice animals when giving thanks for a healthy harvest. They were also used to perform skull trepanations to
relieve psychological disorders. In addition, tumis were buried with elite members of society as a sign of protection and honor. In
contemporary times, the Tumi evolved into a national symbol and many Peruvians hang Tumis in their homes. Custom,
museum-quality stands. 16-3/4"T, 14-3/4"T, and 13-3/4"T. PROVENANCE: Ex-Santa Monica, CA Collection. Authenticity
guaranteed All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your
money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery
Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
501: Rare Bronze/ Copper Inca Canopa
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, Peruvian highlands, ca. 1400 to 1500 CE. This eloquently simple form is made of copper. The hole in the back
of the vessel was used to accept offerings to Paccha Mama, Mother Earth or more literally "Mother World" of the Andes - the
fertility goddess who presides over planting and harvesting. The fact that this form is a llama is significant as llamas are
sacrificed to her. 3"L x 1.75"H. Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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502: Lot of 5 Antique European Carved Polychrome Saints
USD 2,000 - 3,000
European, likely of Italy, 17th-18th c. CE, Baroque Style. This lovely group of carved polychrome saints created in the animated
Baroque style makes for an ensemble that is quite dramatic in keeping with this period of the history of art. During the
Counter-Reformation the church enlisted the power of visual culture in order to convert non-believers. Descriptions Clockwise
from left most figure: The portrayal of Saint Francis is characteristically expressive in both gesture and facial expression.
Infamous for preaching to the birds, his left hand is raised in position for a feathered friend to perch. St. Francis made it his
mission to invoke all birds, animals, and reptiles to praise and love their Creator. 8 1/4"T; Matthew the Apostle is represented as
a winged man. Note how the artisan of this sculpture adeptly formed the figure's cloak. Upon close observation, the silhouette of
the cloak behind his body resembles the shape of a pair of wings signifying St. Matthew. 8 ¼”T (CAS1050). Matthew the
Apostle is characteristically represented as a winged man. Upon close observation, the silhouette of the cloak behind this
figurine’s body is in the shape of a pair of wings signifying Matthew. Pausing for a moment, his entranced state suggests that
the saint is experiencing a vision. Such imagery renditions would have endeared the Church to followers during the period of the
Counter Reformation. 8 3/4"T (CAS1053). This representation resembles the young Saint John given his beardless adolescent
appearance. He is elegantly posed in an orant gesture. The deep jewel tones, emotive gesturing, and swirling drapery are
characteristic of the Baroque era. The piece's sense of movement begs the viewer's gaze to move around the corpus of the
figure. In the period of the Counter-Reformation, the Church used art to combat Martin Luther and gain followers. 8 3/4"T
(CAS1054). Paul the Apostle is portrayed in red and green, holding the gospel he introduced to the first century world. Paul is
typically depicted with brown hair and a beard that tapers to a point or two as we see here. Note how he is balding with a high
forehead signifying his great wisdom and learning. Thirteen books of the First Testament are attributed to Paul and the people
he influenced, and approximately half of the Acts of the Apostles addresses Paul and his works. Paul's conversion on the road
to Damascus when he reported to have experienced a vision of the resurrected Jesus was contemporaneously captured by the
brush of Baroque painter Caravaggio. 8 1/4"T (CAS1052). St. John is usually shown as a beardless brown-haired youth, barely
more than sixteen years of age. John is the endearing apostle who rested upon the breast of Christ during the Last Supper. The
swirling draperies, theatrical gesture, and implied movement of the figure are characteristic of the Baroque era. 8 ¾”T
(CAS1051) Provenance: Ex-Catherine Sobredo Collection.
503: Mayan Peten Footed Bowl
USD 600 - 900
Peten Region, Guatemala, ca 550 to 850 CE. Hand built bowl ornamented with deep brown secondary glyphs on red ground. 7"
D x 3 1/2" H. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are
legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
505A: Catlinite Flying Bear Peace Pipe
USD 5,000 - 9,000
Upper Midwest and Eastern Plains, North America. ca. 1400-1750. This bear peace pipe is crafted from Catlinite, a soft, red
siltstone, named for the artist and explorer George Catlin who visited the quarries in Minnesota in the 1830s. Catlinite pipes are
ubiquitous at Oneota sites of the late prehistoric, protohistoric, and early historic periods. This pipe is not only aesthetically
appealing with its rich cocoa coloring and fine carving, but also carries significant symbolism. The bear was thought to be as
free in spirit as the great wind and grander than its mass. Traditionally regarded as the honored spirit of the warrior for its potent
surges of courage and strength, every warrior wished to channel its ferocity and noble qualities. Custom, museum-quality stand.
4 3/4"L x 1 3/4"W x 2 1/4"T All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as
described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company,
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505B: Huge Megaladon Shark Tooth
USD 500 - 800
Savannah River, ca. 28 - 1.5 Million years ago. A large example of a tooth from the "big-tooth" (Megaladon) shark! Tooth has
developed a stunning "taupey" coloration. Serrated edges makes this tooth deadly and an impressive paper weight. 5"Lá by
3-5/8" W. Provenance: Ex-Private North West USA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back.á A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.á The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
506A: Another Huge Megaladon Shark Tooth
USD 500 - 800
Savannah River, ca. 28 - 1.5 Million years ago. Another large example of a tooth from the "big-tooth" (Megaladon) shark! Tooth
has developed a stunning "taupey" coloration. Serrated edges makes this tooth deadly and an impressive paper weight.
4-15/16"Lá by 3-5/8" W. Provenance: Ex-Private North West USA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally
acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back.á A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany
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507A: Smaller Pre-Historic Megaladon Shark Tooth
USD 250 - 500
Savannah River, ca. 28 - 1.5 Million years ago. A smaller example of a tooth from the "big-tooth" (Megaladon) shark! Tooth has
developed a stunning black coloration. Serrated edges makes this tooth deadly and an impressive paper weight. 3-3/16" Lá by
2-7/16" W. Provenance: Ex-Private North West USA Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to
sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back.á A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids,
papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art.á The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
508A: Eskimo Ivory, Personage Standing on Skis
USD 400 - 600
Alaska, North America, ca. 1920. Expertly carved from walrus ivory, this figurine depicts a native Eskimo standing on skis.
Dressed in native garb, he navigates his way across the snowy terrain. The artisan painstakingly carved the figure in motion
along with the flowing drifts of snow. 5" L by 4" H All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and
guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our
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509A: Eskimo Native Black Stone Figure
USD 1,250 - 2,000
Alaska, North America, Inuit, ca. 1920. The Inuit sculptural tradition extends prior to contact with the Western world and Inuit
artists continue to carve pieces completely by hand. This piece, made of black soapstone or serpentine from the Arctic, is
exceptional not only for the beauty of its material as well as the fine carving technique employed to create this walking man. 9"H
x 4"W Provenance: Ex-Splendors of the World Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired,
are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning
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