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I am often asked by my customers what I consider great pre-Columbian art. Over the years of dealing in antiquities I have definitely developed an opinion. The following dozen or so pieces I just listed are what I consider masterpieces of pre-Columbian art. This is based not only on rarity of the culture but also just how perfect and or unusual each piece is. Some of these are in my private collection. Pieces like these are not cheap and many customers believe I buy these items for pennies on the dollar and make a huge profit. The truth is when it comes to collecting pieces in my private collection I am right there in the front row of all the major auction houses paying top dollar plus the 18% premium! Buy what you love, these are just great in my opinion.

Many collectors turn their nose up at the smaller figures, mistakenly thinking something must be large to be important. This is simply not true. Some of the most valuable pieces of art ever sold were of miniature. I invite everyone to watch the below video, the Lioness sold for $57,000.000.00

www.sothebys.com/video/privateview/N08373/index.html

Walt

Reference # P1747

Title: Giant Jalisco Etzatlan Style Matron

Ca. 200 BC - 250 AD
Description: This is a colossal figure of a high ranking matron. There were three of these figures originally, all were exactly the same, save the necklaces they wore. (See Townsend "Ancient West Mexico Art & Archeology of the Unknown Past" page 287 fig. 139) for one of the three.  Showing a giant seated woman blade tucked in her belt, legs tucked underneath her large red dress. Exposed and tattooed breasts she wears a tight fitted cap with red band, great ear decorations and mouth open exposing teeth. Her large belly hangs over her dress showing she was a well fed and high ranking woman. A world class museum quality piece. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included as well as a detailed report from a famous author and Archeologist.

Condition: Reassembled from several large pieces at mid section, head is perfect, repairs over break lines by museum qualified restorer / Archeologist.
Dimension: Height: 30.5 inches Width: 17.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $115,000.00  Order

Reference # P1737

Title: Rare Colima, Camala Phase Conjoined Platform Couple / whistle

Ca. 200 BC - 250 AD
Description:  The first time I saw this platform scene I started laughing out loud. It is like finding a 2000 year old snapshot. A standing male with Shaman's rank attached with detailed wrap to head and wearing a finely decorated belt has his arm lovingly around his wife. He is looking at her with a slight grin on his face (Honeymoon perhaps?). She wears a detailed wrap, small breasts exposed. Both have ear spools and nose rings. Of interest is the style her hair is done in, shaved save a few locks. The male has a whistle made in the back of his detailed head wrap, remarkable! Conjoined pairs are rare enough, but add the fact that they are done on a platform makes this truly a unique piece of ancient art. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface.

Condition: Male cracked around both ankles and right arm re-attached. Lines repaired by museum qualified restorer and invisible to the naked eye.
Dimension: Height: 10.0 inches Width: 7.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $10,500.00  Order

Reference # P1738

Title: Rare and Beautiful Chinesco, Lagunillas Type Birthing Woman

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: This great piece is a very rare and very desirable Chinesco, Lagunillas Type in mint condition. Done with the Type E heart shaped head done in a flat and flowing style. She wears a tight fitted cap with red headband, arm band and has numerous red tattoos on her body. Her legs are tucked underneath and hands on belly in birthing pose. The piece is perfectly stone polished to a glass like surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect, as found
Dimension: Height: 9.5 inches Width: 5.25 inches  
 Selling Price: $4,500.00  Order

Reference # P1739

Title: Rare and Cute Chupicuaro; Michoacan / Guanajuato Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: Another great piece, a rare Chupicuaro; Michoacan figure showing a woman kneeling detailed hair, headdress, necklace, bracelet and ear spools. jumping and licking her mouth is a cute dog, tongue out. Remains of red and white paints. Chupicuaro figures have increased in value far surpassing other types over the last ten years. They have always been one of my favorite types, many are in my home. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect, as found
Dimension: Height: 6.75 inches Width: 5.0 inches  
 Selling Price: $3,200.00  Order

Reference # P1740

Title: Large, world class Colima Dog

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A large and very well executed Colima dog. Vented via spout at top of the head, ears and tail perked. This dog always reminded my of the cartoon of Muttley the laughing dog. Very detailed teeth and nose very well and realistically carved. He stands with fat belly close to the ground, detailed muscles and haunches. The dog is done over all in red and stone polished to a glass like surface. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. The ancients believed that the dog would transport you to the afterlife one of the most recognizable and collectable of all pre-Columbian art. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Tip of ear repaired, else perfect
Dimension: Length: 13.25 inches   Height: 10.5 inches
 Selling Price: $10,500.00  Order

Reference # P1741

Title: Amazing Colima, Comala Type Conjoined Pair

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: I have seen tens of thousands of pre-Columbian figures in my life and I can say that this is the best in my opinion I have ever been privileged to own. Pristine condition showing a woman carrying her Shamanistic man on her back. Both are realistically carved, there are even detailed carved on each bead of her necklace! The details are remarkable to the wraps that each wear, his head dress and her extremely detailed hair and jewelry. Perfectly symmetrical and the surface is unreal. Most of you would be shocked by how much I paid for this piece. It is for sale, but I can assure you no one will like the price and that is fine, they are the only piece of pre-Columbian art I have in my bedroom so I can start each day with a smile. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 7.0 inches
 Selling Price: P.O.R.  Order

Reference # P1742

Title: Great Colima, Comala Type Warrior Whistle

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description:  An extremely detailed Colima, Camala style Warrior whistle. This warrior wears layer upon layer of detailed armor, detailed shoes, jewelry, helmet with chin strap. You will be hard pressed to find one with more intricately done details. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included. Many collectors turn their nose up at the smaller figures, mistakenly thinking something must be large to be important. This is simply not true. Some of the most valuable pieces of art ever sold were of miniature.

I invite everyone to view the below video, the Lioness sold for $57,000,000.00

www.sothebys.com/video/privateview/N08373/index.html

Watch This Video

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 5.25 inches
 Selling Price: $625.00  Order

Reference # P1743

Title: Great Colima, Comala Type Warrior Whistle

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description:  An extremely detailed Colima, Camala style Warrior whistle. This warrior wears several layers of detailed armor, jewelry, helmet with chin strap and Shaman's horn. He holds a sling shot at the ready. Superior details present, a great figure. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 5.0 inches
 Selling Price: $599.00  Order

Reference # P1744

Title: Nayarit Platform Scene

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description:  Another great platform scene, this time from Nayarit showing a seated male and his dog underneath an umbrella. Completely mint in condition with strong red paint. Platform scenes are extremely rare and have always increased in value. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 4.0 inches
 Selling Price: $1,200.00  Order

Reference # P1745

Title: A Large Nayarit San Sebastian Shaman

Ca. 100 BC - 250 AD
Description: Wonderful paint on this piece, looks like a court jester. The paint is all original and the Ying and Yang way the figure is painted is great! Great details shown in the face, even the tongue can be seen inside the mouth. The figure sits, legs crossed and mouth open ion oration. He wears a large headdress with a great Shaman rank on top. Negative resist paint done in black still present over the red. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Crack repaired at right leg and tumi a top head re-paired from three original pieces. Piece is 100% complete and all work done by a museum qualified restorer.
Dimension: Height: 18.75 inches Width: 10.0 inches
 Selling Price: $10,500.00  Order

Reference # P1746

Title: Great Painted Jalisco Vessel Bearer

Ca. 100 BC - 250 AD
Description: A very bright red painted Jalisco woman vessel bearer. She has a large tumpline around her head to support the large load. Breasts are exposed with spiral designs left in negative and scarification present on shoulders. A very well done piece showing a part of daily life. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: No plaster, no repaint, the vessel has been re-attached to the figure
Dimension: Height: 6.25 inches
 Selling Price: $1,500.00  Order

Reference # P1728

Title: Mayan Polychrome Vessel of Huehueteotl, The Old Fire God

Ca. 600 AD - 850 AD
Description: A wonderfully detailed storage vessel depicting Huehueteotl "The Old Fire God" of Mayan mythology. The vessel is capped with a mushroom lid, a representation of the hallucinogenic mushrooms used during ceremonies. He sits in a trance, hands on crossed knees, remains of blue, red, white and yellow paints. Great care and detail to the wrinkled face of the old man. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Right hand finger tips missing, chip to loin cloth, minor chips, no repairs present, remains in as found condition
Dimension: Width: 7.0 inches   Height: 6.5 inches
 Selling Price: $5,500.00  Order

Reference # P1729

Title: Colima Seated Shaman Conch Musician

Ca. 200 BC - 250 AD
Description: A great and well detailed seated Colima Shaman. The Shaman, designated by the horn strapped to his forehead is in seated position playing a white painted Conch shell. Incised designs around the figure, great stone polish to a glass like surface. Of rarity is the shell is painted white. An excellent and large example. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Cracks at each wrist and tip of conch repaired
Dimension: Height: 13.0 inches Width: 8.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $7,500.00  Order

Reference # P1730

Title: Large, world class Colima Dog

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A large and very well executed Colima dog. Vented through the mouth, exposed and detailed teeth. Each ear is pierced and nose very well and realistically carved. He stands with fat belly close to the ground, detailed muscles and haunches. The dog is done over all in red and stone polished to a glass like surface. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. The ancients believed that the dog would transport you to the afterlife one of the most recognizable and collectable of all pre-Columbian art. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Tip of tail chipped off and repaired, repair to toe front right foot and chip repaired on back left foot.
Dimension: Length: 14.25 inches   Height: 10.75 inches
 Selling Price: $10,500.00  Order

Reference # P1731

Title: Large, seated Colima Dog

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A large seated Colima dog. Vented through spout atop the head, body painted black, one leg tucked underneath and up turned tail. the mouth, exposed and detailed teeth stone polished to a glass like surface. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. The ancients believed that the dog would transport you to the afterlife one of the most recognizable and collectable of all pre-Columbian art. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Small chip repaired at spout, else perfect
Dimension: Length: 11.0 inches   Height: 10.0 inches
 Selling Price: Sale $2,300.00  Order

Reference # P1732

Title: Giant Colima Drum, Comala Phase

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: An enormous Colima drum with four detailed "Gingerbread Type" figures. The human figures walk through an archway formed by what may be double headed cosmic snake that figures in the chthonic architecture of some indigenous people in Mexico. This figure symbolizes the Sun God on his nocturnal underworld passage. See R. Townsend page 173, figure 10. This is the largest drum I have ever seen. The surface is perfectly polished. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Small chip repaired at rim and a pressure crack that has been stabilized.
Dimension: Diameter: 8.25 inches   Height: 9.5 inches
 Selling Price: $3,800.00  Order

Reference # P1733

Title: Zacatecas Polychrome Couple, Protoclassic

Ca. 100 BC - 250 AD
Description: The horned Shamanistic male figure sits with hands across knees, mouth open. The figures usually depict a single couple which is likely in this pair. Her hands placed to the waist, each wearing tasseled earrings, necklaces and their torsos decorated by chevron designs. Both are masterfully potted and super thin, great paint. Manganese / dendrite deposits present.

For a nearly identical example: http://www.sothebys.com/app/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=3Z6FV

Condition: Minor hairline crack fixed at her right buttocks, both horns re-attached at males head
Dimension: Height: 14.5 inches & 11.5 inches
 Selling Price: $7,500.00  Order

Reference # P1734

Title: A pair of Nayarit San Sebastian pregnant females

Ca. 100 BC - 250 AD
Description: A pair done by the same hand, two pregnant San Sebastian females in birthing pose, hands on stomach, each wears identical necklace and each slipped in red. Both females have detailed hair and matching ear decorations. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect, as found condition.
Dimension: Height: 13.0 inches & 12.0 inches
 Selling Price: $3,200.00  Order

Reference # P1735

Title: Great Colima Dwarf Effigy Vessel

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A great and very nicely detailed seated Colima dwarf, tight fitted Shaman cap, detailed muscles and fine facial features. The piece, though from the front looks like an effigy is actually a vessel. A very large piece for the Colima dwarf vessels. The surface is perfectly polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect, as found condition
Dimension: Height: 10.25 inches Depth: 8.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $5,500.00  Order

Reference # P1736

Title: Nayarit, Ixtlan del Rio, birthing female

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: Painted figures do not get much better than this one. This wonderfully done Nayarit woman stands will legs apart and hands on hips, likely the birthing pose. Large exposed breasts and very brightly painted tattoos. Hair is done with incised details, an absolute perfect figure. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6.0 inches  
 Selling Price: $1,100.00  Order

Reference # P1724

Title: Majestic Nayarit Seated Lord

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: This is a fabulous piece showing great detail in a portrait like carving on a male figure. Great detail and a unique style hair drapes around his perfectly chiseled facial characteristics. The thin arms, heart shaped face and large legs show heavy Chinesco influence. This figure was surely an important man in his time and one of the most powerful looking figures we currently have. The piece is perfectly stone polished to a glass like surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Small piece of hair restored and the tip of three toes, else perfect
Dimension: Width: 8.5 inches   Height: 16.75 inches
 Selling Price: Reserved

Reference # P1726

Title: Rare Colima Litter Scene

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: The dignitary seated under a canopied palanquin wearing a tight fitted cap, beaded necklace and and sits nude. The litter carried by four attendants arranged in pairs in two rows, each with legs outspread and supporting beams across their shoulders. Litter scene are a rare and highly desirable item. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: One attendants left leg repaired, one attendants arm repaired and one attendants foot repaired.
Dimension: Length: 8.0 inches   Height: 6.5 inches
 Selling Price: $2,300.00  Order

Reference # P1727

Title: Rare Colima, Comala Phase Warrior Inscensario Figure. Ex-Alan Long, Ex-Sotheby's

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very large and exceptionally detailed Colima piece. This finely made warrior holds a blade in one hand and a large inscensario in the other. The inscensario has two very detailed faces, one on each side and several heads of birds. The warrior wears a large bow to the rear, a loin cloth and crown. For a very similar example see Townsend "Ancient West Mexico, Art and Archeology of an Unknown Past" figure 13, page 23. This piece was once a part of the very well known collection of Alan Long and was sold at Sotheby's many years ago. This Comala phase piece and ones similar are found in the vicinity of the Colima Volcano. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Re-assembled from about six large pieces with minor fill.
Dimension: Length: 16.0 inches   Height: 14.0 inches
 Selling Price: $12,500.00  Order

Reference # P1713

Title: Beautiful, Colima Double Duck Vessel

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A great pair of joined ducks, top nocks on their heads and almost a smile to their beaks. The piece is perfectly stone polished to a glass like surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Length: 7.5 inches   Height: 6.25 inches
 Selling Price: Sale $1,650.00  Order

Reference # P1714

Title: Rare Nayarit Conjoined Couple

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A unusual piece showing a man and woman with arms around each other. The male holds his hand to his mouth. Great surface polishing. Conjoined couples are much more rare that single effigies. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Length: 5.25 inches   Height: 7.25 inches
 Selling Price: Sale $1,450.00  Order

Reference # P1715

Title: Seated Colima Shamanistic Warrior

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A perfect and very well detailed seated Shamanistic Colima warrior. He wears his Shaman rank (the horn) on his forehead head tilted as if in a pose. A large blade rests on his lap and wears draped cloth at his back.  The piece is perfectly stone polished to a glass like surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Length: 6.75 inches   Height: 8.25 inches
 Selling Price: $2,800.00  Order

Reference # P1720

Title: Seated Colima Man on Throne

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A solid pottery seated on an elevated platform, typically a sign of power or leadership. He wears a tight fitted cap and cloth is wrapped around his knees. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Width: 2.5 inches   Height: 5.0 inches
 Selling Price: $425.00  Order

Reference # P1722

Title: Perfect Colima Obsidian Knife

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A great Colima knife made from obsidian (Volcanic glass). Razor sharp edges and great deposits on surface. A dark black volcanic glass with translucent edges on a custom steel stand. A part of an amazing 20 pieces Colima obsidian collection we just purchased. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Several more available, there were 22 of these blades in the collection

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Width: 1.25 inches   Length: 5.25 inches
 Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1705

Title: Colorful Nayarit Seated Warrior

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very nicely painted Nayarit Ixtlan Del Rio warrior on stool. This well painted example shows the seated male with genitals exposed sitting on a stool holding a club with double mace head. He wears a helmet and three necklaces. Covered in Manganese and dendrite deposits. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Head re-attached, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 13.75 inches Width: 5.5 inches  
 Selling Price: Sale $1,499.00  Order

Reference # P1707

Title: Nayarit, Chinesco Type C Proto-Classic

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A small Chinesco seated female figure, type C proto-Classic. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Never broken, some surface wear
Dimension: Height: 5.75 inches Width: 5.0 inches  
 Selling Price: Sale $425.00  Order

Reference # P1709

Title: Beautiful, Perfect Curled Colima Dog Vessel

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: This is about as good as they come. A very cute curled pup head to tail. Perfect pointed ears and a slight grin. Very detailed and the surface is unbelievable, polished like fine china. Even the fire clouds to the rear add a great spotted detail to the piece, spouted at back. Legally purchased from a private collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on surface. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Length: 8.0 inches   Height: 5.0 inches
 Selling Price: $3,800.00  Order

Reference # P1711

Title: Peru, Inca Black Ware Monkey Keros

Ca. 1000  AD - 1425 AD
Description: Matched pair, made by the same artisan... From the ancient Inca culture of South America, Cusco valley, ca. 1000 - 1425 A.D. Classic Incan black ware keros / drinking cups done in black ware pottery, each depicting a monkey eating a fruit, held to his mouth with both hands. Extremely rare to find matching vessels in such pristine condition. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Length: 9.5 inches   Height: 5.25 inches
 Selling Price: $2,499.00  Order

Reference # P1689

Title: Large Huastec Culture, Mexico Stone Sculpture

Ca. 1000 AD - 1400 AD
Description: A very large transformational sculpture made from limestone showing the body of a crouching jaguar with a human face. Another face is to the rear between the legs of the jaguar. This piece weighs over 300 pounds and will require custom crating and elevated shipping costs. Custom mounted on a steel stand.  Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Width: 15.25 inches   Height: 23.0 inches
 Selling Price: $9,500.00  Order

Reference # P1690

Title: Large Vera Cruz Standing Female Jaguar Figure

Ca. 600 AD - 900 AD
Description: A very large and impressive standing Vera Cruz. What is very unusual about this pieces is that the majority of large Vera Cruz sculpture depicts men. This is clearly a representation of a female with jaguar facial characteristics. She stands with hands posed, wears a tight fitted skirt and sash, necklace, ear spools and headdress. This piece requires special shipping and handling. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Reassembled from several large pieces. All done by museum qualified restorer and invisible to the naked eye. Losses as seen to headdress.
Dimension: Height: 23.0 inches Width: 9.25 inches  
 Selling Price: Sale $4,999.00  Order

Reference # P1691

Title: Bright Inca, Peru Cloth Coca Bag

Ca. 1200 AD - 1450 AD
Description: A very bright and finely woven Peruvian coca bag. Done with very fine fibers showing interlocking motifs in bands. Custom mounted on wall hanging canvas frame.  Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Minor stitch loss and one small repaired tear at bottom
Dimension: Height: 10.5 inches Width: 9.25 inches  
 Selling Price: Sale $750.00  Order

Reference # P1692

Title: Large Vera Cruz Standing Lord Figure

Ca. 600 AD - 900 AD
Description: This is yet another very large piece were recently obtained. This big Vera Cruz Lord / Priest figure is shown standing with a very detailed face, crown, pectoral, and ear and arm decorations. Mouth is shown slightly open exposing filled teeth. This is a great display piece and looks amazing when lit. This piece requires special shipping and handling. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Reassembled from several large pieces. All done by museum qualified restorer and invisible to the naked eye.
Dimension: Height: 21.75 inches Width: 13.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $8,900.00  Order

Reference # P1693

Title: Large Inca, Peru Four Corner Coca Bag

Ca. 1200 AD - 1450 AD
Description: A very bright and finely woven Peruvian coca bag. Done with very fine fibers showing interlocking motifs in bands. This is a great purple color. The coca leave would have been placed in the center of the bag and then the corners drawn together to form a bag. Custom mounted on wall hanging canvas frame.  Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Minor stitch loss and one small repaired tear at bottom
Dimension: Height: 21.0 inches Width: 22.25 inches  
 Selling Price: $3,200.00  Order

Reference # P1694

Title: Chimu, Peruvian Silver Tunic pins

Ca. 800 AD - 1250 AD
Description: Various pins of high silver content. These would have been worn in pairs at the top corner of a wrap to hold it over the shoulder. There are a few pairs in the group. Price is per pin. We will send the best pins first. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect, as found
Dimension: Length: Approx 8 inches each 
 Selling Price: $125.00  Order

Reference # P1695

Title: Mayan, Copador Polychrome Cylinder

Ca. 550 AD - 950 AD
Description: A brightly polished and well painted Mayan cylinder showing the detailed faces in panels and glyphs around neck. Great deposits and patina present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Repaired from large pieces, no plaster, cracks professionally repaired
Dimension: Height: 7.5 inches Diameter: 6.25 inches 
 Selling Price: Sale $1,100.00  Order

Reference # P1700

Title: Cute, Detailed Colima Dog

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very cute and well executed Colima dog effigy. He stands with fat belly close to the ground, detailed muscles and haunches. spouted at tail. The face, eyes and nose are realistically sculpted. The dog is done over all in red and stone polished to a glass like surface. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. The ancients believed that the dog would transport you to the afterlife one of the most recognizable and collectable of all pre-Columbian art. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Chip at spout, else perfect
Dimension: Length: 10.25 inches   Height: 6.75 inches
 Selling Price: SALE $1,700.00  Order

Reference # P1701

Title: Rare, Bright Proto Nazca, Peru Cloth Arrow Quiver

Ca. 200 BC - 0 AD
Description: A very bright and finely woven Peruvian, proto Nazca quiver. This is extremely rare, woven with an internal cactus fiber skeleton. A beautiful cloth weave of red, white and green in a geometric zigzag pattern. Rope at top for hanging custom mounted on wall hanging canvas frame. This is the first quiver I have ever seen. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Some losses as seen
Dimension: Height: 16.0 inches
 Selling Price: $3,500.00  Order

Reference # P1703

Title: Mayan, El Salvador Polychrome Bowl

Ca. 550 AD - 950 AD
Description: A brightly polished and well painted Mayan bowl with painted vultures with a black back ground. The black back ground is a representation of the underworld. These bowls typically have strange creatures painted on them. Great deposits and patina present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 3.0 inches Diameter: 5.0 inches 
 Selling Price: Sale $550.00  Order

Reference # P1687

Title: Monumental Vera Cruz Seated Scribe, near life sized Thermoluminescence Tested

Ca. 600 AD - 900 AD
Description: Truly a masterpiece sculpture this giant Vera Cruz seated figure is a real show stopper. The figure is a seated scribe, plumb in headdress and writing board on knees with a carved figure on it. The figure wears jade ear tubes, necklace, bracelets and a long loin cloth. A large and very decorative headdress with jaguars, birds and a human head inside the mouth of a snake. The attention to detail on this giant piece is unbelievable. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

T.L. Test: This figure was sent to Oxford in London for a Thermoluminescence test. This is a scientific test taking clay core samples and dating them. The report was completed January 7th 2009 and dates the piece 1000 - 1600 years old. This original report accompanies the piece.

Condition: Reassembled from several large pieces. All done by museum qualified restorer and invisible to the naked eye.
Dimension: Height: 25.5 inches Width: 17.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $65,500.00  Order

Reference # P1680

Title: Important Life-sized Moche Copper Mask

Ca. 0 AD - 300 AD
Description: A very important, life sized Moche copper mask from the North Coast of Peru. This fabulous piece shows a very noble face with large ear spools and shell inlaid eyes. A large owl head necklace adorns the mask. Owls were an important religious animal, able to see into the dark and into the afterlife. Only King's and religious figures of high status wore such adornments. Custom mounted on a steel stand.  Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Width: 11.0 inches   Height: 8.0 inches
 Selling Price: $8,500.00  Order

Reference # P1681

Title: Fine Silver Chimu, Peru Ear Spools

Ca. 900 AD - 1100 AD
Description: A very detailed pair of Silver ear spools from the North Coast of Peru, Chimu. Showing double parrots cut into the silver with raised decorative knobs surrounding. Custom mounted on a steel stand.  Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Diameter: 1.5 inches
 Selling Price: $2,200.00  Order

Reference # P1683

Title: Important, Published Life-sized Moche Copper & Gold Scorpions

Ca. 0 AD - 300 AD
Description: A very important pair, published in the Hasso Von Winning book of the Platt and Friedenberg Collection, Ex- Virginia Art Museum. These finely executed ornaments showing three dimensional scorpions are copper with gold reduction. Much of the gold is covered with the patina from the copper. These delicate examples were likely textile ornaments for an alter.  Custom mounted on a steel stand.  Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Width: 3.0 inches   Length: 4.25 inches
 Selling Price: $7,800.00  Order

Reference # P1677

Title: Rare Matched Pair Vera Cruz Articulated Figures

Ca. 600 AD - 900 AD
Description: Very rare matched pair of Vera Cruz, Nopiloa, Tierra Blanca Region "Laughing Figures". These articulated ceramic Vera Cruz figures are some of the finest of their type I have seen. Each figure is done from the same mold, the only matched pair I have personally handled. Very detailed faces, mouths open exposing filled teeth. Each wears a red painted headdress with spiral decorations, large ear spools and very unique coats with bells around the bottom fringe. Each figure's face is painted yellow, a rare color to find in Vera Cruz figures. Large ornate necklaces with long drops. Each stands nude exposing their detailed male genitals. Arms are articulated so they could be moved. Remains of blue paint on arms and bells. An extraordinary pair worthy of any collection. Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: One figure re-assembled from a three  pieces. Both have had heads re-attached and chips repaired. Arm on one figure is restored. All done by museum qualified restorer and invisible to the naked eye.
Dimension: Height: 11.0 inches Width: 6.25 inches  
 Selling Price: $8,500.00  Order

Reference # P1678

Title: Columbian, Calima Gold Child's Crown

Ca. 0 AD - 100 AD
Description: A very high karat and beautiful Calima gold child's crown. This is a high grade gold pounded into sheet with geometric designs. The ends are pierced where they would have been tied around the head. Purchased from a very well known and documented collection this crown is displayed on a custom steel stand. A wonderful treasure from the past. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Some cracks at one end.
Dimension: Length: 7.0 inches Width: 1.0 inches  
 Selling Price: $3,800.00  Order

Reference # P1679

Title: Peruvian, Sican Silver Boatman Beaker

Ca. 800 AD - 1000 AD
Description: A large and very well detailed silver beaker from Sican Region of Peru. This ultra finely done vessel shows seven detailed men in boats with paddles in hands, a couple of the figures are shown at bottom with nets and fish. Several birds decorate the beaker and separated by geometric designs. This is a very fine example from a well known and well documented collection.  A wonderful treasure from the past. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 6.5 inches Diameter: 3.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $5,500.00  Order

Reference # P1671

Title: Pair of Moche Copper Maskettes

Ca. 400 AD - 700 AD
Description: Matched pair of beaten copper maskettes, each having large, wide eyes, wide nose and frowning type mouth. Large ears flank at sides and each has two perforation holes at the temples for suspension. Each has a casting flaw at right jaw, else intact and with crusty verdigris patina. Individually custom mounted on metal bases. Ex- New York auction house, Ex- Private Maryland collection. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Each has a casting flaw at right jaw
Dimension: 3-1/2”W., 2-5/8”H. each
 Selling Price: $2,200.00  Order

Reference # P1654

Title: Rare Sican Gold Crown Elements

Ca. 800 AD - 1200 AD
Description: A matched set of three high karat sheet gold crown ornaments of rectangular form, each decorated with a bird standing between two stepped elements. Two of the birds are looking to the left and one to the right. The lower portion is decorated in relief with three small snake-like elements and double line borders. Perforated along the lower edges for attachment. Areas of red-brown patina. Mounted in a custom, lidded display box. Ex. Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, Ex- New York Gallery.  Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: 2”W. x 2-1/8”H
 Selling Price: Sale $6,500.00  Order

Reference # P1644

Title: Large Colima Dog Effigy Vessel

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very cute red on cream Colima dog effigy. Spouted at tail with detailed eyes and mount, ears at alert. Stone polished to a glass like surface with Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 8.5 inches   Length: 13.75 inches
 Selling Price: Sale $2,200.00  Order

Reference # P1645

Title: Nayarit, San Sebastian Seated Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A well detailed Nayarit, San Sebastian seated male. This  male figure sits upon a throne or bench, holds his hand to his mouth in a typical Nayarit pose. He is decorated with multiple ear spools, necklace, tight fitted cap and remains of paint on surface. The surface of the figure is stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits present. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 16.5 inches   Width: 7.0 inches
 Selling Price: $2,500.00  Order

Reference # P1650

Title: Large Chancay, Peru Cuchimilco Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 300 AD
Description: A hollowed body Peruvian Cuchimilco standing female. One of the best I have seen with great chocolate brown painted details, likely a representation of tattoos. Holes at crown where in ancient times feathers would have been placed. A fabulous and large example. Many of these figures are not symmetrical and frankly can be very ugly. This one is perfect in details and displays wonderfully. Custom steel stand included. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect in condition
Dimension: Height: 23.25 inches   Width: 12.25 inches
 Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1651

Large Colima Hunchback Dwarf

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description:  A large and well surfaced seated Colima dwarf hunchback figure. This figure, likely that of a male sits with hands to feet with a large humped back and dwarfism facial features. He wears a great peaked cap. The surface is stone polished to a glass like surface. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: A few fine cracks repaired at base, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 12.0 inches   Width: 7.5 inches
 Selling Price: $2,800.00  Order

Reference # P1659

Title: Cute Colima Puppy Effigy Vessel

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very cute red slipped Colima dog effigy. Spouted at side with detailed eyes and mount, ears at alert and curled tail. Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits present. The ancients believed that the dog would transport you to the afterlife one of the most recognizable and collectable of all pre-Columbian art. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Tip of tail and one ear tip repaired, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 6.75 inches   Length: 10.5 inches
 Selling Price: $1,900.00  Order

Reference # P1663

Title: Seated Colima Vessel Bearer

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very nice seated Colima vessel bearer. This figure holds a very large olla on his back with a tumpline across his forehead. Great stone polished surface. Manganese / dendrite deposits present.  Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Small chip repaired to olla rim
Dimension: Height: 9.75 inches   Width: 6.75 inches
 Selling Price: $1,750.00  Order

Reference # P1664

Title: Colima "Comala Style" Standing Phallus Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A suburb and well detailed Comala Style Colima male figure. This male figure proudly stands with hands on hips with a very large erection. He wears a large detailed necklace, has a great detailed face and sticks his tongue out. He has a very interesting and very detailed hairdo.   Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Presented on custom steel stand. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Crack repaired at left shoulder and around waist
Dimension: Height: 11.0 inches Width: 4.5 inches
Selling Price: $3,800.00     Order

Reference # P1668

Title: Colima Turtle Shell Vessel

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very nicely done Colima turtle shell vessel. The realistically carved shell has a large red painted spout coming from the side, carved details on top and the bottom is carved with the growth plates of the turtle shell. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Small chip to shell side, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 4.0 inches Length: 8.5 inches
Selling Price: $1,200.00     Order

Reference # P1669

Title: Giant Jalisco Shamanistic Warrior

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A huge Jalisco Shamanistic warrior. Wears a large horn atop head showing his rank as Shaman, holds a large flat staff at the ready. Face is done in a very angry look. Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Crack in staff repaired, chip at staff tip repaired, chip at headdress and reassembled from four large pieces. Repairs were professionally done and are invisible to the naked eye.
Dimension: Height: 20.5 inches   Width: 9.0 inches
 Selling Price: $5,500.00  Order

Reference # P1670

Title: Large Jalisco Male and Female, Shamanistic Warrior Couple

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A huge Jalisco pair, man and wife. The male is a Shamanistic warrior as seen by his decorative headdress. He wears a great turkey flap at the rear, very decorative. Loin cloth tied in back with four loops and holds staff at ready. She is simply done, both have red paint on a cream slip. Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: One arm reattached on female, else perfect. Male repaired from four large pieces, one turkey feather repaired. Repairs were professionally done and are invisible to the naked eye.
Dimension: Height: Male 19.75 inches   Female: 18.5 inches
 Selling Price: $7,999.00  Order

Reference # P1635

Title: Great, Brightly Painted Nayarit Ixan Del Rio Male

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: One of the best painted Nayarit pieces I have ever seen. So good in fact that this piece was in my private collection for over the last three years. Why then am I selling the best painted piece I have ever owned? My girlfriend refuses to sleep in the house with it saying "It's going to come alive and kill me." Yes, welcome to my life. This is truly a fabulous figure with the tall cone shaped cap, large ear ornamentation, peyote buds on headdress, necklace, arm bands, exposed teeth, facial tattoos you name it its present on this figure. The male wears a painted tunic and carries a large olla on his shoulder. A very tribal looking figure with the great Ixan del Rio style. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Both arms re-attached by museum certified restorer, all original, otherwise perfect
Dimension: Height: 14.25 inches   Width: 8.0 inches
 Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1620

Title: Ultra Fine, Very Rare Colima, Camala Type, Ithyphallic Dwarf

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: See (Ancient West Mexico, Art & Archaeology of an Unknown Past) page #286 catalogue #34. These rare type of figures are always seen with the same specific headdress and necklace. Each wears the pantaloons The dwarf figure shows reclined with legs open and a large phallus protruding from the top of the pants.  The surface is finely burnished (stone polished) to a glass like surface. I have only seen a couple of these figures, all have been published. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Phallus re-attached by museum certified restorer, line not visible. No plaster present.

Dimension: Height: 9.25 inches  Length: 9.5 inches
Selling Price: $4,900.00  Order

Reference # P1615

Title: Family of Columbian, Quimbaya Pottery Seated Slab Figures (Retablo)

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A great family of abstract slab figures, seated with cylindrical protruding limbs and body piercing. He holds right hand in upward gesture. Their legs, at knees are constricted. Pierced at septum for addition of nose rings. Good surface deposits. Compare Colombia Before Columbus, nos. 82 and 83. A cute mom, dad and child. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a New York Gallery. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Both are Perfect, the female was broken in two and repaired.

Dimension: Height: 8.0 inches, 9.25 inches & 4.0 inches tall
Selling Price: Sale $1,900.00  (For all three)   Order

Reference # P1587

Title: Large, Jalisco Seated Woman

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A wonderfully detailed and symmetrical Jalisco, Mexico effigy of a seated female in classic pose with hands out stretched, a large tumi a top the tight fitted headdress, scarification shown on shoulders. A very finely stone polished surface and bright red paint. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Four cracks repaired in chest / stomach area, piece re-attached at skirt.

Dimension: Height: 20.0 inches  Width: 13.25 inches
Selling Price: $4,900.00     Order

Reference # P1590

Title: Seated Nayarit Male Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A seated Nayarit male with arms resting on knees, done over all in red with large decorative ear spools. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect

Dimension: Height: 8.25 inches  Width: 5.0 inches
Selling Price: $699.00     Order

Reference # P1563

Title: Peruvian, Moche V Hummingbird Fine line Stirrup Vessel

Ca. 550 AD - 750 AD
Description: A large and very well executed hummingbird fineline. This tall vessel shows the detailed images of eleven hummingbirds done in red on cream. This piece comes from a very famous collection, provenance will be given to the buyer. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Vessel was cracked in four pieces. Museum quality restoration to cracks only, no additional plaster present.
Dimension: Height: 12.5 inches  Diameter: 6.75 inches
Selling Price: $2,900.00     Order

Reference # P1560

Title: Beautifully Carved Mayan, Guatemalan Poison Bottle

Ca. 600 AD - 850 AD
Description: A absolute gem of a Mayan poison pot, this fine black ware vessel shows the image of a human effigy, complete with large ear spools and headdress. A perfectly symmetrical vessel, often referred to a a vessel carrying poison pot. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition:  Perfect
Dimension: Height: 3.5 inches
Selling Price: $675.00     Order

Reference # P1540

Title: Large and Fine Nayarit Seated Male Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very large and very detailed seated Nayarit male from the west coast of Mexico. Shown seated on a bench, the representation of the two rear legs in a typical hand to mouth pose. Large decorative ear spools and excellently detailed hair pulled back in a pony tail with the addition of two side locks of hair at top. The surface is nicely burnished (stone polished). The male sits nude with well detailed leg muscles and remains of black paint, an excellent example. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included. 

Condition:  Two legs at rear of bench re-attached, else perfect. No plaster present.
Dimension: Height: 13.5 inches  Width: 6.75 inches
Selling Price: Sale $1,725.00     Order

Reference # P1496

Title: Deeply Carved Mayan / Guatemalan Tri-pod Vessel of A Man Wearing A Bird Mask

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A well carved Mayan tri-pod from Guatemala. This tri-pod shows a wonderfully detailed face of a male wearing a large bird mask, likely a Quetzal bird.  Done in a red ware clay the surface is smoothly polished. The vessel rests on three small legs that are rattles and has a large flared rim. The neck of the man is also an intact rattle. Salt deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition:  Perfect save chip to top of birds head.
Dimension: Height: 8.25 inches  Diameter: 8.0 inches
Selling Price: Sale $950.00     Order

Reference # P1504

Title: Wonderful Mayan, Guatemalan Jaguar Bottle

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A wonderful orange-wear Mayan jaguar bottle. A well formed and nice sized piece. This vessel shows a well detailed jaguar with teeth exposed. A wonderful vessel that is a part of a fine bottle collection we have recently purchased. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition:  Tip of one ear, chips at nose and front right leg restored
Dimension: Height: 6.0 inches  Length: 7.5 inches
Selling Price: Sale $800.00     Order

Reference # P1470

Title: Great Polychrome / Mounted Jamacoaque Humanoid Mask

Ca. 450 AD - 650 AD
Description: A Very nice and museum mounted ceramic mask from Jamacoaque / Ecuador. This mask is drilled at the top and would have been worn around the neck as an adornment. Done over all in cream with painted blue and red details. The mask shows the head of a human wearing ear spools and nose rings. Comes displayed on a custom steel stand. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition:  Perfect
Dimension: Height: 3.25 inches (un-mounted)  Width: 4.25 inches
Selling Price: Sale $399.00     Order

Reference # P1461

Title: Large Colima "Camala Style" Standing Male Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A suburb and large Camala Style Colima male figure is so well polished that it is difficult to photograph and is so much finer in person. This male is done in typical Camala style with eyes closed and well defined facial features. The surface is expertly burnished (stone polished). The male wears a groin wrap, tight fitted cap and is vented at the nose and ears. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 11.5 inches Width: 6.0 inches
Selling Price: $1,399.00     Order

Reference # P1455

Title: Jalisco Human Effigy Olla

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very unusually formed Jalisco / Ameca Style piece. This cream colored pottery has painted red details and forms a human effigy, likely female based on the pose. One hand to the head and the other straight out front. She wears a tight fitted head wrap and is very well burnished (stone polished). Red hatching marks surround the vessels opening. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition:  Perfect
Dimension: Height: 6.5 inches Diameter: 6.5 inches
Selling Price: $425.00     Order

Reference # P1144

Title: Rare Colima Female Bedded Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: Just a great and rare style of Colima figural shaft tomb figures. This figure shows a woman laying on her back covered with a blanket. Arms crossed over chest and head rests on a pillow. Beautifully decorated and detailed hair and facial features. Both of her hands are to her throat, very likely not a death figure, this because death figures are typically shown strapped to the littler and not covered with a blanket.

Condition:  Perfect, save to small knobs missing from back side of litter.
Dimension: Length: 5.5 inches Width: 3.0 inches
Selling Price: $295.00     Order