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Reference # P1636

Title: Giant, Perfect World Class Jalisco, Ameca Male Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A huge and amazing Jalisco musician figure. This large male sits legs crossed with large with hands resting on his knees. He wears a wrapped headdress with a central blade, scarification on shoulders, bloomed pants. Painted satchel strapped to his back. Excellent remains of red paint overall. Strong  and powerful facial features and a very large size makes this truly one of the finest figures we have in inventory. Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Never been broken, some abrasion to left hand repaired, otherwise perfect.
Dimension: Height: 21.0 inches   Width: 15.5 inches
 Selling Price: Price on request  Order

Reference # P1637

Title: Jalisco Ameca Male Runner Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very finely potted Jalisco, Ameca Style runner figure. A very neat headband with a side knot, likely a ranking of Shaman, ear spools, shoulder scarification, facial tattoos and wears a black mask. These crouched figures are typically referred to as "Runners".  Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Two repaired break lines with no plaster present.
Dimension: Height: 10.0 inches   Width: 8.5 inches
 Selling Price: $2,650.00  Order

Reference # P1638

Title: Jalisco Seated Male Drummer Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A cute little Jalisco musician, this male figure sits with a large drum between his legs, hands held over as he plays. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Head re-attached, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 5.25 inches   Width: 3.75 inches
 Selling Price: $395.00  Order

Reference # P1639

Title: Cute Jalisco Standing Dog Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A cute little Jalisco dark clay dog effigy. Coffee bean eyes, ears back and cute smile. Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 4.0 inches   Width: 6.25 inches
 Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1640

Title: Unusual Nayarit, Chinesco Human Vessel

Ca. 300 BC - 100 AD
Description: A very unusual acorn shaped Chinesco vessel topped with a detailed face. The head wears a crown and has detailed hair at rear. Very unusual type and style. Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Re-assembled from three large pieces, now no longer visible.
Dimension: Height: 7.5 inches   Diameter: 8.0 inches
 Selling Price: $725.00  Order

Reference # P1641

Title: Colima Dog Effigy Vessel

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

Condition: Crack repaired at spout, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 8.5 inches   Length: 11.5 inches
 Selling Price: $1,750.00  Order

Reference # P1642

Title: White Slipped Jalisco Male Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A white slipped Jalisco male figure holding two large blades, one in each hand. He wears a peyote bud headband, large necklace and ear spools. Slipped over all in white with painted red and black details. This is a very light and well potted figure. Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Stable pressure crack at left leg
Dimension: Height: 13.5 inches   Width: 8.25 inches
 Selling Price: $2,200.00  Order

Reference # P1634

Title: Very Rare Colima, Musician Dance Platform

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: An extremely rare example of the Colima platform scenes. These are some of the rarest artifacts from the region. This particular platform shows ten figures, eight with their arms around each other forming a circle, two figures are inside of the circle, one plays hand held rattles and the other a turtle shell rasp. This shows a great and accurate look into the ritualistic ceremonies of the ancient Colima people. Platform scene have long been some of the most valuable and collectable of all West Coast Artifacts. A world class, museum quality piece suitable for any high end collection. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Restoration to two heads, small chip fixed at one back flap to dancer, otherwise unbroken.
Dimension: Height: 5.0 inches   Diameter: 7.0 inches
 Selling Price: Price on request

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: $3,999.00      Order

Reference # P1628

Title: Nayarit, Chinesco Painted Figure, Type C Proto Classic Feeding Child

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very artistic Type C Chinesco in seated pose, holding an infant to her breast. Painted facial features on both mother and child on their great heart shaped heads. Wonderfully burnished (stone polished). Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Small chip repaired in headdress and mother's head professionally re-attached
Dimension: Height: 4.0 inches  
 Selling Price: sold

Reference # P1629

Title: Rare Jalisco, Pihuamo Curled Dog Effigy

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very neat and cute Jalisco, Pihuamo type curled dog effigy. This very detailed effigy of a cute curled dog vessel, spouted at the back and very detailed features. A fabulously executed and cute piece that is sure to provoke conversation. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: One rear leg and one front leg re-attached, No plaster present
Dimension: Height: 5.75 inches   Length: 11.5 inches
 Selling Price: $3,300.00  Order

Reference # P1630

Title: Nayarit, Chinesco Painted Figure, Type C Proto Classic

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very artistic Type C Chinesco in typical seated pose, tubular legs and hands to hips. Facial tattoos present on a great heart shaped head. Painted clothing, bright red legs, all the red is outlined in black paint. Wonderfully burnished (stone polished). Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Minor surface pitting, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 11.5 inches   Width: 11.0 inches
 Selling Price:  $4,200.00  Order

Reference # P1631

Title: Giant, Well Done Seated Colima Dog Effigy

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: One of the most recognizable and collectable of all the pre-Columbian figures, the dog was a very important figure to the ancients. They were used not only as companionship, but also guards and food. The ancients also believed that the dog would take them to the afterlife. This dog is huge and vented at the mouth showing very detailed teeth, nicked ears and vented nose. Well detailed anatomy at the rear, truly a world class example. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Head is perfect, body re-assembled from about ten large pieces with about 5% restoration. If this dog were perfect it would be in the $15,000.00 range.
Dimension: Height: 11.5 inches   Length: 16.0 inches
 Selling Price: $5,900.00  Order

Reference # P1632

Title: Large Colima Parrot Footed Squash Vessel

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very well done Colima squash vessel supported by three very detailed parrots. Large ribs and a blood red surface. A large flared rim and over all stone polished to a wonderful surface. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Two chips on rim repaired and a chip to one parrot's tail feathers still visible.
Dimension: Height: 9.25 inches   Diameter: 14.0 inches
 Selling Price: $4,900.00  Order

Reference # P1633

Title: Giant, World Class Jalisco Musician Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A huge and amazing Jalisco musician figure. This large male sits legs crossed with large rattle in his right hand and a pan pipe to his lips. He wears a wrapped headdress with a central peyote bud, scarification on shoulders, ear spools and decorative leg wraps. Excellent remains of red paint overall. Strong facial features and a very large size makes this truly one of the finest figures we have in inventory. Stone polished with Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Re-assembled from four large pieces, no plaster present. The repair is invisible
Dimension: Height: 20.0 inches   Width: 12.5 inches
 Selling Price: $13,900.00  Order

Reference # P1626

Title: Large, Jalisco Ameca Style Female

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A giant Ameca Style Jalisco seated female figure. This cream colored female sits holding a plate on her left shoulder containing a food offering. Typical almond shaped Ameca et\yes and tight fitted cap with remains of black paint. Large exposed breasts with tattoos still visible on each. A fine example of large Ameca Style figures that would sell for twice the price at other galleries. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: The body re-assembled from three large pieces, museum qualified restorer, no plaster present and breaks are totally invisible.

Dimension: Height: 16.75 inches  Width: 11.5 inches
Selling Price: $6,500.00    Order

Reference # P1627

Title: Life Sized Colima Death Mask

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A rare and life-sized Colima ceramic death mask. Scribed design around the edges and set eyes that once would have held shell inlay. Pierced at the ears to be tied to the individual, likely in death. These masks a rare and are not often offered for sale. Custom steel wall mount included. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect

Dimension: Height: 8.0 inches  Width: 6.5 inches
Selling Price: $2,300.00    Order

Reference # P1618

Title: Large Nayarit Ixan Del Rio Marriage Pair

Ca. 300 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very large and very impressive Nayarit standing couple with a lot of implements. The male is shown standing with a bird shaped club and shield. A very interesting nose ornament, large ear decorations and a wrapped head. The female holds a large bowl, great ear decorations and nose rings. Slipped overall in white with red painted details. A wonderful and tribal looking couple. This pair was made by the same hand and they have been together for over 2000 years. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Cracks repaired in leg and arm, a couple of hairline cracks repaired in the body, all done by a professional restorer.
Dimension: Height: 16.5 inches 

 Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1619

Title: Extremely Rare Nayarit, Chinesco Conjoined Pair, Type C Proto Classic

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: When you are looking for world class, one of a kind this is it. Chinesco is some of the most valuable of pre-Columbian ceramics, adding the fact that this is a conjoined male / female couple puts it through the roof. Two Chinesco's lovingly lock arm, one holds food to its mouth, sitting cross legged. The others legs are tucked underneath and holds hand out, likely once held a food piece or a perishable. Decorated arm bands, ear spools and shoulder scarification. A piece for any top end collection something like this will never come across my hands again Wonderfully burnished (stone polished). Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Re-attached professionally from two pieces by museum certified restorer. No plaster present
Dimension: Height: 10.25 inches   Width: 9.5 inches
 Selling Price: $12,900.00  Order

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: $6,900.00  Order

Reference # P1621

Title: Giant, Matched Jalisco Female Pair, Etzatlan Type

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A giant matched pair of female Etzatlan Type Jalisco figures. Both with shoulder scarification, tight fitted caps. The one female is done over all in red with a white detailed face. The other female is done overall in cream. The surface of these pieces is amazing and some of the smoothest I have seen. Both are shown with mouths open, each with decorative ear spools. Both pieces were made by the same hand over 2000 years ago. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Minor chipping as seen, else Perfect

Dimension: Height: 18.25 inches  Width: 16.5 inches
Selling Price: $15,500.00    Order

Reference # P1614

Title: Huge Pair of Columbian, Quimbaya Pottery Seated Slab Couple (Retablo)

Ca. 1200 AD - 1400 AD
Description: A great pair of male and female 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. A large and handsome example. Compare Colombia Before Columbus, nos. 82 and 83. These types of figures are typically repaired from several pieces, amazingly both of these are completely mint in condition. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a New York Gallery. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect

Dimension: Height: 15.5 inches & 14.5 inches tall
Selling Price: Sale $5,500.00  (For pair)   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: $2,700.00  (For all three)   Order

Reference # P1608

Title: Large, Very Rare Jalisco Dog W/ Removable House Lids

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: Well this is truly one of the most unusual and rare of the Pre-Columbian pieces I have ever handled. This Cream colored dog is shown laying on its belly with three cylinders attached. The two to each side are covered with Jalisco Hut models. This is a wonderful and rare glimpse into the life and history of the ancient Jalisco. Each lid is perfectly and intentionally fit to each cylinder and has a main opening at the front. Jalisco house models are some of the most valuable of all the platform type scenes. The fact that this one has both the very collectable and adorable dog and two houses makes it that much more rare. This piece is also totally mint in condition, no damage and no repairs, truly an ultra high end piece.  Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. If this piece does not sell during the next six month it shall find a home in my private collection, absolutely an investment grade piece. In a New York or London gallery this piece would sell for well over 20K. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect

Dimension: Height: 7.75 inches  Length: 12.25 inches
Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1609

Title: Ultra Fine Colima, Camala Type, Conjoined Couple (Ex- Christies New York)

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A wonderfully caring Colima couple. I have a lot of customers ask to see my private collection, which I never allow. I have released this piece from my collection as I replaced it with another. This was one of my favorite pieces of all time. A Shaman male with his arm lovingly around his wife, she affectionately holds his hand. Truly a remarkable piece and the surface is stone polished to the most amazing surface. Both wear ornate necklaces, that would have been obsidian in real life. He wears his ceremonial Shaman horn shown strapped to his head. In his left hand he holds a detailed rattle. Both draped with cloth and just the right amount of Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. This piece was once sold in Christies of New York and has remained with me since. Colima Shaman could not complete there training until they took a wife, most Archeologist believe pieces such as this represent the final step for the Shaman graduating to his high status. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Rattle re-attached, four hairline cracks repaired at the body. No plaster present.

Dimension: Height: 10.25 inches  Width: 9.75 inches
Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1610

Title: Tall, Nayarit, Chinesco Painted Figure

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A tall, slender and very artistic Chinesco standing figure. Typical heart shaped head and wide hips. Stipple painted white tattoos over the body and great painted tattoos on face. Arms posed to the front and over all well polished surface. Very famous private collection.   Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Minor chipping and original nose re-attached, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 12.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $4,200.00     Order

Reference # P1576

Title: Very Rare, Large Mayan Lidded Jar Mayan, El Quiche Type

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A very rare and wonderfully detailed Maya Lidded jar showing a very powerful face of a seated Lord. Complete with scarification to the face the figure wears an elaborate crown and tunic. A strong Romanesque nose, lips parted showing teeth and well detailed hands to sides. Remains of yellow paint to the headdress and is superb condition. This is a world class vessel, deserving of any high end Pre-Columbian collection. These large vessels are typically reassembled from dozens of pieces, this is the most intact piece I have ever seen. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Two small spikes replaced at headdress, only plaster present. re-assembled from about six large pieces.
Dimension: Height: 16.5 inches   Width: 12.5 inches
Selling Price: Not Avail

Reference # P1577

Title: Vera Cruz Jaguar Childs Toy

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A very rare Vera Cruz pull toy of a jaguar. This piece shows a detailed face and body of a jaguar and has four of the original wheels that were used to pull the piece. The axels (sticks) have been replaced as they long deteriorated.  Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Tail missing
Dimension: Length: 6.5 inches  
 Selling Price: $1,300.00     Order

Reference # P1578

Title: Wonderful Olmec Standing figure

Ca. 1150 BC - 850 BC
Description: A great and rare standing Olmec figure. Typical Olmec facial features with top nock on his head. Narrow waist with pot belly with the remains of red Cinnabar. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: head reattached and one arm reattached, otherwise perfect.
Dimension: Height: 7.5 inches   Width: 3.0 inches
Selling Price: $2,500.00     Order

Reference # P1579

Title: Detailed Mayan Old Man Ocarina

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A great detailed ocarina with the face of an elderly man. Still works. Deeply carved wrinkles in the face, soft eyes and bulbous nose. On a custom stand, included. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Front of headdress missing / chipped
Dimension: Height: 4.0 inches  
Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1580

Title: Mayan Ceramic Maskette

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A very neat little Maya ceramic maskette, pierced at the top for suspension, likely worn as an amulet . On a custom stand, included. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Cracked in half
Dimension: Height: 3.25 inches  
Selling Price: $299.00     Order

Reference # P1581

Title: Carved Maya Cylinder Vulture Image

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A large and well carved Maya cylinder showing the head of a vulture coming from one end and the carved wings and feathers on the side. The vessel sits on a single foot, a wonderfully stone polished, golden surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 7.0 inches   Width: 7.0 inches  
Selling Price: $1,999.00     Order

Reference # P1582

Title: Detailed Maya / Jaina Island Rattle

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: Classic style, hollow molded, pinkish terracotta rattling figure depicting a priest or noble wearing an ankle length garment with over cape, beaded necklace and holding a rattle. Finely detailed face with typical sloping forehead. Very Rare type and extraordinarily detailed. Still rattles nicely. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Two decorations missing on right side of headdress else perfect
Dimension: Height: 8.0 inches   Width: 3.5 inches  
Selling Price: $1,700.00     Order

Reference # P1583

Title: Mayan Carved Stone Hacha

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A wonderfully, deeply carved Maya stone head of a Nobleman, bird headdress, mostly gone, open mouth with exposed teeth, a fabulous and powerful image. On custom stand, included. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Chips as seen, no restoration.
Dimension: Height: 5.75 inches   Width: 3.25 inches  
Selling Price: $1,700.00     Order

Reference # P1585

Title: Monte Alban / Oaxaca Figural Urn

Ca. 600 AD - 900 AD
Description: A buffware terracotta urn with an Human deity seated with legs crossed, hands to knees and wearing a long flowing headdress  with lappets, ear spools, and a large beaded necklace. Large decorated cape across chest and and shoulders. Remains of red painted surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 8.5 inches   Width: 7.5 inches  
Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1586

Title: Very Large Maya Mold Made "Speaking Woman"

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: Classic style, hollow molded, pinkish terracotta statue of a woman. These figures are often referred to as "Speaking Women" and are likely representations of concubines or fertility.  This particular one is exceptionally large and shows the large bundle headdress, detailed ear spools, large necklace and a wonderfully detailed face. Scarification shown on the woman's right shoulder and a carved face is on the left shoulder. A very large Maya piece that displays very well. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Bottom skirt of figure repaired from about six pieces, top portion perfect.
Dimension: Height: 15.75 inches   Width: 7.25 inches  
Selling Price: $3,700.00     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 # P1589

Title: Pensador White Clay Jalisco Seated Woman

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A nicely done white clay Pensador (thinker) figure of a woman. Spine is detailed, tight fitted skirt and ear decorations. A very finely stone polished surface.  Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface and remains of red paint. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Head re-attached and tip of nose restored

Dimension: Height: 11.0 inches  Width: 6.5 inches
Selling Price: $2,400.00     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 # P1591

Title: Colima Inscensario of the Rain God Tlaloc

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A double faced Colima incense burner showing the double face of the Rain God, Tlaloc, shown nude with serpent headdress. Offerings were burned in these vessels to insure rain. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect

Dimension: Height: 9.0 inches  Width: 7.75 inches
Selling Price: $899.00     Order

Reference # P1592

Title: Jalisco Seated Woman Prisoner

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A seated Jalisco woman with red paint, tight fitted cap and decorative ear spools. Breasts exposed and hands behind back, a rare and very well done piece. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface and remains of red paint. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect

Dimension: Height: 9.0 inches  Width: 4.75 inches
Selling Price: $899.00     Order

Reference # P1593

Title: Pensador White Clay Jalisco Seated Woman

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A nicely done white clay Pensador (thinker) figure of a woman holding a basket / bowl of food.  She wears a tight fitted cap and ear decorations. A very finely stone polished surface.  Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface and remains of red paint. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect

Dimension: Height: 8.5 inches  Width: 5.5 inches
Selling Price: $999.00     Order

Reference # P1595

Title: Vera Cruz Coast Watcher Figure

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A detailed Vera Cruz "Coast Watcher". This figure has great applications to the very detailed headdress, wears a large necklace and lots of red paint. Attached to wooden base by past owner.  Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Both side sections of headdress re-attached
Dimension: Height: 5.75 inches  
 Selling Price: $299.00     Order

Reference # P1602

Title: Nayarit Ixan Del Rio Pair

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very nice pair of Nayarit, Archaic style figures. Both seated with hands resting on knees, ritualistic scarification to the cheeks and body tattoos. Both are decorated with jewelry and head bands. A very tribal looking pair 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: Right leg re-attached to one figure, otherwise perfect
Dimension: Height: 5.5 inches  
 Selling Price: Sold

Reference # P1603

Title: Large Nayarit Ixan Del Rio Warrior

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A very large and very powerful Nayarit standing warrior figure. This warrior wears the traditional tall cone cap with detailed decorations to sides. Huge large ear spools, carries two implements, a blade in the left hand and a small pike hammer in right. Painted in red, black and white this large figure is amazingly un-broken. These large pieces are almost always broken in several piece. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: One toe on left foot missing, otherwise perfect
Dimension: Height: 18.0 inches  Width: 9.0 inches
 Selling Price: $3,900.00  Order

Reference # P1604

Title: Large Vera Cruz Priest Figure

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: A Very large Vera Cruz Priest figure shown in typical pose, thought to be paying homage. A large necklace, crown, skirt with decorative belt. Remains of the typical black, asphalt paint that was widely used in the Vera Cruz region. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Both arms and feet  re-attached, two "shovel strikes" to front and back of head. Minor chipping to hands and skirt. We can arrange to have this piece re-stored for the buyer if they choose.
Dimension: Height: 15.5 inches Width: 12.0
 Selling Price: Sale $2,499.00     Order

Reference # P1606

Title: Large Vera Cruz Sonriente

Ca. 650 AD - 850 AD
Description: Medium sized, hollow molded, buff terracotta, standing figure with arms extended to sides and clad in a loin cloth, necklace with central bell and flat head wrap. Bears the typical sloped forehead, epicanthic eyes, small nose and smiling mouth. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Both arms and feet and head  re-attached. We can arrange to have this piece re-stored for the buyer if they choose.
Dimension: Height: 13.0 inches Width: 10.0
 Selling Price: $1,699.00     Order

Reference # P1569

Title: Large, Beautiful Jalisco Standing Medicine Man

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A wonderfully detailed and symmetrical Jalisco, Mexico effigy of a standing medicine man holding his pestle and mortar. These implements were used for grinding hallucinogenic medicines. The Shaman wears a large blade headdress, large ear spools, scarification on shoulders and bells around his legs. He is painted with red and white on a cream surface that is stone polished. Very detailed pectoral muscles and teeth. A world class figures suitable for any collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Left arm re-attached, no plaster present, no repaint.

Dimension: Height: 17.5 inches  Width: 10.5 inches
Selling Price: $6,900.00     Order

Reference # P1570

Title: Large, Beautiful Jalisco Runner / Hunchback

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A wonderfully detailed and realistic Jalisco, Mexico effigy of a runner / hunchback figure. The figure is done over all in cream with wearing a tight fitted cap with headband, large ear spools and arm bands. The figure is vented through the ears and the pottery is almost eggshell thin. One of the finest potted figures we have had. The surface is stone polished to a glass like consistency. Very detailed facial features and hands. A world class figures suitable for any collection. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: A small chip to the tip of nose repaired and a crack stabilized at back of neck. Head was never off.

Dimension: Height: 10.25 inches  Length: 9.25 inches
Selling Price: $7,500.00     Order

Reference # P1561

Title: Beautiful Colima Ribbed Canteros

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A wonderfully artistic melon shaped vessel with finely carved vertical ribs. A large flared rim, entire vessel wonderfully stone polished. Vessel rests on three conical legs, a very fine vessel. These vessels were typically used for food offerings. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Chip to rim restored and a few small surface chips, else perfect
Dimension: Height: 7.25 inches  Diameter: 10.0 inches
Selling Price: $2,200.00     Order

Reference # P1562

Title: Peruvian, Moche IV Jaguar Lord Stirrup Vessel

Ca. 450 AD - 550 AD
Description: A large and very powerful seated jaguar lord stirrup vessel. This red on cream vessel shows a man in transformation to a jaguar. Well detailed face and teeth, wears ear spools, bracelets and large painted headdress. His tail is detailed to the rear with the cloth cover. The surface is stone polished to a glass like surface. 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: Spout and headdress re-attached, no plaster present.
Dimension: Height: 10.5 inches  Width: 8.5 inches
Selling Price: $3,500.00     Order

Reference # P1563

Title: Peruvian, Moche V Hummingbird Fineline 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 # P1564

Title: Large Shamanistic Colima Trophy Head

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: A wonderfully detailed and symmetrical Colima, Mexico trophy head vessel. This large and realistic ceramic head is that of a Shaman, denoted by the horn on his head. The ears are pierced and the surface stone polished. Red paint remains on the crown and spout. Manganese and dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition: Perfect
Dimension: Height: 7.0 inches  Diameter: 7.0 inches
Selling Price: $2,800.00     Order

Reference # P1558

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 nose plugs. A perfectly symmetrical vessel with a flared rim.  This is truly a museum quality piece that would fit into any high end collection. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition:  Perfect a couple very small surface chips
Dimension: Height: 2.75 inches Diameter: 2.5 inches
Selling Price: $1,200.00     On Hold

Reference # P1559

Title: Very Rare, Guatemalan Quetzalcoatl Bottle

Ca. 250 AD - 650 AD
Description: A very rare and early Mayan, Guatemalan bottle of the Quetzalcoatl (plumed serpent). The Quetzalcoatl was a heavily worshiped mythical creature by the Mayan Indians. Many structures show the head of the Quetzalcoatl near the roof tops of the buildings. This very detailed example still retains most of its color and shows the serpent in coiled pose, exposing it's white painted fangs. Blue painted eye guards and detailed facial features. The body is painted with white spots, a very powerful piece. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included.

Condition:  No restoration present, chip over left eye and left eyeball missing.
Dimension: Height: 3.75 inches Diameter: 6.25 inches
Selling Price: $2,200.00     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 # P1542

Title: Great Colima Modeled House

Ca. 200 BC - 200 AD
Description: Here is another very rare type of piece. This small home is Colima and shows a great hut, a smaller version of the types of living quarters used by the ancient Colima people. I have only ever seen three of these before, two reside in my personal collection. These are great for displays of small figures placed around the hut to make a nice village scene. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included. 

Condition:  Chip to tip of roof restored, less than 1%, otherwise perfect
Dimension: Height: 5.25 inches  Width: 5.0 inches
Selling Price: $625.00     Order

Reference # P1527

Title: Large, Brightly Painted Mayan Tri-pod Transformation Cylinder

Ca. 600 AD - 850 AD
Description: A wonderful and very strong Mayan transformation cylinder from Guatemala. This fine cylinder shows the images of three men each wearing jaguar socks and gloves. Their mouths look like crocodiles and they are hunched over like monkeys. Each figure wears a large and ornate headdress. Above this scene is great red and black painted pyramids under a scroll band. A fine cylinder with a very important scene.  Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included. 

Condition:  Two hairline cracks repaired near the rim, otherwise excellent
Dimension: Height: 8.0 inches  Diameter: 5.0 inches
Selling Price: $5,500.00     Order

Reference # P1530

Title: Brightly Painted, HUGE Mayan Underworld Cylinder

Ca. 600 AD - 850 AD
Description: A wonderful and very strong Mayan underworld cylinder from Guatemala. This fine cylinder shows the images of three seated Lords, each wearing a huge headdress, large ceremonial belts, ear spools and plumage and each holds a large rattle with plumage. The black background denotes an underworld scene. Finely painted diamond design around the bottom of this huge tri-pod cylinder. A fine cylinder with a very important scene. Manganese / dendrite deposits on the surface. Legally purchased from a private collection. Legal release and disclosure papers included. 

Condition:  Reassembled from approximately eight pieces. This was done by a museum qualified restorer, the cracks are almost invisible, no new plaster present.
Dimension: Height: 8.5 inches  Diameter: 7.75 inches
Selling Price: $7,900.00     Order

Reference # P1532