A very rare “Elites” false head bundle from the Nazca-Huari period. This remarkable
mummy face mask head is comprised of Totoro Reed stuffed within a woven cotton gauze.
Small individual vibrant orange colored feathers are attached to the front creating
the face. Nose bundle is in relief with black feathers being applied for contrast.
Eyes and mouth are made from copper sheet and sewn in. The crown is composed of two
sections. The lower headband is a woven textile with colorful zoomorphic imagery...
This deeply engraved bone idol is a Dignitary
holding ritual objects. Surrounding the
central figure are decorations of large bands
of geometric shapes with small interlocking
frets that progresses into the back..
A fine symmetric Mezcala anthropomorphic
axe god figure. Type M-8. Carved from grey
Metadiorite stone. Incised features and details
indicated by grooving. Very nice abstract and
artistic piece…
A charming trio of small Bahia-type solid standing figurines. Each are sweet and
unique. The first wears an elaborate ear and nose ornaments. All measure over 4"
in height. Custom metal stand…
If you are searching for a book that
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An exceptional were-jaguar mask.
Made from the favored jade stone. This mask
is considered to be a shaman in the midst of
transformation. Notable for its characteristic
upraised upper lip, bifurcated tongue, curved
fangs and cleft forehead. The Olmec God.
A hardbound CIRAM Scientific Analysts report
is provided.
This second book in the Yale University
Publications in Anthropology series
dedicated to the Machu Picchu collections
Recovered early in the twentieth century
from Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham…
A very fine molded pottery mask in typical
Teotihuacan fashion. Realistic facial features.
Traditional triangular face with wide forehead.
Remnants of painted headband...
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Post contact. Consigned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art A set of ceremonial Chicha
drinking bowls from the Altiplano area of Bolivia. Nicely patinated. Each produced
from a single piece of wood. Both contain a pair of yoked animals centered in the
middle with side carved handle/straps…
A choice pair of silver plated Chimu-Inca ear-spools. Anthropo-zoomorphic repousse
decorations surround the center ring. Outer parameter consists of eternity symbols...
This representation of a nude male may be linked to agricultural, field-fertility
rites. Nice geometric patterns on the lower half of vessel. Black and red on cream
resist paint…
Gorgeous vessel of an unclothed Bahian woman. Adorned with a necklace, ear plugs
and nose ring. Functional whistle. Restored. Measures 21 cm. Manabi region, Ecuador
500 BC - 500 AD. Outstanding…
A large funerary mask from the Chancay culture, ca. 900 - 1470 AD. Central Coast
Peru. Made from the softer Alder tree. 3 dimensional integrated face/head panel and
neck…
Shaped and hammered copper sheet with perforation holes for attachment. Central half-moon
shaped backflap segmented in three pieces. Four separate double headed Jaguar repousse
motif focalized…
Beautifully sized Valdivian sand stone plaque. Bas-relief with deeply incised carvings.
Calcium Carbonate incrustations throughout. Chebe Region, Ecuador. Phase 8. Fine
Condition. Measures…
A hansom and large Chancay Staff. Made from a light wood (Alder tree) that measures
21" in length. Iconic homogeneous face finial. Strong brow, nose and sculpted chin.
Eyes are carved…
A wonderful Manteño shell mortar in the shape of a parakeet. This adorable miniature
mortar was de-accessioned from the collection of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC
(inventory 67.12.12). Published in the book “The Pre-Columbian Collection…
Exceptional copper Tumi of “Ai Apaec”. Beautifully published in a large coffee
table book “Cobre - The Copper of Ancient Peru”. Fearsome warrior face with hair
of snakes. Serpent head arms, legs…
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Ultra Rare and Choice stones. Isla de la Plata site. Similar examples are shown in
very limited published works. "Archaeological Investigations on the Island of La
Plata, Ecuador" by…
A large and heavy solid unburnished buff slab figure from the Quimbaya culture, Caldas
complex. Rarer seated female with extended forward down arms and legs, both adorned
with incised bands painted in white. Rectangular shaped head with faint…
Cemeteries have discovered abstract lithic masks, of obvious religious causality.
Each mask presents its own iconic character that impacts with individual personality.
Green Stone. Circular lips in relief, like the nose and eyebrows that are joined
in a T-shape…
A fine Mayan stone dagger. Bi-facially knapped with thin handle and ridged sharp
blades. Marbleized Gray blue chert. Dagger is very symmetric with well balance to
…
Elegant group of Chorrera figurines. These naturalistic forms reflect mastery in
simplistic expressions. Each evoke harmony and realism. Punta Arenas region, Ecuador.
1800/300BC…
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