This superlative pear-shaped polychrome ceramic vessel has two protruding crocodile heads with a beautiful complex painted motif that stands on hollow rattle tripod legs. Openwork mouth prominently exposes his upper and lower teeth. A ritual imagery of Tlaloc is decorated between the upper and lower geometric designs. Buff Tan slip, burnished, with black and orange-red paint.

The powerful crocodile prevailed in design schemes at an earlier period. The added human or deity face on this vessel makes it very unique as both symbols are associated simultaneously with the rains, fertility and life giver.

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…  

Valdivia - Machalilla Venus

A solid Venus figurine from the Machalilla culture, Ecuador. Supersedes in form, the modeled figurines of terminal Valdivian “Venus” types. Coffee bean eyes and salient nose. Light red pigment stripes on face and legs, possible indication of tattooing…

Nicoya Teeth, Stone and Shell Chocker

A gorgeous colorful short choker from Costa Rica. Centered light colored tube stone surrounded by six Tigrillo canines on both sides (twelve in all). All separated by green Jadeite stones and brilliant orange Spondylus shells…

Costa Rican Smoking Sukia

Sculptured from volcanic stone, this artistic and larger sukia rests his elbows on his raised knees while smoking. Iconic in posture. Stable hairline fracture behind his right ear otherwise intact. Guapiles…

Valdivian Phase 2-3 Palmer Stone. Incised anthropomorphic features covering the front. Light green colored polished stone. Dendrites spotting and mineral deposits throughout. Measures 5.43"/13,79 cm.

Valdivian Palmer Stone Effigy - Green

Huari Copper Mace Head

This six pointed bronze mace head is very stout and has a unique isosceles trapezoid shape. One end is larger than the other. Heavy and adequately size to produce a very damaging weapon. Excellent condition with nice patina. Measures…

Chimu Stone Balance Scale

This rare and exceptional Chimu scale has withstood the elements of time. Beautiful zoomorphic motifs engraved on both sides of a thin stone plaque balance. Colorful and delicate intact textile scales. All original. Fine…

Inca Braided Hair Headdress

This extremely scarce ritual hair piece was a garment produced by a class called the "Chosen Women". They were to be worn by a priest during religious ceremonies to call forth the vital forces of nature…

Valdivian Ceremonial Stone

Wonderful large ceremonial hacha from The Valdivian culture, Ecuador. Gorgeous green diorite stone. Highly polished.

These extraordinary large stone axes were symbolic and interred as payment to mother earth...

Classic Monte Alto Head

Another fine example from the classic period of La Tolita Monte Alto Culture. Masterfully sculpted head using iconic ash enrich pottery to produce their wonderful pieces. Highly adorned with…

Jamacoaque Solid Copper Nose Rings

A rare set of Jamacoaque personal nose ornaments. These items are unique and seldom exhibited. Made of solid copper and are very heavy. Because of their weight…

Tiwanaku Silver Tupu

Beautiful  piece of Tiwanaku art. Tupu pin in silver worn by a higher status noblewomen. Used to fasten cloaks worn around their shoulders, also served as Andean jewelry…

Chancay Cuchimilco

A wonderful large Chancay Cuchimilco Female Figure. Hollowed ceramic earthenware. Body is nice and uniform. Usually found in tombs of the nobility to ward off bad spirits. Measures 23.25”…

A large Tiwanaku Llama Bone engraved with an array of beautiful elaborate iconography. The main dignitary portrays Viracocha holding ritual feasting objects. Above his head are two seated highly ranked individuals in ceremony. Lower portion is heavily stylized with zoomorphic imagery and…

Tiwanaku Elaborate Bone

Assortment - Inca

This group of Inca artifacts is made up of a medium sized polychrome Aryballo, Wooden Kero and a Pair of Copper Effigies…Offered Individually

Inca Child’s Leather Sandals

A pair of child's leather sandals. Thick twisted cotton used for straps. Pin mounted in vintage wood and acrylic display.