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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Pre-Columbian
4 Teotihuacan Marionette Heads
Located in Culver City, CA
A group of 4 highly unusual Teotihuacan Marionette heads used for shamanic rituals. These would have been mounted on poles(They have an opening in the bottom that runs all the way in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older
The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion
The smaller measures ...
Category
19th Century Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Anthropomorphic Vase, Accolay, France c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Polychrome vase with dense covering and bubble-effect glazes in the spirit of pre-Columbian art.
About Accolay
Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Jaguar Pot in the Style of Zoomorphic Pot From Tabasco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in homage to the ancient Jaguar Zoomorphic pot from Tabasco, this replica captures the essence of Olmec craftsmanship dating back to 1200-400 BCE. Primarily utilized for cere...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Pre Columbian Terracotta Chimu Vessel Pottery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pre-Columbian terracotta Chimu vessel pottery - explore the rich history of ancient artistry with this unique artifact as an enduring testament to the artistic value of the ancient C...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Pottery
Pre-Columbian Nayarit Seated Figure Redware Statue
Located in New York, NY
Ancient pre-Columbian, Nayarit, Mexican, circa 100 BCE to 250 CE, hand-built ceramic pottery redware sculpture of a seated male figure with arms crossed and wearing a headdress and m...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pre Columbian Pottery Head Fragments Collection - Set of 5
Located in Seguin, TX
Collection of 5 Pre Columbian pottery heads. Largest is 2.5" x 2", much wear and chipping, although they are pretty tough for pottery.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Superb Maya Iguana Deity(Itzamna) Relief w/ Pre-1970 UNESCO-Compliant Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
A superb relief-carved panel depicting the Maya Deity Itzamna, appearing as an Iguana, stretched out on a platform with long-toed limbs splayed
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
World-Class Maya Cormorant Throne Panel W/ Pre-1970 UNESCO-Compliant Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
This magnificent panel is an example of the pinnacle of Maya stone carving.
It depicts the head of a cormorant in profile, with a long hooked beak, curved ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa. A.D. 1-1500. Of a celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian bird figure, with cir...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Located in View Park, CA
A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early figurative efforts. Patina includes traces of red cinnabar and mineral deposits, attes...
Category
15th Century and Earlier North American Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Aztec Sculpture of a Spider Monkey with Pre-1970 UNESCO-Compliant Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
Aztec Spider Monkey with Wind God Regalia
This sculpture portrays a spider monkey (Ateles geofroyi) wearing the regalia associated with the Aztec Wind God, Quetzalcoatl-Ehecatl. Th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Magnificent Aztec Eagle Head with pre-1970 UNESCO-compliant provenance
By Plateria Azteca
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnificent Aztec Basalt Eagle head, with powerful hooked beak, piercing
eyes, and a fully-feathered head.
The sculptor Highlighted the power of the head by finely burnishing the b...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Aztec Water Dog/ Ahuitzotl, W Raised Paw, Pre-1970 UNESCO-Compliant Provenance
By Aztec Services
Located in Culver City, CA
An Aztec Stone Sculpture of a dog-like creature, seated with one raised paw, having large round ears, deep set eyes, mouth with exposed upper fangs, and an unusual curved tail with c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine. Earthenware figurines like this were made in great abundance throughout Mesoamerican history, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings.
Figurines like this commemorated important people and events across Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, or coiffure, and ear spools...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mayan Style Bonze Carved Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
Originally from Honduras, this Mayan-style bronze vase seamlessly bridges the realms of art and ancient mystique. This extraordinary vessel captivates the senses with its intrica...
Category
20th Century Honduran Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically in Teotihuacan, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings.
Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate coiffure or headdress and ear spools...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Colima Seated Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully aged with a rich patina and pitted wear, this seated ceramic male figure is attributed to the Colima region of Western Mexico. The stylized form of this male figure follows the conventions of Colima pottery...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Maya Bird Sello Stamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Maya Polychrome Copador Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Exhibiting a rich patina, this petite Maya ceramic bowl dating back to c. 600-900 AD was crafted in the El Copador style. The El Copador style is a polych...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Salvadoran Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Maya Redware Turtle Bowl, c. 600-900 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Exhibiting a rich patina, this petite redware bowl is attributed to Maya culture and shows many telltale signs of Pre-Columbian pottery. Speckled with imp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Etched Dogu-Style Terracotta Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately styled pair of terracotta figurines is sculpted in the style of Japanese Dogū sculptures of the Jōmon period (10th-4th century B.C.). Reminiscent of Pre-Columbian redware figures, Dogū ceramics are known for their primitive abstract rendering of the human form and decorative geometric etchings. This pair of ceramic figurines...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated ceramic figure is attributed to the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of this style, known as Chinesc...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing effigy was crafted in 500 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Mesoamerica using the gray clay paste that characterizes La Tolita-Tumaco ceramics of early Colombia-Ecuador. The art of La Tolita-Tumaco civilization is considered one of the most developed of the pre-Columbian period as metalwork and ceramics were the most popular form of cultural expression. The ceramic creations of this culture were often based on the human figure to create portraits of people and realistic daily scenes of life cycles and the human condition.
This figure appears to be wearing a loincloth and is adorned with a beaded necklace and an elaborate coiffure or headdress. There are holes lining each ear indicating the potential use of ear spools...
Category
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically in Teotihuacan, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings.
Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chine...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Teotihuacan Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing redware figure was crafted in 400 A.D. from the ancient Teotihuacan region of Mexico. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings.
Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Chupicuaro Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing female figure was crafted in 400-100 BC from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Mexico. The ceramic works of the Chupicuaro people are distinguished by their slanted, cof...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chupicuaro Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chupicuaro...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Round Redware Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
With a worn finish, this round orangeware bowl is a wonderful example of Pre-Columbian pottery. The delicate bowl has a squat form and tapered lip. Painted with stokes of red slip an...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Teotihuacan Translucent Tecali Figure with Pre-1970 Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
Extremely Fine and large Teotihuacan sculpture of a standing Lord wearing a layered tunic, and having strong and beautifully sculpted facial features.
Teotihuacan Culture, Teotihuaca...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Exceedingly Rare Aztec 15th/16th Century Temple Model w/ Pre-1970 Provenance
By Aztec Services
Located in Culver City, CA
An extremely rare Basalt model of one of the main temples in the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, perhaps the Templo Mayor itself, The Great Temple.
As a way of reinforcing the centralized power of the Aztec Empire and its Religious institutions, thousands of small clay models of the main temples in Tenochtitlan were mass produced in press molds and distributed throughout the Empire, where they were installed in household religious shrines...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Rare Aztec 15th/16th Century Temple/Observatory Model w/ 1970 Provenance
By Aztec Services
Located in Culver City, CA
An extremely rare Basalt model of a temple in the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, perhaps one that was next to the Templo Mayor itself, The Great Temp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Mezcala Stone Palanquin Group - Circa 300-100 BC with 1971 Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
RARE MEZCALA STONE PALANQUIN GROUP
An exceptionally rare Mezcala stone Palanquin Group depicting a four-legged litter with tapering posts, arched arm rests, openwork guilloche designs on three sides, the backrest carved with a schematic, seated dignitary with legs outstretched, hands clasped at the torso, the wide triangular-shaped head with sunken facial features, the front posts surmounted by diminutive seated Mezcala M22 attendants
Mezcala Culture, Guerrero West Mexico, Ca. 300 - 100 B.C.
There are numerous Mezcala stone figures and temple models available, but there is only one other Palanquin known, which was sold at Christies, Paris on 9 Nov., 2021, Lot 58
Above in the Additional photos section is the page from Christies catalog...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Rare Antique Pre-Columbian Bronze Sculpture Worshiping Inti (God of Sun)
Located in Doha, QA
This is a very rare and extremely unusual figurative solid bronze handcrafted sculpture. The figure is most likely Inca-Mayan and worshiping Inti, also called Apu-punchau,-in Inca religion the sun of God. The work is incredibly detailed, starting with the man’s feet...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Classic Maya Stone Goddess Figure - Jan., 1971 Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
A superb basalt sculpture of an early Maya Goddess, wearing a splendid and oversize headdress, large earflares, and a beaded necklace with a pendant(surely jade).
Her shoulders are ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Ancient Olmec Greenstone Portrait Mask with Pre-1970 Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
A large and powerful portrait mask depicting an important Olmec ruler, with a broad face, furrowed brow, rectangular ear flanges, full lips, and a large nose, carved from a variegate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pre-Columbian Ceramic Sican Bird Vessel TL Tested
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pre-Columbian ceramic bottle in the shape of a bird from Northern Coast of Peru likely Sican Culture that flourished from 8th to 14th century. The avian vessel features a hollow bo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
GALERIA MUSEO DE ORO - Vintage museum reproduction Pre-Hispanic artifact - gold plated bronze - marble plinth - original presentation box - signed...
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal, Gold Plate
Pre-Columbian Black Figural Stirrup Vessel Moche Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small black ceramic figural stirrup vessel from Moche culture circa. 100-500 AD, located in nowadays Northern Coast of Peru. The hollow pot with the stirrup handle was sensitively molded and the surface burnished. The seated figure has his arms folded in front of his chest. He has prominently protruding ears and an expressive face.
Provenance Available to the buyer: From an American collection.
For a black burnished stirrup bottle, see item 1976.287.8, 64.228.35 in the collection of Metropolitan Musuem of Art, NYC.
Many black portrait stirrup bottles are in the collection of Larco Musuem, Lima...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Inca Female Warrior Bust by Saravia
Located in East Hampton, NY
This beautifully and intricately carved vintage bust of an Incan warrior female by SARAVIA. This wonderful dark wood sits atop a custom created black glass pedestal base (not attached). The features of the face and hair are masterfully executed. There is also the matching male warrior bust...
Category
1960s South American Vintage Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Inca Male Warrior Bust by Saravia
Located in East Hampton, NY
This beautifully and intricately carved vintage bust of an Incan warrior male by SARAVIA. This wonderful dark wood sits atop a custom created black glass pedestal base (not attached). The features of the face, hair and woven cap are masterfully executed. There is also the matching female warrior bust...
Category
1960s South American Vintage Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Carved Green Stone Like Mask Of The Moon With Stand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a carved green stone like mask of the moon. It depicts the facial expression of sadness. Very detailed in the way that the eyebrows, eyes and mouth were featured. The mask is tied with a leather strand to a a square metal stand that is supported by two metal bars that were welded to a rectangular metal base. These stand is erected over a four steps wood rectangular pedestal. Below the rectangular metal base, it is found a label that states “The Moon Collection...
Category
20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pre-Columbian Inca Hand Carved Kero / Drinking Vessel, 1300-1500 AD
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The hand carved beaker-shaped wood drinking vessel was used to drink 'chicha' which was a beer-like beverage made from fermented corn. The weathered exterior showing incised geometri...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Pre-Columbian Cupisnique Stirrup Vessel from Peru
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pre-Columbian ceramic stirrup vessel in Cupisnique style circa 700-500BCE. This ancient vessel features a robust squatted body and a short thick stirr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic stirrup vessel pot from late Moche culture circa 500-700AD in nowadays Northern Coast of Peru.
The hollow vessel features a rounded body and...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Black Portrait Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black ceramic figural stirrup vessel from Moche culture circa. 100-500 AD, located in nowadays Northern Coast of Peru. The hollow pot is in a rare bla...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Style Nayarit Indian Polychromed Effigy Alligator Pipes
Located in Lomita, CA
This grouping of alligator-like or crocodile effigy antique pipes is both beautiful and intriguing. The wear on the backs and underside of the polychrome...
Category
18th Century Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Ceramic Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Figure Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pre-Columbian figural vessel from West Mexico Colima culture (circa 300BC-400AD). Made of molded clay, the stoneware vessel depicts a seated hunchback...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Vessel from Nayarit, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Pre-Colombian vessel from northern Nayarit, Mexico. Elaborately painted. Most likely post-classic, 1200-1500 AD. Culture and exact origin unknown.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Jalisco Kneeling Female Figure, ca. 400 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
This commanding earthenware figure is attributed to the Jalisco region of Western Mexico and dates to ca. 400 AD. Possibly depicting an ancestor, warrior, or mythical person, the fig...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Petite Pre-Columbian Chupícuaro Redware Olla
Located in Chicago, IL
This small olla jar is a beautiful example of Mesoamerican pottery, decorated with red, white, and orange slip in the style of Chupícuaro ware. Th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Primitive Head Figure From the Pre-Columbian Period Made of Stone
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a remarkable artifact from the Pre-Columbian period—a primitive head figure intricately carved from stone. This ancient relic stands proudly...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pre Colombian Choker Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE.
A choker necklace comprised of seven strands strung with hundreds of black and white hand-carved shell beads. The strands...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1000 - 1500 CE Pre Colombian. Columbia, Tairona. Beads.
A lovely bracelet of a wearable comprised or 17 seed form, tubular and ovoid beads carve...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Carnelian
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God.
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa A.D. 1-1500
Of celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
Pre Columbian Gold Shaman with Monkeys Pendant Diquís A.D. 1000-1500
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre Columbian Costa Rican Gold Shaman pendant for necklace
Diquís Delta Area; Costa Rica, Panama
A.D. 1000-1500
18 Carat; 76.15% gold
Gold weight 66 grams...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nicoya Ceremonial Basalt Stone Seat in Shape of a Jaguar. Published in the Arizona Museum.
This large and finely carved example of Costa Rican skill and craftsmanship is in the form of a jaguar which may have been a lineage or clan symbol - as also was the crocodile - according to 16th-century Spanish conquistadors. There are so many features that make this masterpiece so unique. The most realistic depiction is the face with its head captured in a pose that is threatening and fierce.
Sculptors in ancient Central America developed elaborate metate forms that were associated with high status and wealth. They were commonly placed within graves of prominent individuals. Certain ancient rituals must have incorporated this activity and required special metates to be created for this purpose. It may have also served as a throne for the ruler, for whom the assurance of the fertility of his land and people would have been paramount.
Even today, stone metates...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pre-columbian decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Pre-Columbian decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Pre-Columbian decorative objects made in a specific country, there are North America, Mexico, and Central America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include and Aztec Services. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $228 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $3,625.
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