Ancient Peru

The Chancay people are known for their skill in creating textiles. Textiles from Chancay tombs include elaborate gauzes, embroidery, painted plain weave and tapestry. Fine mesh-like ...

The Chancay people are known for their skill in creating textiles. Textiles from Chancay tombs include elaborate gauzes, embroidery, painted plain weave and tapestry. Fine mesh-like ...

pendant from Ancient Egypt, The Love locket from 18th Century France, and the Ibis pendant from Ancient

in ancient Peruvian myth, the design and construction of these pieces brings cues to their movement

in ancient Peruvian myth, the design and construction of these pieces brings cues to their movement

Wonderful Mid-20th Century Peruvian rosewood box with a sterling silver framed lid. The lid made up

, incorporated ancient Peruvian techniques such as hammering and assembling, rejecting modern technology. Her

only found off the coast of northern Peru and Ecuador) Spondylus was highly prized by the ancient

. The "Cuzco" model, named after the ancient Peruvian city, draws inspiration from the improbable

. For reference and illustration of humanoid motif, see page 141-156 of "Ancient Peruvian Textiles" by F

A well provenanced, very large, artistic and vibrant ancient Peruvian Earthenware jug from the

people of ancient Peru worshiped nature and placed emphasis on animals and often depicted pelicans in

ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and

pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected

pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected

Pelizaeus-Museum in Hildesheim, Germany, which is mostly dedicated to Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Peruvian

the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology

occupied. Fascinated with the ancient Peruvian knotless netting technique, she gave up weaving. Her

gold clasp This necklace comes in a luxurious gift box. In old ancient believes Peruvian opals are

wallpaper from Greg Natale’s Greco-Roman collection, the square motifs offer a modern take on ancient

A wonderful ancient Peruvian Chimu culture effigy bottle, dating to approximately 1100-1400 AD

Masterpieces of Ancient Peru by James W. Reid (last photo).   

1905-1919. Silk gauze jacket is printed with overall ancient Peruvian geometrical motifs, Peruvian

, see page 141-183 of the book "Ancient Peruvian Textile" by F. Anton.  

the bird motifs in Chancay textile art, see page 141-183 of the book "Ancient Peruvian Textile" by F

rural towns and villages. Like those of the ancient Peruvians, her tapestry forms incorporated subtle

An important Pre-Columbian Inca/Chimu silver portrait vessel cup, Peru, 1400 CE. The indigenous

ancient Mayan culture of Peru. A musician, a tribal elder, a sailor, landscapes and houses in three

, Germany, which is mostly dedicated to Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Peruvian art. This is a beautiful

Pre Columbian Huari Wari vessel Ancient South American art Wari empire, Peru Bolivia Chile, Circa

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

that alluded to the cultures of ancient Peru. His work demonstrates versatile artwork of horizontal

Cultural Treasure from Peru" Celebrate ancient artistry with this stunning handmade sterling silver

ancient believes peruvian opals are believed to help with emotional balance. These healing gems are

yellow gold clasp This necklace comes in a luxurious gift box. In old ancient believes Peruvian opals

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization. Delfin's paintings

Pre-Columbian art A Chancay figures pair of ancient South America. A pair of small pottery

Pre Columbian fine Inca grey ware portrait head vessel ancient South America A portrait head vessel

features the likeness of a ceremonial mask inspired by the ancient Moche civilization of Peru, making it a

Pre Columbian art Pre Columbian fine Inca grey ware Janus head vessel ancient South America A

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...

Large Hollywood Regency rectangular tall jardinière or drinks corner, Gold leaf, gilt iron, France, 1940s. This elegant tall plant stand is entirely made by hand. It features a leafe...

Pre-Columbian Tairona Tumbaga Pendant Rare original Columbian gold copper alloy Tairona Tumbaga effigy. This beautiful piece of jewelry from the 10th to 12th century Tairona culture...

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

Fine Pre-Columbian Narino footed bowl from the highlands of Columbia, circa 1250-1500 AD. Desirable polychrome bowl would make a great addition to any pre-Columbian collection. Au...

Carved hardwood mummy mask having a pink-brown painted ground, painted black eyes and brows. Wearing a black headband. Eyes and brows are restored. Scattered highpoint paint wear, ot...

Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, some of the Great Estates of America and Europe and some of the most successful f...

Pre columbian Lamabayeque wood figure Peru Circa 750 to 1375 AD A rare standing figure of a deity with triangular tear drop shaped eyes holding a child, Carved in very dense heavy ha...

Hermes head sculpture. Greek Bust representing Hermes. Hermes is an Olympian deity, the God of Speed, in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Sculpted white marble with a metal base...

Natural pink tourmaline necklace (167 gms) with rare gold Veraguas/Diquis supernatural drummer. Very fine example of ancient, Precolumbian goldwork form Central America, either Costa...

This outstanding pair of yellow "Breccia di Siena" precious Doric marble columns raised on a white Carrara marble square base with a large molded socle above. Finely carved iconic Io...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

A fragment of antique Peruvian textile from Pre-Columbia era, nicely displayed in a matted metal frame. Likely from Chancay culture in Central coast of Peru that thrived in the late ...