Ancient Peru

Inspired by the hummingbird, a symbol in ancient Peruvian myth, the design and construction of these pieces brings cues to their movement and stillness.

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

Laffi, PERU 925", is a modern tribute to the ceremonial vessels of pre-Columbian cultures, highlighting a design that blends the ancient and the contemporary.

The ancient Peruvians rarely cast gold or silver despite the fact that they had the technology to do so.

The "Cuzco" model, named after the ancient Peruvian city, draws inspiration from the improbable geometry of cyclopean masonry: an abstract reference to the carved stone architecture ...

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

A well provenanced, very large, artistic and vibrant ancient Peruvian Earthenware jug from the Nazca culture, dating to approximately 250 - 540 A.D.

They are characterized by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before swallowing. The Moche people of ancient P...

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

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

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

After teaching at several universities and curating the Egyptian collections at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, she is currently working as director of the Roemer-und Pelizaeus-...

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

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

In a 1970 solo show at Anneberg, she exhibited a chained and gagged 9-foot-tall woven Black Man, a seated Buddha with turquoise eyes, other items on Venus and mantra themes, and a kn...

In old ancient believes Peruvian opals are praised for their healing properties.

Like the Astoria towels and wallpaper from Greg Natale’s Greco-Roman collection, the square motifs offer a modern take on ancient designs. Made in Peru from alpaca wool, the Asto...

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

For a nearly identical piece, see illustration 46 on plate 29 of Textile Masterpieces of Ancient Peru by James W. Reid (last photo).   

Silk gauze jacket is printed with overall ancient Peruvian geometrical motifs, Peruvian figural borders and lines around front hem and cuffs.

Reference: For reading on the bird motifs in Chancay textile art, see page 141-183 of the book "Ancient Peruvian Textile" by F. Anton.  

Provenance: From an American collection collected in Peru in 1970s. Hence by descent. Reference: For reading on the bird motifs in Chancay textile art, see page 141-183 of the book ...

In South America, she was deeply influenced by the innovative textiles of Pre-Columbian Peruvian weavers, and researched ancient fiber traditions.

An important Pre-Columbian Inca/Chimu silver portrait vessel cup, Peru, 1400 CE. The indigenous people of Peru created these vessels for more than domestic purposes.

A beautiful and unique discovery, this circa 1950s Peruvian storyteller necklace. It is gorgeously hand crafted of 18k and 20k yellow gold with 7 detailed, silhouetted stations depi...

After teaching at several universities and curating the Egyptian collections at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, she is currently working as director of the Roemer-und Pelizaeus-...

Pre Columbian Huari Wari vessel Ancient South American art Wari empire, Peru Bolivia Chile, Circa 500 to 1000 AD.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

In the 1950s he ventured into painting under the influence of the French architect and abstract art painter Jean Dewasne, thus developing a painting style based on the abstract and t...

Design Highlights: Authentic Inspiration: Features the hummingbird design from the ancient NAZCA Lines, a testament to Peru’s rich heritage.

Feel unforgettable with this one-of-a-kind necklace! • Pink Peruvian Opals • Padparadscha Sapphires with vibrant hues orange and yellow color that light up the opals • Ruby • 18k So...

In old ancient believes Peruvian opals are praised for their healing properties.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

This print was created by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin. Delfin found the source of his inspiration in the ancient Paracan culture of Peru, part of the broader Incan civilization.

Pre-Columbian art A Chancay figures pair of ancient South America. A pair of small pottery Cuchimilco figures one standing maternity figure with child on back, the other seated wi...

Pre Columbian fine Inca grey ware portrait head vessel ancient South America A portrait head vessel of a smiling man wearing traditional Inca cap Inca period, circa 1438-1532 AD, Peru.

The ring features the likeness of a ceremonial mask inspired by the ancient Moche civilization of Peru, making it a truly unique and one-of-a-kind piece.

Pre Columbian art Pre Columbian fine Inca grey ware Janus head vessel ancient South America A Janus head vessel of a hansom important personage with large Orejones and head decorat...

Inca Mantle with 16 figures in cubist form with multi-color fringes. This pieces with a Certificat de Bien Culturel from France. For the Incas finely worked and highly decorativ...

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...

The sitter is Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesley-Pole, eldest daughter of William, 4th Earl of Mornington, and niece to the Duke of Wellington and two-time Prime Minister of England. This...

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...

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

As soon as 1540 France's second Renaissance is in the making, intimately linked to the rediscovery of the Antique world. The development of the printing and engraving industry allows...

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...

We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...

Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...

Complete Nazca Unku in vibrant red with blue, green, yellow and white squares forming V design around the brown neck opening. The multicolor squares in stepped design make a diamond ...