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Pre Columbian Artifact

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif
Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif

$571Sale Price|40% Off

H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif

Located in London, GB

This is a museum-quality Pre-Columbian artifact and an exceptional piece for collectors of ancient Andean ceramics, South American archaeology, or those interested in the spiritual s...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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Rufino TamayoUntitled, 1970s

$17,000

H 77.5 in W 95.75 in

Untitled

By Rufino Tamayo

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Orphaned young, he moved to Mexico City, studied art, worked with pre-Columbian artifacts, and spent considerable time in New York, influencing modern Latin American art and even dev...

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1770s Modern More Art

Materials

Wool

Supernatural Being, Pre-Columbian Gold Pendant, Costa Rica, circa 800 to 1500 AD
Supernatural Being, Pre-Columbian Gold Pendant, Costa Rica, circa 800 to 1500 AD

Supernatural Being, Pre-Columbian Gold Pendant, Costa Rica, circa 800 to 1500 AD

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A world renowned expert on Pre-Columbian Artifacts who consulted with major museums, art dealers, conservators, and auction houses, and collaborated with institutions such as the Ame...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sc...

Materials

Gold

Maternity Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Maternity Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Maternity Patinated Bronze Sculpture

By Felipe Castañeda

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Castaneda frequently references pre-Columbian artifacts, prevalent in the state of Michoacan, where he was born.

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1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980's
Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980's

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 MO on the back of the artifact - Co...

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Late 20th Century Colombian Pre-Columbian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Plate

Original Lithograph Baby Life Moments Family Female Figure Mother Black Signed
Original Lithograph Baby Life Moments Family Female Figure Mother Black Signed

Original Lithograph Baby Life Moments Family Female Figure Mother Black Signed

By Jean Charlot

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Charlot’s mother’s family originated from Mexico City, and the artist was fascinated with Mexican manuscripts and pre-Columbian artifacts. He studied art in Paris before serving in t...

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1930s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Vintage Sunburst Silver & Amethyst Cuff & Pendant / Brooch by William Spratling
Vintage Sunburst Silver & Amethyst Cuff & Pendant / Brooch by William Spratling

Vintage Sunburst Silver & Amethyst Cuff & Pendant / Brooch by William Spratling

By William Spratling

Located in San Diego, CA

At the time, Mexico was undergoing a cultural shift as depicted in the artwork of Diego Rivera. The discovery of pre-Columbian art and artifacts combined with the current artistic ae...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

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Mid-Century Sterling and Rosewood Tea Service by Bernice Goodspeed
Mid-Century Sterling and Rosewood Tea Service by Bernice Goodspeed

Mid-Century Sterling and Rosewood Tea Service by Bernice Goodspeed

By Bernice Goodspeed 1

Located in Hadley, MA

The couple settled in Taxco in 1938 where they opened a studio and gallery that sold Pre-Columbian artifacts, as well as Carl's paintings and prints.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Ceramic Ram Sculpture
Midcentury Ceramic Ram Sculpture

Midcentury Ceramic Ram Sculpture

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H 11 in W 7 in D 13 in

Midcentury Ceramic Ram Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid century ceramic ram, reproduction of a Pre-Columbian artifact that dates 4000 BC. This ram appeared on a Polish stamp in 1966.

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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 48 Antique Pre-Columbian Hand-Built Pottery Heads & Bust Artifacts
Collection of 48 Antique Pre-Columbian Hand-Built Pottery Heads & Bust Artifacts

Collection of 48 Antique Pre-Columbian Hand-Built Pottery Heads & Bust Artifacts

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A monumental collection of 48 pre-Columbian hand-built pottery heads and bust artifacts.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Native American Objects

Materials

Pottery, Wood

Eric De Kolb 1970 Figurative Statement Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with 14.45 Cts Ruby
Eric De Kolb 1970 Figurative Statement Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with 14.45 Cts Ruby

Eric De Kolb 1970 Figurative Statement Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with 14.45 Cts Ruby

By Eric de Kolb

Located in Miami, FL

He was also an avid collector of pre-Columbian artifacts and some of them were incorporated into the jewelry he created, like this piece.

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eric De Kolb 1960 Rare Statement Ring in 18Kt Gold with 28.53 Cts Carved Emerald
Eric De Kolb 1960 Rare Statement Ring in 18Kt Gold with 28.53 Cts Carved Emerald

Eric De Kolb 1960 Rare Statement Ring in 18Kt Gold with 28.53 Cts Carved Emerald

By Eric de Kolb

Located in Miami, FL

He was also an avid collector of pre-Columbian artifacts and some of them were incorporated into the jewelry he created, like this piece.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colorful Abstracted Landscape
Colorful Abstracted Landscape

William KollikerColorful Abstracted Landscape

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H 26.5 in W 38.5 in D 1 in

Colorful Abstracted Landscape

By William Kolliker

Located in Houston, TX

Along with his considerable work as an artist, William Kolliker was an avid collector of Pre-Columbian art and artifacts. His collection is now housed at the International Museum of ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Pre-Columbian Veracruz Smiling Head Terracotta Pottery Historic Artifact
Pre-Columbian Veracruz Smiling Head Terracotta Pottery Historic Artifact

Pre-Columbian Veracruz Smiling Head Terracotta Pottery Historic Artifact

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An amusing pre-Columbian Veraruz terracotta pottery smiling head on a wood base. Although simplified, there is a lifelike and expressionistic quality to the figure. Circa Late Classi...

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bear and Figure Painting Inspired by Cave Art
Bear and Figure Painting Inspired by Cave Art

Bear and Figure Painting Inspired by Cave Art

Located in Houston, TX

Her Paleolithic and Neolithic iconography in her paintings was inspired by a childhood surrounded by South American art and pre-Columbian artifacts collected by her father.

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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Codan Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Modernist Kettle Teapot
Codan Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Modernist Kettle Teapot

Codan Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Modernist Kettle Teapot

Located in New York, NY

The couple settled in Taxco in 1938 where they opened a studio and gallery that sold pre-Columbian artifacts, as well as Carl's paintings and prints.

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century 14K Gold  Brooch With Pre-Columbian Artifact
Mid-Century 14K Gold  Brooch With Pre-Columbian Artifact

Mid-Century 14K Gold Brooch With Pre-Columbian Artifact

Located in Winnetka, IL

Hand-wrought studio piece that incorporates a carved Pre-Columbian stone artifact into a 14K gold setting.

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Reproduction Georgian style display case
Reproduction Georgian style display case

Reproduction Georgian style display case

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H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in

Reproduction Georgian style display case

By WUUD Manufacture

Located in Milton, DE

You can use this for a favorite family momento, a rare artifact. I have used it for pre-columbian artifacts, early Chinese statuary.

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Vintage 1980s Thai Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

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STUNNINGLY RESTORED WiLLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
STUNNINGLY RESTORED WiLLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAIR

STUNNINGLY RESTORED WiLLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAIR

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian Style William Morris Wingback armchair newly upholstered in William M...

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20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

$255,000Sale Price|33% Off

H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Located in London, GB

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...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Limestone

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,605Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1965, "Juchiteca Sentada"
Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1965, "Juchiteca Sentada"

Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1965, "Juchiteca Sentada"

By Francisco Zúñiga

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Francisco Zuniga bronze sculpture. Seated female. Edition: 5. #467 in the Zuniga catalog raisonne. Titled: "Juchiteca Sentada". Measures: 8 7/8" H x 10 1/4" L x 10 5/8" W (not inclu...

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1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Olmec 15th Century Carved Jade Erotic Sculpture from Central America
Olmec 15th Century Carved Jade Erotic Sculpture from Central America

Olmec 15th Century Carved Jade Erotic Sculpture from Central America

Located in Astoria, NY

Olmec Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Erotic Sculpture, depicting a male figure embracing a female figure. 1.75" H x 3.25" W x 1.75" D. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Figurati...

Materials

Jade

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

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2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pre Columbian Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques
Pre Columbian Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques

Pre Columbian Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian  INCA / Early Colonial period  Wood Kero    A superb Inca Kero carved and painted in a mosaic style with Avian floral and animal designs Height  15 cm width 13 cm  6 x ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Pre Columbian Artifact For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pre columbian artifact for your home. Each pre columbian artifact for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and fabric. There are 58 variations of the antique or vintage pre columbian artifact you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a pre columbian artifact — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pre columbian artifact, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made pre columbian artifact has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Graziella Laffi and Bernice Goodspeed are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pre Columbian Artifact?

Prices for a pre columbian artifact can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $48,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.