Central American Decorative Objects

A finely detailed devotional figure of the infant Christ (Niño Dios), typical of 19th-century Guatemalan religious art. Carved in wood with polychrome decoration and inset glass eyes...

Metal folk art metal sculpture of Mermaid and bird by Haitian artist, Joel Balan. A free-standing piece on round metal base.

Arthur Umanoff Tray

A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...

19th C Spanish Colonial Wood Santo / Saint / Angel sold as found in vintage condition showing normal signs of wear and tear. Wonderful worn origi...

Vintage elongated carved wooden bowl features elegant Modernist style form with soft, rounded corners, that showcases the natural beauty and the rich grain of Mahogany wood. The bo...

All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl is a stunning piece that effortlessly combines artistry and elegance. Crafted by skilled artisans, this clear crystal bowl features intrica...

Vintage fine bust depicts a beautiful young woman, hand carved in solid fruitwood. The woman is depicted with her eyes slightly downcast, as if she's looking at something at her fee...

Unusual round ceramic vase is decorated with carved abstract repeating geometric design. Minimal shape and reserved, earthy dark caramel , chocolate, and mocha brown palette lets ha...

Old well weathered hardwood Kuna Indian abstract figure, Panama, Provenance, old CA state collection. Body abstracted down to two forms for shoulders and hips, with small fine head....

A well-preserved and well-provenanced ‘eccentric’ flint, a fine example of the most sophisticated lithic art forms produced by the ancient Mayan civilisation, depicting a stylised fi...

Arthur Umanoff Tray Mahogany

Wonderful and Rare version of the Cabeza de Mujer series in Bronze. Signed and Number; Espinosa 246/300. Bronze Bust Only (not including base) W: 3 1/8 x D: 2 1/2 x H: 3 3/4 in.

A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...

The Bizango life-sized Voodoo Warrior Bizango is the name given to a secret society in Haiti, as well as to its members. Many of their practices are closely associated with Haitian V...

Arthur Umanoff large center bowl, Taverneau canoe bowl produced in Haiti and retailed through Raymor. Has a couple dings but overall still very nice! great scale and size!

Antique Guatemalan majolica pottery vase, with hand painted floral design on front. Two angels adorn the upper rim, appearing at the top of each side peering out over their angel win...

This 20th-century Emberá-Wounaan basket is a masterpiece of indigenous artistry, exemplifying the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Emberá-Wounaan peop...

Unusual asymmetrical ceramic vase with partially rounded and partially dimpled body is decorated with carved abstract repeating geometric designs that help accentuate the complex, free-formed shape of the piece. Reserved, earthy dark caramel and chocolate brown palette lets hand carved, highly detailed, richly textured pattern to take center stage. The patterns follow the shape of the vase, hugging its curvature and guiding the eye along its lines; the base and the top of the vase are accentuated with solid chocolate brown glaze with incised concentric details. The vase is unsigned; in a separate listing we are offering a vase done in similar style and technique by Roger Calero, a renowned Nicaraguan ceramic artist. This vase could be attributed to the same artist, or it could be created by another Nicaraguan art...

All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Black & Clear Art Glass Centerpiece for Modern Interiors Discover the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl, a bold expression of art...

For the listed price, you will receive BOTH finials. This listing is for two 19th century terra-cotta finials with old gesso, great flames adorn the tops. Please note that the bases ...

This is a beautiful example of a Spanish Colonial Nino/ Christ Child/Jesus. It has beautiful, life like brown glass eyes, which were a later Spanish Colonial feature (earlier figure...

Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox. Both figures retain traces of their original polychrome - the horse in mottled cre...

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 ...

Modern wood sculpture wall screen by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. Inspired in the rhythm of ocean waves, beauty of fluid movement and feminine cadenza by basic elements and ...

Engraved Giuliano Pinzan stunning and rare design Murano Art Glass hand blown red, orange, peach, green and blue with nautical Seashell Motives, genie bottle decanter. The piece is ...

Southern Costa Rica or Western Panama, circa 800 to 1500 AD. A very fine example of the goldwork of the Veraguas-Chiriqui-Diquis region. A pendant in Carbonera style of a supernatural being, a composite monster with human torso and feline (probably jaguar) head. The figure is set in a frame decorated with little animal heads, one at each corner. The hands have also turned into animal heads. In place of genitalia is a stylized serpent head suspended by a twisted cord that was supposed to continue across the frame. A minor casting accident prevented it form being attached to the frame. A modern goldsmith would solder in two short lengths of twisted wire, but the ancient goldsmith did not have the equipment to make such repair. A double thread ending in spirals goes across the frame behind the neck of the figure, helping to fill up the frame and avoiding a large empty space. The word "thread" reminds us that the twisted and straight cords were, in the original wax model of the pendant really extruded wax threads, turned into metal by the lost wax (cire perdue) process. The braid pattern on the frame is illusory, just two twisted threads of extruded wax laid side by side. The goldsmith made the toes out of extruded wax thread too, very decorative as well. The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity by Mr. Robert Sonin, 5 May 2006. ref. photo roll 3301. A world renowned expert on Pre-Columbian Artifacts...

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...

A nicely carved Spanish Colonial carved wooden santos of San Miguel, Guatemalan in origin, dating to the 18th century. This wooden sculpture is mo...

Green patinated bronze of a mother and child mounted on a wood plinth base. Signed on verso as shown. Condition: Light loss and dents to wood.  

This listing is for two 19th century terra-cotta finials with old gesso. These sat on pre 1825, Spanish Colonial houses. Top lifts off. From the high Highlands of Guatemala. Old natu...

Toni Hambleton is a Mexican born artist living most of her adult life in Puerto Rico. She is known for her architectural and wall mounted pieces. This piece was done for a 2007 Gala...

A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...

- made in Oak - Minor signs of use due to age and use - all seems in functional order - Missing one key from down part drawer but the drawer is not locked and can be opened

Super sleek and stylish rosewood trinket box, circa 1990s. The piece measures 5.75" W x 3.75" D x 2.25" H and has a an attached top. The bottom of the box is lined with brown velvet....

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...

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Em...

White Hi-gloss glazed ashtray, heavily crazed. Artist/Maker unknown. Procured in Puerto Rico.

Vintage serving platter tray designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1960's. This solid piece is made out of Taverneau wood and features ...

A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...

Pair of decorative cocobolo / rosewood lidded cannisters from Costa Rica, circa 1990s. The cannisters measures 5"D x 3.5" H and have removable lids. Well crafted and gorgeous! #1783.

Large vintage industrial 1994 cowboy rough cut 1363 rubber negative Doc Holliday mould to make a negative plaster mould with. With the plaster mould you ...

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...

1970s Carved Rosewood Swirl Sculpture on Rosewood Base Small chip on underside of base (as shown)

Papagayo polychrome pottery bowl, Mandador variety. Round bottomed bowl rests on three animal headed rattle legs. Exterior painted wide band with two stylized plumed serpents of jagu...

Artist made by Famous Brothers Haiti ,circa 1940's

A clay Spanish colonial period jar from the 18th century. This jar is raised on a tripod custom-made metal stand. The finish is of a natural pale color.

Traditional Dogon architecture throughout a Dogon village consists of a series of unique and exceptional mud buildings which the Artist, Victor Anicet, featured in an organic sculptural manner in his Porte Dogon...

Caribbean mahogany hinged pedestal tea poy with fitted interior, foliate carvings, and resting on the original scrolled feet. Early 19th century.

This beautiful and highly decorative pair of Costa Rican terracotta bowls are ovoid in shape and come from the Talamancan Mountains region. They are decorated stylized human faces in...

A larger-sized Guatemalan clay pot with beautiful glazed finish. This vintage cooking vessel has been made of clay, has a rounded-shape with flattened bottom and recessed top hole with rounded lip. The pot has three handles about its perimeter. This pot is perfectly-imperfect, with a nice texture, some minor chipping to the handles, and areas of old black patina from cooking over a fire; a lovely show of history of prior use/age. This Guatemala ceramic...

Vintage Studio Pottery Vase from Alfa Dom Pottery, Dominican Republic, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mat...

Antique vessel with old repairs. Great patina!

Sculptural Organic Modern carved wooden bowl features asymmetrical shape with soft, flowing outline; minimal design of the bowl accentuates the beautiful natural grain of the wood a...

A pair of Guatemalan clay cooking pots from the early 20th century. These antique vessels from Guatemala made of clay, each have rounded forms with rustic, decorative texture on thei...

Carved coconut from the 19th century. It has a label: Veracruz, forcat travail. Is it in the shape of a fish and does it have a slot to put coins in?. I...

Southern Costa Rica/Western Panama, circa 800 to 1500 AD. Gold Veraguas-Chiriqui-Diquis twin figure pendant cast by the lost-wax (cire perdu) grasping an imaginary club with their claws, with bat ears and pop out eyes and each figure ending in the shape of a jaguar tooth, symbolizing the power of the jaguar and the ability to see in the dark; The casting process did not go entirely smoothly. Part of his mold, on the side of the proper right figure (viewer's left side), did not fill with metal. The Pre-Columbian goldsmith carried out a superb repair, probably making a wax patch and pouring gate on the gold pendant, then enclosing it in a new mold and pouring in more metal. The patch is hardly visible on the outside. A modern goldsmith, who cannot do it as well, would use his gas torch to solder on a patch. The gold is of such high grade or karat, possibly unalloyed native gold...

Crater vase I by Kate Butler Dimensions: W17.8 x D26.7 x H24.1 cm Materials: Hand sculpted, glazed pottery Kate Butler is a writer and artist working primarily in drawing and ceramic clay. Her sculptures describe subliminal experiences of space through forms that feel alive and vaguely human. In 2019, she earned an MFA Fine Arts and MS Art History from the Pratt Institute, pursuing both a rigorous studio practice and original research on ceramic sculptor Stanley Rosen. Before attending Pratt, Kate studied and apprenticed at the Marchutz School of Fine Arts, a “school of vision,” based in Aix-en-Provence, France, that integrated the study of plein-air painting with seminars in art criticism. Since graduating from Pratt, Kate has participated in residencies at Odyssey Clayworks and Anderson...

Set of Objects and Leaf Table by Sofia Alvarado Objects: Balance in Depression, Licuala Grandis Dimensions: D 150 x W 70 x H 40 cm Materials: Zapatero Wood FI is an ornamental artis...

Birmania polychrome pottery tripod bowl having hollow rattle, zoomorphic head type feet. Interior painted decoration probably depicts a stylized alligator ...