Central American Abstract Sculptures

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

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 ...

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 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...

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 ...

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...

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

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

Lacquered Metal Brutante A Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D 40 x W 35 x H 48 cm Materials: Lacquered metal. These objects can be customized according to the proposed colors ...

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...

Half life object by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D 40x H 25 cm Materials: lacquered solid metal One of a Kind. FI is an ornamental artist who embodies the creative revelation of ...

Unique woven panel by Panama-based American artist Christopher Broyles, b. 1979. Broyles’s process is intensive and fastidious and his work is evocative o...

Native carved blackened stone artifact, weighs 2 lbs 12 oz. Age is unknown, estate purchase.

Circular stainless steel hanging element. Designed in my organic, contemporary, and mid-centrury modern style. Piece from our one of a kind collection, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brenda...

Lacquered Metal Brutante B Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D 48 x W 35 x H 44 cm Materials: Lacquered metal. These objects can be customized according to the proposed colors ...

Cycle of Life TOTEM by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D30x H175 cm Materials: Guayacán wood / lacquered solid metal. One of a kind. FI is an ornamenta...

Set of Good Bye Life & Good Bye Flowers Objects by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D10x H30 cm/ D25 x H5 cm Materials: Guayacán wood / lacquered solid metal ...

Unique piece. Jaime Rodriguez Crespo, of Puerto Rico, converts natural elements, like those of coral found on the seabed floor, into evocative artwork sculptures...

Unique piece. Jaime Rodriguez Crespo of Puerto Rico, converts natural elements, like those of coral found on the seabed floor, into evocative artwork--s...

Balance in depression object by Sofia Alvarado Materials: Guayacán wood / lacquered solid metal Dimensions: D 45 x H 30. FI is an ornamental artist who embodies the creative Rev...

Good bye life object by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D10x H30 cm Materials: Guayacán wood / Lacquered solid metal One of a Kind. FI is an ornamental artist who embodies the creat...

Licuala Grandis Object by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D45x H30 cm Materials: Lacquered solid metal One of a Kind. FI is an ornamental artist who embodies the creative revelation of t...

Laquered Metal Brutante D Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D 58 x W 30 x H 30 cm Materials: lacquered metal. These objects can be customized according to the proposed colors a...

Laquered Metal Brutante E Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D 40 x W 20 x H 40 cm Materials: Lacquered metal. These objects can be customized according to the proposed colors a...

Laquered Metal Brutante C Sculpture by Sofia Alvarado Dimensions: D 35 x W 30 x H 70 cm Materials: Lacquered metal. These objects can be customized according to the proposed colors a...