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Style: Pre-Columbian
Pre Columbian Pottery Head Fragments Collection - Set of 5
Located in Seguin, TX
Collection of 5 Pre Columbian pottery heads. Largest is 2.5" x 2", much wear and chipping, although they are pretty tough for pottery.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Inca Female Warrior Bust by Saravia
Located in East Hampton, NY
This beautifully and intricately carved vintage bust of an Incan warrior female by SARAVIA. This wonderful dark wood sits atop a custom created black glass pedestal base (not attached). The features of the face and hair are masterfully executed. There is also the matching male warrior bust...
Category
1960s South American Vintage Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Inca Male Warrior Bust by Saravia
Located in East Hampton, NY
This beautifully and intricately carved vintage bust of an Incan warrior male by SARAVIA. This wonderful dark wood sits atop a custom created black glass pedestal base (not attached). The features of the face, hair and woven cap are masterfully executed. There is also the matching female warrior bust...
Category
1960s South American Vintage Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Pre-Columbian Nayarit Seated Figure Redware Statue
Located in New York, NY
Ancient pre-Columbian, Nayarit, Mexican, circa 100 BCE to 250 CE, hand-built ceramic pottery redware sculpture of a seated male figure with arms crossed and wearing a headdress and m...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa. A.D. 1-1500. Of a celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian bird figure, with cir...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Jade
Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Located in View Park, CA
A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early figurative efforts. Patina includes traces of red cinnabar and mineral deposits, attes...
Category
15th Century and Earlier North American Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Clay
Hand Carved Marble Bust of Female
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful hand carved marble bust of a young girl
DIMENSIONS: H 25 in. x Dm 15 in.
H 63.5 cm x Dm 38.1 cm
CW3389
Category
Early 20th Century French Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Marble
Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Pre Columbian Gold Shaman with Monkeys Pendant Diquís A.D. 1000-1500
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre Columbian Costa Rican Gold Shaman pendant for necklace
Diquís Delta Area; Costa Rica, Panama
A.D. 1000-1500
18 Carat; 76.15% gold
Gold weight 66 grams...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Gold
Clay Female Portrait Bust Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
Emotive FRENCH Neoclassical Bust. Intentional unfinished appearance; unglazed rough texture, emphasizes the beauty and imperfection of natural forms.
Category
19th Century French Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
Category
20th Century African Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Ebony
French Plaster Bust of a Classical Roman Male
Located in Houston, TX
French plaster bust of a classical roman male.
Handsome Italian stone bust of a Classical Roman, circa 1920. This beautiful classical male bust sculpture i...
Category
1920s French Vintage Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Female Mannequin Bust
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful female mannequin hat stand made from plaster.
It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine.
Comes from a lot acquired from ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Plaster
Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically in Teotihuacan, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings.
Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate coiffure or headdress and ear spools...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Female Bust Chalkware Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century chalkware lamp featuring a detailed sculptural bust of a young girl with long blonde curly hair and gold accessories.
Category
1950s American Vintage Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Previously Available Items
Pre Columbian Small Pottery Head Collection - Set of 5
Located in Seguin, TX
Collection of 5 small Pre Columbian pottery heads. Largest is 2.5" x 2.5", much wear and chipping, although they are pretty tough for pottery.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Pottery
Twentieth Century Mayan Head
Located in London, GB
An antique plaster head modelled on a Mayan original, dating from the mid-20th century. Indecipherable signature at the back of the neck.
D 13 W 1...
Category
20th Century Colombian Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Plaster
Olmec Maskette
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Depicting a typical Olmec face with slanted, almond-shaped eyes and a toothless, slightly downturned mouth, this mask is rendered with simplicity and elegance. Its harmonious proport...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Pre-Columbian Busts
Materials
Precious Stone
Pre-columbian busts for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Pre-Columbian busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Pre-Columbian busts made in a specific country, there are and South America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,800 and tops out at $4,800 while the average work can sell for $4,800.
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