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Style: Pre-Columbian
Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1000 - 1500 CE Pre Colombian. Columbia, Tairona. Beads.
A lovely bracelet of a wearable comprised or 17 seed form, tubular and ovoid beads carve...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Materials
Carnelian
Pre Colombian Choker Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE.
A choker necklace comprised of seven strands strung with hundreds of black and white hand-carved shell beads. The strands...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
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Pre-Columbian Standing Male Nude Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
Pre-Columbian Standing Male Nude Figure, probably Aztec, black burnished terracotta, mounted on ebonized wood base. 14.5" H x 7" W x 4.5" D. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Colle...
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15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Materials
Terracotta
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...
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Mother of Pearl / Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A vey nice mother of pearl / abalone shell handmade fish sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is well detailed and the craftsmanship is amazing. The sculpture is in very good condition;...
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Pre-Columbian Style Mexican Terracotta Statue, Molded Clay Figurative Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage, decorative and well-proportioned Mexican primitive figure depicting a man seated, with detailed, patterned clothing. The sculpture measures
16 1/4" High x 12" wide x 9 1/2"...
Category
20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Materials
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Mezcala Pre-Columbian Three Headed Stone Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
Mezcala Pre-Columbian Three Headed Stone Figure, Guerrera, Mexico, mounted on ebonized wood base. Sculpture: 4.25" H x 4.5" W x 1.5" D; overall: 5.75" H x 5.5" W x 2.5" D. Provenance...
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Emerald on Calcite From Colombia
Located in New York, NY
This superb Emerald on Calcite specimen from Colombia showcases a striking, elongated crystal with vibrant green color and excellent transparency. Rising prominently from its contras...
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2010s Colombian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
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Emerald on Calcite From Colombia
Located in New York, NY
This specimen features a strikingly vivid Colombian Emerald crystal rising vertically from its contrasting white Calcite host. The elongated prism glows with saturated green color and gemmy translucency, its lustrous faces catching light from every angle.
Weighing 8.55 grams and standing 1.5 inches tall, this piece exemplifies the qualities that have made Colombian Emeralds among the most coveted gemstones in the world. The crisp geometry and balance of this composition enhance its visual presence, while the natural contrast between crystal and matrix underscores the combination specimen's rarity and elegance.
Mounted on a custom lucite base measuring 1.5 inches square and just over half an inch high, this Emerald on Calcite is display-ready and ideal for the discerning collector. Both historically significant and visually captivating, it makes a timeless addition to any fine mineral cabinet.
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Olmec Pre-Columbian Jade Erotic Sculpture
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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15th Century and Earlier Central American Antique Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Materials
Jade
Taino Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Zemi Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Taino Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Kneeling Figure Zemi Pendant. 2.25" H x 1" W x 1" D. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a Former Ambassador.
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Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon
Jerusalem, early 20th century
Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm
Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 57.5cm
In fitted case, presented by the President of the Senate...
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H 21.86 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in
Maitland-Smith Bronze and Mother of Pearl Turtle Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art crafted in bronze with a mother of pearl shell. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
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Ceramic Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Figure Vessel
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A pre-Columbian figural vessel from West Mexico Colima culture (circa 300BC-400AD). Made of molded clay, the stoneware vessel depicts a seated hunchback...
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Pre-columbian natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Pre-Columbian natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, carnelian and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Pre-Columbian natural specimens made in a specific country, there are South America, Colombia, and Peru 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 natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $825 and tops out at $900 while the average work can sell for $863.
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