Pre-Columbian Decorative Objects

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as i...

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico A tall standing nude female figure of the San Sebastian Red type. The expressive face is adorned with ear ornaments and a sh...

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Incensario, El Chanal, Colima, Western Mexico A large incense burner/brazier depicting the rain god Tlaloc from the El Chanal area in Colima. This would be...

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...

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"...

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 ...

Pre-Columbian Blackware Vessel from the Chimu/Inca Culture with looped handle and narrow bottleneck. Peru circa 1100 to 1532. The vessel has a spherical body, a flat base, conical sp...

Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-1500 Of celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular eyes...

This double-spouted vessel originates from the Peru and is distinguished by its sculptural anthropomorphic design. One of the chambers is shaped as a human figure with a triangular f...

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 ...

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...

Terracotta head fragment was once attached to a Pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine, now mounted to a MCM luciite convex box. Pre-Columbian are was very in vogue in the 1950s ...

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...

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...

World's earliest known pyrography vessel, Nazca Culture , circa 400 AD This unique work of art is a hand-incised half gourd using an early pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned techn...

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A classic shaman’s head vessel having a horn strapped onto the forehead with a slip-painted headband, coffee bean eyes, sharp...

A small black ceramic figural stirrup vessel from Moche culture circa. 100-500 AD, located in nowadays Northern Coast of Peru. The hollow pot with the stirrup handle was sensitively molded and the surface burnished. The seated figure has his arms folded in front of his chest. He has prominently protruding ears and an expressive face. Provenance Available to the buyer: From an American collection. For a black burnished stirrup bottle, see item 1976.287.8, 64.228.35 in the collection of Metropolitan Musuem of Art, NYC. Many black portrait stirrup bottles are in the collection of Larco Musuem, Lima...

Rueda is part of Metates a work composed of two volcanic stone sculptures that explore wear as the trace of a relationship: between objects, between people, between time and matter. ...

Large wooden Pre-Columbian Inca Kero cup. From Central Peru, circa 1300 to 1500 AD. A hollowed wooden vessel, of conical form, decorated with carved incis...

This fantastic and well-proportioned Pre-Columbian style Mexican primitive style vessel figure The sculpture measures 9" High x 6 3/4" Diameter Similar to pieces of Michoacán, We...

Jorge Marin 20th Century Terracotta Sculpture, Colombian Influenced A terracotta sculpture by well listed Mexican artist Jorge Marin (b. 1963). Made from ...

An etched copper vessel with green patina This Llama Caravan Etched Copper Vessel is a wonderfully unique home accent. The intricate etching of llamas on its copper surface is enhan...

Nayarit Fertility Female Figure With Child Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A seated terracotta female figure from the shaft tomb tradition, shown cradling an infant over her right shoulder - likely a symbolic representation of fertility, maternity, and the continuity of life. This expressive red-slipped sculpture is boldly modeled with exaggerated limbs and stylized facial features, impressed eyes, a broad nose adorned with a septum piercing, and ear ornaments. Her elaborate coiffure is incised with vertical striations and rises into a high crest, pierced at the top with a vent hole connecting to the hollow interior. Manganese blooms across the surface attest to its long burial. Such figures were ritually interred in shaft tombs to accompany the dead, offering symbolic protection or ensuring rebirth in the afterlife. Dimensions: 4 Inches Wide x 8.4 Inches Height (10.2 cm x 21.1 cm) Condition: Presents beautifully with restorations to the head. Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 Legal to acquire under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14. This Nayarit Figure...

Vintage collection of Mayan style zoological animals, circa mid/late 20th century. I think the animals are: crocodile, bull frog, jaguar, beaver. Super fun set. Very lively. Crocodil...

Pre-Columbian pottery figure of a seated woman giving birth, with her hands behind the back. It was most probably used by a shaman to look for the benevol...

Metlapil is part of Metates a work composed of two volcanic stone sculptures that explore wear as the trace of a relationship: between objects, between people, between time and matt...

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...

Polychrome vase with dense covering and bubble-effect glazes in the spirit of pre-Columbian art. About Accolay Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a...

A pre-Columbian ceramic stirrup vessel in Cupisnique style circa 700-500BCE. This ancient vessel features a robust squatted body and a short thick stirr...

This remarkable Pre-Columbian Chimu terracotta vessel is a striking example of ancient Andean ceramic artistry, originating from coastal Peru and dating to approximately 900–1470 AD. The vessel features a distinctive multi-chambered form with a traditional stirrup spout, a hallmark of Chimu pottery...

A rare, sheet silver human face mask with simple relief facial features including large, almond shaped eyes and downturned mouth. Classic stepped pyramid headdress with round, very t...

A striking example of Pre-Columbian artistry, this footed bowl hails from the Nariño culture of southern Colombia, dating from 850–1500 AD. Crafted with a rich red-orange slip and ad...

Decorative slip casted ceramic candleholder finished with a rich black or dark green glaze, highlighted with gold luster details, and ivory wax candles. An exploration of El Absolut...

Fine costa Rican Jade axe god with alligator head Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa A.D. 1-500 Material: Jade Of celt form depicting the mythical part human, pa...

Pre-Columbian Jade Costa Rican Avian Effigy pendant Atlantic Watershed 500AD- 1500AD Material: Jade Measures: Length 9 inches Width 1 inches Depth .4 inch. Exquisite Costa Rican jade (axe god...

Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....

Pre-Columbian Jaguar Head Pottery Pendant, with traces of green glaze. 2" H x 2" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

This standing effigy was crafted in 500 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Mesoamerica using the gray clay paste that characterizes La Tolita-Tumaco ceramics of early Colombia-Ecuador. The art of La Tolita-Tumaco civilization is considered one of the most developed of the pre-Columbian period as metalwork and ceramics were the most popular form of cultural expression. The ceramic creations of this culture were often based on the human figure to create portraits of people and realistic daily scenes of life cycles and the human condition. This figure appears to be wearing a loincloth and is adorned with a beaded necklace and an elaborate coiffure or headdress. There are holes lining each ear indicating the potential use of ear spools...

This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chine...

Decorative slip casted ceramic candleholder finished with a rich black or dark green glaze, highlighted with gold luster details, and ivory wax candles. An exploration of El Absolut...

A collection of two small pre-Columbian ceramic stirrup vessels in Cupisnique style circa 700-500BCE. These ancient vessels from the formative period are distinct in a robust form wi...

Decorative slip casted ceramic platter finished with a rich black or dark green glaze, highlighted with gold luster details. Inspired by Mortero (Valdivia 4000 - 1800 AD), a stone h...

Decorative slip casted ceramic platter finished with a rich black or dark green glaze, highlighted with gold luster details. Inspired by Jama-Coaque (350 BC - 1532 AD), a circular c...

Nicoya Ceremonial Basalt Stone Seat in Shape of a Jaguar. Published in the Arizona Museum. This large and finely carved example of Costa Rican skill and craftsmanship is in the form of a jaguar which may have been a lineage or clan symbol - as also was the crocodile - according to 16th-century Spanish conquistadors. There are so many features that make this masterpiece so unique. The most realistic depiction is the face with its head captured in a pose that is threatening and fierce. Sculptors in ancient Central America developed elaborate metate forms that were associated with high status and wealth. They were commonly placed within graves of prominent individuals. Certain ancient rituals must have incorporated this activity and required special metates to be created for this purpose. It may have also served as a throne for the ruler, for whom the assurance of the fertility of his land and people would have been paramount. Even today, stone metates...

This intricately styled pair of terracotta figurines is sculpted in the style of Japanese Dogū sculptures of the Jōmon period (10th-4th century B.C.). Reminiscent of Pre-Columbian redware figures, Dogū ceramics are known for their primitive abstract rendering of the human form and decorative geometric etchings. This pair of ceramic figurines...

Beautifully aged with a rich patina and pitted wear, this seated ceramic male figure is attributed to the Colima region of Western Mexico. The stylized form of this male figure follows the conventions of Colima pottery...

This seated ceramic figure is attributed to the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of this style, known as Chinesc...

A pre-Columbian figural vessel from West Mexico Colima culture (circa 300BC-400AD). Made of molded clay, the stoneware vessel depicts a seated hunchback...

Green onyx and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Artist: Coco Brun...

This is a very rare and extremely unusual figurative solid bronze handcrafted sculpture. The figure is most likely Inca-Mayan and worshiping Inti, also called Apu-punchau,-in Inca religion the sun of God. The work is incredibly detailed, starting with the man’s feet...

Crafted in homage to the ancient Jaguar zoomorphic pottery associated with the Tabasco region, this vintage ceramic vessel captures the powerful visual language of early Mesoamerican...

Pineapple onyx, green onyx and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico A...

Decorative slip casted ceramic bowls finished with a rich black or dark green glaze, highlighted with gold luster details. The Cosanga culture (1600 BC - 1532 AD) sustained its agri...

Introducing a remarkable artifact from the Pre-Columbian period—a primitive head figure intricately carved from stone. This ancient relic stands proudly...

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...

Pink onyx, red travertine and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Ar...

This expressive vintage bronze sculpture was created by Mexican artist Jesús Tellosa and is signed and dated 1999. The work depicts a stylized winged figure rendered in Tellosa’s distinctive figurative language—abstracted yet deeply emotive, with softened anatomical features, closed eyes, and compact proportions that evoke introspection, spirituality, and quiet strength. Cast in solid bronze, the sculpture displays a richly developed surface with natural patina, visible tool marks, and subtle tonal variations that emphasize the artist’s hand and process. The wings, integrated seamlessly into the figure’s form, suggest themes of transcendence, protection, and inner transformation—recurring motifs within contemporary Mexican sculpture of the late 20th century. Jesús Tellosa is recognized for his contribution to modern Mexican figurative art, working primarily in bronze and other traditional materials while embracing simplified forms and symbolic narratives. His work reflects the broader Mexican artistic movement that sought to bridge pre-Hispanic symbolism, spiritual introspection, and modernist abstraction, positioning the human figure as a vessel for cultural memory and emotional resonance. A compelling and collectible example of late-20th-century Mexican bronze sculpture...

Pre-Columbian Indigenous style ceramic figure vessel glazed and painted in multiple shades of brown

Pink onyx and red travertine Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Artist: Coco Brun Maker: S...

The hand carved beaker-shaped wood drinking vessel was used to drink 'chicha' which was a beer-like beverage made from fermented corn. The weathered exterior showing incised geometri...