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Place of Origin: South American
La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Chavín vessel, 900 BC – 300 BC.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pre-Columbian vessel from the Chavín culture in the form of a seated man, probably a hunter, with an animal on his back.
Chavín art is known for its complex iconography and mythical ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Pre-Columbian ceramics cup– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: ceramics
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 24x20x17cm
Condit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vessel
Located in Madrid, ES
Pre-Columbian Redware Ceramic Flask Vessel – 15 x 13 x 5 cm
This striking Pre-Columbian redware ceramic vessel showcases the sophisticated artistry and utilitarian craftsmanship of ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics cup– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: ceramics
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 12 x 11 cm diamet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics pitcher– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
967 / 5.000
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 16 x ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics pitcher– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
967 / 5.000
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 20 x ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics cup– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: ceramics
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 11 x 10 cm diamet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics can– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: ceramics
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 11 x 10 cm diamet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vessel– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
Pre-Columbian Ceremonial Vessel with Avian Motif, 24x17x20 cm
A captivating Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel featuring a pronounced avian head protuberance, likely symbolizing a bird of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics can– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 12 x 09 cm in dia...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vessel– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 13 x 11 cm in dia...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics pot – Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 9 x 14 cm in diam...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Prehistoric Jamacoaque Pottery Figure
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Prehistoric Jamacoaque Pottery Figure. Chip on helmet. 11” x 5” x 7”. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection. Hank Johnson was a geologist, and passionate collector of historical and ancient ar...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Pre-Columbian ceramics jar– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 17x16x14 cm
Condit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Zoomorphic Ceramic Vessel
Located in Madrid, ES
A striking Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel shaped in a zoomorphic form, likely representing a dog or similar sacred animal figure, characterized by its expressive, upward-facing open mo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics jar– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 20 cm high x 16 cm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics pot – Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 14 cm
Co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics jar– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 16 cm high x 14 cm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Titicaca Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Titicaca Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 15 x 14 cm in diame...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vase – Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 14 cm high x 14 cm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vase – Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 15 cm high x 14 cm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vase– Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 16 cm high x 14 cm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics jar – Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 14 cm
Co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vase – Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 16 cm high x 14 cm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vase – Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 19 cm high x 15 cm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian ceramics vase – Tiahuanaco Culture
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pre-Columbian Ceramics – Tiahuanaco Culture"
Material: Ceramic
Origin: Southern Sierra of Peru, Lake Titicaca Plateau
Period: Boom Age (1 AD – 800 AD)
Dimensions: 17 cm high x 14 cm...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique South American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Colombian Hand Made Clay Water Jug / Container
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional large vintage Colombian hand made clay water container / jug. Displays a fantastic native influenced design around the top.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South American Ceramics
Materials
Clay
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