South American Folk Art

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...

Pre-Columbian Tairona Double-Chambered Vessel — Colombia Circa 800 to 1500 AD A striking Pre-Columbian Tairona double-chambered ceramic vessel, from northern Colombia. Formed wit...

Bathing of the Christ Child, Cusco School, late 19th century Small scale size Oil on canvas, Peru. A charming well executed and richly decorative devotional scene depicting the Chri...

Absolutely unique very large creole 'Penca De Balangandan' from Brazil from around 1960. Tin base, possibly silver plated. Traditional slave amule...

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting on Board A characterful Spanish Colonial devotional painting, oil on board, dating to the 18th century. The work depicts the Virgin of Mer...

Spanish Colonial South American Folk Art, Hand-carved and gilded wooden devotional shrine featuring the Virgin Mary, richly framed with ornate scrolling foliage and floral decorati...

South American native geometric design sling bag with shoulder strap. Finely woven with natural pigment dyed and undyed natural cactus fiber. It has been stored impeccably over the ...

A wonderful geometric patterned and designed hand painted and glazed Native American large earthenware jar/vase/pot made by the Shipibo-Conibo people, an indigenous people along the ...

A very rare carved wood mask from Brazil. From the Waura people who live in Rio Xingu, in the Amazon Jungle. Made of carved hard wood and painted with black natural pigments, remnan...

Monumental Amazonian Shipibo-Conibo Anthropomorphic Pottery Vessel with Kené Patterning, Peru A rare and visually commanding 20th century pottery vessel from the Shipibo-Conibo cult...

Handmade vintage folk art Bolivian serving spatula. Embodying the rich cultural heritage of Latin American folk art, the serving utensil is in excellent condition and ready to be used. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, this engraved spatula elevates the dining experience by infusing it with both aesthetics and cultural significance. The engraving details on this vintage spatula...

Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child Peru or Bolivia, late 18th – early 19th century A finely carved Andean polychrome wood figure of the Virgin and Child, the Virgin shown in a chara...

PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PEDESTAL BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA  ECUADOR A HAND MODELED POTTERY BOWL FROM THE CARCHI / NARINO  BORDER REGIONS OF  ECUAD...

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif – 12th–14th Century AD, Peru An intriguing and rare Chimu stirrup vessel from Pre-Columbian Peru, dating to the 12...

Elevate your home and workspace with this exclusive, hand-carved gemstone clip. Carefully shaped from rare Green Serpentine, this piece transforms the familiar silhouette of a laundr...

This is a heavy vintage deity head. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative artefact, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950 Highly distinctive and fascinati...

Large Chancay Anthropomorphic Urn Vessel Pre-Columbian, Central Coast of Peru 1000–1450 CE An imposing and characterful Chancay culture ceramic urn, fashioned in the form of a sty...

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

A large stunning painting from the legendary Amazonian artist Moacir Andrade "A Lenda Do Pacu" (The legend of the Pacu) Acrylic on canvas depicting a central Pacu which is a lar...

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel Culture: Nasca (Nazca), South Coast of Peru Period: ca. 200–600 CE (Early Intermediate Period) Material: Burnished ceramic with painted ...

Integrate the grounding essence of natural stone into your daily habits for those intervals that call for a more measured tempo. Meticulously hand-carved into a striking geometric sp...

This traditional Peruvian storytelling gourd, or mate burilado, reflects a craft practiced in Peru for over 4,000 years. Measuring 15 inches across and 8.5 inches high, it is an impr...

Brazilian Amazonian Marajoara Style Art Pottery Vessel Brazil R Cardoso An original signed work by R. Cardoso, produced in the renowned ceramic center of Icoaraci, Pará. This hand-c...

Rare pre Hispanic Moche culture, pre-Inca earthenware vessel. A beautiful interesting piece, created in the southern Peru region around the 100-700 AD by the Moche culture. This rare early period...

A Fine Old Pair of Gaucho Spurs, Argentina A well-made traditional pair of Argentine Gaucho spurs, crafted in brass . The workmanship shows classic regional styling, with elegant sha...

19th Century Peruvian Cuzco School Oil Painting on Canvas of Saint Rose of Lima. Later Frame. Wear commensurate with age, some crackle to the surface. The Cuzco or Cusco school was...

Pre-Columbian Chancay textile mask South American Art Antiques A Pre-Columbian Chancay textile mask, originating from the central coast of Peru and dating to approximately 1000–1450...

19th Century Peruvian Cuzco School Oil Painting on Canvas of St Christopher carrying the Christ child across the river. Later Frame. Wear commensurate with age, some crackle to the...

Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver & Coral Necklace A very fine and beautifully crafted vintage necklace featuring vibrant coral beads complemented by chased silver beads...

Interesting pre-Columbian terracotta frog that appears to have undergone a curious transformation into a piggy bank at some point in its history. Elega...

Rare Pre-Columbian Chancay Vessel – Peru, C 1000-1450 AD A Rare Pre-Columbian Chancay canteen type vessel, ovoid with a slim flat bottom, pottery with cream slip painted with re...

Incan Kero Tumbler-shaped drinking vessel Period: 15th 16th Century Region: Peru Material: Wood Polychroming Finest in the world! Museum quality! Keros were used in Peru to consum...

Vintage Quibor Lara folk art terracotta pot - three color poly-chrome hand painted design - unsigned - Venezuela - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no cracks - no ch...

A fine vintage carved Suriname stool with geometric carved decoration, Tribal South Latin American Antiques Suriname South America Measures: 18 cm hei...

Be inspired by this angelite puzzle: decorate, relax and play with intention. The burr puzzle is of mysterious origin, first seen engraved on the cover of Chambers's Cyclopaedia. A ...

Feel texture, weight, and form with this onyx puzzle: design you can experience. The burr puzzle is of mysterious origin, first seen engraved on the cover of Chambers's Cyclopaedia....

Peruvian retablo purchased from the Evelyn Ackerman estate. This colorful piece features two hinged doors with floral paintings. The interior showcases small ceramic figurines in wha...

Antique Aymara Woman’s Mantle (Ahuayo), Bolivia A large, finely woven and intricately patterned woman’s mantle from the Pacajes region of Bolivia displaying three wide vertical sect...

This is a vintage totemic figure. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative tribal ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating tribal figure ...

Huaco with Ai Apaec Moche, Peru c. AD 200–800 Terracotta 22.5 cm high Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Private collection of Remy Rey, London, United Kingdom....

Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage Textiles. A very fine Vintage Manta cloth from the High Andes region of Peru Woven in came-lid fibre (Llama wool )beautiful...

This is a tall vintage tribal figure. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative totemic ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Distinctive tribal fi...

Pair of late 18th early 19th century South American carved wooden stirrups. Known as estribos, each are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse heads and grape vines, these are truly charming pieces. With wrought iron stirrup rings and the original leather straps. Rich chocolate patina that only comes from age and use. Worn by Chilean huasos, highly skilled horsemen akin to America's cowboys. Prized by collectors of horse memorabilia...

Early 20th century small tooled leather box from Argentina This small box has lovely tooled workmanship and its clearly handmade with care Measure:...

This large handmade leather and wood bark covered shoulder bag or humidor has a leather strap and wood top and base. The entire bag is covered in a bark and wood notts. The condition...

Integrate the grounding essence of natural stone into your daily habits for those intervals that call for a more measured tempo. Meticulously hand-carved into a striking geometric sp...

Incorporate the energy of natural stone into your daily rituals for those moments that require a slower pace. Hand-carved into a beautiful moon-like curved lip, this semi-precious ge...

Incorporate the energy of natural stone into your daily rituals for those moments that require a slower pace. Hand-carved into a beautiful moon-like curved lip, this semi-precious ge...

Is it a nostalgic throwback to the past or the ultimate modern phone stand? Hand-carved from natural gemstone, this brick-shaped holder serves as a substa...

Collection of 3 miniature back painted art of Peruvian scenes on glass. Frames are hand made plaster & coated in a metallic wash. Art is mounted on a wood back board. Left Frame- 2...

Handmade vintage folk art engraved spoon that embodies Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.The engraving details on the spoon are superb, showcasing ...

Pre columbian Lamabayeque wood figure Peru Circa 750 to 1375 AD A rare standing figure of a deity with triangular tear drop shaped eyes holding a child, Carved in very dense heavy hard wood Measures: Height 14 inches, 36 cm weight, 1.5 kg approx Ex collection of a Oxford Academic, reputed to have came from Pit rivers...

Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia This exceptionally fine woman’s awayo, or mantle, displays three groups of tightly patterned vertical bands and colored stripes separate...

Set of four antique carved gourds from Peru, three little ones with silver settings and decorations and a large carved gourd. A Gourd is a crop plant in...

The existence of Pre-Columbian feather-work was initially documented by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Francisco Pizarro observed that textiles served as a means of recor...

Pre-Columbian Carchi–Nariño Pedestal Bowl, c. AD 1100–1400 Fine large ancient pottery bowl from the Carchi–Nariño cultural region of present-day ...

Handmade antique folk art tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage. The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...

Ancient Proto-Nazca Red and Yellow Spider Rug Fragment, c. 200 AD Dating to c. 200–500 AD, this exceptional textile reflects the artistry of the Nazca civi...

Taukana Regui Wauja Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe I, 2024 Ceramics and natural pigment This handbuilt ceramic sculpture by Taukana Regui Wauja, an Indigenous artist from the Wauja ...

Large standing female figure with raised arms. Relief facial features, with red-orange and chocolate brown painted decoration, on a cream slip ground. Crossed straps on her chest, an...