Auction 38: Fine Ancient Artifacts

An exceptional Pre-Classic figure found near Mitla in Oaxaca, Mexico, c. 400 - 100 BC, a well-preserved example depicting an elite individual with pro

A collection of eight obsidian spear points from Michoacan Mexico, c. AD 200, they range from 2-1/4 in to 3-5/8 in in length and include a variety of

A large bi-chrome olla from the Tiquisate region of Guatemala, c. AD 500 - 800, a fine vessel decorated with a monkey, his expressive head, arms and t

A fine Maya tetrapod plate from El Salvador, c. AD 400 - 700, beautifully sculpted and is carried on the back of a turtle. The sides of the bowl are d

A lovely Maya Underworld Swimmers bowl from El Tazumal, El Salvador, c. AD 550 - 900. This flat-bottom example is 4-3/4 in diameter and is 2-1/2 in d

A gorgeous Maya polychrome cylinder from El Salvador, c. AD 400 - 700, a beautiful vessel is decorated with four blocks of glyphic symbols, executed i

A choice Mayan cylinder, Pacific Slope area of El Salvador or Guatemala, AD 400 - 700, with bands of relief containing the head of an avian deity abov

A nice Teotihuacan standing whistle figure, Mexico, c. AD 400 - 650, wearing elaborate headdress with remnants of red cinnabar. H: 3 1/2 in; L: 4 in.

An excellent Teotihuacan candelero from Mexico, c. AD 400 - 650, a fine Xolalpan type double-chambered incense burner decorated with a burnished rim a

A choice Teotihuacan head fragment from Mexico, c. AD 400 - 650, a rare Xolalpan example depicting a lord wearing a fancy headdress and large ear orna

A rare Teotihuacan fragment from Mexico, c. AD 200 - 750, a fine example depicting a pair of human skulls. W: 1 1/2 in. Good mineral deposits. Mounted

A large Teotihuacan tripod jar from Mexico, c. AD 300 - 400, a Late Tlamimilolpa type standing on the characteristic trio of nubbin feet, the corseted

A fine Teotihuacan tripod cylinder from Mexico, c. AD 400 - 550, an Early Xolalpan example which stands on a trio of hollow feet containing small ratt

Lot of Hasso von Winning objects from Teotihuacan, c. AD 400 - 600.

Lot of Hasso von Winning objects from Teotihuacan, c. AD 400 - 600.

A heavy Tairona gold pendant of a shaman in transition, Colombia, c. AD 1000 - 1500, with a menacing visage, almost grinning with a mouth full of shar

A lovely gold figure of a reptile, Costa Rica, c. AD 1000 - 1500, formed from sheet gold with wire addition and three loops along the tail from which

A pair of rare sellos from Costa Rica, c. AD 1000 - 1500. These solid rollers seals are 2-5/8 in long, 1-1/2 in in diameter and are deeply incised wi

A Costa Rican stone figure of a seated male, Atlantic Watershed Region, c. AD 1000 - 1500, carved in the local volcanic stone with oval recessed area

A Costa Rican stone figure of a seated male, Atlantic Watershed Region, c. AD 1000 - 1500, carved in the local volcanic stone with nice style. H: 1 3/

An exceptional Chavin stone dish from Peru, c.1200 - 200 BC. This unusual ovoid shape bowl is 3 in in diameter and is made from a dark olive green, s

An excellent Huari kero from Peru, c. AD 650 - 800, featuring a skull face or death mask with prominent teeth and huge eyes indicative of a state of t

A fine Huari figural bottle from Peru, c. AD 650 - 800, with an extensively decorated chamber terminating in a finely detailed head. The decor repres

An excellent Chimu-Inca zoomorphic effigy vessel from Peru, c. AD 100 - 1450, a fine red ware example depicting a recumbent llama with rein and halter

A lovely Chimu black-ware stir-up bottle, Peru, c. AD 1100 - 1450, the rounded body with flattened base and four panels containing birds, two of which

A nice Pre-Columbian beaded necklace consisting of orange coral beads and spondylus flat disk beads, Chimu, c. AD 1100 - 1450, strung together with 5

A Huari carved bone amulet from Peru, c. AD 650 - 800, in the form of a shaman or deity, wearing elaborate costume, hands at sides of belly. The face

A nice Chancay poncho from Peru, c. AD 1100 - 1450, either side decorated with images of warriors surrounded by various animals, fish and floral eleme

A large and attractive Chimu textile, Peru, c. AD 1100 - 1450, of two panels with central hem, each with central black interior borders by bands conta

An attractive Huari painted bowl, Peru, c. AD 1100 - 1400, nicely painted with geometric devices around the inside of the rim and with alternating pat

A rare Inca paccha from Peru, c. AD 1300 - 1500, this elaborately molded vessel depicts a ceremonial bowl overflowing with corn, representing a succes

A nice Inca stone Canopa in the form of a alpaca, Peru, c. AD 1300 - 1500, nicely carved in a banded black stone, the back hollowed and still retains

A fine Nazca polychrome bowl from Peru, c. AD 200 - 400, decorated with four orcas painted against a deep red background. Dia: 6 1/8 in. Intact, with

A rare Salinar vessel from Peru, c. 200 BC - AD 100, the beaker is decorated with bands of shell designs and is fronted by a pair of nicely detailed f

A Moche sodalite beaded necklace, Peru, c. AD 400 - 700, formed from heavy tubular-shaped beads and three pendants, each with four human faces, the ey

An awesome Moche IV figural Fineline vessel from Peru, c. AD 450 - 550, seated atop the chamber is the Supernatural warrior The Lizard, executed in ex

A late Moche III hunting scene from Peru, c. AD 400 - 450, featuring two scenes depicting a deer with a spear in its back. The Moche deer hunt is exte

A fine Moche figure from Peru, c. AD 400 - 600, this standing female is depicted with hands held to the chest, wearing a tunic and is adorned with a s

A fine Moche V globular jar from Peru, c. AD 550 - 700, decorated with three complex depictions of weapons bundles, showing a shield, battle club, atl

A magnificent Moche avian effigy from Peru, c. AD 400 - 700, an exceptionally large example depicts a condor, one of the most important birds for anci

A choice Moche III molded bottle from Peru, c. AD 200 - 450, featuring two depictions of the Supernatural warrior Wrinkleface, identified by his serpe

A large Bahia ceramic standing woman double-chambered whistle, Ecuador, c. 500 BC - AD 500, wearing headdress and collar, hands on her belly. Well-pre

A nice Bahia figure of a seated lord, Ecuador, c. 500 BC - AD 500, wearing elaborate headdress, ear spools, bracelets and a necklace with a central pe

A pair of Bahia ceramic whistle figures from the same mold, Ecuador, c. 500 BC - AD 500, each wearing and elaborate costume showing good detail and re

A nice Jamacoaque ceramic head, Ecuador, c. AD 500 - 1000, wearing an elaborate headdress, the features exaggerated with bugged eyes and pointed nose.

A group of 5 Jamacoaque ceramic whistles & figurines, Ecuador, c. AD 500 - 1000, each nicely detailed and wearing elaborate costume. The figure...

A large group of 54 Ecuadoran ceramic beads and spindle whorls, c. AD 500 - 1000, many with molded geometric decoration and a few adorned with pigment

An iron meteorite from the world famous Canyon Diablo impact in Northern Arizona. A solid and compact example with jagged surfaces highlighting the fo

A Colonial Mexican wood Santos figure, early 17th Century, in the image of Christ wearing robe and nimbus, traces of original polychromed surfaces rem

A Colonial Mexican wood Santos figure, early 17th Century, in the image of Christ wearing robe and nimbus, traces of original polychromed surfaces rem