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/