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