Cemeteries have discovered abstract lithic masks, of obvious religious causality. Each mask presents its own iconic character that impacts with individual personality. The mouth and eyes are pierced. Eyebrows and nose in relief joined in a T-shape. Zig-Zag steps tattoos below his eyes down into his cheeks. Three small holes for fastening at the top. Catamarca region, Argentina. Condorhuasi-Alamito culture, ca. 500 B.C. - 250 A.D.



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This deeply engraved bone idol is a Dignitary

holding ritual objects. Surrounding the

central figure are decorations of large bands

of geometric shapes with small interlocking

frets that progresses into the back..

A fine symmetric Mezcala anthropomorphic

axe god figure. Type M-8. Carved from grey

Metadiorite stone. Incised features and details

indicated by grooving. Very nice abstract and

artistic piece…

A charming trio of small Bahia-type solid standing figurines. Each are sweet and unique. The first wears an elaborate ear and nose ornaments. All measure over 4" in height. Custom metal stand…

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A Jamacoaque warrior figure in a seated

position. Wears head gear, decorated chest

guard/tunic and loin cloth. Bans around both

hands and Legs. Coloration is nice.

An exceptional were-jaguar mask.

Made from the favored jade stone. This mask

is considered to be a shaman in the midst of

transformation. Notable for its characteristic

upraised upper lip, bifurcated tongue, curved

fangs and cleft forehead. The Olmec God.

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This second book in the Yale University

Publications in Anthropology series

dedicated to the Machu Picchu collections

Recovered early in the twentieth century

from Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham…

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Cemeteries have discovered abstract lithic masks, of obvious religious causality. Each mask presents its own iconic character that impacts with individual personality. Circular lips in relief, like the nose and eyebrows that are joined in a T-shape…

Portrayed in this rattling vessel, the Mayan Bat God called "Camazotz". Inhabited in Xibalba - the god of darkness, violence and sacrifice…

Post contact. Consigned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art A set of ceremonial Chicha drinking bowls from the Altiplano area of Bolivia. Nicely patinated. Each produced from a single piece of wood. Both contain a pair of yoked animals centered in the middle with side carved handle/straps…

A choice pair of silver plated Chimu-Inca ear-spools. Anthropo-zoomorphic repousse decorations surround the center ring. Outer parameter consists of eternity symbols...

This representation of a nude male may be linked to agricultural, field-fertility rites. Nice geometric patterns on the lower half of vessel. Black and red on cream resist paint…

Superb example of meticulous Quimbayan workmanship in red ware pottery. Deep cut away in champlevé (chip-carving) technique on outer surface. Ample mineral deposit throughout. No repairs…

Gorgeous vessel of an unclothed Bahian woman. Adorned with a necklace, ear plugs and nose ring. Functional whistle. Restored. Measures 21 cm. Manabi region, Ecuador 500 BC - 500 AD. Outstanding…

A large funerary mask from the Chancay culture, ca. 900 - 1470 AD. Central Coast Peru. Made from the softer Alder tree. 3 dimensional integrated face/head panel and neck…

Shaped and hammered copper sheet with perforation holes for attachment. Central half-moon shaped backflap segmented in three pieces. Four separate double headed Jaguar repousse motif focalized…

Beautifully sized Valdivian sand stone plaque. Bas-relief with deeply incised carvings. Calcium Carbonate incrustations throughout. Chebe Region, Ecuador. Phase 8. Fine Condition. Measures…

A hansom and large Chancay Staff. Made from a light wood (Alder tree) that measures 21" in length. Iconic homogeneous face finial. Strong brow, nose and sculpted chin. Eyes are carved…

Solid standing adolescent female figurine. Buff. Body is admirably robust. She wears a short tunic and small circular ear spools. Globular head garb is painted red. Measures over 6.25”/15.87 cm…

A wonderful Manteño shell mortar in the shape of a parakeet. This adorable miniature mortar was de-accessioned from the collection of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC (inventory 67.12.12). Published in the book “The Pre-Columbian Collection…

An Excellent Chorrera supine effigy vessel with Cerro Narrio style modeling. Commonly named "belly bowl" as having a collared rim central opening. Head, arms and mammiform legs are punched out from…

Exceptional copper Tumi of “Ai Apaec”. Beautifully published in a large coffee table book “Cobre - The Copper of Ancient Peru”. Fearsome warrior face with hair of snakes. Serpent head arms, legs…

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