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Antiquities-Saleroom
Pre-Columbian Art From Hollywood - Part 2
Friday - June 14, 2013
201: Chavin Maranon Pottery Vessel
USD 6,000 - 8,000
Chavin Culture, Maranon – Jungle ,Peru,1200-800 BC. Rare Brown Glazed Terracotta Stirrup Vase from the Maranon Jungle
depicting a Blow Conch Musical Instrument used in Shamanic Rituals .It is covered in White Pigments typical for a Vessel from
the Jungle of Peru. Its surface is incised with Anthropomorphic, Zoomorphic & Mythological Beings representing Duality. 9"H by
8" W.Provenance: Ex-B. Wagner Coll. SwitzerlandThe starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
202: Chavin Black Glazed Stirrup vessel
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Chavin Culture ,Chongoyape North Coast Peru , 1200 BC. Early Black Metallic Glazed Terracotta Stirrup Vessel depicting a
Bird on one side. 8" H by 6" W. Provenance: Ex Bill Freeman Coll. NMThe starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
203: Exceptionally Rare Chavin Pottery Mask
USD 12,000 - 15,000
Chavin Culture, Jequetepeque River, Peru , 1200-1000 BC Important & Large Mask in Earth Colored Tones with Red Cinnabar
High Lights on Face. It has Coffee Bean Eyes, Finely Sculpted Nose, its Mouth is having Jaguar Teeth making it a
Transformation Mask. This most likely is one of the First Tranformation Mask’s depicting Aiapec, the Jaguar God ( very
prominent in the Later Mochica Culture ). A truly Powerful Image of Great Spirtual Significance: Shaman in Transformation to
Jaguar. TL test included. 13" W by 8" H.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Coll. GermanyThe starting price is the price at which the
piece can sell.
203A: Published Archaic Chavin Stone Tenon
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Calleron de Huaylas, Peru ca. 1200-500 BCE. Cabeza clava with anthropomorphic archaic features. 17"L x 7"W
x 8"T. Custom stand. Published and exhibited in Shamans & Hallucinogenic Drugs, Copenhagen, Denmark.Provenance:
Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
204: Chavin Ceremonial Stone Scepter of Power
USD 1,400 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Jequetepeque River, Peru, ca. 1200-1000 BCE. Ceremonial green-colored stone Sceptre of Power, used by a
Shaman in his rituals. Custom stand. 4-1/2" H by 2" W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection. GermanyThe starting price is
the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
205: Chavin Blackware Bottle, ex-Eugene Lions
USD 1,800 - 2,500
North Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Early Man terracotta bottle vessel with incised spiral design on
stone-polished surface. 8" H by 6" W. Provenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collection, SwitzerlandThe starting price is the price at
which the piece can sell.
206: Chavin Stone Mace Head, ex-Eugene Lions
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Grey/black color stone weapon in flower form (florero). Custom stand.
Mace itself measures 4"H x 5"W. Provenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collections, SwitzerlandThe starting price is the lowest price at
207: Set of 3 Chavin Stone Dishes
USD 10,000 - 12,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Set of 3 Early Man minimalist stone dishes of a pure, but strong form!
Custom stands for each. 11-3/4" D for largest.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
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208: Chavin Stone Snuff Container, ex-Joel Malter
USD 7,000 - 9,000
Northern Peru, Ca 1000 to 600 BCE, Pre-Columbian. Very rare and exceptionally fine stone container used to hold lime powder.
Carved in deep relief with two underworld deities among a very long slithering snake whose head terminates at the base.
2-1/2"D x 2-1/4"H. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-Joel Malter Collection. The starting price is the
lowest price at which this item can sell
209: Huge Chavin Stone Plate
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Northern Peru, Ca 1000 to 600 BCE. Very large and exceedingly rare stone plate carved from gray basalt with interior smooth
from usage, exterior carved in medium relief with four interconnected scroll designs. 15-1/2"D x 3"H. Comes with custom metal
wall stand. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ acquired from major auction. The starting price is the lowest
price at which this item can sell
210: Chavin Carved Whale Bone Jaguar Figure
USD 5,000 - 7,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Carved from a whale's bone having gold eyes with turquoise pupils; jaguar sits in a
presentation pose (jaguar is actually a Shaman in Transformation who became a Jaguar), kneeling and having his arms folded
over chest. Custom stand. 3" H by 2" W.Provenance: Ex-Arundel Collection, CAThe starting price is the price at which the piece
can sell.
211: Early Chavin Stone Mortar & Pestle
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Early Man stone mortar with pestle. 4" H by 5-1/2" D. Provenance:
Ex-Westermann Collection. GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
212: Rare Chavin Stone Table
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Early Man Ceremonial table sits upon four legs. 9" W by 4-1/2"
H.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
213: Pair of Chavin High Karat Gold Earrings, Fish Form
USD 10,000 - 15,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 900 to 600 BCE. Superb pair of rare gold earrings, each made from two sheets of high-karat
gold in the form of a large fish; with small turquoise beads inset for eyes and two smaller fish dangling beneath. Each earring
measures 4"L x 1-3/8"W. Custom stand. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-private Los Angeles, CA
collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
214: Chavin / Salinar Transitional Vessel - Bird of Prey
USD 4,000 - 6,000
North Coast Peru, 500 BCE, Pre-Columbian. Terracotta stirrup vessel features a sitting bird of prey having a powerful beak and
alert eyes; incised in a punctuated fashion allover its red cinnabar painted body; its wings accented by linear stripes. 8"H x 6"W.
Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Leonard Kalina Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
215: Published Chavin Templadera Duality Stirrup
USD 6,000 - 9,000
North Coast Peru, 800-500 BCE, Pre-Columbian. Surrealist terracotta stirrup head vessel depicting Duality - left side depicts a
harpy eagle with square eye and high bushy eyebrows, while right side depicts a Bird of Prey with round eye and round bushy
eyebrows. The mouth looks like the mouth of a fox-like creature. The rear of vessel is incised in a linear and spiral fashion. An
Interesting Vessel Depicting the Principle behind the Religious Concept of the Chavin People: Duality... Life always had two
sides to it! 11"H x 6"W. Rare example! Published in Shamanism and Hallucinogenic Rites of the Chavin People, Denmark –
Copenhagen. Exhibit done in Cooperation with the Danish National Museum. Provenance: Ex-prominent Los Angeles, CA
Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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216: Viru Stirrup Vessel - Seated Warrior
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 500 - 200 BCE. Earth-colored pottery stirrup vessel depicts a sitting Warrior wearing a
crown; with Tumi finial, two Ear Spools; he holds a War Shield and Mace Club. 8-1/2"H x 4-1/2"W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann
Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
217: Vicus Gilded Gold Maskette of a Feline
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca 500-300 BCE. Beautifully detailed mask depicts a stylized feline with a multitude of
danglers. Danglers are musical, as they make a xound and announce the Presence of the Lord, besides they reflect sunlight!
Custom stand. 6" H by 5" W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
218: Pre-Columbian Viru Gold Maskette
USD 9,000 - 12,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 500-300 BCE. Rare archaic gilded gold mask with danglers; remains of Oxidation. Custom stand. 8" H by
7" W.Provenance: Ex-I. Arundel Collection. CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
219: Set of 3 Paracas Gold Appliques
USD 5,500 - 7,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 500-300 BCE. Three solid gold appliques - upper level are two grey fish, lower level is a very heavy and
thick-sheeted Crab. Custom mount. Largest 2-1/4" H. Provenance: Ex-Arundel Collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is
220: Pre-Columbian Paracas Stirrup Jar - Fisherman
USD 6,000 - 9,000
San Pedro Culture, South Coast Peru, ca. 500-300 BCE. Early polychrome pottery stirrup vessel depicting a fisherman resting
on a net buoyed by gourd vessels as a flotation device. His arms are red brown with white fingernails, his face is a white mask
accented by light brown eyes with black pupils. His headdress is a net type in red brown with white bands, his hair is black and
the gourds are red brown against a sand-colored background. A wonderful early stirrup in vivid colors! 7-1/2”L x 7”H.
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
221: Paracas Vessel - Owl Upon a Whale, ex-Ebnoether
USD 7,000 - 8,000
Paracas Necropolis, South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 300 BCE. Important and rare early polychrome terracotta stirrup
vessel depicting a owl riding a killer whale with anthropomorphic features. 8" L by 4" H.Provenance: Ex-Marcel Ebnoether
Collection, Switzerland (Ebnoether's famous collection is exhibited at the Schaffhausen Museum in Switzerland). The starting
price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
222: Peruvian Paracas Gold Filigree Tweezers, 17.5g
USD 10,000 - 15,000
Southern Peru, Pre-Columbian, Ca 300 to 200 BCE. Exceptionally rare gold tweezers decorated on one side with a stylzed
jaguar, other side has a seated bird, delicate fillagree surrounds each creature. Just like modern tweezers, these were used to
pluck hair from the face of men. Custom stand. 2-3/8"H x 1-3/4"W. 17.5 grams of high karat gold. Provenance: Ex-private
Toronto, Canada Collection, Private LA collection.. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
223: Pre-Columbian Salinar Stirrup Vessel
USD 4,000 - 6,000
North Coast Peru, ca 300-100 BCE. Early terracotta Kaolin fineline stirrup vessel painted in negative-resist, cream color
background; registers of red brown with black having stylized jaguars and geometric design in negative. 8"H x 5"W.
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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224: Paracas / Proto Nazca Gold Maskette
USD 12,000 - 15,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca 300-100 BCE. Gold mask depicts a head of a jaguar god, its eyes, mouth, ears, nose
done in punctuated repousse design. Custom stand. 6-1/2" H by 4" W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
225: Published Viru Gallinazo Effigy Vessel, ex-Sotheby's
USD 700 - 1,000
Northern Peru, ca 300 to 100 BCE. Terracotta effigy vessel, of globular form in the shape of a man's face, bird resting upon his
forehead; with tubular spout to the back of his head and flat bridge connecting spout to bird. 7"H x 5-1/2"W at widest.
Provenance: Ex-private Australia/NYC Collection, originally acquired at Sothebys (sale 6846), NYC in May 1996. According to
thecatalogue...Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Alperton. Exhibited Ancient Art of the Americas, Brooklyn Museum
11/30/59-1/30/60; and exhibited at Art and Life in Old Peru, American Museum of Natural History, NYC The starting price is the
226: Nazca / Huari Golden Miniature Head
USD 30,000 - 40,000
Southern Peru, Ca 200 to 600 CE. Superb miniature head, with carved wooden base overlaid with gold, then highlighted with
added spondylus shell and lapis stonework. Truly the finest example of the type we have ever seen! Custom stand. Head itself
measures 2"H x 1-1/4"W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
227: Moche Gold Crown - Face of Lord Applique
USD 20,000 - 22,000
Pre-Columbian, Loma Negra, North Coast Peru, ca. 100 BCE – 100 CE. Gilded gold crown having face of lord in center
applique with inlaid shell eyes and lapis lazuli pupils have crest above face; many danglers surrounding. Custom stand. 7" W by
5" H.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
227A: Superb Moche Seated Lord Figural Vessel
USD 10,000 - 15,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca 400 - 500 CE. Truly monumental in its importance! Terracotta vessel of a male figure, face
depicts a lord with portrait-like face seated in a trance. He wears a checkerboard tunic with geometric border and cream colored
hat. 12"H x 8"W PROVENANCE: Ex-Prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Leonard Kalina Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA. The
228: Moche I Stirrup Vessel - Scene of Justice
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 100 BCE – 100 CE. Terracotta vessel with complex scene depicting a mountain used by
the Mochica for judging and executing prisoners/captives. Mountain has six side outcroppings, each mounted by a white caracol
shell. On its peak one can see a prostrated captive with his flowing hair hanging over his head indicating that the captive is
dead. A rare and dramatic scene! 5-1/2”H x 5”WProvenance: Ex-Ken Bauer / Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC, NY. The starting
price is the price at which the piece can sell.
229: Moche I Stirrup Vessel - Maternity Scene
USD 4,000 - 6,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 100 BCE – 100 CE. Terracotta vessel depicts a maternity scene with a young mother exposing her breast
for her young child to drink her milk (child looks like a miniature adult). She wears a pinkish dress with cream-colored pectoral,
beaded bracelets and large ear spools making her out as a princess. Her face is portrait style and of large mask like proportion.
7”H x 5”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
230: Moche I Portrait Vessel
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 100 BCE – 100 CE. Well-proportioned terracotta figural vessel of a male sitting
cross-legged, wearing a finely incised tunic, his face with round incised marks on left and right of his eyes, his ears pierced for
ear ornaments / ear spools in three Places. 7”h x 4”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is
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231: Mochica Copper Nose Ornaments, ex-Sotheby's
USD 1,800 - 2,800
Moche, Loma Negra, North Coast Peru, ca. 100-300 CE. Lovely matched pair of nose ornaments in green oxidized copper in
the shape of two open-winged birds. Custom stand. 2" H by 3" W.Provenance: Ex-Sotheby's-Park BernetThe starting price is
232: Moche Ceremonial Copper Tumi - Birds
USD 1,500 - 2,400
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca 100-500 CE. Copper knife blade mounted by two parrot birds. Custom stand. 6-1/2" L by
1-1/2" W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
233: Moche Copper Mace Head / War Club
USD 1,800 - 2,800
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 100-400 CE. Green oxidized copper war club finial depicting a god or mythological being
with anthropomorphic features and a body of a scorpion. Custom stand. 2" H by 3" W. Provenance: Ex-private Washington
State Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
234: Nazca Black-Glazed Olla with Face
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca 100-500 CE. Rare black-glazed terracotta vessel with polychrome anthropomorphic face.
6" W by 4-1/2" H.Provenance: Ex-Hirsch Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
235: Nazca Polychrome Bowl - Flying Jaguar Warrior
USD 5,000 - 7,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100-500 CE. Large, finely-slipped terracotta bowl on white background, painting depicting a flying jaguar
warrior with rows of trophy heads. A great example of Nazca painting at its finest! 10" W by 4-1/2" H.Provenance: Ex-Leo
Drimmer Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
236: Nazca Polychrome Olla - Condor / Human Trophy Head
USD 4,000 - 6,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100-500 CE. Fine polychrome on white background nazca terracotta olla depicting a surrealistic condor
with human trophy head incorporated into its wings, two serpents emitting from beak. A truly amazing image! 7-1/2" H by 7"
D.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
237: Nazca Polychrome Olla - Birds
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 100-500 CE. Finely-slipped terracotta vessel painted in polychrome on white
background, depicting rows of birds. 8"W x 5-1/2"D.Provenance: Ex-Leo Drimmer Collection. The starting price is the lowest
238: Published Nazca Polychrome Olla, ex-Platt Friedenberg
USD 6,000 - 8,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 100-500 CE. Polychrome terracotta vessel with cartoon-like faces painted on white back
ground. 7"W x 6"H.Provenance: Ex-Platt & Friedenberg Collection, ex-Virginia Art Museum. Published by Hasso von
Winning,photo 248 in Museum Catalogue. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
240: Moche Copper Tumi - Warrior Full Armor
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 100-300 CE. Green oxidized copper ritual knife depicting a warrior lord in full armor; with
inlaid shell and lapis lazuli eyes. Custom stand. 7-1/2"H x 2"W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting
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241: Pair of Nazca Silver Monkeys
USD 4,000 - 6,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100-500 CE. Set of two cast silver monkeys eating a fruit. Silver castings in the south coast of Peru are
very hard to find. Custom stand. 1-3/4" W by 1-1/4" H. For examples of this rare type, see the Houston, TX Museum, Glassell
Collection of Nazca miniatures publication. Provenance: Ex-Arundel Collection, CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
242: Nazca Polychrome Bird Vessel, ex-Museum
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 100-300 CE. Polychrome pottery vessel in bird form, having a checkerboard painted
pattern. Chest and feathers painted in white with black markings on grey blue background. Legs are painted in a red brown and
the belly is cream white with black feather markings. 5”T x 5-1/2”L. Provenance: Ex-Marcel Ebnoether Collection, Switzerland
(most famous Swiss Collector long dead, having his collection housed at the Schaffhausen Museum)The starting price is the
243: Moche IV Stirrup Vessel, Healing Scene
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Large terracotta spouted vessel done in a surrealist style depicting a healing
scene; combined figure of a shaman / healer with face painted in red stripes on either side and a central red line across the
nose, forehead and chin on a cream colored background, the other end being a patient with wide open eyes and red lines
painted across cheeks. Both bodies are connected in the midsection. On top of the midsection is a Sea Lion holding a round
stone in its mouth. These stones where used by the Mochica for healing and are depicted in other healing scenes! If one looks
at the side of the shaman’s head one sees a space where this healing stone is envisioned. A complicated abstract surrealist
healing scene of great historical importance! 9-1/2”L x 9-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-Dr. Fischer Germany, Famous Private Museum
of Healing Scenes. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell
244: Nazca Gold and Silver Ear Spools
USD 9,000 - 12,000
Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Ca 200 to 400 CE. A lovely pair of gold and silver earspools; front section solid high-karat gold,
each decorated with twin joined birds in dancing pose; reverse solid silver rounded plugs. Custom mount. Each spool measures
approximately 1-1/2"D x 3/4" deep. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-private Los Angeles, CA collection.
The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
245: Nazca Shell Amputee Wearing a Gold Hat
USD 12,000 - 15,000
Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, ca 0 to 200 CE. Standing male figure carved from spondylus shell wearing a solid gold hat,
small turquoise bead inset into his leg stump giving it the appearance of an eye. This figure is definitely an amputee because his
stump is carved into the form of a zoomorphic creature. 2-7/8" H. For similar example, see "Nazca Miniatures" published by the
Dallas Art Museum. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-private Sante Fe, NM collection. The starting price
is the lowest price at which this item can sell
245A: Published Moche / Salinar Gold Bird, 19.3g
USD 15,000 - 20,000
Northern Peru, Ca 300 BCE to 100 CE. Very rare and important gold decoration of a large bird suspended from a golden ring,
series of nine danglers hang around its wings, small ornamental flower is attached to its very long beak, two small legs hang
beneath its body. Custom stand. Bird itself measures 3-1/4"H x 2-1/4"W. Weighs 19.3 grams of very high karat gold. Published
in Oro Del Antiguo Peru, page 74, full page in color. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-private old NYC
collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
246: Moche Architectural Stirrup Vessel, Ex-Sotheby's
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Northern Peru, Moche culture showing strong Salinar influence, Ca 100 BCE to 200 CE. Bi-chrome terracotta stirrup vessel in
circular form with a windowed hut resting atop the flat platform. Sitting in the hut appears to be an aged warrior. He sits with
shield on his left hand, right hand against his belly. Hut decorated with added spires and red/brown pigment. All-in-all a
fascinating look at Moche architecture and customs. 5-1/2" H to top of spout x 7-1/2" W at widest. Provenance: Ex-private
Australia/NYC Collection, originally acquired at Sotheby's (sale 71387), NYC in May 1998. The starting price is the lowest price
at which this item can sell
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248: Miniature Nazca Shell & Stone Pendant, ex-Joel Malter
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Southern Peru, Ca 100 to 400 CE, Pre-Columbian. Lovely miniature shell and stone pendant of a standing figure with hands to
his sides, wearing squarish cap. Carved from tan stone and purple shell, eyes inlaid in dark shell. Truly art in miniature! Custom
stand. Pendant itself measures 1-3/8"H. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-Joel Malter Collection, CA. The
starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
249: Moche Gold & Turquoise Nose Ornament
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Northern Peru, Ca 100 to 300 CE. Another superb example of early Peruvian gold work! Delicate nose ornament in high karat
gold, with fillagree design inset with circular turquoise beads, small relief heads of Ai Apec in profile, small bells hanging
beneath. Custom stand. Ornament itself measures 1-13/16"W x 1-1/8"L and weighs 5.8 grams. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto,
Canada Collection, ex-private Los Angeles, CA collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
250: Moche Gold, Copper & Turquoise Ceremonial Tumi
USD 25,000 - 30,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 100 to 300 CE. Extremelly rare knife of the type used by the Moche in ceremonial sacrificial
rites, atop which stands a gold lord standing upon a small platform holding a staff in his right hand, small object in his left,
snake-head appendages emerge from his shoulders and amazingly, small wings on his back. The lord is wonderfully bedecked
in turquoise inlays. Custom stand. 8-1/4" H by 5/8" W. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-private Los
Angeles, CA collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
251: Moche II Erotic / Ahahuasca Figure
USD 6,000 - 8,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca. 200 CE. Unique and RARE rendering of what seems to be a trance-induced individual with
a grimacing smile – with either tongue or some hallucinogenic plant such as Don Pedro cactus protruding from his mouth.
Enlarged penis with power rays emanating from pubic region, the neck has exaggerated muscular veins and tendons showing
another example of power from the trance state. Near-white background and outlining of ribs give a somewhat skeletal
impression as if life and death and the movement through each state implied in the trance. 10" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2." Provenance:
Ex- Arte Textile, San Francisco, ex-Santa Fe collection acquired in 1990. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece
can sell.
252: Pair of Moche Gold Earrings - Ai Apec, 30.6g
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Northern Peru, Ca 200 to 500 CE. A large pair of matching ear decorations, of hand-hammered gold sheet with impressed
image of Ai Apec with toothy grin and series of four trapezoidal dangles at the bottom of each earring. Note the interesting mix
of gold and copper decoration - not tumbaga in the clearest sense of the word - but rather a very unique and rare combination of
metals to create a multi-dimensional/multi-color effect. Custom stand. Each earring measures 3-1/2" W x 4"H, 30.6 grams in
total gold weight. Provenance: Ex-Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex private NYC collection, acquired before 1970. The starting
253: Rare Moche Bi-Chrome Bat Vessel
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Northern Peru, Ca 200 to 400 CE, Pre-Columbian. Terracotta vessel in the form of a bat, head with human characteristics, small
wings extending from sides of bowl; decorated with added red and tan pigments. Custom stand. 8-1/2" H by 6" W. Provenance:
Ex-Prominent Hollywood, CA collection acquired at Allan Wigren Fine Arts. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
254: Important Moche I Kaolin Stirrup Vessel
USD 15,000 - 25,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca 100 BCE – 100 CE. Finely-slipped vessel of the early period, showing a Mochica lord
under the influence of Ayahuasca, his teeth exposed, his cheeks in a grimace and his eyes wide open (a typical expression of
an Ayahuasca vision seeker); his headdress adorned by a jaguar head, his face highlighted by cream and red brown color. The
spout is finely painted (a rare feature in early Mochica ceramics). He is wearing a headdress adorned by a Jaguar head, his face
being highlighted by cream and red-brown color. The spout of the stirrup is finely painted, a rare feature in early Mochica
ceramics. This portrait face represents one of the finest ceramic stirrups of the Mochica culture! 8-1/2"H x 6"W. Provenance:
Ex-Prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Leonard Kalina Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at
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255: Semi-Erotic Moche IV Stirrup Vessel
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Northern Peru, Pre-Columbian, Ca 500 to 600 CE. A most "interesting" terracotta vessel in the form of a prisoner whose head
has been represented as a large penis. Undoubtedly this was an attempt to dehumanize the enemy by showing them equal in
stature to a phallus. Facial features with nice details and overall a most amusing vessel! 9-1/2" H by 5-1/2" W. Provenance:
Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Leonard Kalina Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at
256: Important Moche Gold Bead of a Lord, 10.6g
USD 12,000 - 15,000
Northern Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca 300 to 500 CE. Rare and important sheet gold figure of a very significant lord, shown with
detailed facial features, feet, arms and headdress over his long hair. Made in four parts and an interesting study in Moche gold
workmanship. 2-1/4"H x 1-3/8"W. weighs 10.6 grams of high karat gold. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection,
ex-private old NYC, NY collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
257: Rare Moche III Stirrup Vessel of Iguana Lord
USD 8,000 - 12,000
Northern Peru, Ca 300 to 500 CE. Fabulous polychrome pottery vessel in the form of a seated lord transitioning from human to
iguana; painted in shades of red, orange and tan. Lord sits with his hands folded together in prayer, large plugs adorning his
ears, small bird resting on his head. 10" H by 5" W. Provenance: EX-prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Ron Messick Fine
Arts, Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
258: Moche Stirrup Vessel - Person in Trance
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Finely-sculpted terracotta stirrup vessel in three colors : cream, light brown,
dark brown; depicting a squatting dreamer or person in trance holding a checkerboard designed coca bag, wearing a feathered
head dress and large ear disks. 9-1/2" H by 5" W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the
259: Moche Stirrup Jar Depicting Afterlife
USD 3,800 - 5,500
North Coast Peru , 400-500 AD. Terracotta spouted vessel, on top is a cream colored platform with a seated calabera playing
the pan flute, below are dancing calaberas highlighted in cream color against a light brown background. This vessel depicts life
after dead! 8-1/2"H x 6"W.Provenance: Ex-Rosenthal Collection, NYC, NYThe starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
261: Moche Bi-Chrome Canchero / Corn Popper Vessel
USD 2,200 - 3,500
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta Canchero vessel with portrait face handle and Janus head in
high-relief; in cream color with red-brown highlights. Custom stand. 12"H x 7"W.Provenance: Ex-Bill Freeman Collection, Santa
Fe, NMThe starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
262: Moche Portrait Vessel of a Young Warrior
USD 4,000 - 6,000
North Coast Peru, Ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta stirrup / portrait vessel of a young warrior with facial tattoos and black mineral
deposits. 11"H x 6"W.Provenance: Ex-Larry Wendt Collection, CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
263: Moche Stirrup Vessel - Standing Warrior
USD 4,500 - 6,500
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 400-500 CE. Early & fine terracotta spouted vessel depicting a standing warrior in
elaborate dress and headdress, having a portrait-like face, large ear spools, holding a war mace and shield. 8"H x
5"W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
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264: Moche Pottery Stirrup Jar - Ai Apec
USD 2,200 - 3,500
Mochica Culture, North Coast Peru, Ca. 400-500 AD. Brown glazed stirrup vessel depicting Aiapec, the jaguar god fighting a
crab monster with a tumi. 8-1/2" H by 5" W. Provenance: Ex Hirsch Coll. GermanyThe starting price is the price at which the
piece can sell.
265: Moche Stirrup Vessel - War Trophies
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta stirrup vessel in red-brown and cream color depicting a war
mace and bundle of trophy of war - helmets, clubs, coaxl, etc. 9"H x 6" W.Provenance: Ex Westermann Collection, GermanyThe
starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
266: Moche Stirrup Jar - Owl & Mouse
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Finely slipped terracotta spouted vessel glazed in light brown and cream
colors. Depicting a owl with a rodent in its claws. 7"H x 6"W.Provenance: Ex-Bill Freeman Collection, Phoenix, AZ. The starting
267: Moche Bi-Chrome Stirrup Vessel of a Pilgrim
USD 2,500 - 4,000
North Coast Peru, Ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta stirrup vessel glazed in light brown and cream colors, depicting a pilgrim sitting in
meditation. He wears a wrap around tunic and turbante, hands resting on knees, eyes looking into far away distance. 9-1/2"H x
5-1/2"W.Provenance: Ex-Bill Freeman Collection, Phoenix, AZ. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
268: Moche Vessel of Shaman in Transformation
USD 2,200 - 3,500
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta vessel depicting a shaman transforming into a yucca, his
alter-ego hidden crouched behind his back! 9"H x 7"W. Provenance: Ex-Leo Drimmer Collection. The starting price is the price
at which the piece can sell.
269: Pair of Moche Terracotta Caziques, ex-Christie's
USD 7,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 400-500 CE. Matching pair of seated terracotta males known as Caziques, glazed in
earthy-brown, cream and pink slip. Both have legs / feet in high-relief below! Each measures 4-1/2"H x 4" W.Provenance:
Ex-Christie's, Paris, France. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
270: Exceptional Moche Stirrup Vessel of Ai Apec
USD 5,000 - 9,000
Northern Peru, Ca 400 to 500 CE. A truly spectacular stirrup vessel of the Moche god of the underworld, Ai Apec. The fanged
deity is shown seated on his haunches, wearing a headdress with a human head in the center. Across his back he wears a
fabulous cape decorated in low relief with a sea monster that walks on human legs and carries an object in his human arms.
The tie for his cape terminates in a snake head on his left side - all of this in added colors of red, brown, light orange and tan.
9-1/8"H x 8" deep. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-private NYC, NY collection The starting price is the
271: Set of 3 Moche Gold Appliques with Warriors, 58.8g
USD 12,000 - 18,000
Pre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Ca 500 CE. Circular pierced good applique discs with warrior figures in action, holding mace
and wearing belts and feathered headdresses. Total weight 58.8 grams (2 oz.), each gold disk is 3”D. Custom mount.
Provenance: Ex-Michael C. Lagerman, Stuart FL, ex-Lawrence C. Witten II, FL Collection from the 1980s The starting price is
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272: Moche IV Stirrup Vessel, Ai Apec
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 500 CE. Terracotta spouted vessel depicting the Moche god of the underworld, Ai Apec,
standing upon top of a mountain, getting ready to make a sacrifice. There are two additional mini-gods beside Ai Apec, as well
as jaguars clinging to the rocks to each side, with a mountainous peak above the scene. 9"H x 6-3/4"W. Provenance: Ex-private
San Francisco, CA collection, ex-Splendors of the World, HI. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
273: Huari / Wari Cast Bronze Tupu, Jaguar Finial
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Ca. 700 CE. Cast bronze ceremonial knife with abstracted openwork Jaguar finial.Note:
bronze supposedly was invented by the Incas, but it was actually the Huari Culture that cast the first bronze objects! Custom
stand. Tumi itself measures 8-1/2" H x 2" W.Provenance: Ex-Hirsch Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the price at which
the piece can sell.
274: Huari / Wari Shell Lid - Sea Lion
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Ca. 700 CE. Beautiful shell lid depicting a sea lion head with lapis lazuli eyes. Custom stand.
Shell itself measures 3" W x 2" H. Provenance: Ex-Hirsch Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the price at which the piece
can sell.
275: Tiahuanaco Polychrome Kero (for Drinking Chica)
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Southern Peru / Bolivia, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Lovely and quite vibrant pottery kero - cup used for drinking Chicha - decorated on
each side with an abstract creature. On the front is a large serpantine fish with toothy jaws and extended tongue. On the reverse
is a delightful raptor - possibly a condor - with traditional squarish feathers and long beak. 6-1/2"H x 5" D. Provenance: Ex-Dr.
Gill Collection, ex-private CA collection The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
276: Lambayeque Copper Stirrup Vessel, ex-Museum
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 800-1000 CE. Rare copper vessel with green oxidation having a openwork bridge and
jaguar heads with the "Life Force" breath emitting from its mouth. 7-1/2"H x 7"W. Provenance: Ex-Alt Amerikanisches Museum,
Zurich, SwitzerlandThe starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
277: Set of 3 Lambayeque Silver Tweezers
USD 3,000 - 5,000
North Coast Peru, Ca. 800 - 1000 CE. Set of three silver tweezers - center fish, upper row fisherman on reed boats drinking
from a beaker. Custom mount. 2"H by 1-3/4"W.Provenance: Ex-Arundel Collection, Los Angeles, CAThe starting price is the
278: Superb Lambayeque / Sican Gold Kero
USD 20,000 - 30,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 800-1000 CE. High karat gold drinking vessel with portrait-like face, having long flowing
hair on its back and a necklace below chin in repousse. 6-1/2"H x 3" D.Provenance: Ex-Arundel Collection, Los Angeles, CAThe
279: Pre-Columbian Painted Wood Figure
USD 1,400 - 2,000
Southern Peru, Wari / Huari culture, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Carved wooden statuette of a kneeling person holding a long, cylindrical
object in hand, possibly using it against a metate situated on their lap. What makes this figure so rare and wonderful, much of
the original red and white pigment still remains and the wood has developed an incredible deep patina. Custom stand. Figure
itself measures 5-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-Fort knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-private Los Angeles, CA collection The starting
price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
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280: Lambayeque Silver Tweezers, Flying Fox Bats
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 800-1000 CE. Set of two silver tweezers depicting flying fox bats. Custom stand. Each
tweezer measures 1-1/2"D.Provenance: Ex-Arundel Collection, Los Angeles, CAThe starting price is the price at which the
piece can sell.
281: Lambayeque Copper Mask with Silver Danglers
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 800-1000 CE. Miniature copper maskette with silver danglers; face with almond-shaped
eyes with silver wires representing tears. Custom stand. Mask itself measures 5"W x 3"H.Provenance: Ex-Westermann
282: Set of 2 Lambayeque Silver Tweezers
USD 2,500 - 4,000
North Coast Peru, Ca. 800-1000 CE. Set of two silver tweezers with fox or dog finials. Custom stand. Each tweezer measures
1-1/2"W x 1-1/4"H.Provenance: Ex-Arundel Collection, Los Angeles, CAThe starting price is the price at which the piece can
sell.
283: Chancay Double Whistling Jar, ex-Museum
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Elegant and fine sculptured terracotta double whistling musical vessel
depicting a red-colored bird of prey holding a cream-colored frog in its claws, rear cylinder in black/grey tones. TL Test Report
accompanies purchase. 7" H by 4" W.Provenance: Ex-Alt Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich, SwitzerlandThe starting price is the
284: Lambayeque Spouted Vessel - Sea Lion
USD 3,000 - 5,000
North Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, Ca. 800-1000 CE. Brown glazed terracotta vessel depicting a smiling sea lion, having black
highlighted décor on body and a cream colored arch and spout with black design. 7" H x 5" W. Provenance: Ex-Hirsch
285: Sican / Chimu Gold Toy - Lord & Musician
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Northern Peru, Ca 800 to 1200 CE, Pre-Columbian. Rare, double-sided gold "toy" that shows a lord carrying an atl atl, wearing
large headdress. Standing behind him is a musician carying a tambourine. Figures were made double-sided and inserted so
they could move something akin to a marionette. 2"W x 1"H. Custom stand.Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection,
ex-private old German collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
286: Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup Vessel
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Northern Peru, Pre-Columbian, Ca 800 to 1200 CE. Not only extremely artistic, but of great historical interest, as well, clearly
showing the construction methods and propulsion techniques for early watercraft from this region. Brownware pottery vessel
shows a kneeling oarsman sitting atop of raft of bound fibers, another figure is clinging onto the back of the vessel - indicating
he may be a diver or fisherman. Vessel incorporates a whistle into the oarsman's back producing a lovely tone when either
blown into or when liquid is poured from the piece. 8-1/2"L x 6-1/2"H. Provenance: Ex-private San Francisco, CA collection,
ex-Splendors of the World, HI. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
287: Chancay Whistling Stirrup Jar, Bird Finial
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Large cream-colored terracotta stirrup musical vessel having a whistling bird
figure finial on one canteen, the other having a elegant Spout. 11" H by 12" W.Provenance: Ex Westermann Collection,
GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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288: Pre-Columbian Chancay Pottery China
USD 1,800 - 3,000
Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Pretty sitting lady holding up her arms in a praying position, wearing a coca bag on her back.
Her beautiful face is looking in the distance searching for god. 8" H by 6" W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
289: Chancay Bi-Chrome Terracotta Llama
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Large minimalist style llama sculpture in cream colored terracotta with black
highlights. 17" L x 10" WProvenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
290: Chancay Polychrome Cuchimilco / Star Gazer
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Multi-colored terracotta standing Cuchimilco or star gazer holding her arms in
a praying position. 12" H by 7" W. Provenance: Ex-Hirsch Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
291: Chancay Bi-Chrome Urn - Elder with Birds, Fishes
USD 2,200 - 3,500
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Large terracotta urn in cream wash with black painted bird heads, fishes and
straight lines depicting a elder with a long beard in a swimming position. 14" H x 9" W.Provenance: Ex-Rosenthal Collection,
NYThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
292: Chancay Shaman, Pet Deer on Shoulder
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Cream colored sitting terracotta figure with black highlight, depicting a
shaman “Life Giver" blowing life into dead matter! His mouth is puckered to indicate his status as a life giver, he is carrying a
smiling deer on its shoulder. A rare theme in iconography! 10" H by 5-1/2" W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
293: Chancay Pottery Llama Sculpture
USD 2,200 - 3,500
Chancay Culture, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000. Large minimalist style llama sculpture in cream colored terracotta with black
highlights. 7" L by 6" H. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Coll. GermanyThe starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
294: Rare Chancay Falcon Stirrup Vessel
USD 2,500 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Delicate cream colored falcon stirrup vessel with black highlights, devouring
a serpent. 6-1/2" H by 6-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-private Dodge Collection, CO. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
295: Chancay Polychrome Pottery China, ex-Eugene Lions
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Finely-sculpted terracotta urn depicts a lady with large ear spools, star eyes,
holding a kero or ceremonial beaker. 18" H x 10" W.Provenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collection, SwitzerlandThe starting price is
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296: Chancay Cuchimilco / Star Gazer Figure
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 AD. Standing female terracotta idol with remains of black painted tunic, red face mask, star eyes,
hands held up in adoration, prayer to God position. 12" H by 9-1/2" W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe
297: Pair Chancay Carved Wood Idols
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Ca. 1000 CE. Matching pair of large wood idols, faces painted in red cinnabar and black
mineral colors. 19" H for tallest.Provenance: Ex Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which
the lot can sell.
298: Chimu Textile Coca Bag with Copper Maskettes
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 1000 to 1300 CE. Unusual textile bag in brown and tan fabrics, attached with two copper
maskettes of human form. Reverse done in a single piece of plaid fabric, small tassels at the bottom in red, brown and green.
12-3/4"L x 6-1/2"W. Provenance: Ex-private Oregon collection acquired prior to 1960. Authenticity GuaranteedThe starting price
is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
299: Chimu Textile Tunic with Embroidered Appliques
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca 1000 to 1400 CE. Large tunic woven of native off-white cotton with camelid fiber appilques
resembling small, snake-like creatures; colored bands on front and sleeves, as well as fringe at neckline and along bottom.
Measures 41"W x 17"H. Provenance: Ex-Private Oregon Collection acquired prior to 1960. The starting price is the lowest price
300: Large Chimu Textile Panel
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Northern Peru, Pre-Columbian, Ca 1000 to 1400 CE. A very large textile panel in dark brown cotton, with top edge containing a
band of repeating birds in red, yellow and brown, lower section contains a wide striped band with three smaller strips below and
small dangles between. Pieces such as this were often used as one of the layers of mummy wrappings. 70" long x 16" wide.
Provenance: Ex-private Oregon collection acquired prior to 1960. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
301: Chimu Textile Weaving with Fringe
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Northern Peru, Pre-Columbian, Ca 1000 to 1400 CE. Colorful woven textile with four connected strips woven in red, black and
yellow camelid fibers in a repeating diamond pattern. Attached to bottom of strips are red fringes attached with blue fibers.
Completing this wonderful example, brown camelid twine and raw camelid "fleece" were used to hang this object in some
ceremonial fashion. 12" long x 8-1/2" wide. Provenance: Ex-private Oregon Collection acquired prior to 1960. The starting price
is the lowest price at which this item can sell
302: Authentic Pre-Columbian Woven Doll
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Northern Peru, Chimu / Chancay culture, ca 1000 to 1300 CE. Dolls such as these must have been treasured by young girls of
ancient Peru in the same way a Barbie or an "American Girl" doll would be treasured by the girls of today. Made of various
pieces of fabric, possibly leftover from textiles worn by "grownups," then embellished with eyes, nose and mouth. The fabric was
then placed over a reed body which was then finished with the addition of hair, hands, feet, fingers and toes. This example is
NOT one of those you might find on eBay for $50 that was made last year to sell to tourists. This example truly was made
almost 1000 years ago and has not been altered in the years since. 12"L x 4-1/2"W. Provenance: Ex-private Oregon collection
acquired prior to 1960. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell.
303: Chimu Silver Birds Collection - 26.3g
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Northern Peru, ca 1000 to 1400 CE. Adorable collection of Pre-Columbian silver birds, probably once adorning a necklace, now
wonderfully displayed on a custom "tree." Each bird made from hammered sheets of solid silver of four parts. 9 birds in total
ranging from 1/2"L to 7/8"L, weighing a total of 26.3 grams. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ. Authenticity
GuaranteedThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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304: Chimu / Inca Crystal Beggar
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Ca 1000 to 1500 CE. :ovely and quite exceptional clear crystal carving of a standing beggar and
very rare as such. Beggar shown seated, holding kero between his hands, small eyes in added spondylus shell. 1-3/4"H.
Custom stand. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-private UK collection acquired in Peru in the 1930s. The
starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
305: Inca Ritual Paccha / Water Vessel, ex-Platt Friedenberg
USD 2,500 - 3,500
Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca. 1300-1500 CE. Large black-glazed terracotta stirrup vessel cepicting an aryballos resting on a
Chirimoya Fruit. Pacchas a used in a Fertility Water Ritual whereby a Priest will go chanting through a field and ritually let water
flow through an opening on the end of the fruit onto the field, blessing the crops to come. 12" L by 8" H.Provenance: Ex-Platt &
Friedenberg Collection, VA. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
306: Inca Ritualistic Paccha - Giant Fish
USD 1,800 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. Ritual water vessel in black glazed terracotta depicting a giant fish on its
carved top is resting a reed boat with two fisherman. 7-1/2" H by 9" L.Provenance: Ex-Rosenthal Collection, NYThe starting
307: Inca Barrel-Shaped Polychrome Canteen
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. Rare barrel-shaped terracotta vessel, side panels depicting mask like
triangular faces with rows of flying birds below. On either end is a grotesque face, the loop handle being a nose, mouth below,
eyes above. A nice work of art with humor! It reminds one of a San Bernadine dog that has a barrel with brandy hanging
underneath its neck for rescuing people in the snow, it has the same shape. 4-1/2" H by 6" L.Provenance: Ex-Westermann
308: Inca Redware Catfish Form Spouted Vessel
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. Large terracotta spouted vessel depicting a large catfish in vivid red-brown
colors with black dots and cream belly. 10" L x 4-1/2" H.Provenance: Ex-Dr. Fischer Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the
309: Inca Stirrup Vessel - Standing Jaguar
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Ca.1300-1500 CE. Wonderful brown-glazed terracotta feline standing on all fours, with black
feline markings. Such great presence! 10-1/2" H by 5"W. Provenance: Ex Rosenthal Collection, NYThe starting price is the
310: Inca Polychrome Aryballos, ex-Eugene Lions
USD 9,000 - 12,000
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. Large & elegant vessel with a fine slip in a red-brown earth tone. Having a
painted stylized mountain scene with a large stork-like birds in its center. It is only Imperial Inca from the Cusco capital that
paints zoomorphic or Anthropomorphic images on its Aryballos! 12" H by 10" W. Provenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collection,
Switzerland. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
310A: Important Inca Stone Sculpture, ex-Museum
USD 15,000 - 25,000
Peru or Bolivia, ca. 1200-1500 CE. Monumental Cabeza Clava Blackish-Grey sculpture in stone having a portrait type face on
front with strong Tiahuanku influence showing on the facial features. Custom stand. Stone itself measures 19-1/2"L x 9-1/2"W x
11"T.Provenance: Ex-Alt Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich, Switzerland. The starting price is the price at which the piece can
sell.
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311: Inca Aryballos - Lambayeque Style
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. Terracotta vessel has a fine slip of light brown earth color with black
painted highlights. It has a mask like face framed by incised hair. Top register is painted in a nice scroll pattern. 11" H by 9"
D.Provenance: Ex-Mraz Collection. CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
312: Pre-Columbian Inca Black-Glazed Jar
USD 3,000 - 4,000
North Coast Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. Black metallic glazed terracotta spouted vessel depicting a fisherman on a reed boat with
his catch. 7" H by 9" W.Provenance: Ex-Hirsch Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
313: Inca Polychrome Jar - Human Face
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. Rare terracotta vessel with anthropomorphic face at lower spout and
single handle atop; glazed in red, cream, black and yellow colors. 6-1/2" H x 4-1/2" W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
GermanyThe starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
314: Inca Copper Mask - Sun with Anthropomorphic Features
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. Green oxidized copper mask representing the sun with anthropomorphic features.
Remains of textile attached to mask. Custom stand. 5" D. Provenance: Ex-Throckmorton Fine Arts, NY. The starting price is the
315: Early Argentinian Flint Knife
USD 4,500 - 6,500
Pre Historic Argentina, Ca. 5000-10 000 BCE. Wonderfully worked early man flint with serrated edges in caramel brown color.
Outstanding object of the early history of Argentina! Custom stand. Flint itself measures 7”T x 2”W. Provenance:
Ex-Throckmorton Fine Arts, NYC, NY The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
315A: Rare Chorrera Carved Stone Jaguar, ex-Arte Primitivo
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Ecuador, ca 2000 to 1500 BCE. Super rare miniature stone jaguar. Carved of medium green hardstone, with squared features
typical of the type, with curled open-work tail and shallow depression on back indicating this was used to grind or hold very
important substances - probably hallucinogenic drugs. 3-1/4"L x 1-5/8"H. Provenance: Ex- Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ
collection acquired at Arte Primitivo, NYC. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
316: Rare Valdivia / Chorrera Stone Figure
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Ecuador, Ca 2000 to 1000 BCE. Transitional figure of grey stone, in a simplified human representation; with flattened body,
hands held to sides with individual rendered fingers, legs separated, and head with fine facial features, eyes with outlines, ears
with ornaments. Very fine style. Custom stand. Figure itself stans 8-1/2”H.. Provenance: Ex-Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC, NY
The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
317: Chorrera Monkey Stirrup Vessel
USD 1,500 - 3,000
Ecuador, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. Stunning bi-chrome terracotta spouted vessel from a culture that's existed at the same time and probably traded with - the more famous Chavin culture of Peru. Delightful standing monkey showing total attitude with chest
and lower jaw extended, hands on his waist, tail swept up to the back of his head. Much of the original paint remains. 8-3/4"H.
Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood Emmy Winning Director's Collection, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the
lowest price at which this item can sell.
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318: Pucara / Tiwanaku Stone Kero with Feline Features
USD 7,000 - 8,500
Pre-Columbian, from Northern Lake Titicaca Basin (present day Peru), ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE, in the Early Intermediate Period.
Anthropomorphic /feline face with whiskers. Because the earlyTiwanaku stone and ceramic pieces show the influence of the
Pucara style , it is apparent that the Pucará culture was a forerunner of the Classic Tiwanaku styles. 6-1/4” x 5-1/4”.Provenance:
Ex-Gerard Geiger collection, Geneva. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
319: Costa Rican Stone Ceremonial Celt - Avian
USD 2,000 - 3,500
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, Ca 100 to 500 CE. Truly superb carved mottled green stone celt in the form of an avian - in this
case probably a parrot. Drilled eyes and string cut features and drilled through the neck for suspension. Custom stand. Celt
measures 5-1/8"L. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ collection. Authenticity Guaranteed
320: Ecuadoran Polychrome Seated Figure with Hat
USD 9,000 - 12,000
Pre-Columbian, Bahia or Esteros, Ca 200 to 500 CE. An aesthetically beautiful terracotta seated figure with large, double-tiered
hat and bracelets. Exceptional rendering with almost Buddha-like tranquility. Rare type! 11-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2"Provenance:
Ex-Ron Messick Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM, ex-private Vermont collection The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece
can sell.
322: Calima Gold Maskette Warrior Form - 32.6g
USD 15,000 - 25,000
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Ca 0 to 700 CE. Superb, large high-karat gold maskette in the form of a warrior. Realistic, almost
portrait like features with large broad nose, pursed lips and wide set eyes. Ears perforated and wearing small dangling earrings.
Custom stand. Maskette itself measures 3-7/8"H x 3-1/8"W. Gold weighs 32.6 grams. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada
Collection, ex-private Los Angeles, CA collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
322A: Calima Gold Maskette of a Man's Face - 34.3g
USD 7,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Ca. 0 to 700 CE. Molded gold mask in the form of a man's face with realistic features. openwork eyes and
mouth, drilled at corners for suspension. Custom stand. Mask itself measures 1-3/4"H x 1-1/2" W. 34.3 grams high karat gold.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private Toronto, Ontario Collection, ex-B. Saldano collection acquired in the 1990's. The starting price is the
323: Large Jamacoaque Standing Figure, ex-Messick
USD 1,250 - 1,500
Ecuador, Ca 500 CE, Pre-Columbia. Superbly detailed terracotta figure, palms outward, wearing massive and elaborate
headdress, large nose ring, large necklace, wrist bands and skirt. Surface covered with lovely manganese blooms - a sign of
age! 9"H x 4-1/2"W. Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NM. The starting
324: Pre-Columbian Gold Nose Ornament, 22.5g
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Colombia, Sinu River Basin, ca 400 to 1000 CE. Beautiful solid gold nose ornament comprised of solid circular ring supporting
twin arms, each with two attached danglers. Custom stand. Ornament itself measures 4-1/2"L x 1-1/2"H. 22.5 grams of solid
gold! Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
325: Pre-Columbian Figural Gold Pendants, 32g
USD 15,000 - 25,000
A matched pair! From ancient Colombia, ca. 600-1000 A.D. High karat gold figures, each standing or semi-squatting with wide
legs, slender bodies, raised, truncated arms with simple faces with raised slit eyes, mouth and low relief nose. Each wears a
necklace and diadem; each perforated through neck for suspension. Both are 2-3/8"H, 32 grams of gold in total, both intact/in
excellent condition. Sturdy/wearable. Provenance: Ex-private TX Collection, ex-Arte Primitivo; validated by Robert Sonin
(Pre-Columbian Gold Subject Matter Expert). The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
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326: Panamanian Cocle Pedestal Plate, ex-Sotheby's
USD 1,400 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Macaracas / Cocle style, ca 800 - 1000 CE. Features a reddish-orange slip with diagnostically typical designs in
black, purple, cream/white and red. The designs on the sides of the pedestal stem are thought to represent the pattern of the
Boa Constrictor, while the patterns on the top depict complex, stylized Jaguars or Saurian deities and geometric designs. There
are small triangular cutouts on opposing sides of the stem near the top, mirroring the painted designs nearby. 7” H by 10 ¼” in
diameter. Provenance: Former private Florida, USA collection acquired in 1982 from a Sotheby Parke Bernet auction,
item#1433. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
327: Panamanian Cocle Polychrome Pedestal
USD 1,400 - 2,000
Panama, Macaracas Phase, more commonly referred to as Cocle, Ca 800 CE. Finely painted deep pedestal terracotta plate
decorated on the interior with an abstract serpentine/insect that winds its way around the entire surface - using red, black, tan
and purple pigment (rare to find). Exterior and pedestal are left reserved in reddish slip. 10-1/8"D x 5-1/4" H. Provenance:
Ex-private Gonzales Collection, San Francisco, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
328: Monumental Costa Rican Stone Sculpture
USD 40,000 - 60,000
Atlantic Watershed region, Late Period V, Ca. 700 to 1000 CE. Carved stone depicted as a rather large monolithic form, a
somber standing male captive of noble rank with his hands and feet bound, his arms bent out at the elbows. Rope is bound
around his wrists and ankles. He further illustrates his high status with his short hair arranged in tight curls upon his head, the
sides of his legs are decorated with a chevron patterns, and bands going over the shoulder on his back. Expertly carved from
porous volcanic stone. 32”H (81.3 cm), custom mounted. Museum quality. This figure is important because of the rare
iconography; it tells of a time when resources in this part of the world were scarce and in fierce competition amongst the highly
populated cities in central America, leading to warfare, conquest, beheadings and the taking of noble prisoners.Doris Stone, in
‘Pre Columbian Man in Costa Rica’, states: “Sculptures represent the carrying of trophy heads, the offering of prayer or
supplication, the chewing of coca; prisoners destined as slaves and as sacrifice victims (Fernandez Guardia 1908, p 50) (fig
164), and familiar deities are depicted in Lower Central America.Provenance: Ex-Wallace Katz collection; The Manhattan
Galleries, Important Masterpieces of Pre-Columbian Art, May 14, 1983, lot 106. Purportedly exhibited at Everson Museum of
Art, Syracuse, New York, prior to 1983. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
330: Pre-Columbian Gold Jaguar / Dragon, 53.7g
USD 15,000 - 20,000
Pre-Columbian gold at its finest! From ancient Colombia, ca. 600-1000 CE. Lost wax cast, high karat yellow gold pendant in the
form of a recumbent reptile bearing a squared snout with wide grin exposing a row of teeth and fangs. He bears bulging,
frog-like eyes, slender body with legs and arms at rest, front paws house the suspension loops, and a large, high standing tail
with serrated edge and openwork, cut-out triangles bordered by a thin register of rope motif. 2-1/2"L nose to tail, minor casting
flaws throughout, else intact and sturdy. 53.7 grams total weight. Provenance: Ex-private TX Collection, ex-Arte Primitivo, gold
authenticated/validated by Robert Sonin (Pre-Columbian Gold Subject Matter Expert). The starting price is the lowest price at
which this item can sell
330A: Pre-Columbian Costa Rican Stone Statue
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Diquis Culture, Costa Rica, ca. 1000 CE. Standing idol in light brown sand stone. Transformation of a shaman into a jaguar.
Custom stand. Figure itself stands 24"T x 8-1/2"W. Provenance: Ex-Throckmorton Fine Arts, NYC, NYThe starting price is the
331: Costa Rica Stone Figure, ex-Ron Messick
USD 600 - 1,000
Atlantic Watershed, Ca 800 to 1400 CE. Carved pinkish volcanic stone in the form of a kneeling female, her hands resting on
hips, ears drilled in two locations, facial features carved and incised. 7-1/2" H x 3-1/2" W. Provenance: Ex-Ron Messick Fine Art,
Santa Fe, NM, ex-Davis collection Santa Fe and Vermont. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
331A: Panamanian Cocle Gold Pectoral, ex-Sonin
USD 20,000 - 30,000
Cocle Culture, Panama, 1000 CE, Pre-Columbian. Important Gold pectoral depicting a Mythological God : Half Eagle/ Half Man
With Claws as Feet, Arms terminating in Jaguar Heads Face is a Mask Like Jaguar Head A Great Work of Art! Custom stand.
Gold itself measures 4-1/2"D.Provenance: Ex-Robert Sonin Collection, NYC, NY (Pre-Columbian Gold Expert). The starting
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331B: Tairona Blackware Ocarina of a Cacique
USD 800 - 1,000
Columbia, 1000 CE. Terracotta musical flute (playing wonderfully!) depicting a Cacique with his arms. Raised in the god
adoration position. 2”T x 2-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting price is the price at which the
piece can sell.
331C: Pre-Columbian Gold Turtle Chiriqui-Diquis, 62g
USD 8,000 - 12,000
Ancient gold turtle from the Chiriqui-Diquis region of Costa Rica, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. With unusual split tail, legs ceremonially
"killed" in ancient times. Weighing a hefty 62 grams of high-carat gold with section of carapace beneath split and exposing a
wafer-like manufacturing process that today has never quite been understood or duplicated. Custom mount. 2-1/2" from nose to
tail x 2"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Colorado Collection collected in the 1960s. Published, Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC, NY.
332: Panamanian Gold Amphibian Pendant, 59.1g
USD 10,000 - 12,000
Veraguas, Panama, ca 800 to 1200 CE. Large and quite exceptional pendant in high karat gold, in the form of a frog or turtle,
cast with large paddle-shaped bifurcated tail, flattened arms and legs, each with long looped nails and decorative ridge down its
back. 59.1 grams of gold! 3" long by 2-1/2" W. Custom stand included.PROVENANCE: Ex-private Chicago Collection acquired
at Throckmorton Fine Arts, NYC. Published, Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
336: Veraguas 2-Headed Gold Pendant, 21.9g
USD 7,000 - 9,000
Panama, Veraguas culture, Ca 800 to 1200 CE. Beautiful and quite rare solid high karat gold pendant depicting a
double-headed frog - but looking like there are three distinct heads and sets of eyes. Custom stand. Pendant itself measures
1-1/2" W x 1-3/8" H, weighing 21.9 grams. Provenance: Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-private Los Angeles, CA
collection.. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
337: Costa Rica Stone Sukia Figure
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Costa Rica, Pacific slope, ca 1000 to 1400 CE. Classic "Sukia" figure carved from volcanic basalt, shown squatting with knees
toward chest, arms resting on his knees, "smoking" through a tubular implement, his backbone clearly visible carved in relief. 6"
H by 3-3/4" W. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ collection. Authenticity GuaranteedThe starting price is the
338: Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold Dragon / Jaguar, 65.4g
USD 15,000 - 20,000
Ancient Colombia, ca. 800-1500 CE. High karat yellow gold cast in the lost-wax process in the form of a fierce reptile having an
elongated snout with bared, toothy grimace, beady eyes and bifurcated head crest. The slender body portrayed in a crouching
position with legs coiled for springing, front legs, each with a suspension loop and erect tail terminating in a double spiral,
spectacle motif. 65.4 grams total. 3-1/4"L nose to tail. Provenance: Ex-private TX Collection, ex-Arte Primitivo. Gold
authenticated/validated by Robert Sonin (Pre-Columbian Gold Subject Matter Expert). The starting price is the lowest price at
339: Superb Sinu Gold Head Rattle Pendant, 97.8g
USD 30,000 - 40,000
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE. Cast yellow gold pendant with clouds of rose gold, in the form of a chief/ruler's
head wearing an elaborate avian headdress and dangling nose ring. Hollow cast with opening under chin, once contained
rattling balls, now gone. Flat-form face with small incuse eyes; raised orbits and cheeks. High bridged, straight nose bears a
suspension loop at tip for nose ring. Simple, ovular mouth beneath. Headdress bears a bird, perched at center and cast in the
round; tip of his beak, also with a dangling nose ring. The pendant suspension loop emerges from his back. Sides bear two
profile bird heads with elongated beaks, spiral elements behind and below. 97.8 grams. 2-3/4"H x 4-1/2”W, both bird beaks at
sides have been re-attached, else intact. Casting flaws on chin are somewhat hidden by the nose ring. Provenance: Ex-private
TX Collection, ex-Arte Primitivo. Gold authenticated/validated by Robert Sonin (Pre-Columbian Gold Subject Matter
Expert).Historical Reference: El Oro del Gran Zenu, Metalurgica prehispanica el las llanuras del Caribe colombiano, 1995, Ana
Maria Falchetti, page 94-95, Figuras 36-37. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
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340A: Pre-Columbian Mapuche Stone Clava / Scepter
USD 5,000 - 8,000
Chile, ca. 1500-1600 CE. Stone Clava or ceremonial scepter and weapon, upper section representing a Macaw Parrot head
with incised beak. Custom stand. 12" long x 4" Wide. Provenance: Ex-Moraga Collection, Los Angeles, CAThe starting price is
the price at which the piece can sell.
340B: Rare Mapuche Stone Mask
USD 4,500 - 6,500
Chile, Ca. 1500 CE. Carved stone mask of a man's face. Custom mount. 10" H by 8" W.Provenance: Ex-private Los Angeles,
CA Collection. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
340C: Olmec Green Jade Stone Celt
USD 2,500 - 3,500
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Ca. 1500-1200 BCE. Elegant, minimalist... large blue-green jade celt with red-brown veining. Custom
stand. Celt itself measures 8”L x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-Rosenthal Collection, NYC, NYThe starting price is the price at which the
piece can sell.
340D: Guerrero Carved Jade Maskette
USD 1,200 - 1,600
Mezcala, Guerrero, Mexico, Ca. 1000 BCE. Mask-like pendant. Custom mount. Pendant itself measures 2-1/2" H c 2-1/2"
W.Provenance: Ex-Sloan Collection, WashingtonThe starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
340E: Chontal Carved Stone Idol
USD 8,000 - 12,000
Pre-Columbian, Guerrero, Mexico, Ca. 1000 BCE. Large green stone abstracted standing idol, hands held in prayer over chest.
Custom stand. Idol itself measures 14"H x 5-1/2"W.Provenance: Ex-Bill Freeman Collection, Phoeniz, AZThe starting price is
the price at which the piece can sell.
340F: Pre-Columbian Olmec Crystal Head
USD 800 - 1,200
Eastern Mexico, Ca 1200 to 500 BCE. Small, clear quartz crystal carved into the form of a human face with exagerated nose
and large lips, bi-conical hole drilled in top of head for suspension. Custom stand. Head itself measures 1-1/4"H.
PROVENANCE: Ex-prominent Chicago, IL Collection, ex-Throckmorton Fine Arts, NYC, NY
342: Large Fine Pre-Columbian Olmec Head
USD 1,000 - 1,500
This large and fine head fragment measures approximately 4 ½” tall by about 4”wide (item alone, un-mounted) and about 5 ¾”
tall mounted on the simple display stand. This would have come from a substantial Pre-Columbian Olmec figure of exceptional
quality, circa 1000 B.C. – 500 B.C. The perfectly rounded head and carefully detailed features make this a compelling example,
showing the characteristics for which the best quality Olmec figures are known. The back of the head features a perforation
resembling a plus sign, which is known for this type and was made before firing so moisture could escape during the firing
process without damaging the figure. Red and black firing clouds are present, resulting from the conditions in the firing
environment. Despite being a fragment, this piece displays impressively and is representative of an important and highly
desirable type and quality of Olmec figure. Includes simple display stand, as shown. Provenance: Former Mark Bir estate,
collected in the mid-1900’s. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
342A: Olmec Standing Hunchback Figure
USD 15,000 - 18,000
Gulf coast Mexico, Ca 1000 BCE. Carved mottled grayish-green stone standing hunchback figure holding a face bowl in front
with both hands. Classic elongated head with well-carved facial features, drilled nostrils and perforated septum. Right ear with
drilled perforation, and high hunch between his shoulders. Beautiful ancient surface patina.Rare, beautiful and a classic
example. 4-1/8"H. Custom lucite base. PROVENANCE: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-private Los Angeles, CA
collection, ex-Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NM, ex-private San Francisco Collection. The starting price is the lowest price
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343: Olmec Stone Head Pendant
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, Ca 900 to 500 BCE. Lovely carved stone head in mottled green stone, with large lips,
drilled eyes and broad flat nose. Drilled on reverse for suspension. 2-1/8"H. Custom mount. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts,
Scottsdale, AZ, ex-private NYC, NY collection The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
344: Superb Olmec Green Jade Were-Jaguar
USD 12,000 - 15,000
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, Ca 900 to 500 BCE. Very fine and beautifully carved deep green jade were-jaguar
figure, face with deep ridges, high arching brows and fanged teeth. Custom stand. Figure itself stands 3-1/2" H. Provenance:
Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-Private old NYC collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item
can sell
345: Olmec Black Stone Piercer in Bird Form
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Ca 1000 to 500 BCE. Jet black stone "piercer" carved into the form of a hummingbird.
Implements such as these were literally used to pierce flesh in blood-letting rituals. Deep black stone of bird in flight, long beak
extended, eyes in added white stone. A beautiful example! Custom stand. 4-1/4"L x 2" W. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts,
Scottsdale, AZ, ex-Private Los Angeles, CA collection The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
346: Rare Guerrero Stone Frog, Hematite Eyes
USD 800 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico, Ca 500 BCE. Adorable and very rare stone frog, carved of mottled green hardstone, squatting
on all fours, eyes inlaid with small circular hematite stones. 1-3/8"L x1-1/4" W. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale,
AZ, ex-Ron Messick Gallery. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
347: Important Mezcala Stone Monkeys, ex-Sotheby's
USD 15,000 - 20,000
Guerrero / Mezcala, Mexico, Ca 500 to 100 BCE. An exceptional and very important set of four stone monkeys, carved from
various hardstones. First is a large example carved of green and white stone shown in jumping pose. Next is mottled
green/black stone with very long tail, shown seated. Final two are smaller versions one in mottled green stone the other in jet
black, each shown squatting. Largest measures 2-7/8" H and 2-1/4" L. Smallest is 1-1/8" H. All come with custom stand.
Compare these to lot 15, Sotheby's Collection Barbier-Mueller, March 22, 2013 with a hammer price of 16250 Euro - for a single
example. Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood Emmy-Award Winning Director, acquired at Sotheby's NYC auction. The
starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell.
348: Exceptional Teotihuacan Greenstone Maskette
USD 10,000 - 15,000
Mayan territories, showing strong Teotihuacan and Mayan influence, southern Mexico, Ca 500 - 100 BCE. Carved pale green
hard-stone maskette pendant. Nicely carved details with deep drilled eyes and mouth with large pursed lips, drilled beneath the
chin so that hair could be attached, and two drilled suspension holes along the upper border. Intact, exc. cond. 3-5/8" H by 4" W.
Custom base. PROVENANCE: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-private NYC, NY collection The starting price is the
349: Proto Teotihuacan Stone Standing Figure
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, Chontal, Late Preclassic/Early Protoclassic, ca. 300 BCE- 200 CE. Fine stone carving in deep black hardstone,
standing male in squarish form with legs slightly bent, arms to his sides and ears drilled. Custom stand. 3" H. Provenance:
Ex-private Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-Private Chicago, IL collection The starting price is the lowest price at which this item
can sell
350: Mexican Gray Stone Axe God
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Oaxaca, Ca. 400 to 100 BC Carved grayish-white hardstone standing penate figure with large fan-like hands crossed over his
chest. Expressive, relief carved facial features. 6-1/8”H, complete with custom metal base. Compare similar examples in
archeological publication; 28 Boletin INAH, junio 1967, pages 25-28; by Lorenzo Gamio Provenance: Ex Carolyn and Walter
Foxworth collection, acquired 1960s to 80s. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
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351: Mezcala Green Stone Axe God
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Mexico, Ca. 100 BC. A carved grayish-green hard diorite stone of a standing anthropomorphic figure holding his arms across his
chest. Triangular facial features having a wide flat nose, almond eyes and open mouth. 7-5/8”T, complete with custom mount.
Compare similar examples in: Gay, Carlos MEZCALA: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero, Mexico; Balsas Publications,
Geneva, 1992, pp 193-199.Provenance: Ex-Art for Eternity, NYC, NY The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
352: Mezcala M-6 Type Stone Axe God
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Ca. 100 BCE. Carved grayish-green stone of a standing anthropomorphic figure with deep cuts to
delineate head, torso and legs. Triangular face features a wide flat nose, pointed head and circular drilled eyes. 5-1/4”T,
complete with custom mount. Compare similar examples in: Gay, Carlos MEZCALA: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero,
Mexico; Balsas Publications, Geneva, 1992, pp 193-199. Provenance: Ex-Private Florida Collection The starting price is the
353: Mezcala M-12 Type Green Stone Axe God
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Mexico, Ca. 100 BC A carved grayish-green hardstone of a standing anthropomorphic figure holding his arms across his
stomach. Triangular facial features having a wide flat nose, pointed head and deeply recessed eyes with incised brows. 6-1/2”T,
complete with custom mount. Compare similar examples in: Gay, Carlos MEZCALA: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero,
Mexico; Balsas Publications, Geneva, 1992, pp193-199.Provenance: Ex-Private California Collection since 1970s. Compare
similar examples in: Gay, Carlos MEZCALA: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero, Mexico; Balsas Publications, Geneva,
1992, pp193-199. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
356: Zapotec Figural Urn, Seated God, ex-Sotheby's
USD 12,000 - 15,000
Mexico, Monte Alban / Zapotec, Ca 200 to 400 CE. Large and incredibly detailed terracotta figural urn in the form of a seated
god, wearing false face in the form of a bird, bird headdress adorned with four birds in profile, wearing a cape, small circular urn
in the back. H. 14.5" x w. 13" x L. 10 For a similar example, see Sotheby's Sale 8552, lot 129 with estimate of $50,000 to
$70,000. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Winning Director, acquired at Sotheby's NYC auction. The starting price is the
357: Monte Alban / Zapotec Figural Incensario, ex-Sotheby's
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Mexico, Monte Alban/Zapotec, Ca 200 to 400 CE. Grayware pottery incensario the form of a seated god, wearing false face in
the form of a jaguar with long extended tongue, wearing jaguar-adorned headdress, cape and large earspools. small circular urn
in the back. H. 11.25" x w. 6.5" W. For a similar example, see Sotheby's Sale 8552, lot 129 with estimate of $50,000 to $70,000.
Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Winning Director, acquired at Sotheby's NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at
which this item can sell.
357A: Monumental Huastec Stone Sculpture
USD 7,500 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca. 700 CE. Monumental stone transformation figure depicting a shaman turning into a crouching
jaguar ready to assault; human trophy head in center of rear legs / paws. 23"c x 14"W. Provenance: Ex-Art de Amerique
Gallery, Paris, France. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
357B: Superb Veracruz Stone Skull
USD 25,000 - 35,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Atlantic Coast, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Superbly carved stone skull, once set into a ballcourt; with toothy
grin, sunken eyes and overall spooky countenance! Custom stand. 7"H x 6"W. Provenance: Ex-Estate of Daniel Friedenberg
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358: Teotihuacan Greenstone Maskette
USD 10,000 - 15,000
Mexico, Ca 300 to 700 CE. Carved mottled blue-green jadeite or serpentine stone maskette. Beautifully carved, expressive
facial features having an open mouth with a bow shaped upper lip, arched browline, and angular ears with pierced ear lobes.
Perforated in the upper corners for suspension. Intact, overall exc. cond. Custom base. A very fine and beautiful example. On
pedestal base. 3" H by 3-1/8" W.Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-Private Chicago, IL collection acquired
at Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa fee, NM, ex-Arte Primitivo, NYC, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item
can sell
359: Maya Polychrome Vessel, Enema Ritual Scene
USD 1,500 - 2,000
A rare type of Pre-Columbian Maya polychrome footed vessel depicting ritual enema use. Circa 600 A.D. – 900 A.D. This
example measures approximately 6 ½” wide by about 4 ¾” tall, and depicts two Individuals around the exterior scene engaged
in self-administering enemas. The ancient artist employed a technique that has been referred to by modern scholars as “X-ray”
view to show the syringe (stem) of the enema being inserted into the hind-quarters of each individual in the scene. It is well
documented that the ancient Maya used enemas ritually to introduce potent alcohol and hallucinogenic substances into the
bloodstream (via the Colon, where the substances can be absorbed rapidly and without loss of potency). This was done for the
purpose of inducing an altered state of consciousness, whereby the participant could engage in powerful shamanic visions.
Such enema use was but one of the many exceedingly risky ways by which the ancient Maya sought to shock their bodies for
the purpose of inducing altered states of consciousness and visions. The risks associated underscore the importance they
placed on such ritual activities, as well as the seriousness with which they approached them. Vessels depicting these enema
ritual scenes are relatively rare, and this is an exceptional example of the type. See Peter deSmet’s important work “Ritual
Enemas and Snuffs in the Americas”, pages 233 & 234, for comparable examples of this exact type of scene on Maya vessels,
and for excellent scholarly info on this little-known subject related to ancient Maya ritual. Provenance: Former Rafael Moses
collection, one of the founders of the former Rocky Mountain Institute of Pre-Columbian Art, who assembled a fine collection of
important artifacts. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
360: Pre-Columbian Maya Vase, Presentation Scene
USD 5,500 - 9,000
A fine Maya polychrome cylinder, circa 600 A.D. – 900 A.D. Measures approximately 5 ¾” tall by about 4 ½” wide. This example
depicts what appears to be a presentation scene, showing four individuals around the exterior of the vessel. The central figure is
that of a Lord seated upon what appears to be steps. He is attended by a standing figure that is holding a canopy over him,
while two others address him from his right. One is kneeling and the other is standing behind him as they present what appears
to be a large plumed headdress. Each of the figures is wearing an elaborate headdress, many in the forms of animal heads. The
fine-line rendering of the seated Lord is exceptional and of very high quality, and makes this a highly desirable example of Maya
art. Provenance: Former Robert Sonin collection, New York, USA. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
361: Pre-Columbian Mayan Polychrome Cylinder
USD 5,000 - 10,000
Guatemala, Peten region, ca 550 to 800 CE. Terracotta cylinder decorated in two scenes, first the Old God is shown in profile
seated upon a throne, addressing two individuals at his feet, glyph band around the top in red and black. In the next scene two
standing gods are shown conversing animatedly. 8-3/4" H x 4-7/8" D. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy-Award Winning
Director, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
362: Maya Stone Hacha - Monkey
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Mayan territories, Pre-Columbian, ca 500 to 800 CE. Speckled black and tan granite stone hacha depicting a stylized monkey
head in profile with well carved relief details, rounded blade-like forehead, drilled eyes and large cheek-bones. Intact, exc. cond.
Custom metal base. 10" H x 8-1/2" W - not counting custom base. Provenance: EX-Hollywood Emmy Award Winning Director,
acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
363: Maya Stone Hacha - Zoomorph Head
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Mayan territories, ca 500 to 800 CE. Gray basalt stone hacha depicting an abstract zoomorph in profile with well carved relief
details, sloped blade-like forehead, slit eyes, patterned hairdo and unusual pair of huge canine(?) teeth. Intact, exc. cond.
Custom metal base. 13" H x 7.5" W - not counting custom base. Provenance: EX-Hollywood Emmy Winning Director, acquired
at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
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364: Exceptional Maya Ulua Valley Angel Cylinder
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Mayan territories, Honduras, ca 550 to 800 CE. Orange and red terracotta cylinder decorated on each side with a winged deity known as an angel. Band of glyphs/pseudo-glyphs adorn the top. 6-3/4" H x 6-1/2" D. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy
Award-Winning Director, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
365: Fine Mayan Ulua Valley Cylinder, Seated Lords
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Mayan territories, Honduras, Pre-Columbian, ca 550 to 800 CE. Very fine orange, black and red terracotta cylinder decorated on
each side with a seated lord, hands outstretched, lower band with temple designs and cutouts with running monkeys, glyphs
bands above and just below seated figure and long monkey heads extending from upper section. 10-1/2" H x 11" W to end of
heads. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Award Winning Director, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest
price at which this item can sell
366: Superb Mayan Pottery Head - Bat God
USD 3,000 - 6,000
Maya territories, probably Guatemala, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Fantastic pottery head of the Maya god Zotz (also called Camazotz).
Zotz was the Maya god of night, death and sacrifice - thus earning the name the "death bat." 6-1/2" H by 6" W. Provenance:
EX-Hollywood Emmy Winning Director, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can
sell.
367: Superb Mayan Carved Bowl, Hero Twins
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Mayan territories, probably Guatemala, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Truly rare and finely-carved terracotta bowl, decorated in two panels,
each with one of the Hero twins, Xbalanque and Hunahpu, shown laying upon their backs, fighting the dreaded underworld bird
demon, glyph band around the top. 8-1/4" D x 3-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Award Winning Director, acquired at
NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell.
368: Mayan Egg-Shaped Footed Olla, Carved Detail
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Mayan territories, probably Guatemala, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Another truly rare and fine carved pottery olla! Decorated in two
panels, each with a seated god in elaborate costume and headdress, each fighting the feathered serpent quetzalcoatl. 7-3/4"H x
8-1/2"D. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Award Winning Director, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest
price at which this item can sell.
369: Mayan Peten Tripod Plate, Quetzocoatl
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Mayan Territories, probably Guatemala, Peten region, ca 500 to 800 CE. Brightly decorated pottery tripod/plate with large
central image of the feathered serpent - Quetzocoatl, fine band of true glyphs surround the plate, three small rattle feet on base.
13.5" D x 3.75" H. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Award Winning Director, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the
370: Mayan Decorated Tripod Plate, Death God
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Mayan Territories, probably Guatemala, Peten region, ca 500 to 800 CE. Vividly decorated pottery tripod/plate with large central
image of a standing god, possibly another representation of Zotz - death god, holding seashell in one hand, looking like he is
dancing. Abstract decorations surround the plate, three small feet on base. 13-5/8"D x 2-1/2"H. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood
Emmy Award Winning Director, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell.
371: Maya Carved Jade Skull Face Pendant
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, Central America, Ca 500 - 800 CE. Carved pale green jade pendant depicting a skull face with large round eyes
and a toothy mouth. Nicely carved linear details and four drilled suspension holes along the upper border. Intact, exc. cond.
Custom base. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-private Los Angeles, CA collection, ex. Ron Messick Fine
Art, Santa Fe, NM, ex- private San Francisco, CA Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
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372: Fine Maya Apple Green Jade Pendant, ex-Joel Malter
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Absolutely stunning piece of ancient apple-green jade carved into a pendant; in
the form of a Mayan lord wearing jaguar skin on his head. Drilled for suspension. 1" H by 3/4" W. Provenance: Ex-private
Toronto, Canada Collection, ex-Joel Malter collection, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
373: Exhibited Maya Carved Stone Mirror Handle
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Late Classic, Ca. 600 to 900 AD. Slightly tapered rectangular slab type mirror handle having a low relief carved decoration
depicting the God Choc (rain god), shown in his serpent form as the plumed serpent Quetzalcoatal, carved on both sides and
highlighted with cinnabar. 4-1/8”H, complete with black block base. Exhibited in National Museum of Denmark June 2, - Aug
14th 1995. Provenance: Ex-private Danish collection from 70s The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
375: Maya Plumbate Vessel, ex-Claiborne
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Ca 800 to 1000 CE. Terracotta vessel exhibiting supernatural entitles on surface. The Maya
"kin" crosses hold a ceramic sphere to create a rattling vessel." Vessels such as these were fired using high heat and were
some of the first vessels of the new world to use a lead glaze. When fired they could produce shades ranging between bright
orange and shiny gray. 8"H.Provenance: Ex-Omer Claiborne collection, Santa Fe, NM acquired over 40 years ago.The starting
376: Tarascan Openwork Shell Pendant
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Mexico, ca. 800 - 1200 CE. Mother of Pearl shell pectoral with finely cut out open work design. It is absolutely amazing that such
a delicate object survived! Custom stand. Shell itself measures 3-1/2"D. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ The
377: Chupicuaro Decorated Tripod Vessel, Rattle Legs
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Western Mexico, Ca 300 to 100 BCE. Large and quite vividly decorated tripod pedestal dish covered in stone-polished, brick-red
slip, further enhanced with added tan pigment on both inside and out, interior with chevron and zigzag patterns, lower area with
double triangles and 16-sided "armed" squares - feet with rattle legs. 10-5/8"D x 6-3/4"H. Provenance: Ex-private, San Franciso,
CA collection The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
378: Pre-Columbian Colima Seated Figure
USD 1,400 - 2,000
A finely made Pre-Columbian Colima figure from ancient West Mexico, circa 200 BCE – 200 CE. Measuring approximately 10
½” tall, this example was sensitively modeled by the confident hands of an accomplished ancient artisan of the highest skill
level. The figure’s gentle slopes and curves imply a lifelike sense of volume, with subtle features that are appealingly restrained
and compelling. Figures such as these were made by the ancient inhabitants of the Colima and other nearby West Mexican
regions specifically for the purpose of being interred with the deceased, placed alongside them in the deep shaft and chamber
tombs for which the ancient cultures of that region are known. Some are thought to perhaps represent actual individuals, serving
as three-dimensional, sculptural portraits of the deceased, loved-ones or important persons within their community. Provenance:
Former Chicago, IL, USA collection. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
379: Jalisco San Sabastian Style Kneeling Female
USD 3,000 - 5,000
West Mexico, Jalisco Culture, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE.. Very large redware pottery female, shown kneeling, hands to her large
hips, breasts where no breast should ever be - just about under her armpits; decorated in added white pigment around her neck,
waist, arms and hands. 16-1/2" H x 7" W. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-private Los Angeles, CA
collection The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
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380: Jalisco Ameca Style Crouching Male
USD 3,000 - 5,000
West Mexico, Pre-Columbian, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Large brownware pottery male, shown seated, his feet under him, hands
to his knees. He is wearing a helmet with chin strap, sling around his back, "death bubble" or round jade in his mouth - signifying
he is in the great hunting ground. 12" H by 9-1/4" W. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-Private Los
Angeles, CA collection The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
381: Colima Terracotta Seated Warrior and Child
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. One of the finest of the types we've seen with a super rare depiction.
Pottery seated warrior wearing elaborate headdress, scarification on his arms wearing a loin cloth. On his laps sits a small child,
bowl of food in his lap. 5"H x 4" W. Provenance: Ex-private San Franciso, CA collection The starting price is the lowest price at
382: Large Nayarit Couple, San Sabastian Style
USD 25,000 - 35,000
Pre-Columbian, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. Large bi-chrome terracotta male and female figures in San Sebastian style, with
exaggerated buttocks, almost 'surprised' look on their faces. Each stands 19-1/2"H. Provenance: Ex-Washington University,
ex-St. Louis Art Gallery (likely gift of Morton May). The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
383: Pre-Columbian Chinesco Seated Figure
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Nayarit, Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Terracotta seated figure. 6" x 4-1/4" x 5" Provenance: Ex-private San Francisco, CA
collectionThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
384: 22" Pre-Columbian Jalisco Ballplayer
USD 5,500 - 6,500
West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. Terracotta standing figure of a ballplayer, holding ball in his right hand; helmet upon his
head and skirt / tunic hanging from waist. Note scarification on both shoulders. Nice manganese blooms evident on surface. 22"
x 13" x 6"Provenance: Ex-private Vermont and Santa Fe, NM collectionsThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece
can sell.
385: Colima Mask with Spondylus Eyes
USD 7,000 - 9,000
Pre-Columbian, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. Blackware pottery mask of male face with shell eyes and mouth. Custom stand. 8-1/4"
x 6" x 3".Provenance: Ex-Robert Morris Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NMThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
8 1/4 x 6 x 3 inches
386: Pre-Columbian Colima Dog Effigy
USD 6,000 - 8,000
West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Fine and large terracotta dog vessel in, nice two-toned surface, standing upon all fours.
15" x 8" x 11-1/4"Provenance: Ex-private Los Angeles, CA and Tucson, AZ area collections.The starting price is the lowest price
387: Chinesco Male Figure - Rare Style
USD 1,500 - 2,500
Nayarit, Mexico, Chinesco Style, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. A rare variety of this delightful form of early Meso-American art.
Chinesco Type E, covered in white slip which has then been decorated with added red and black pigments. Form is of a
squatting male - an unusual pose and most variety of Chinesco figures were females. 6-1/2" H by 4" W. Provenance: Ex Ron
Messick Fine Art, ex Gonzales collection San Francisco. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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388: Huge Jalisco San Sebastien Female
USD 7,000 - 9,000
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE - 200 CE. Standing nude terracotta female, shown with very large stomach, legs and
feet, upper body normal in size. She has tattooing on her face, chests, thighs and buttocks, feet with exaggerated curl, parted
hairdo shown as a series of incised straight lines. 21"H x 8-1/4"W. Provenance: Ex-M. Gonzalez Collection, San Francisco, CA,
ex-Ley Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
388A: Rare Colima Standing Shaman, Comala Type
USD 5,000 - 8,000
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Standing redware terracotta hunch-backed shaman figure, he walks with
a large staff, slanted forehead indicates he probably suffers from a few mental issues as well. His face has a very interesting
and lifelike expression and he wears a crescent-shaped pectoral and strange chest/back protector/brace - flared spout on the
top of his head. The surface of this piece is exceptional and near glass in its consistency and texture. 15"H x 9"W. Provenance:
Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-Ley Collection, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
388B: Rare Nayarit Shaman on Stool
USD 8,000 - 10,000
West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. With glass-like surface, this really is one of the finer examples of Nayarit we've seen in
many years! Seated shaman or ruler, shown upon a short stool, hands resting on his thighs. He is nude save multiple earrings
and his hair is wonderfully coiffed in a series of what is commonly now called corn rows. 18" H by 9" W. Provenance: Ex-Fort
Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-Ley Collection, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
388C: Colima Seated Warrior - A Masterpiece!
USD 10,000 - 15,000
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Seated terracotta warrior holds his hands in fighting stance. He wears a
protective helmet and incised patterned tunic, spout emerging from the back of his head, entire vessel covered in medium to
deep brown slip. A large vessel measuring 14"H x 10"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-Prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Ron
Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
388D: Exceptional Colima Dog, ex-Sergio Franchi
USD 9,000 - 12,000
Colima, West mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. A truly exceptional example! Hollow-molded terracotta dog in deep red/brown
enhanced with added black pigment. Dog shown resting on his belly, mouth open showing toothy smile, ears alert, incised
decorations on front paws, male genitalia shown clearly on base. A very large example measuring 15-3/8"L x 8-1/2"H.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Sergio Franchi Collection acquired in the 1960s. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece
can sell.
388E: Superb Colima Spouted Vessel, Seated Man Form
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Large and very touching redware pottery jar, man probably represents a
youth who is developmentally handicapped, hands to his head, exposing his erect phalus, knees drawn upward toward his
chest, rim of a large olla behind his head. 10-1/8"H. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Massachusetts Collection acquired in the 60s
and was part of an old San Diego, CA collection which was then sold to the Osuna Gallery in Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is
389: Rare Colima Spouted Vessel, Duck Form
USD 5,000 - 7,500
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Stone-polished redware pottery pouring vessel in the shape of a standing
duck, with the spout in place of the lower beak, large wings to each side and nicely formed tail, eyes very circular. Much larger
than normal at 14-1/2"L x 10-3/4"H. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-Ley Collection, CA. The starting
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390: Colima Double Duck Reclinatario
USD 2,500 - 3,500
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. We have seen double duck vessels before, but never double duck
reclinatarios! Redware pottery implement used as backrest, and in this case, made for the tomb to give the deceased unending
support in the afterlife. With two ducks, one facing each direction and a pair of small feet on the underside. 7" H by 8" W.
Provenance: Ex-Prominent Hollywood, CA collection, ex-Anthropos Gallery, San Clemente, CA. The starting price is the price at
391: Published Colima Sitting Shaman, Ex-Christie's
USD 6,000 - 9,000
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Redware pottery vessel in the form of a seated shaman wearing a
helmet, holding a small axe in his right hand and blood-letting cup in his left (and with an expression that he's ready and willing
to inflict pain!) His headdress and his tunic are each incredibly detailed with incised decorations. 14-1/2" H x 10" W.
Provenance: Ex-Prominent Hollywood, CA collection acquired at Christie's. The starting price is the price at which the piece can
sell.
393: Group of 20 Pre-Columbian Heads (Mounted)
USD 600 - 800
Mesoamerica-America, Ca 200 BCE to 1000 CE. Fine group of 20 pottery heads, each mounted on small lucite base.
Measuring from 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" H on stands. Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Award-Winning Director, acquired at NYC
auction. The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell.
394: Group of 14 Pre-Columbian Heads (Un-Mounted)
USD 400 - 600
Mesoamerica-America, Ca 500 BCE to 1000 CE. Fine group of 14 pottery heads, each measuring from 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" H.
Provenance: Ex-Hollywood Emmy Award-Winning Director, acquired at NYC auction. The starting price is the lowest price at
which this item can sell.
395: Teotihuacan Green Stone Figure
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Ca. 800 CE. Pale green stone carved figure with incised arms at sides, differentiated legs and headband,
triangular nose, slit eyes and mouth. 4-5/8”T, complete with custom mount. Provenance: Ex-Art for Eternity, NYC, NY,
ex-Private NYC collection. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
396: Pre-Columbian Toltec Carved Stone Fragment
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Rare Pre-Columbian Toltec carved stone fragment from Pre-Columbian Mexico, circa 900 A.D. – 1200 A.D. Pre-Columbian
Toltec material is rare to come available in private collections. This piece displays impressively, measuring approximately 13
1/2” tall by about 10 1/2” wide (fragment alone, unmounted) and about 16 1/2” tall (mounted on the included museum quality
custom display). This represents a large fragment from a larger stone frieze, made up from multiple stone panels, each
depicting carved elements of an overall scene. The style of the carved iconography suggests that this piece likely originated
from the vicinity of the ancient site of Tula, and shows a reclining figure, totemic-like elements, zoomorphic creatures and
stylized palm-like motifs- all typical for Toltec art of that general location. Strong remnants of original red pigment (likely
Cinnabar) remain, used to accent portions of the carved scene. The stone fragment is securely supported by the included
display mount, yet is easily removable at will from the stand without risk of damage in doing so. Provenance: Former
Connecticut, USA private collection, acquired in 1947. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.
397: Pre-Columbian Aztec Stone Figure
USD 2,500 - 4,000
An Aztec carved stone sculpture depicting a seated individual or deity. From Pre-Columbian Mexico, circa 1300 A.D. – 1500
A.D. This example measures approximately 10” tall by about 6 ½” deep and about 5 ½” wide, and is carved from a single block
of stone having a faint pinkish-red tint, as is typical for authentic examples. Aztec stone sculpture is relatively rare to come
available in private collections, particularly complete examples such as this one (most are fragmentary and/or heavily damaged).
This piece depicts a seated individual or deity, shown wearing head ornamentation displaying the eye and tooth iconography
associated with the deity Tlaloc. As such, he represents either a manifestation of the deity himself, or a costumed ritual
participant/impersonator as a stand-in for the deity. Provenance: Former Texas, USA private collection. The starting price is the
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398: Important Aztec Stone Poison Bottle - Pumpkin Form
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Central Mexico, Ca 1200 to 1500 CE. A very important and rare carved mottled redstone jar, used to hold precious cinnabar.
Original contents are in the jar - but have been placed in a plastic bag for safety. Carved in pumpkin form with deep relief
grooves and very realistic stem. 4-1/2" H by 3-1/2" W. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-private CA
collection The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
399: Maori Green Jade Tiki Pendant
USD 6,000 - 9,000
New Zealand, Maori culture, ca 18th to 19th century CE. Dark green nephrite, carved full-bodied, tiki pendant, having round,
expressive eyes with raised round center for the raised pupils. The legs portrayed in a stylized pose with heels together forming
open loops. A few remaining traces of ocher and cinnabar on the surface. Biconical drilled suspension hole at base. Intact.
Custom bronze base. 2-3/8" H. Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ, ex-Private Chicago collection,
ex-Throckmorton Fine Arts, NYC, NY The starting price is the lowest price at which this item can sell
401: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Musician
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Jalisco, West Mexico, ca. 500 BCE –500 CE. Standing male terracotta figure plays a rattle and a double-chambered flute.
Finely-sculpted and animated Shaman (note the Shaman’s horn on his headdress) playing two instruments at the same time.
10-1/2”H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Lodi Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
402: Large Huari Wood Trumpet, ex-LACMA Curator
USD 10,000 - 15,000
Pre-Coloumbian, Central Coast Peru, ca. 600-800 CE. Abstracted standing male figure on bore, slightly flaring bell. Complete
and large instrument! Finding an ancient wooden object in this superb condition is miraculous. 40”L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, ex– Ben Johnson Collection, LA, (LACMA / Los Angeles Museum of Art Curator.) The starting price is the lowest
403: Pre-Columbian Chavin Bone Flute, ex-Eugene Lions
USD 3,200 - 4,000
Chavin Culture, North Coast Peru, Ca. 1200-1000 BC. One of the oldest & largest existing early man bone flutes from the
Americas with a honey colored patina and plays 5 notes. 4 holes in front, 1 in back, notch on top. 9”T x 1”W. Provenance:
Ex-Eugene Lions Collection, Switzerland The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
404: Moche / Huari Royal Wood Trumpet
USD 5,000 - 7,500
North central coast of Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca 600-700 CE. With standing figure on bore and jaguar on back, inlaid with shell
plaques and shell beads. An extremely rare and fine wood trumpet covered with the original white shell inlays. Custom stand.
Trumpet itself measures 13-1/2”L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Bromwell Collection, Northern CA The starting price
405: Chimu Gourd Rattle, Pyro-Engraved with Feather / Fibers
USD 8,000 - 11,000
Pre-Columbian, probably Chan Chan, North Coast Peru, ca. 900 – 1400 CE. Wide band of geometric designs, alternating bands
of seabirds and fish, having feather and fiber decoration at the top. A masterpiece of pyro-engraving this is an extraordinarily
rare piece. It is made from three fragile materials, and is still in amazingly pristine condition after 1000 years. The feather and
fiber attachments at the top are original. A piece of this quality must have come from the Chimu capital Chan Chan, and been
used by the Royal court. 13”T. Provenance: Ex-L.Kalina Collection, ex-Ben Johnson Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting
406: Pre-Columbian Nazca Panpipe / Panflute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100 – 600 CE. 6-note pottery musical instrument with red-slipped surface, producing a very sweet tone.
7-1/4”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
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407: Veracruz Platform Slide Whistle, ex-Huber
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 600 – 900 CE. With a sliding ball inside which modulates the tone when the instrument
is tipped. Above the bore is a sculpted figure wearing an elaborate headdress. The head and the pierced geometric platform are
painted in polychrome. 12-1/2" L. A rare type of wind instrument which produces a glissando tone when the ball in the shaft rolls
down through the wind stream. This is a very fine example with nice sculptural form and original paint. Provenance: L.Kalina
Collection, ex-Huber Collection, Illinois The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
408: Pre-Columbian Nazca Reed Flute
USD 3,000 - 4,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100-600 CE. 2-hole transverse flute carved from a single reed. This fragile musical instrument has
miraculously survived for 1,500 years and can still be played. Beautiful tone. 24-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
ex-Falco Collection, NY The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
409: Pre-Columbian Inca Shell Trumpet
USD 2,500 - 3,000
Peru, Inca empire, ca. 1325 – 1550 CE. End-blown shell with rawhide attachment. Good patina and a strong sound. 7-1/2" L.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Andrade Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
410: Inca Shell Trumpet - Strong Sound
USD 2,200 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca empire, ca. 1325 – 1550 CE. End-blown shell trumpet with cord attachment. 8-3/4" L Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Dabney Collection, Florida. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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411: Paracus Stirrup Vessel, Musician Playing an Ocarina
USD 1,800 - 2,500
Pre-Columbian, Juan Pablo Style, South Coast Peru, Ca. 300-100 BCE. Early terracotta stirrup vessel depicting a musician
playing a Ocarina. 7”T x 3”W. TL Report accompanies this lotProvenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, GermanyThe starting
412: Moche Terracotta Bird Whistle
USD 750 - 1,100
North Coast Peru, Ca. 600-700 CE. Earth-colored terracotta stirrup whistling musical vessel with double body, depicting a bird
with built-in whistle, spiral star décor in relief. When you pour water on the inside stirrup vessel, the bird will whistle! 6”T x
7”WProvenance: Ex-Bill Freeman Collection, NMThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
413: Maya Clay Trumpet, Conch Shell Shape
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Classic period, Ca 300 – 900 CE. End-blown clay trumpet with a stucco surface, modeled in the shape of a
conch shell, with the internal characteristics and sound tone of a real shell. Made by a master potter with the same internal
structure as a real shell in order to be able to produce the same sound as a real shell trumpet. 2-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, ex-Craig Collection, Santa Barbara, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
414: Peruvian Inca 2-Hole Wood Ocarina
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Inca Empire, ca. 1400 – 1550 CE. 2-hole wood ocarina with Inca insignia of the Sun and the Four Quarters of
the Inca Empire. Like many other Pre-Columbian wind instruments this has two extra holes for suspension so it could be played
while moving around. An extremely rare wooden ocarina that still has a bright and clear sound. Even rarer is the decoration on
the side, which depicts the Inca Imperial insignia, and points to a possible Imperial connection. 2 ¾”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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415: Pre-Columbian Maya Figural 3-Hole Whistle
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Maya Culture, Maya Heartland, Classic period, ca. 300 – 900 A.D. A seated ceramic figure with a big belly and navel. Built Into
the back is a central mouthpiece and three note holes, which form a chord when blown. An extremely rare instrument that
produces a perfect chord when blown. 5”L. Provenance: Ex- L. Kalina Colleciton, ex-Wendt Collection, Santa Fe, NM The
416: Maya Figural Terracotta 2-Hole Whistle
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Culture, Maya Heartland, ca. 300 – 900 CE. A ceramic sculpture of a human head with a mouthpiece in
the top of the head that produces two notes that exit into the empty eye sockets. A rare and powerful sculptural instrument with
an unusual internal configuration. 4-3/4”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Craig Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. The
417: Maya Triple Chamber Monkey Flute, ex-Stein
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Heartland, Ca. 300 - 900 CE. Composite flute with three chambers and 5-holes, monkey seated on top,
having strong remains of original white pigment. An unusual and charming instrument with a very fine sound. The monkey is the
Maya equivalent of Ozomatli, the Aztec monkey who was considered the companion spirit (‘nahual’) and servant of the god
Xochipilli (god of music and dance). The monkey was a creature associated with the arts, games and fun. 4-3/4" H. Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex- Stein Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
418: Pair of Maya Zoomorphic Ocarinas
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya heartland, ca. 300-900 CE. Two red-slipped 4-hole ocarinas, both very high pitched (one much higher
than the other). When played together they produce an overtone sound. These two ocarinas were surely used in shamanic
healing ceremonies to connect to the spirit world, as the overtones produced when they are played together have a very
powerful effect on the brain. 4"H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Stein Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest
419: Nicoya 4-Hole Monkey Flute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Guanacaste / Nicoya, Costa Rica, ca. 800 – 1500 CE. A charming 4-hole flute with a monkey on shaft. Another appearance of
the monkey and his association with the arts, games and fun. This flute has a fine sound and can also produce a fifth tone by
covering the end hole. 5-1/2" H .Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Craig Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. The starting price
420: Chavin Bird-Form Whistle Jar
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200 – 400 BCE. Small bird-form pottery vessel with whistles built into both wings. One
blows into the mouth of the jar and produces two different notes. This double-note instrument produces the elongated whistling
sound of the harpy eagle depicted on the base. 3"H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is
421: Rare Veracruz Platform Pellet Slide Whistle
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 600 – 900 CE. Rare type of wind instrument which produces a glissando tone when the
ball in the shaft rolls down through the wind stream. The head on the shaft is wearing the horns of a shaman so it must have
been used in shamanic ceremonies to connect to the spirit world. 8"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Allen Long
Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
422: Maya Terracotta Whistle - 7 Monkey Heads
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Heartland, Classic Period, ca. 300 – 900 CE. A pottery whistle with 7 monkey heads on the surface. A
highly unusual whistle with the monkey heads and hands in different positions. This is another appearance of the monkey and
his association with the arts, games and fun. 2-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price
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423: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Female Sculptural Rattle
USD 1,500 - 2,000
West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE. Standing ceramic female with hands to breasts, with an enlarged head that contains the
rattle. A highly unusual sculptural rattle. 7-1/2" H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA, ex-Wendt Collection,
Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
424: Costa Rican Figural Rattle
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Nicoya, Costa Rica, ca. 500 – 1000 CE. Standing anthropomorphic figure wearing a bird costume. 3-1/2" H . Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, ex-Falco Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
425: Maya Jade / Greenstone 4-Hole Flute
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Classic Period, ca. 300 – 900CE. Stone flutes are rare. Greenstone represented fertility for the Maya. This flute
must have served an important ritual function. 3-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Ben Johnson Collection, Los
Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
426: Pre-Columbian Miniature Bird Whistle
USD 800 - 1,200
Colima, West Mexico, 200 BCE – 300 CE. Pottery whistle in the shape of a bird with flaring circular tail feathers. This tiny and
fine miniature whistle has a bright and clear sound and is a fine sculptural piece. 1-3/4" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
Los Angeles, CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
427: Tihuanaco Bolivian 3-Hole Wooden Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Tihuanaco Culture, Dept. of Oruro, Bolivia, ca. 700 -1200 CE. A wooden 3-hole ocarina, an extremely rare wooden instrument
that still can be played. 2-3/4" D .Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The
428: Vera Cruz Figural 2-Note Double Flute
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 600-900 CE. In the shape of a standing male figure with 2 note-holes in each leg, and
the sound hole behind the head. A flute with an unusual shape and a wonderful sound . 6" HProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Allan
Long Collection, New York. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
429: Extremely Rare Paracas 5-Note Flute
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 500-100 BCE. Black-slipped ceramic musical instrument with concentric circles and
diamond designs incised into the surface after firing. An unusual and extremely rare end-blown shakuhachi-style flute with the
exit hole curved round to the same side as the 4-notes so it can be played as an extra note. Finely-burnished surface and fine
design work, and though it is almost 2500 years old it still plays beautifully. 8-1/4" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Wendt
Collection, Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
430: Pre-Columbian Maya 4-Note Flute, Deity Head
USD 5,000 - 8,000
Maya Heartland, Early Classic Period, ca. 300-600 CE. End-blown with an elaborately-decorated deity-head attached to the
shaft, having a burnished red surface. A powerful and beautifully burnished instrument that was used in rituals to connect to the
Maya God depicted on the shaft. It also has a wonderful sound. 11-1/4"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Osona
Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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431: Pre-Columbian Colima 4-Chamber Flute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Colima Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE -300 CE. Composite flute that directs the air from the narrow mouthpiece to 4
chambers simultaneously with 10 notes. There is a small eagle head molded on the mouthpiece. These complex composite
flutes are extremely rare and seem to be unique to West Mexico. They were made by attaching the flute chambers together and
connecting them to a single mouthpiece so multiple notes could be played at the same time. The author has seen examples
made with 2, 4 and 5 chambers. The longer chamber served as a drone. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Kaplan
Collection, Laguna Beach, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
432: West Mexican Colima 4-Note Ocarina
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-Columbian, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE -300 CE. A 4-note terracotta whistle in the shape of a fruit or vegetable, with a
dark red-slipped surface. Beautifully burnished with a wide bore that produces a deep rich sound. 5"L x 3-1/2".Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Lodi Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
433: 3 Erotic Shaped Pre-Columbian Whistles
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Colima & Jalisco Cultures, West Coast Mexico, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Three double-chambered terracotta whistles that each
produce two notes All three have an erotic shape, and all three produce very clear tones despite their small size. H: 1¼", 1½".
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Bromwell Collection, San Francisco, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
434: 3 Pre-Columbian Mixtec Bronze Bells
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 1000 - 1500 CE. Three lost wax cast bells with filigree work on the upper parts, loop handles, and
sounding pellets inside. Large for the type. They vary in tone and still have a bright ring. 3"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, ex-Huber Collection, Illinois. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
435: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Double Rattle
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Nayarit Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 B.C.-300 A.D. Two ceramic rattles with a single ring handle, having remains of
polychrome paint. Very nice and well-balanced rattles. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The
436: Maya Ceramic Rattle w/ Pellet Bell
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Maya Culture, Maya Heartland, Classic Period, ca. 300 – 900 CE. A ceramic rattle with four sculpted cacao beans around the
base of the rattle, and a small ceramic pellet bell with a face on the handle. Strong remains of polychrome on the rattle. The
rattle is an elegant and important example. The cacao beans suggest that it was used in rituals, as cacao was an important
beverage imbibed during ceremonies by the Maya elite. 8" H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Lodi Collection, Pasadena, CA. The
437: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Double Rattle
USD 1,500 - 2,000
West Coast Mexico, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Two ceramic rattles attached to a single handle. 7"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina,
ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
438: Costa Rican 4-Note Figural Ocarina
USD 700 - 900
Guanacaste / Nicoya, ca. 700 - 1,000 CE. In the shape of a standing man, with 2 holes for suspension. The standing man has
his mouth open and his cheeks puffed out as if playing a wind instrument . This has a very fine sound. 3-1/2" H. Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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439: Nayarit Polychrome Ocarina - Standing Man
USD 800 - 1,400
Nayarit Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. A 2-note ocarina in the shape of a standing man, polychrome
painted. 3" H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Lodi Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
440: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Ocarina - Mushroom Shape
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Jalisco Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. 2-hole ocarina in the shape of a mushroom, with 2 suspension
holes. This was clearly used to connect to the spirit world during shamanic rituals in which hallucinogenic mushrooms were
ingested. The power of the mushroom is emphasized in that it has a face, with the two note holes as eyes, and the airstream
exit hole as a mouth. It is a tiny instrument, but it produces two very piercing, high-pitched tones. 1-3/4" H.Provenance: Ex-l.
Kalina, ex-Andrade Collection, N.Y. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
441: 4 Chavin Miniature Ocarinas
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chongoyape Phase, ca. 1000-800 BCE. In the shape of a miniature stirrup spouted vessel,
and three 2-note ocarinas with abstract shapes. Four miniature 2-note ocarinas that are almost 3,000 years old, yet still play
perfectly. 1-1/2"L each.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Simon Collection, Yonkers, NY The starting price is the lowest price at
442: Tumaco Erotic Shape Conch Shell Whistle
USD 600 - 900
Ecuador / Colombia Border Area, ca. 100 - 500 CE. Whistle carved from the core of a conch shell. 4”L. Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, ex-Finello Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
443: Chavin Figural Polychrome Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 600-400 BCE. 3-note pottery ocarina in the shape of a standing man with his hands to his
mouth, slip painted in black and red. Nice paint and a beautiful sound. 3-1/2"H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Stein
Collection, Mount Vernon, NY The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
444: 4 Pre-Columbian Chavin Whistles / Ocarinas
USD 1,500 - 2,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 1200 - 400 BCE. Three ocarinas in the shape of a figue, a head, and a bird, and a double whistle with an
abstract shape. With remains of polychrome paint. These instruments are 2,500 - 3,000 years old and still play! Lengths vary
from 1 ½" - 3". Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Finello Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price
445: Pair of Maya Whistles in Serpent Form
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Classic Period, ca. 300 – 900 CE. Two unusual terracotta whistles in the shape of serpents. Both whistles have
good sounds. 6”L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Ben Johnson Collections, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price
446: Pair Nayarit Polychrome Pottery Rattles
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE / 300 CE. Matching pair of ceramic rattles, painted in polychrome. A
nice-sounding pair of rattles. 5-1/2”L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA The starting price
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447: Maya Head Whistle, Double Mouthpiece
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Heartland, ca. 300 – 900 CE. Ceramic sculpture of a human head with a double mouthpiece in the top of
the head that produces two notes that exit into the empty eye sockets. A favorite motif of Maya Instrument makers (perhaps it
refers to the that the Maya belief that spiritual power resided in the head). 1-1/2”T x 2-1/4”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Craig
Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
448: Aztec Monkey Ocarina, Ex-Von Winning
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Valley of Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 - 1550 CE. Two-note ceramic ocarina with a red-slipped mouthpiece, and an abstract
monkey molded on the body. This ocarina has a fantastic and bright sound, and is also a masterpiece of abstract art, which is
probably why the famous Pre-Columbian scholar Von Winning found it so attractive. Using just one strand of clay with two paws
at the ends to suggest a body, and two off-center eyes, the artist produced a Picasso-like abstract monkey. 2-3/4”L x 1-1/4”W.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex- Hasso Von Winning Collection. The starting price is the price at which the piece can
sell.
449: Tumaco Panpipe Player Double Whistle
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Ecuador / Colombia border area, ca. 100 - 500 CE. Ceramic sculpture of a panpipe player which is also a double whistle with a
mouthpiece in the top of the head and two exit holes in the back. An unusual double whistle with a nice sound. 6”T x 3”W.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
450: Pre-Columbian Colima Drum Vessel
USD 600 - 800
West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Small pottery vessel in the shape of a drum with spout attached. 4-1/4”T x 4”D.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Stein Collection, Mount Vernon, N.Y. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
451: 9 Pre-Columbian Colima Pellet Bells
USD 500 - 700
Colima Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. A set of 9 ceramic pellet bells with holes for attachment. A set like
this was probably attached to the ankles or waist of a dancer. Diameters – 1 ¼” – 1 ¾”.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Campbell
Collection, NC. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
452: Nayarit Drummer Figure / Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 1,500
West Coast Mexico, Pre-Columbian, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Small ceramic sculpture of a drummer playing while sitting astride
his drum. Together with a Peruvian ocarina. Drummer – 5”T; Ocarina – 3 ¼”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Finello
Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
453: Nazca Polychrome Drum, Ex-Museum
USD 9,000 - 15,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 300-500 CE. Painted drum made of skin stretched over wood base. Hard to believe that
such a fragile Musical Instrument could have survived for more than 1000 Years ! 10-1/2”T x 10”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, ex-Alt Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich, Switzerland The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
454: Nazca Polychrome Trumpet Finial
USD 3,000 - 5,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 300-500 CE. Polychrome painted terracotta trumpet finial depicting a stylized portrait of a
shaman with cat mask. 11”T x 4”W. TL Report accompanies this lotProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Westermann Collection,
Germany The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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455: Rare Proto-Nazca Tambour / Drum
USD 13,000 - 21,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 500-300 BCE. Important, early terracotta musical piece depicting an Anthropomorphic
Figure with long hair falling down its back in relief, hands raised in adoration position (Praying to God). Polychrome painting.
14”T x 9”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
456: West Mexican Colima Pottery Flutes (pr)
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico , 500 BCE – 500 CE. Set of two Double Flutes - one with a Human Figure in Relief, the other with
a Mask-Like Face Holding two Hands to its mouth like a Flute Player. 12”T x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-prominent Hollywood Director
Collection, Hollywood, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
457: Exceptional Maya Seashell Trumpet
USD 8,000 - 14,000
Mexico or Guatemala, ca. 550-950 CE. Elegant and elaborately carved/polished trumpet of large proportion used in Shamanistic
Rituals to call Spirits in the afterlife. 11”T x 6”W. Provenance: Ex-Lawrence Witten Collection, FL. The starting price is the lowest
458: Veracruz Whistle Spirited Laughing Drum Player
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Mexico Atlantic Coast, Pre-Columbian, ca. 550-950 CE. Whistle in the form of a Spirited Laughing Drum Player, holding Drum
under Left Arm, Right Hand Raised to beat Drum. He’s wearing a Yellow Painted Jaguar Pelt Mask, Long Flowing Dress and a
Clown Like Head Dress. A Wonderful little Sculpture of Great Composition! 7”T x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-F. Eisermann Collection,
TX. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
459: Matching Pair Veracruz Sonriente Whistles
USD 3,800 - 4,500
Pre-Columbian, Atlantic Coast Mexico, Ca. 550-950 CE. Identical pair of terracotta Musical Whistles of a Sonrientes or “ Happy
Guys,” both with a laughing face. These incredible instruments have a scale of 5 notes! 2 holes are left & right of head, 2 Notes
are left & right arm. 11”T x 7”W, 11”T x 5-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-G. Cardenas Collection, TX The starting price is the lowest
460: Pre-Columbian Pretty Lady Ocarina, ex-Eugene Lions
USD 6,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Guangala, Ecuador, ca. 800-1000 CE. In form of a finely-glazed Pretty Lady, her dress highlighted by red brown
on sand color back ground (an impressive contrast of colors!), wearing rare gold and green stone jewelry. Custom
museum-quality stand. 13-1/2”T x 6”W. Provenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collection, Switzerland. The starting price is the lowest
461: Maya Pottery Ocarina in Owl Form
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Maya Culture, Guatemala, Pre-Columbian , ca. 550-950 CE. In the shape of a standing owl. Owls are the guardians to the
afterlife used in Shamanic Rituals to call Spirits of the Departed. 5-1/2”T x 3-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Rosenthal Collection, NY.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
462: Veracruz Pottery Flute Water Bird Form
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, Pre-Columbian , ca. 550-950 CE. Plays several musical notes through 9 openings. Depicts Water Bird with
Open Beak (like it would be singing). A sweet playable musical instrument! 4-1/2”T x 4-1/2”W x 6”L.Provenance: Ex-Julius
Carlebach Collection. NYC. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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463: Pair Moche Copper Ceremonial Rattles, ex-Eugene Lions
USD 3,000 - 5,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 0-300 CE. Copper / bronze rattles with chisel-like Knife Blades, used in Sacrifice Rituals. Custom stands.
Each measures 11”T x 3”WProvenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collection, Switzerland. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
464: Chimu Blackware Trumpet - Jaguar and Sea Lion
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 900-1400 CE. In the shape of a conch Shell, right side depicting a Reed Boat with Jaguar
Head as a Prow and a Sea Lion playfully jumping over the Boat; left side depicting a Flying Fish of Large Proportion, maybe a
Blue Marlin. 7”W x 6”T. Provenance: Ex- Bill Friedman Collection, New Mexico. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
465: Rare Inca Conch Shell Trumpet
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Inca Empire, Peru, ca. 1325-1550 CE. Wonderfully patinated with a pitch mouthpiece. Plexiglass base. 8”L x 5”WProvenance:
Ex-Westermann Collection Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
466: Moche Whistling Stirrup Jar - Shaman
USD 3,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca 300 CE. Bi-chrome terracotta double-chambered whistling vessel depicting a Shaman
with a Mask-like Face holding a book-like implement, wearing a cream-colored Unku and a Hat tied under chin. 8”T x 7”W.
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
467: Narino Pottery Ocarina - Conch Shape, Bird Mask
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Colombia, Pre-Columbian, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Large terracotta instrument in the shape of a Conch shell with a painted Bird
Mask and Pyramid Step Design. 3”T x 6”L x 2-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Klassen Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest
468: Pre-Columbian Stone Bell & Wooden Hammer
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Ecuador, Chorrera cultures, ca. 1500 – 1200 BCE. Bell with imprints of original textile wrappings, complete with its original wood
beater. 3-1/2”T x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
469: Moche Copper Bell Rattles Worn By Warriors
USD 7,000 - 11,000
North Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 0 – 200 CE. Matching pair of copper / green oxidized bell rattles decorated with
Hummingbirds, worn by Lord Warriors into battle to announce their presence to the enemy. 3-1/2”T x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian
Arundel Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
470: Pre-Columbian Paracas Nose Flute, ex-Musuem
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Cavernas, South Coast Peru, ca. 500-300 BCE. Early and rare pottery nose flute with carved geometric design highlighted by
cinnabar paint (representing the life force - blood ). 8”L x 2-1/2”T. Provenance: Ex-Alt Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich ,
Switzerland. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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471: Early Pair Chavin Pottery Ocarinas
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200- 500 BCE. Pair of matching spirit flutes depicting Coatimundi heads. Worn by
Shamans to call the Spirits from the Afterlife. Note: Rare to find Male & Female together. Perfect depiction of the underlying
Duality Principle underlying all of Pre Columbian Art! 2-1/2”T x 3-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The
472: Pair of Colima Ocarinas - Warrior Form
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca. 500 BCE – 500 CE. Set of two Flutes Depicting Warriors Hiding Behind War Shields. Two Similar
objects are on Exhibit in the LACMA Museum of Los Angeles, CA. 4-1/2”T x 3”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection, CA.
473: Pre-Columbian Nazca Pan Pipes
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Nazca, South Coast Peru , ca. 0-300 CE. Red-glazed terracotta pan flute. 6”T x 4”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
474: Set of 3 Narino Shell-Shaped Ocarinas
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Colombia, Pre-Columbian, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. First, a large ocarina with painted wave pattern and pyramid step design,
measuring 2-1/2”T x 3”L x 3”W. Second, another large example with painted stripes, measuring 2”T x 3”L x 2-1/2”W. Third
example measures 1”T x 2”W x 3”L. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
475: Veracruz Rattle in Form of Standing Lord
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Nopiloa, Vera Cruz, Atlantic Coast, Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Fine-slipped kaolin rattle with remains of yellow, red and black,
depicting a standing lord with a feather shawl, wearing a large Head Ornament. FYI, the Nopiloa Culture has very strong Maya
influence. 7”T x 4”W. Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece
can sell.
476: Veracruz Pottery Rattle - Standing Lord
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Nopiloa, Veracruz-Atlantic Coast, Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Slipped kaolin rattle depicting a standing lord in fine dress, his lower
body being a turtle with a raised head. A great work of art representing duality! 5”T x 4-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-Huber Collection,
NYC. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
477: Ecuadorian Blackware Ocarina, Sitting Jaguar
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-Columbian, Mantenca, ca. 1000 CE. Black-slipped pottery whistle depicting a sitting jaguar holding both paws in front of
mouth. Most likely a transformation depicting a shaman in transforming into a jaguar. Paws in front of mouth symbolizing
consummation of hallucinogenic drugs. 3-1/2”T x 2”W. Provenance: Ex-Hirsch Collection Germany. The starting price is the
478: Tairona Ocarina - Shaman Priest / Jaguar Mask
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, ca. 1000 CE. Masterfully carved pottery whistle depicting a Shaman-Priest wearing a jaguar mask,
flanked by two Anaconda Snakes. 4”T x 3”W. Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection. CA. The starting price is the lowest
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479: Maya Polychrome Flute, ex-Chicago Art Institute
USD 12,000 - 20,000
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, ca. 550-950 CE. Playable instrument depicting a mythological bird with four human arms backed by
a sun-like circle, scroll on finial. 9”T x 4”W. Provenance: Ex-Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, IL. The starting price is the lowest
480: Superb Moche Pottery Jaguar Trumpet
USD 6,000 - 10,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 300-500 CE. Large orange-brown glazed terracotta trumpet with cream-colored highlights depicting a
ferocious, open-mouth jaguar head with large fangs. A beautiful example of a playable instrument! 11”L x 2-1/2”W.Provenance:
Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
481: Veracruz Whistling Flute of a Lord, ex-Museum
USD 8,000 - 14,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Slide terracotta whistling Flute depicting a Lord kneeling on a sun wheel, arms raised in
adoration to God! Remains of post-fired polychrome colors. 4”T x 12”WProvenance: Ex-Katz Collection, NY; Ex-Everett
Museum, Syracuse, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
482: Veracruz Whistling Flute, ex-Museum
USD 7,000 - 12,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Another slide terracotta whistling flute depicting a standing lord with a
wheel behind his back representing the Sun, arms raised in adoration to God. He’s wearing a long dress, his face protected by a
ring-like adornment covering his mouth. His enormous headdress flanked by feather ornaments as is the Top. Two birds left and
right, palettes dangling over his eyes. Remains of post-fired polychrome colors. 13”T x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-Katz Collection,
NY; ex-Everett Museum, Syracuse, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
483: Inca Double-Chambered Whistling Stirrup Vessel
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Peru, ca. 1325-1550 CE. Double-chambered pottery vessel depicting two sacred, red-painted spondylous shells (spondylus
shells where used in Sacrifice Ritual as they represented Blood). A bird on the spout with hidden whistle below; openwork
handle. 6-1/2”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
484: Veracruz Kaolin Rattle - Mother & Child
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Nopiloa, Vera Cruz, Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Kaolin pottery rattle depicting a standing Mother holding a child on her right Arm.
The Nopiloa Culture has very strong Maya influence. 6”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection, CA. The starting
485: Maya Carved Shell Trumpet
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Maya Culture, Guatemala, 550-950 AD. Elegant and Elaborately Carved , Polished Shell Trumpet of large proportion Used in
Shamanistic Rituals to call Spirits in the After Life. 12”L x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-Lawrence Witten Coll. FL. The starting price is
486: Moche Pottery Trumpet - Conch Shell
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 300-500 CE. Cream-colored pottery instrument in the shape of a Conch Shell with
mineral deposits. 5”T x 6”W x 7-1/2”L.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price
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487: Published Veracruz Double Chambered Flute
USD 9,000 - 12,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Four-hole double-chambered terracotta flute depicting an old Goddess with wrinkled face
and large breasts; she's wearing elaborate head ornament with attached bird and feather décor and large Royal Ear Spools.
7-1/2”T x 4”W. Provenance: Ex-Paul Baker Collection, Published and Exhibited in the University of Arizona Museum, Tucson,
AZ. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
488: Maya Terracotta Rattle Princess, Ex-Peter Wray
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, ca. 550-950 CE. Depicting an important Maya Princess holding a textile adorned by a Lotus flower;
she is wearing Royal Jade jewels, her face tattooed, her hair piled atop her head. 8”T x 4”W.Provenance: Ex-Peter Wray
489: Inca Double-Chambered Whistling Stirrup Vessel
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca 1325-1550 CE. Rare double-chambered pottery vessel in shape of two round houses (Chosas) having
windows and a door. Bird on spout with hidden whistle below. 7-1/2”T x 7”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
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490: Important Nazca Pottery Polychrome Drum
USD 6,000 - 11,000
Nazca, South Coast Peru, 300-500 AD. Important & Rare Tambor / Drum painted in polychrome with a complex Scene
depicting two centipede-like Mythological beings; with anthropomorphic arms and legs consuming sacrificial blood. 9”T x
5-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex – Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
491: Veracruz Sonriente Flute - Jester Dancer
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Terracotta flute depicting a laughing Jester-like dancer; dressed in a waist coat wearing a
jester hat, jade necklace and ear ornaments. 10”T x 7-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection, CA. The starting price is
492: Vicus Stirrup Ring Whistling Vessel
USD 5,000 - 8,000
North Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 500-100 BCE. Early terracotta vessel with negative-resist black paint and cream-colored
highlights; depicting a sitting Pan Flute player with a serpent coiling around his head. Back of head has hidden whistle. 7”T x
6”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
493: Chavin Seated Pan Flute Idol
USD 6,000 - 11,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-500 BCE. Cross- legged sitting terracotta Pan Flute idol with red cinnabar colored
highlights, feet transforming into Jaguar Heads; ear ornaments having incised falcon ceads. Sitting idols are extremely rare!
5-1/2”T x 5”W. TL Report accompanies this lotProvenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the
494: Colima Glazed Flute, Anthropomorphic Figure
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Colima, Mexico, 200 BCE – 300 CE. Finely-glazed terracotta with masked anthropomorphic figure molded in relief. 13”T x
1”W.Provenance: Ex-A. Traugott Collection, FL. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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495: Veracruz Whistle Of A Standing Ballplayer
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, Vera Cruz culture, Pre-Columbia, ca. 550-950 CE. Terracotta figure wears an eagle headdress; he wears
shoes with bird of prey motif. 9-1/2”T x 4-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at
496: Inca Double-Chambered Whistling Bridge Vessel
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Peru, ca 1325-1550 CE. Black-glazed terracotta whistling stirrup vessel depicting a squatting male with long hair braids, pouring
Chicha Beer from an aryballos into an olla. Folk Art like depiction! 7-1/2”T x 8”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
497: Tairona Pottery Ocarina, Standing Shaman / Priest
USD 3,000 - 6,000
Tairona Culture, Colombia, Ca 1000 AD. Masterfully-carved depicting a standing Shaman/Priest with elaborate feather
headdress, wearing a Jaguar Mask, flanked by two crested bird-like mythological creatures. 4”T x 3-1/2”W. Provenance:
Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
498: Large Nazca Glazed Pan Pipes
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 0-300 CE. Red and cream color glazed terracotta pan flute with two perforations.
Originally hung on string around neck. Custom mount. 11”T x 5-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The
499: Whimsical Mayan Pottery Flute - Monkey Face
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Maya Culture, Guatemala, 500-900 AD. Terracotta Flute with heavy mineral deposits; having a monkey face on finial and arms
raised in adoration to god. 6”T x 3”W. Provenance: Ex-A. Traugott Collection, FL. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
500: Maya Black-Glazed Pottery Flute - Serpent
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Guatemala, ca. 500-900 CE. Black-glazed terracotta flute with a serpent in relief. 12”L x 1-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-A. Traugott
Collection, FL. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
501: Important Aztec Pottery Flute - Flying Coyote
USD 9,000 - 16,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca. 1400-1500 CE. Important and rare terracotta flute having a Brown-Red Glaze, Yellow, Black, Faded
Blue and Sand Color with Flying Coyote on the Finial (Transformation?) A Masterpiece! 11”T x 2”W. Provenance: Ex-Robert
Dodge Collection, Boulder, COThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
502: Mayan Pottery "Slide" Flute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Whistle Flute with mask-like face. 9-1/2”T x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts,
Scottsdale, AZ. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
503: Huari Red-Glazed Trumpet, TL-Tested
USD 3,000 - 4,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 700-1000 CE. Rare glazed terracotta trumpet with Pyramid Step Design. Piece has been
TL-Tested - Report will accompany purchase. 10”T x 3”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price
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504: Fine Colima Shaman Drummer
USD 7,000 - 11,000
Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Terracotta standing shaman with mask-like face playing a drum; wearing a tunic with incised
designs, having shell-inlaid eyes. Horn on forehead indicates that he is a shaman. 11-1/2”T x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-Mesa
Collection, CA Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
505: Rare Nazca Polychrome Pan Pipes
USD 4,000 - 7,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 100-300 CE. Red/brown glaze with polychrome checkerboard design. 8”T x 4”W.
Provenance: Ex-private Hawaii Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
506: Early Chavin Incised Shell Trumpet
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Early Man seashell trumpet with incised design. 4-1/2”T x 8”L x
6-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
507: Wari / Huari Whistling Stirrup Vessel - Sea Lion
USD 2,000 - 4,000
North Coast Peru, Chao Valley, ca. 700-1000 CE. Double-chambered terracotta vessel depicting a sea lion; finely-glazed with
red, black, cream and sand colors. Hidden whistle inside his open Mouth. 5”T x 6-1/2”L.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Coll.
508: Rare Peruvian Nievierra Drummer Vessel
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Nievierra Culture, Lima, Peru, ca. 700-1000 CE. Double-chambered polychrome pottery stirrup vessel depicting a
anthropomorphic figure holding a drum above his head. Figures of this type are extremly rare, as the Capital of Peru was built
on top of the ruins of this culture. 5-1/2”T x 6-1/2”L.Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection. CA. The starting price is the
509: Nievierra Whistling Drummer Vessel - Jaguar
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Nievierra Culture, Lima, Peru, ca. 700-1000 CE. Double-chambered polychrome pottery stirrup vessel depicting a
anthropomorphic figure holding a pet jaguar on a leash on his shoulder. A wonderful sculpture! Figures of this type are extremly
rare, as the Capital of Peru was built on top of the ruins of this culture. 5”T x 7”L.Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection, CA
510: Moche Stirrup Vessel of Musician
USD 3,000 - 6,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta vessel depicting a polychrome glazed musician with portrait-like face; he holds a
shell trumpet, while wearing a sash, coca pouch on his back. A fine sculpture. 7”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann
Collection, Germany The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
511: Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup Vessel - Parrot
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 800-1000 CE. Double chambered vessel depicting a sitting parrot with whistle hidden
inside his open beak. Rear has parrots in high felief. 7-1/2”T x 4”W.Provenance: Ex-Kemper Collection, Zurich, Switzerland. The
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512: Elaborate Moche Pottery Trumpet - Ai Apec
USD 5,000 - 8,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta trumpet depicting a standing Lord King with Ai Apec jaguar features, snake halo
on sides in high relief, having two ferocious-looking Jaguar Heads as finials. 15-1/2”T x 6-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-private Hawaii
513: Adorable Colima Zoomorphic Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 1,500
West Mexico, ca. 500 BCE – 500 CE. Terracotta whistle depicting an abstracted zoomorphic figure. A playable musical
instrument with incredible sound! 2-1/2”T x 3-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-private Hawaii Collection. The starting price is the lowest
514: Tiahuanaco / Huari Carved Wood Trumpet
USD 10,000 - 17,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca 500-1000 CE. Wooden instrument with carved deity in center, decorated with four gold
bands. 13-1/2”T x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
515: Sican / Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup - Ritual Scene
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca 800-1000 CE. Terracotta whistling musical vessel having a double body - rear depicting a
Spondylus Shell, used in Sacrifical Ceremonies, front an open-wall Temple or Palace with a Lord drinking from a sacrifical kero
flanked by two attendants on either side. Cream Color with Red – Brown Highlights. 6”T x 7-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Leonard
Kaplan Collection, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
516: Mayan Terracotta Bell Of Chaac (Rain Deity)
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, ca. 550-950 CE. Depicting a Maya God (most likely Chaac (also spelled Chac or, in Classic Mayan,
Chaahk [t??a?hk]) is the name of the Maya rain deity. With his lightning axe, Chaac strikes the clouds and produces thunder
and rain. Chaac corresponds to Tlaloc among the Aztecs); with remains of stucco and Maya blue paint. 6”T x
6-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Rosenthal CollectionThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
517: Unusual Moche Musical Stirrup Jar, ex-Museum
USD 3,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca 400-500 CE. Terracotta musical vessel having a double body, front depicting a wanderer
holding a dog in his arms, stirrup bottle tied to a sash on his side(great example of how a Stirrup Vessel was actually used);
wearing a bird headdress, his face mask-like. Whistle hidden within bright-red brown & cream color.Provenance: Ex-Alt
Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich, SwitzerlandThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
518: Moche Figure Of Drum Player, Ex-Museum
USD 8,000 - 14,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Monumental terracotta figure of a Jester with smiling face beating a skin drum. Provenance:
Ex-Dr Fischer Museum, Germany The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
519: Pre-Columbian Nazca Golden Spirit Flute
USD 2,000 - 4,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100-500 CE. Flutes of this type were normally attached by a string to the bearer's neck while fasting and
praying for days. Whistle used to call out to the Spirits of the Ancestors.Provenance: Ex-private Florida Collection.The starting
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520: Sican / Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup - Llama
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 800-1000 CE. Terracotta musical vessel depicting a finely-sculpted / slipped Llama
carrying a burden / load; cream color with red-brown highlights.Provenance: Ex-M. Kalman Collection, CA The starting price is
521: Sican / Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup - Crane
USD 3,000 - 5,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 800-1000 CE. Elegant terracotta musical vessel depicting a crane sitting atop three Chirimoya fruits.
Cream color with red-brown highlights. 7”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Butterfield's Auction, CAThe starting price is the lowest price
522: Adorable Inca Bridge Vessel - Whistling Bird
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Central Peru, Ca 1400 CE. Double-lobed pottery jar painted with red and black geometric patterns over a cream
base, with standing bird (akin to a penguin) on one lobe, flared spout on the other and openwork bridge connecting. There is a
small whistle under the bird's beak which makes a very lovely tone. 8-1/2"L x 6"H. PROVENANCE: Ex-L. Margulis Collection,
Australia, acquired in 1995. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
525: Maya Jaina Whistle of a Seated Figure
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Jaina Island, Mexico, Ca 500 to 700 CE. Terracotta whistling vessel of a seated figure, cute little pup sitting on his lap - wearing
a huge elaborate headdress. 5-1/2" H x 2-1/2" W. Provenance: Ex-private Texas Collection acquired in the 1950s/60s. The
526: Mayan Jaina Pottery Rattle
USD 600 - 800
Pre-Columbian, Maya culture, most likely Jaina Island, Ca 550 to 900 CE. Molded terracotta rattle in the form of a snake, its
scaly body wrapped under its toothy grin, some form of attachment in its mouth, indicating this was once part of a larger object.
Covered in yellow, white and blue pigment with small pea-sized rattles inside. Custom stand. Rattle itself measures 3-7/8"L.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Private California collection. Authenticity Unconditionally guaranteed!
527: Colima Terracotta Double Flute
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Twin tubes with abstract zoomorph at top, each with four holes. 7"L x
1-5/8"W. Provenance: Ex-private San Francisco, CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
528: Large Costa Rican Rattle-Leg Tripod Vessel
USD 700 - 900
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, West Coast, Ca 500 to 1000 CE. Terracotta vessel used during ceremonial rites, where the
worshiper would grasp vessel by two legs, then chant while shaking the rattles. Small jaguars adorn the top of each leg. 1-1/2"
H x 7" across. Provenance: Ex-Artemis Gallery, ex-private Northern Colorado Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at
529: Large Pre-Columbian Jalisco Rattle
USD 500 - 750
West Coast Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Terracotta rattle of near-black finish, with twisted handle and seed-filled bulb.
Fully-functional and quite attractive. 6-3/4"L. Custom stand. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, ex-private CO collection
acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
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530: Jalisco Pottery Drumming Figure
USD 2,500 - 4,000
West Coast Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Seated pottery drummer shown on his haunches, one leg curled under him, large
drum off to side of his left leg. He wears a woven headband and a smile... and nothing else. 9-1/2"H x 5-3/4"W. PROVENANCE:
Ex-private AZ collection, private Ca collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can
sell.
531: Pre-Columbian Colima Flutes (2)
USD 500 - 700
West Coast Mexico, ca 200 BCE - 200 CE. Two pottery flutes, each still quite functional. Both of fairly simple tubular design,
each fired red, but one misfiring in the kiln giving it a deep black appearance. Black version 12-1/4"L, red version 11-1/8"L; each
on custom stand. PROVENANCE: EX-private AZ collection, private CO collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
532: Inca Redware Pottery Musician
USD 900 - 1,500
Central Peru, Ca 1400 to 1500 CE. Bottle in form of a standing musician, with triangular face, double-perforated ears, nose ring;
he's wearing small G-string and holds two spondylus shells in his hands and plays them like castanets. 8-3/4"H.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, private CO collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at
which the lot can sell.
533: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Seated Musician
USD 2,000 - 4,000
West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE - 200 CE. Terracotta figure wearing patterned hat and tunic, large crescent nose ring, teeth showing,
with legs crossed holding a rattle in one hand, rasp in the other and ready to jam with whatever Mariachi band that comes along.
9"H x 7-1/4"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, private CA collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the lot can sell.
534: Jalisco Musical Figure Holding Rasp
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Seated terracotta musician shown sitting cross-legged, wearing vibrant,
striped textile shirt, pants and headband; he holds a large rasp against his left shoulder, rubbing an object against it with his
right hand. While playing his rasp, he's shown whistling a happy tune with lips extended. 6"H x 3-5/8"W. PROVENANCE:
Ex-private AZ collection, private CA collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can
sell.
535: Pre-Columbian Maya Bell - Old Man
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Southeastern Mexico, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Really exceptional terracotta depiction of an old man, with deeply-wrinkled face, large
ears with blue earplugs and twin attachment holes in top of head. Reverse cut away with slit to hold small rattling "pellet" (still in
place giving the bell a delightful sound). 4-1/8"H x 3-1/2"W - not counting custom stand. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ
collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
536: Maya Whistling Maskette - Old God
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Southeastern Mexico, Pre-Columbian, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Terracotta maskette in the form of the "Old Fire God;" with
deeply-wrinkled face, jutting chip, extended tongue, nose with large cancerous "wart" and drooping ears. Large, fully-functioning
whistle sits on back of his head, much original blue, red and yellow pigment remains. 4-1/2"H x 3-3/4"W. PROVENANCE:
Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
537: Very Rare Jalisco Bi-Chrome Trumpeteer
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Standing terracotta figure wears pointed headdress, huge earspools and
loin cloth; shown blowing into a large conch shell, playing beautiful music. 6-1/4"H x 3"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ
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538: Cute Jalisco Drummer Figure
USD 700 - 900
West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Pottery figure of a drummer, he sits legs straddling the large wooden drum (which is
almost bigger than him!), hunched over hands on hide drum cover, added ochre pigment to accentuate. 4"H x 2-1/2"D x
2-1/4"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot
can sell.
539: Another Cute Jalisco Drummer Figure
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Another adorable little figure of a drummer, this time with a whistle built
into his cap; he wears a helmet with chin strap, large earspools and stone pectoral. 3-3/4"H x 3" D x 2-3/8"W. PROVENANCE:
Ex- private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
540: Colima Musician on Reclinatario
USD 1,200 - 1,800
West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Pottery musician, holding pair of rattles, resting his back against a reclinatario; working
whistle in the top of the head of the figure. Reclinatario quite detailed with human-form legs and attached pegged leg. A
fascinating representation of life in ancient Mexico! 3-1/2"H x 3"W x 4"D. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in
the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
541: Colima Musician on Reclinatario, Bird / Fish
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Musician holds rattle in his right hand, resting his back against a
reclinatario; with working whistle top of head of the figure. This reclinatario is even more detailed in bird / fish form with human
legs and attached animal snout. 3-1/2"H x 3"W x 4"D. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
542: Seated Colima Whistling Musician
USD 700 - 1,200
West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Terracotta figure looking right, holding pair of rattles; with peaked textile cap atop his
head. Fully-functioning whistle built into top of his cap! 3-7/8"H x 3"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in the
1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
543: 2 Costa Rican Ocarinas + Maya Whistle
USD 700 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, ca 500 to 1000 CE. First, set of two ocarinas, each in animal form in deep-brown pottery, each with four holes to
allow pitch to be changed (both function perfectly). Next, Mayan pottery whistle in bird / jaguar form, also functions perfectly.
Ocarinas measure 4-1/4" and 3-5/8"L; Whistle measures 2"L. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
544: 2 Costa Rican Ocarinas
USD 500 - 800
Pre-Columbian, ca 500 to 1000 CE. One in the form of a turtle, the other in bird form; each in deep brown pottery. Both whistles
have four holes to allow the pitch to be changed. Each functions perfectly. 4-1/2"L and 3-3/4"L. PROVENANCE: EX- private AZ
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