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o190 A large terra cotta head fragment from an Olmec figurine. The hollow head exhibits strong classic Olmec traits showing a chubby cheeked face with wide nose, two beads below, probably suspended from the septum; bound conical skull with two tufts on top and one at forehead; ears with small earflares; and typical cross-eyed pupils which were achieved by tying a stick with a dangle at the baby's head and was indicative of beauty later in life. Fragment is broken at the neck in ancient times otherwise intact and retains much dark red pigment. 3 1/2 inches tall and 3 inches wide, this head could have come from a figurine probably around 8 inches or more in a seated position. Honduras, c. 800-400 B.C. On custom walnut stand. $250.00 |
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FS133 A nice bird effigy shallow container painted in deep red and black with some remaining white highlights. This early Panamanian effigy stands of four short pointed legs supporting the central bowl and is accented with wings, tail, and short bird head. Effigy vessel is intact, excellent condition at 1 3/4 inches tall and nearly 5 1/2 inches wide. Most likely, a Zahina vessel. Central Region of Panama, c. 200-400 A.D. $350.00 |
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FS104 A vibrant Cocle pedestal bowl polychrome painted in deep red, cream, black, and purple with three triangular panels of a snarling feline head. A beautiful frutera type vessel with deep concave interior. Sits 7 inches tall with 10 inch diameter. As is standard for such examples, this piece is repaired from seven large pieces, one small area rebuilt, with repaint over cracks and matching on both sides. Very decorative example from the F. Stegmeier collection. Panama, c. 800-1500 A.D. $850.00 |
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o150 A fine little seated Preclassic figurine with large head showing wide rounded olmecoid eyes, large nose, and smile on lips. The gray terra cotta figure is in solid, excellent condition at 2 1/4 inches tall. Such solid body figurines are documented to be from Pacific Coast of Guatemala Olmec period sites, c. 400-200 B.C. $300.00 |
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o152 A buff solid body Preclassic figurine of a seated male hunchback with legs crossed, arms at sides and forearms resting on thighs. His large face is crafted in an Olmec style with round eyes, a prominent nose, one side of head with lengthy gathering of hair flowing on backside, and, interestingly, with large hump on right side of back. Sits 3 1/2 inches tall. Figure has restored left arm, several small surface nicks and a couple light surface hairlines. Retains calcified ancient deposits in crevices. Pacific Coast of Guatemala type, c. 400-200 B.C. $350.00 |
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A585 A Pre-classic miniature jar with olmec influence squat bodied effigy with fat round face, arms angled tightly at sides, legs upward bent and feet meeting together at base. Very interesting vessel at 2 inches tall with 2 1/2 inch width. Two small chips and one light hairline else intact. Retaining ancient deposits and encrustation. Southern Pacific Coast Guatemala, c. 400-200 B.C. $250.00 |
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W213 A very colorful and nice sized jar with rounded base, a tapering midsection, and flaring lip. Decorated with two triangular panels of small dots and two little heads wearing round earflares, each on opposite sides of the vessel. Painted overall in a bold orange and with further red bands. In solid, excellent, undamaged condition and only minor surface erosion and some fire clouding. Sits 4 1/2 inches tall with a 5 3/4 inch width. A very attractive vessel marked with an old label reading 'Heutar Site'. Costa Rica, c. 800-1200 A.D. $350.00 |
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W214 Small tri-legged jar overall painted with a bold orange, the midsection with series of notches and three small applique heads. The corseted body is painted with vertical dark red strokes and also the rim and inside lip in red. Jar sits 3 1/4 inches tall with diameter of 5 1/4 inches and has expected light surface erosion and one light repaired hairline at rim else intact and excellent. Marked on underside 'Heutar Site'. Costa Rica, c. 800-1200 A.D. $125.00 |
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BE102 A large sized 'uniface' dagger in a veined chert with half in a pale gray, other side with darker gray and between the two is a bullseye vein in cream. Quite out of the norm coloration to see. Example measures 10 1/2 inches long and, interestingly, has the spine struck and flattened giving four separate planes to the dagger whereas most examples have only three surfaces. Intact, excellent condition with pointed tip and some expected ancient nicks on edges. Belize, c. 800-200 B.C. $300.00 |
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BE101 A wonderfully shaped early gray chert dagger from Belize. This fine knife is struck in the 'uniface' style with a flat plane on the underside, the top with two other flat sides giving sharp edges and a handle below. This example has beautiful even dark gray coloring and has a scarce undulating blade form to it. In excellent condition with sharp edges and point. 9 1/2 inches long. Belize, c. 800-200 B.C. $300.00 |
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FS131 A vibrant large orange bowl from Panama. The utilitarian type bowl is overall with a bright deep orange/ reddish fired paint and thick clay construction. The exterior exhibits a deep brush line design while inside is smooth. Vessel sits approximately 3 1/2 inches tall with an 8 inch diameter and is intact with a few rim nicks, surface pocking, and one stable ancient stress line. Unlike most cultures, such utilitarian vessels are rather scarce to see from Panama. Central Region of Panama, c. 200-400 A.D. $300.00 |
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A618 Fine miniature jadeite Costa Rican face pendant carved from a thin sliver of deep green jadeite with white inclusions. The finely detailed face has grooved details and drilling showing a bold human face with triangular nose, broad mouth, slit eyes with drilled pupils, ear ornaments, and grooved lines separating the forehead from a bird with wings open. Drilled holes on the bird wings allow for suspension. Well polished example and intact, excellent condition at just 1 1/2 inches high. Costa Rica, c. 600-1000 A.D. $200.00 |
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FS107 A Cocle type small bottle in solid condition, the cream base painted with purple, red, and white triangles and bands. 4 1/4 inches tall with light root markings and some fading, a few nicks to surface. Very attractive vessel and scarce form. Panama, c. 600-800 A.D. Property from the F. Stegmeier collection. $300.00 |
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W216 A Massive Costa Rican storage jar sitting 9 inches tall, with an 8 inch diameter, and weighing over 5 1/2 pounds. This sizable vessel is shaped with a rounded body and a flattened base. The short neck is decorated with a rim head constructed of applique with curving ears, large eyes, and ornate nostrils and mouth which may actually be a second effigy. Overall with strong deep brown burnished surface holding a strong ancient patina and mineral deposits. Intact and excellent, solid condition. Costa Rica, Nicoya type, c. 600-1000 A.D. $400.00 |
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