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CR155 A very nice large Costa Rican jar with a well modeled squat form with slightly corseted rim. The exterior is painted overall in a creamy beige, the rim with a series of small abstract red and deep plum colored glyphs reminiscent of Maya art, below that, several bands in black, one in red, and terminating in evenly spaced downturned triangles. Vessel sits 5 1/4 inches tall and 7 3/4 inches in diameter and in solid condition, rings like a bell, with some ancient nicks to the rim and very minor areas of pitting. Retains light mineral deposits and good patina. Nicoya/ Guanacaste cultures of Costa Rica, c. 500-800 A.D. $450.00AR |
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o176 An impressive Olmec terra cotta votive figure depicting an obese seated figure. The person, of indeterminite gender, squats with the left leg upward bent, the right tucked beneath, the left arm around the leg, and right arm held against the chest. The large head has the hair pulled up to a peak on top, large round pierced eyes, slightly parted lips, and both ears with long eliptical ornaments hanging to the shoulders. Idol sits nearly 6 1/2 inches tall, 4 1/2 inches wide, with the head repaired at the neck, the nose reconstructed, an area of ancient surface erosion on the backside base, and a trowel chip behind the left arm, otherwise, intact and well preserved. Olmec figures of this size and quality are very scarce. Type found around the Pacific coast of Guatemala, c. 400 B.C. $800.00 |
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FS133 A 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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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. $250.00AR |
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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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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. $275.00 |
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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. $275.00 |
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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. $250.00AR |
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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. $350.00 |
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