South America Collection Page 3 of 4 All Objects herein advertised are guaranteed to be accurately represented and are one of a kind items subject to previous sale. Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions! Call (812) 476-0442 to Place an Order or for Further Inquiries International Orders Welcome, Layaway Available |
Select from the Following Categories for our Pre-Columbian Art Collections Central America Page 1
*Email to info@antiquesandart.net |
|
A781 A fine medium sized Quimbaya seated figure crafted in a deep reddish burnished terra cotta, the surface with strong remains of a black and red painted intricate design, the face in cream. The femaile figure sits with crossed legs, the arms on the sides, with a serene face having 'coffeebean' eyes. In excellent condition at 6 3/4 inches tall, with a few minor scrapes, and the right hand reglued and overall covered with heavy manganese deposits. Quimbaya culture of Colombia, c. 500-800 A.D. $600.00 |
|
A680 An unusual little jar with a globular body surmounted with narrowing neck and widened lip and a very odd short thin spout on base. It would appear this vessel served as a ceremonial pouring of liquids. Overall with a beautiful reddish/orange surface with three vertical brown bands and crescent shape designs between, all painted with white dots. Vessel is solid, intact condition with a few chips to interior of lip. Sits 4 1/4 inches tall with diameter of approximately 3 1/2 inches and conforms quite nicely within one or two hands while holding. Very attractive and unique. Huari, Peru, c. 800-1000 A.D. $175.00 |
|
A764 A Huari textile fragment, finished on one side and cut on the other, with three panels depicting a double headed serpent deity. Example is crafted on alpaca fiber, exceedingly tightly woven, and dyed in reds, cream, greens, black, gold, blue, brown, and beige. Sample itself measures 16 1/2 inches long and 2 7/8 inches wide and is professionally mounted on a linen covered stretcher and ready to hang. Huari culture of Peru, c. 700-900 A.D. Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions collection of Geneva, Switzerland. $245.00 |
|
MP277 A large and scarce Chavin human effigy stirrup bottle. This interesting example measures a large 10 1/2 inches tall with the squatty round body having a diameter of approximately 8 inches. Vessel depicts a seated man, the head connecting to the spout, the legs curving in low relief, and applied arms with the hands held against an incised necklace. In the center of the chest is an impressed circle with incised designs, possibly a pendant, and on backside of the bottle are four incised vertical panels. Bottle is in excellent condition with chipping to the left arm, a slight nick at the rim, some light surface erosion, pitting, and a very light surface hairline. Vessel is overall in a rusty orange with fire clouding in areas and covered with light dendritic mineral growths. An impressive and unusual example. Cupisnique Style, Chavin Culture of Peru, c. 1200-200 B.C. $1,850.00 |
|
A551 A large sized terra cotta mold made votive statue standing 13 inches tall with burnished round cap, a narrow torso with hands held to chest and holding a sash. Painted in yellow and with opening in rear of head and two holes on each side making entire figure an ocarina. Reconstructed across torso from several pieces and complete with no restoration. On custom stand. Jama Coaque/ Bahia Ecuador, c. 500 B.C.-300 A.D. $600.00 |
|
A491 An Early Moche stirrup bottle with squat round body surmounted with spout. Painted with geometrics in cream and faded black on the polished orange base and covered with manganese mineral deposits. Vessel is in solid, excellent, undamaged condition at 8 1/4 inches high. A very nice example with a fine surface quality. Peru, c. 1-200 A.D. $550.00 |
|
A687 A very beautiful Nazca textile fragment. This wonderful example, 10 inches by 5 1/2 inches, is tightly woven with a wonderful variety of geometric designs in burgundy, green, gold, cream, deep blue, orange, teal, deep brown, and sky blue. An intricately designed work and of highest quality. Fragment is finished on sides but cut on both ends which was frequently done when textiles were rotten or missing in areas. One area of loss in middle on edge, else some fraying. A lovely example and comes mounted on frame wrapped in khaki linen and ready to hang. Frame size is 13 by 8 1/2 inches. Nazca, c. 200-400 A.D. $300.00 |
|
MP271 A boldly painted orangeware Inca bottle of a 'coquero', or man chewing a cud of coca. The face is painted in bright cream paint with black details, wearing a typical Andes type conical cap with brown hair framing, and an out of the oridinary spout at the chin. Vessel stands 7 1/2 inches tall, in solid condition overall, original paints, and a small expertly matched restoration at the rim. Covered with ancient dendritic growths. Inca culture of Peru, c. 1450 A.D. $950.00 |
|
PE107 A Proto-Nazca Mantle with fringe border. The central deep red or burgundy panel measures approximately 44 inches long and 15 inches wide and retains original fringe with a band of small abstract trophy heads, each with an eye facing the same direction, surmounted with a multi-color panel above, followed by three solid color fringes in green, red, then gold. Border itself is approximately 1 3/4 inches wide giving an overall mantle width of nearly 17 inches. Such fringes would have been used as mummy wrappings, this example with some expected staining. Central panel itself is finished on three sides, one end is apparently cut in modern times, normally because of serious damage. The fringe is attached with ancient threading and with a few areas of fraying and separations and keeps continuity. It has been wrapped around the mantle end with the modern cut and remaining ancient threading. Could be easily framed and would make a marvelous display. Proto-Nazca, Peru, c. 400-100 B.C. $1,250.00 |
|
A754 An interesting buff orange terra cotta Vicus culture votive figurine. The hollow body figurine is pierced on either side for vent release but also, most likely, contained rattle beads, most of which have disintegrated. The human form figure features a rectangular shaped head with slit eyes and mouth, low relief arms, the hips/ legs, flare out a bit and with small slits for genitalia and rectum. The overall form of this idol is representative of a phallus and was, most likely, a ceremonial fertility rattle. Measures just over 5 inches long, with areas at the back and front of the base with modern fill from ancient chips, the nose chipped, else intact. Vicus culture of Peru, c. 200 B.C-200 A.D. $250.00 |
|
A725 A fine Inca 'Canopa' stone effigy. This well formed llama effigy is carved from a beautiful grayish/ beige material with black spotting throughout. The animal has a well rounded torso coming tapering to a slightly rounded base, a short relief pointed tail behind, the thick neck coming to an up raised head showing ears, wide eyes, snout, and mouth. A large hole on top of the torso opens to a large cavity within which would have been used to store a cocoa leaf and grease offering in hopes of receiving a plentiful crop. Overall with strong ancient polish inside and out. Stands a larger than the normal, 3 5/8 inches tall and 5 inches long. A couple of nicks to left side of face otherwise excellent. Inca, Peru, c. 1200-1400 A.D. $550.00 |
|
W201 A large Chimu blackware jug with brilliant black burnished surface. The vessel sits, slightly offset, at 9 inches tall and 8 1/2 inches wide, with an undecorated body, short spout, and two small protruding knobs with false suspension loops. Interestingly, the loops do not actually have a hole through them which is rather out of the ordinary. Vessel has a great surface quality and is intact with a small chip to the spout and one side suffering from some hairline cracking. Chimu culture of Peru, c. 1200-1400 A.D. $250.00 |
|
A684 A Nazca textile headband at 21 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide. This fine example is woven from alpaca hair, the panel background in bold red and five images contained within. At the top is a profile jaguar figure, below it, are two profile images of jaguar heads set back to back, fourth is an upright image of the Huari culture 'Big Nose' deity, and last appears to be a human skull with a headdress and ornaments. A fine example in excellent condition, with a couple areas of mending and the piece cut at the bottom, below the skull effigy. Mounted on frame with heavy linen background and ready to hang. Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions collection, Geneva, Switzerland. Nazca with Huari influence, c. 600-800 A.D. Framed size is 24 by 5 inches. $550.00 |
|
A501 A beautiful pair of matched Moche terra cotta spotted deer effigy jars. Each animal rests with legs tucked under the torso, a pleasant, serene look to the well modeled faces. Spout emits from topside with suspension loops at either side. Both are decorated in cream details on the polished orange base and overall with strong patina. These are a matched set; however, not identical. One is larger than the other at approximately. 10 1/4 inches long, 6 inches tall, 4 1/8 inches wide, this in solid condition with minor surface wear; the other at approximately 10 inches long, 6 inches tall, and 3 3/4 inches wide, the head dropping more in posture; this in solid condition with more worn paint and area of surface erosion on one side. Quite an attractive and scarce pair. Peru, c. 500-700 A.D. $1,400.00 |
Select from the Following Categories for our Pre-Columbian Art Collections Central America Page 1 *Email to info@antiquesandart.net |
Call (812) 476-0442 to Place an Order or for Further Inquiries International Orders Welcome Layaway Available
|
Visa
and Mastercard Accepted