All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1262931
A very interesting and rare Narino pottery vessel, shaped as a discus, really looks like an alien spaceship! Capuli cultural complex (ca. 850 A.D. – 1500 A.D.)

We've haven't seen an exact match in style and this is an attractive piece!

Size: 193 mm. in diameter

Condition: Choice for type! Though this is a tough type of pottery to find in superb condition, this actually intact anbd unrepaired...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1262706
A VERY LARGE NARINO CAPULI STORAGE VESSEL, Capuli cultural complex (ca. 850 A.D. – 1500 A.D.)

From the shaft tombs of the Southern Highland Narino Region of Columbia.

This spectacular vessel has the body fully decorated with a black and red-on-cream resist painted pattern.

Size: ca. 30 cm. high and ca. 20 cm. in diameter...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1262700
HIGH QUALITY LARGE NARINO CAPULI PEDESTAL BOWL, Capuli cultural complex (ca. 850 A.D. – 1500 A.D.)

From the shaft tombs of the Southern Highland Narino Region of Columbia.

This spectacular bowl has the body decorated with a black and red-on-cream resist painted pattern.

Size: ca. 20 cm. in diameter and ca. 9-10 cm. high.

Condition: Choice! Flawless with fully painted and preserved surfaces and light wear in places. Ex...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1262694
HIGH QUALITY LARGE NARINO CAPULI PEDESTAL BOWL, Capuli cultural complex (ca. 850 A.D. – 1500 A.D.)

From the shaft tombs of the Southern Highland Narino Region of Columbia.

This spectacular bowl is beautifully decorated with a resist and black/red design.

Size: ca. 20-21 cm. in diameter and ca. 9-10 cm. high.

Condition: Superb! Flawless with fully painted and preserved surfaces. Ex. Very Old Swedish Private Collection (Estate)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1262693
HIGH QUALITY LARGE NARINO CAPULI PEDESTAL BOWL, Capuli cultural complex (ca. 850 A.D. – 1500 A.D.)

From the shaft tombs of the Southern Highland Narino Region of Columbia.

This spectacular bowl has the body decorated with a black-on-cream resist painted pattern. The inside is beautifully decorated with a resist and red design.

Size: ca. 20-21 cm. in diameter and ca. 9-10 cm. high...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1700 item #1257679 (stock #LS20147)
Ancient Artifacts
$2,200.00
This ultra-rare Spiro Mound shell carving is 2 1/4" and has two suspension holes. The shell is translucent and shows beautiful patina. The holes are correct. The figure appears to be holding a ceremonial monolithic flint mace. The figure is wearing an elaborate necklace with a cross pendant and ear spools. It also has a weeping eye motif. LeFlore County, Oklahoma. From the collection of the late Randy Jackson of Garden City, Michigan. A no-brainer for authenticity.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1251607 (stock #P92)
A rare antique Pre-Columbian Jama-Coaque 300 B.C. - 400 A.D. ceramic amulet in the form of a standing nude male figure with an erect phallus. These types of amulets were associated with the male sex's power and fertility. The object has a hole at the temple for suspension.

CONDITION: It is in good condition, showing its age and wear. No repairs or restorations.

DIMENSIONS: Height: 5.4 cm...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1251601 (stock #P89)

Antique Pre-Columbian Mayan circa 200 AD to 600 A.D. reddish terracotta fragment of head mask with large eyes and adorned with ear spools.
CONDITION: showing its age and usage with patina with earthen deposits...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1251515 (stock #P87)

Antique Pre-Columbian Mayan circa 200 AD to 600 A.D. reddish terracotta small head wearing a headband.
CONDITION: showing its age and usage with patina with earthen deposits. Chipped.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 3.1 cm (1 1/4in).

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1251507 (stock #P86)
Antique Pre-Columbian Mayan circa 500 to 900 A.D. terracotta head fragment adorned with one ear spool.

CONDITION: The item shows signs of age and use with patina and earthen deposits. It is also chipped.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in).

PROVENANCE: The object came from a private Canadian collection of antiques and was sold by a reputable Canadian auction house in the 1980s.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Handiwork : Pre 1492 item #1251388 (stock #P80)
Antique Pre columbian ceramic spindle whorl bead Maya 100-900 AD
Antique Pre –Columbian Maya, ca.100-900 A.D. ceramic spindle whorl or bead decorated around with incised pattern...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Stone : Pre 1700 item #1251370 (stock #P72)
Antique Mayan large celt axe from the Post-Classic era (900-1500 AD) is a true masterpiece of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican craftsmanship...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1247767 (stock #7022)
tlapacoya
$2,400.00
Classic Olmec los Bocas figure. 1200 B.C.E. -500 B.C.E. this excellently crafted figure has faint traces of red pigment with mineral deposits. He (no breasts, or sexual elements) is wearing a helmet or headdress, with what appears to be some form of jewelry over his nose or upper lip. this piece is all intact with no visible repairs, small amount of normal chipping around nose and feet. Many years ago I put this piece into auction with Arte Primitivo. Fortunately for both you and I it did not br...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1247764 (stock #7021)
tlapacoya
$1,475.00
a fine collection of 9 gold nose rings collected in the 1930's in central America by the grandfather of a Santa Fe collector, most are believed to be from Columbia. The pieces range in size from 1 3/8 inches to 1/4 of an inch. All appear to be high KT. wt. gold
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1245453 (stock #7024)
tlapacoya
$5,900.00
This very fine Colima figure is a great work of art, able to balance itself in a position of action. It is also possible that this figure is a warrior holding a club rather than a bat.This piece dates from 300BC to 200AD. There are three repairs,the head was reattached at the neckline and the club was repaired at the lower end, there was a small crack on the left groin area that was repaired otherwise intact.This is a very unique Colima figure with mineral deposit overall . He measures13" head...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1245449 (stock #7206)
tlapacoya
$3,600.00
A rare Sultepec mask, possessing a great nose. This piece dates from approximately 500BC to 200Bc it measures 5 1/2" by 4" wide the nose rises 3" from the back. there appears to be a small amount of repair to the nose. there is an old auction number as well as a small tag with DeRoche on it, although I haven't spoken with Dave it is possible it was once in his gallery in San Francisco.There is a small chip on the right side of the top. This is a great mask at a great price.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1245439 (stock #7205)
tlapacoya
$2,350.00
A very beautiful matching pair of Maya Jade ear ornaments from the classic period CA 500 AD to 800 AD. Both measuring 3 1/2" by 3 1/4".The form is Semi round having a large central opening and wide flare. Both have double perforations for attachment. A small amount of red pigment on each. One repaired from two original pieces, along with a few minor rim chips otherwise both are intact
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre 1492 item #1245433 (stock #7204)
tlapacoya
$4,300.00
Type 10 Mezcala figure, 9" by 3",showing heavy mineralization and root marks.Small chip on the chin under the mouth.