Fierce warriors with elaborate headdresses on front and reverse side, double rows of glyphs on rounded sides, traces of red pigment, on custom stand, circa 550 - 950 C.E., h. 4 1/2"
Domed shaped bridged vessel with polychromed Prolific Deity consuming victim. Female head with long tresses extending from shoulder to body of vessel, claw-like hands encircled with a hem of Pretty Ladies, painted in reddish brown, plum, tan, cream and black. Minor mineral deposits and a few chips on base, otherwise intact. 7" high. Circa 400 - 600 C.E., Ex. Estate of Kate Kemper, London
Early Chimu (Peru, 800 - 1000 CE) Blackware Stirrup Vessel of a Deity or Priest. Large fangs protrude from mouth and the Snake god wraps around head of deity. Mountains represented on bridge of stirrup. Stirrup repaired from original piece and a few minor chips, but in overall good condition. 10" high
Dramatic Peruvian religious polychrome wooden Wall Crucifix. Christ with hand beaded loin cloth and silver crown of thorns. Circa 1800 C.E. In good condition. 44" high
Large standing Nayarit Warrior. Holding an arrow in one hand, wearing loin cloth, hat with strap under chin. Large hooked nose and a white teeth. Body adorned with dashed lines and wearing many earrings. Feet are very large and with pointed toes. Overall reddish buff with white accents. Professional repair to feet, arms from original pieces. One finger missing on left hand. Mexico 100 BCE-250 CE, 22 inches high
Colima Blackware Potery Duck, Mexico, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Finely modeled with long bill, small eyes staring outward. Stylized plumage and large hollow tail for spout. 6 3/4" high, In excellent condition.
Hand woven tassel from a tunic composed of delicate stitching with hues of aqua, red and a cream textile. Circa 750 - 1250 C.E., Length of tassel is 39" while framed is 7 3/4" x 41" in length.
Polychromed zoomorphic male figure with large feline tail standing with arms outstretched. Brilliant headdress portrays ceremonial life in coastal Ecuador. ca. 400 B.C.E. - 500 C.E., 6 1/4" high, Excellent condition.
Ancient Nazca Textile Camelid / Wool Tunic, Peru circa 100 - 700 CE. With zoomorphic motif and dangling tassle. In excellent condition. 33" H x 25 1/2" W
It is becoming increasingly difficult to find good quality Prehistoric Native American pieces. This Black on Red Bluff Feather Holder from the Four Corners region is a treasure. 800-900 A.D.Design stripes delineated throughout with particular vividness on one half.Intact and unrepaired except for 2" chip in back. Six inches overall. Ex: Gene Lange, Littleton, CO