A fine Moche "Little Man" Portrait vessel from Peru, ca. 450 - 700 AD. This nicely sculpted example is 7" high and has the characteristic legs projecting from beneath the chin. This one is extensively adorned with facial tattoos and a striped headdress. In excellent condition, nice mineral deposits. Museum deaccession.
$450.00 + $10 shipping
Moche "Little Man" Portrait vessel from Peru, ca. 450 - 700 AD
Item MO910
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A typical Cupisnique stirrup bottle from Peru, ca. 1200 200 BC. It is 9-1/2 high and is decorated with incised geometric designs of opposing diamond patterns. In excellent condition, with good mineral deposits. Museum deaccession.
$450.00 + $10 shipping
Cupisnique stirrup bottle from Peru, ca. 1200 200 BC -
Item CZ98
A fine avian celt pendant from Costa Rica, ca. 500 BC 500 AD. This unusual example is 4 long, made fro semi-translucent jadeite and depicts an avian deity. It is perforated for suspension. The stone is calcified and covered with root marks and trails.
$325.00 + $5 shipping
Avian celt pendant from Costa Rica, ca. 500 BC 500 AD-
Item CR164
A fine Avian Deity pendant from Costa Rica, ca. 500 BC - 500 AD. It is 2-3/8" long and is made from a greenish-gray stone. Nicely detailed and polished, with weathering due to water intrusion. Perforated for suspension. See Between Continents - Between Seas, page 173, for other examples of this style.
$125.00 + $5 shipping
Avian Deity pendant from Costa Rica, ca. 500 BC - 500 AD-
Item CR276
A rare Colima 3-note avian whistle from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This choice example is 3-7/8 long and depicts a mythical creature with the triangular head of a serpent and the body of a bird in flight. In perfect condition, with nice appliquι eyes, good mineral deposits and root marks. Choice example with great tone!
$175.00 + $6 shipping
Colima 3-note avian whistle from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD
Item CO510
A fine Colima figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD. This lovely example is 4-1/2 tall and depicts a young female. She is posed standing, with hands clasped at the back of her head and has long hair flowing over her shoulders, as well as a traditional forelock. Delicate incising details her hair and indicates clothing. Good mineral deposits, mounted on stand.
$195.00 + $8 shipping
Colima figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC 300 AD
Item CO678
Vera Cruz deity whistle from Mexico, ca. 300 - 900 AD
Item VC81
A rare Vera Cruz deity whistle from Mexico, ca. 300 - 900 AD. It is 2" high and depicts a stylized jaguar deity with a finely detailed face. Great tone on the whistle and also contains a rattle.
$65.00 + $5 shipping