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ITEM# : 180-10 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Fantastic Moche IV bottle ~~ Marine Scene from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A fantastic Moche fineline bottle depicting a pair of large birds, probably herons feeding on fish. The herons are surrounded by reeds which are typical of castal and lake areas. Painted in chestnut red over cream slip. This beautiful example dates from 450-550 AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, a couple of minor stress cracks on the base (have been professionally sealed) ~ good mineral deposits.

DIMENSIONS:
8 1/2" high.

PRICE:    Sold, Thank you


ITEM# : 185-10 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Large size Inca Fish Effigy bottle from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
This is a fantastic example of a large size Inca effigy fish bottle. This beautiful example dates from 1300-1500AD. This bottle most likely depicts a puffer fish. The facial details and side fins are molded in high relief. The outer slip is highly burnished.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage with good mineral deposits

DIMENSIONS:
9 1/2" long.

PRICE:    Sold, Thank you


ITEM# : 184-10 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Beautiful Chimu Culture Feline Head Bottle from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A choice Chimu blackware bottle depicting a Feline Head. This beautiful example dates from 1100-1450AD. The large round eyes are more typically seen on shamanic transformation figures, so perhaps this was meant to represent a shaman transformed into his spirit animal.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage with good deposits.

DIMENSIONS:
7 1/2" high.

PRICE:    $550.00


ITEM# : 181-10 (New Listing)

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TITLE: An Interesting Salinar Culture Avian Vessel from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A lovely Salinar avian vessel in 2 parts. The top part depicts a nicely detailed nesting bird. The bottom piece is a 5 1/2" diameter nesting bowl. This pair was obviously manufactured as a unit. This beautiful very rare example dates from 200BC-100AD.

CONDITION: In Good condition, the tip of one of the wings had broken off and has been repaired, minor stress crack under one wing - with good mineral deposits.

DIMENSIONS:
4 3/4" high by 6" long.

PRICE:    $550.00


ITEM# : 183-10 (New Listing)

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TITLE: An Exceptional Moche Culture Olla from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A lovely Moche polychrome olla is decorated with three animated monkeys in high relief. They are each holding an object, perhaps a tasty friut and appear excited. The monkeys are separated by panels of geometric designs, including step-fret symbols which are associated with a fertility motif. An unusually expressive example with good paint. This beautiful very rare example dates 500-700AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage with good mineral deposits.

DIMENSIONS:
6" high ~ 5 3/4" diameter.

PRICE:    $575.00


ITEM# : 182-10 (New Listing)

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TITLE: An Exceptional Chimu Double Chamber Whistle vessel from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
This wonderful quaint example depicts a rodent seated atop the front chamber chewing on something held with both paws. He is nicely detailed with physical features molded in high relief. Ancient Andean people often incorporated those animals that competed with them for the same food sources into their art. This beautiful example dates 1100-1450AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage with good mineral deposits and a clear high-pitched tone on the whistle.

DIMENSIONS:
6 1/4" high by 8" long.

PRICE:    Sold, Thank you


ITEM# : 3055-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Large Size Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic tall hand blown Roman glass bottle. Graceful in form and made with a concave base. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. Roman bottles of this size are very difficult to find - displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
6 7/8" high by 2 3/4" across the body.

PRICE:    $750.00


ITEM# : 3056-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Good Size Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic tall hand blown Roman glass bottle. Graceful in form and made with a polished concave base. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. Roman bottles of this size are very difficult to find - displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, natural rough rim lip - no damage ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
4 3/4" high by 3" across the body.

PRICE:    $525.00


ITEM# : 3057-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Large Size Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic tall hand blown Roman glass bottle. Graceful in form and made with a polished base. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. Roman bottles of this size are very difficult to find - displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
5 7/8" high by 4" across the body.

PRICE:    $650.00


ITEM# : 3011-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic hand blown Roman glass bottle. Tall slender bottle with beautiful iridescent blue/green color. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. Nice size bottle stands on its own - displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
4 7/8" high by 3/4" across the body.

PRICE:    $425.00


ITEM# : 3058-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Good Size Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic hand blown Roman glass bottle. Graceful in form and made with a polished base. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. This bottle has some great air bubbles and displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
5 1/4" high by 1 1/2" across the body.

PRICE:    $325.00


ITEM# : 3059-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic hand blown Roman glass bottle. Graceful in form and made with a pontil base. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. This bottle displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
2 3/4" high by 1 3/4" across the body.

PRICE:    $235.00


ITEM# : 3060-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic hand blown Roman glass bottle. Graceful in form and made with a polished base. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. This bottle has a beautiful blue/green color and displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
4 1/2" high by 3/4" across the body.

PRICE:    $375.00


ITEM# : 3013-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic hand blown Roman glass bottle. Tall slender bottle with beautiful form and air bubbles. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. Nice size bottle stands on its own - displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, no damage ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
4 1/4" high by 1 1/2" across the body.

PRICE:    $345.00 SOLD


ITEM# : 3012-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Exceptional Ancient Roman Glass Bottle

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful authentic hand blown Roman glass bottle. Tall slender bottle still filled with dirt. This bottle has not been cleaned giving it a just discovered feel. This bottle comes from the collection of artist and collector Achille Forgione who was based in Rochester, New York. This exceptional piece dates from 1st - 4th AD. Nice size bottle stands on its own - displays very well.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, small minor crack in the bottom edge ~ uncleaned/as found condition.

DIMENSIONS:
4 5/8" high by 1 1/4" across the body.

PRICE:    $285.00


ITEM# : 2064-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: A Beautiful Inca Coca Bag with strap and Tassels from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful Inca culture coca bag from Peru. This exceptional example still has the shoulder strap and decorative tassels attached. This exceptional piece dates from 1375-1500 AD. A very nice example of Inca textile weaving. The bag is constructed with dark blue, light green, tan and dark red wool. The bags front and back panels are delicately woven into decorative strips. The bag is nicely displayed in a solid wood display case with descriptive label. An extremely attractive example of an Inca coca bag.

CONDITION: Front face is in Good condition, back panel has minor staining.

DIMENSIONS:
The bag measures 5 3/4" wide by 7 1/4" long. The wooden case measures 15" x 17 3/4" x 2". The decorative tassels measures 9" long.

PRICE:    Sold, Thank you


ITEM# : 2501-08 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Rare Mixtec Culture Polychrome Plate from Mexico

DESCRIPTION:
A rare and beautiful Mixtec polychrome plate with a mystical crocodile head highlighting its center. The plate is painted in dark red, blood red and a yellow/orange colors. The Mixtec culture lived around the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Guerrero and Puebla in southern Mexico. The culture flourished from the 9th to the early 16th century. The Mixtec were famous for their beautiful polychrome pottery. There is an old catalog number inked on the reverse.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, one old chip out of the edge - colors still bright.

DIMENSIONS:
7/8" high by 6 7/8" across.

PRICE:    $525.00


ITEM# : 568-07 (New)

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TITLE: Nazca Culture - Decorated Low Colorful Bowl

DESCRIPTION:
An exceptional example of a decorated bowl. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This example dates from 350-500 AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This bowl is decorated with very wide bands of blue, red and yellow. When looking at the design it has similarities of the Nasca abstract bird designs? This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Very good condition - strong and solid, minor age discoloration spots to the inside painted surfaces.

DIMENSIONS:
bowl measures 1 3/4" high by 5" across.

PRICE:    $275.00


ITEM# : 1275-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Moche Culture Effigy Figural Bottle from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A nicely detailed Moche culture effigy bottle. This unique figural bottle is adorned with a human head with large ear ornamnets. This bottle dates from 400-700 AD.

CONDITION: In Good condition with only minor rim chips - solid.

DIMENSIONS:
6" high.

PRICE:    $395.00


ITEM# : 355-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Stunning Terra Cotta Storage Jar from the Holy Lands

DESCRIPTION:
This beautiful storage jar from the Holy Land is perfect in style and form. The jar has an interesting outer finish with lines from the smoothing paddle left purposely to add a linear design element. The jar also has a pedestal base. A grapevine wreath is supplied for display stability.

CONDITION: In Excellent condition, great age patina.

DIMENSIONS:
6 1/4" tall by 5 1/2" across.

PRICE:    $325.00


ITEM# : 1276-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Moche Culture Effigy Vessel from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
An interesting mystical animal vessel has nice details and good paint. The vessel has what looks to be a frog and dog features. This bottle dates from 400-700 AD.

CONDITION: In Good condition with only minor rim chip - solid.

DIMENSIONS:
5" high.

PRICE:    $450.00


ITEM# : 260-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Beautiful Jade / Jadeite Pendant from Costa Rica

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful pendant with natural and man made bevels creates an exciting pendant when viewed in the sun light. The pendant has a hand drilled hole through the upper center for suspension. This fantastic pendant dates from 500BC-1000AD. The pendant comes in a black riker mount case with descriptive label. Ex-Burch Collection New York City.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, excellent age patina.

DIMENSIONS:
1 3/8" wide by 2" long.

PRICE:    $175.00


ITEM# : 273-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: A Unique Chimu Culture Snake & Monkey Effigy Stirrup Bottle from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A nicely burnished blackware Chimu zoomorphic bottle. The bottles body is composed of two snakes coiling up to the base of the stirrup. The eyes and mouth of the snakes look to be etched into the piece. The bottle also has a cute monkey resting where the stirrup meets the spout. This interesting bottle dates from 1100-1450 AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, one side has minor surface abrasions - good mineral deposits.

DIMENSIONS:
8 3/4" high.

PRICE:    $550.00 Sales Price $425.00


ITEM# : 261-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Beautiful Jade / Jadeite Pendant from Costa Rica

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful slender pendant with a hand drilled hole through the upper center for suspension. This fantastic pendant dates from 500BC-1000AD. The pendant comes in a black riker mount case with descriptive label. Ex-Burch Collection New York City.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, great age patina.

DIMENSIONS:
5/8" wide by 2 1/2" long.

PRICE:    $150.00


ITEM# : 336-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Rare Chimu Culture Copper Bowl from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
An interesting Chimu culture copper bowl. The bowl was made from natural copper deposits found in the highlands of Peru and was found with an offering of textile tucked inside. This bowl which displays very well was acquired from a collector who purchased it from a personal friend in the 1960's. This unique copper bowl dates from 1100-1450 AD.

CONDITION: In Good condition, the rim is rough and there are holes in the bottom - rich age patina.

DIMENSIONS:
2 3/4" high x 4 3/4" across.

PRICE:    $325.00 Sales price $275.00


ITEM# : 270-09

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TITLE: Female Figure from the Huari Culture, Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A choice and rare Huari Female figure from the coastal area of Peru. The figure is nicely adorn with a traditional headdress and necklace. A hole goes through the head from side to side possibly for suspension. This great figure dates from 650-800 AD.

CONDITION: In Good condition, nose worn off - good paint and mineral deposits.

DIMENSIONS:
6 3/4" high.

PRICE:    $300.00 SOLD


ITEM# : 263-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: A Cute Chimu Culture Monkey Effigy Bottle from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A nicely burnished blackware Chimu zoomorphic bottle. The bottle has an adorable monkey draped over the top of the chamber. This cute bottle dates from 1100-1450 AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, good mineral deposits.

DIMENSIONS:
6 1/8" high.

PRICE:    $385.00


ITEM# : 269-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: A Classic Jamacoaque Culture Female Figure from Ecuador.

DESCRIPTION:
A classic Jamacoaque female figure posed standing with arms held to the sides. She is shown wearing an abbreviated manto, necklace with pendant and ear ornaments, with other jewelry and clothing indicated with gold, blue and white paint. This exceptional scene dates from 300BC - 400AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, good mineral deposits.

DIMENSIONS:
5 3/4" high.

PRICE:    $325.00 Sold


ITEM# : 262-09 (New Listing)

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TITLE: Beautiful Jade / Jadeite Pendant from Costa Rica

DESCRIPTION:
A Beautiful slender pendant with notches carved into each side for suspension. A design is etched into the face of the pendant which might be a butterfly symbol. This fantastic pendant dates from 500BC-1000AD. The pendant comes in a black riker mount case with descriptive label. Ex-Burch Collection New York City.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, great age patina.

DIMENSIONS:
5/8" wide by 2 1/2" long.

PRICE:    $175.00


ITEM# : 2829-08

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TITLE: Stunning Framed Sample of Paracas Textile.

DESCRIPTION:
The Paracas culture lived along the Southern Coast of Peru from around 700BC - 200AD. They were a fascinating culture with many talents. Their textile art is considered the best of all ancient Andean cultures! The sample listed here was constructed by embroidering an intricate design using yellow and blue thread on a brown background. There are three wide eyed smiling creatures seen among the design block. The background red thread is then carefully embroidered between the intricate design. This style of embroidery is classified as Liner style and was the first style used by the Paracas people. This piece of textile was purchased from the same family that many of the Nazca pieces of pottery were recovered from last year. This beautifully framed textile sample along with its discriptive label would make a great addition to any Pre-Columbian collection. The frame can be hung on the wall or placed on a shelf.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition.

DIMENSIONS:
Textile measures 3" x 3 3/4", frame measure 8" x 10".

PRICE:    $150.00 SOLD


ITEM# : 1516-08

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TITLE: Fastastic Intact Pair of Inca Sandals.

DESCRIPTION:
A beautiful pair of Inca leather sandals from Southern Peru ca. 1400-1500 AD. Each sandal is decorated with a colorful tassle. The pair measure 7" long and are made from formed leather and braided straps.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition.

DIMENSIONS:
Sandals measure 7" long.

PRICE:    $350.00 Sales Price $295.00


ITEM# : 1789-08

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TITLE: Chimu Culture Jug decorated with Avian Motif

DESCRIPTION:
A very nice Chimu Culture jug with avian motif from Peru ca. 1100-1450 AD. This choice piece of redware features two panels depicting birds. A rare type with a nicely burnished slip finish.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition.

DIMENSIONS:
Bowl measure 6" in tall.

PRICE:    $475.00


ITEM# : 1427-08

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TITLE: Inca Culture Tall Storage Flask with Bird Decorations.

DESCRIPTION:
Interesting large size Inca culture storage flask with stylized bird decorations. The bird decorations have hole through them for suspension. The flask is a lovely shape and has a great age patina on the outer surface. The bottle dates from around 1300-1500 AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition with good mineral deposits, minor chips on rim. No restoration.

DIMENSIONS:
Flask stands 12 1/2" tall.

PRICE:    $450.00


ITEM# : 1428-08

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TITLE: Lambayeque Culture Handled Bottle with two Figures and Painted Decorations.

DESCRIPTION:
Very attractive Lambayeque culture handled bottle with two human figures placed on each side of the neck. The body and handle of the piece are nicely decorated with black and white painted designs. The base is decorated with etched geometric designs. The bottle dates from around 1050 AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition with good mineral deposits, minor paint loss in some areas. No restoration.

DIMENSIONS:
Flask stands 7 1/2" tall.

PRICE:    $450.00


ITEM# : 1430-08

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TITLE: Very Large size Chimu Culture Handled Figural Jug.

DESCRIPTION:
This interesting large size Chimu culture blackware jug is decorated with a human head at the base of its neck. The arms are highlighted on the sides of the main body of the piece. The bottle dates from around 1250 AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition with good mineral deposits, minor chips on rim. No restoration.

DIMENSIONS:
Jug stands 10" tall.

PRICE:    $535.00


ITEM# : 11-08

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TITLE: Jamacoaque Culture Shaman Statue from Ecuador

DESCRIPTION:
A fine standing Shaman figure on a platform base. This Shaman is wearing an elaborate headdress and feline face mask. Decorations to his headdress and the jewelry hanging from around his neck are applied. He also is decorated with an incised loin cloth and mouth, nose and chin plugs. Light red color pigment can be seen on his clothing. The face looks to be painted in a dark green paint. This figure stands 5 1/4" high and dates from 300BC - 400AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition with good mineral deposits, the only condition issue is the nose plug is chipped. The rest of the statue is very strong and stands perfectly on its platform.

DIMENSIONS:
Figure stands 5 1/4" tall.

PRICE:    $425.00 SOLD


ITEM# : 2069-07

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TITLE: Fantastic Chimu Culture Intact War Club from Peru

DESCRIPTION:
A very rare and unique item from the Chimu Culture of Peru. This intact war club is 19 1/2" long and has a stone head made of volcanic rock. The shaft is completely wrapped in textile with much of its decorative tassel remaining. The club dates from 1100 - 1450 AD. The club displays nicely on two plex display holders and comes with a descriptive artifact and culture label.

CONDITION: This club is in very good condition, very strong.

DIMENSIONS:
Club measures 19 1/2" long.

PRICE:    $725.00 Sale price $600.00


ITEM# : 298-08

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TITLE: Mixtec Culture from Mexico - Tri-leg Bowl

DESCRIPTION:
Beautiful little tri-leg bowl with interior design elements. The design was achived by pressing a mold into the bowl before it was fired. The Mixtec Culture refers to the people who lived in the Mountains Mixteca Alta region of what is now Oaxaca State of Mexico. The word Mixtic means "place of the Cloud People". The Mixtec culture flourished from around 800-1400 AD.

CONDITION: Very Good condition

DIMENSIONS:
Bowl stands 2" tall by 2 1/4" across.

PRICE:    $195.00


ITEM# : 1072-07

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TITLE: Mayan Shamans Whistle

DESCRIPTION:
An exceptional Mayan whistle from the highlands of Guatemala. This whistle in the shape of a Shaman wearing a bird costume. The Shamans face protudes out of the open birds beak. The whistle still makes a beautiful sound.

CONDITION: Very Good condition, solid and very strong with no repairs.

DIMENSIONS:
Whistle measures 4 1/2"long"

PRICE:    $350.00 SOLD


ITEM# : 886-07

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TITLE: Nazca Culture - Decorated Small Mouth Spherical Jar

DESCRIPTION:
An exceptional example of a decorated small mouth spherical jar. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This example dates from 350-500 AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This jar has a small single handle which may have been for suspending off of the group. The jar is decorated with what looks like a center eye design along with some great lined bands. This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Very good condition, the small mouth rim has several chips. There is minimal paint loss from wear.

DIMENSIONS:
Vase stands 5 3/4" tall by 4 1/2" across.

PRICE:    $525.00 Sale price $350.00


ITEM# : 896-07

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TITLE: Nazca Culture - Decorated High Flaring Bowl

DESCRIPTION:
A beautiful example of a large size decorated high flaring bowl. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This example dates from 350-500 AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This bowl is separated into quadrants with the top band decorated with a series of stars or flowers. This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Very good condition, 2 small stress cracks.

DIMENSIONS:
Vase stands 4" tall by 5 1/2" across.

PRICE:    $425.00 Sale price $300.00


ITEM# : 1075-07

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TITLE: Unique and Rare Chimu Weaving Spindles, two with Effigy Owl & Bird/Parrot Whorls.

DESCRIPTION:
This unique group of 3 Chimu weaver spindles and effigy whorls is exceptional. The first carved and painted whorl is in the shape of a bird or parrot. The spindle is also painted with dark red and white line design. The bird is carved and painted with dark blue, red and yellow highlights. The eyes are highlighted in white. The spindle measures 12 3/4" long and the whorl measures 3/4" long. The second is carved in the shape of an owl. The owl is painted in dark brown and highlighted in tan with white eyes. The spindle is painted with a white background and highlighted with black and tan design elements. This spindle measures 12 1/2" long and the whorl measures 5/8" long. The third is carved in a geometric design with great Blue, White and Yellow paint. This spindle still has wool tread present on it. The spindle measures 11 1/2" long and the whorl measures 1 1/8" long. This set dates from 1100-1300 AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, paint is worn is some spots from age and a small piece of the bottom back side of the owl is missing.

DIMENSIONS:
See the above descriptions.

PRICE:    $175.00


ITEM# : 984-07

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TITLE: Nazca Culture - Tall Decorated Conical Goblet

DESCRIPTION:
Good size decorated conical goblet. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This example dates from 200-500 AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This great goblet is decorated with six bands of color and designs starting at the rim. Two of the bands consist of multi color lines and dots, very pleasing design. This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, one rim chip - the goblet is solid and very strong.

DIMENSIONS:
Vessels stands 6 1/2" tall by 5" across.

PRICE:    $525.00 Sale Price $350.00


ITEM# : 7-08

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TITLE: Lambayeque Culture from Peru - Canteen on a Pedestal.

DESCRIPTION:
A great example of a decorated Lambayeque blackware strap handled canteen which is resting on a pedestal. Decorated with two stylized birds perched on each side. Pedestal, canteen body and spout are decorated with design elements. This canteen dates from 700 - 1350 AD.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, minor rim chip - one light gray spot under the rim is a natural firing blemish.

DIMENSIONS:
Vessels stands 8 1/4".

PRICE:    $575.00


ITEM# : 903-07

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TITLE: Nazca Culture Low Bowl decorated with a Corncob and Butterfly Design.

DESCRIPTION:
An great example of a Nazca low bowl. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This example dates from 500-700 AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This nice example features a row of croncobs and designs that look like butterflys. This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Good condition, one small rim chip has been filled and light paint wear, very solid piece.

DIMENSIONS:
Vessels stands 1 7/8" tall by 3 3/4" across.

PRICE:    $225.00


ITEM# : 881-07

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TITLE: Nazca Culture - High Flaring Bowl Decorated with a Vertically Nested Rectangular Line Design.

DESCRIPTION:
A very attractive bowl with nested rectangular line design. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This bowl dates from 300 - 600 AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This bowl with its simple design is very pleasing to the eye. This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Very Good condition, Minor rim chip with paint colors still bright with no over painting, very solid piece.

DIMENSIONS:
Vessels stands 3 3/4" tall by 4" across.

PRICE:    $475.00 Sale Price $350.00


ITEM# : 907-07

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TITLE: Nazca Culture Bulbous-Concave Vase.

DESCRIPTION:
An nice example of a Nazca bulbous-concave vase. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This example dates from 250-400 AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This nice example features a decorated band along the rim. The band is decorated with two sets of small circles. The top row of circles is colored white and outlined in dark brown. The second row of circles allows the light red background color to show through. This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Good condition, light paint wear, very solid piece.

DIMENSIONS:
Vessels stands 3 1/2" tall by 3 1/2" across.

PRICE:    $350.00 Sale price $250.00


ITEM# : 906-07

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TITLE: Nazca Culture Trophy Head and Dart Decorted High Flaring Bowl.

DESCRIPTION:
A fantastic example of a Nazca Flying Trophy Head bowl. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This example dates from 250-400 AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This nice example features the outside of the bowl decorated with flying trophy heads located under beautiful bands of color. Above the color bands are a group of colorful darts. This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Good condition, The piece was broken in half and glued back together there is also one rim chip.

DIMENSIONS:
Vessels stands 3" tall by 5 1/2" across.

PRICE:    $475.00 Sale Price $325.00


ITEM# : 879-07

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TITLE: Nice Nazca Culture Effigy Fish Plate

DESCRIPTION:
A nice example of a Nazca effigy plate painted with one giant Fish. The Nazca culture occupied the southern coast of Peru from 1-700AD. This is the same culture responsible for the famous Nazca lines. They are well known for their beautiful painted pottery. This nice example exhibits a huge fish painted in two colors. This piece was collected in the 1920's by an American who was working in Peru. It has been in his families possession since that time.

CONDITION: In Good condition, the top portion of the fish design has chipped off and one stress crack running from the rim down 2 1/2" - still solid. Paint colors still bright with no over painting.

DIMENSIONS:
This bowl measures 2 1/4" tall by 6 1/2" across.

PRICE:    $450.00 Sale Price $325.00


ITEM# : 1642-06

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TITLE: Beautiful Chancay Culture framed Textile from Peru.

DESCRIPTION:
Ready for your wall this framed Chancay Textile from Peru is beautiful. The oak frame measures 9 1/2" by 11 1/2". The textile fragment measures 5 1/2" at the longest point. This piece dates from between 1100 - 1400 AD. Would make a very unique gift.

CONDITION: In good condition.

DIMENSIONS:
The frame measures 9 1/2" long by 11 1/2" high.

PRICE:    $125.00 SOLD


ITEM# : 708-06

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TITLE: Exceptional Painted Inca Handled Vessel.

DESCRIPTION:
This Inca decorated handled vessel is exceptional. It is a very good size vessel standing at 6 1/4" high and the design is beautiful. The entire vessel is painted in a red coating with typical Inca pattern of lines and dots in black and cream. This vessel dates from 1400 - 1500AD.

CONDITION: Excellent Condition, with strong paint pigment remaining.

DIMENSIONS:
6 1/4" high

PRICE:    $499.00 Sale price $349.00


ITEM# : 1208-05

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TITLE: Chancay Textile Pouch mounted in beautiful solid wood display case.

DESCRIPTION:
A beautiful Chancay textile pouch from Peru, ca. 1100 - 1450 AD. This exceptional woven example measures 4 1/4" by 3 1/2". The pouch features a nicely detailed bird woven in to the material. Done in red and ecru, with twisted fringe and a plain back. Mounted in a solid wood case with information label.

CONDITION: In excellent condition.

DIMENSIONS:
Case measures 6 1/4" x 9 " x 2"

PRICE:    $ 235.00



ITEM# : 860-04

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TITLE: Chancay Culture Handled Vessel

DESCRIPTION:
A lovely delicate Chancay handled vessel from Peru, ca. 1100-1450 AD. This delicate vessel is decorated with a very attractive paint pattern. The two handles are crude and complete. The vessel is painted with a deep blood red on a cream slip.

CONDITION: Very Good - solid with an honest aga patina.

DIMENSIONS:
This vessel measures 4" tall and 3 1/2" dia.

PRICE:    $ 375.00


ITEM# : 1337-05

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TITLE: Beautiful Moche Statue from Peru, ca. 450-700AD

DESCRIPTION:
This figure has a highly burnished tan slip, with a necklace added using white post-firing pigments. Statues like this one were made to be servant for the deceased in the after life.

CONDITION: Excellent condition. Stands 6.25" high.

DIMENSIONS:
8 1/2" x 10" x 3 1/2"

PRICE:    $ 225.00 SOLD


ITEM# : 144-05

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TITLE: Book - Ancestors of the Incas - Lost Civilizations of Peru

DESCRIPTION:
This book is a must for any collector of Pre-Columbian pottery. This book presents a complete overview of the Peruvian past through ancient artifacts. I guarantee you will not be disappointed with this book.

CONDITION: New, soft cover 159 pages

DIMENSIONS:
This book measures 9" x 12".

PRICE:    $ 55.00


ITEM# : 948-04

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TITLE: Mayan Bowl

DESCRIPTION:
Very bright and beautiful polychrome bowl from the Classic period, Quintana Roo, ca. 600 - 800AD. This highly burnished (stone polished)bowl is done with nine painted matte designs. The matte were weaved reeds that Chiefs, Lords and Priests would siton. Rim is painted red with double black horizontal lines done in the interior. Above the mattes at the rimon the exterior are several fine geometric designs. Manganese/Dendrites are forming on the exterior and interior of the bowl.

CONDITION: Reassembled from 5 pieces, no fillers, no repaint.

DIMENSIONS:
8" diameter.

PRICE:    $ 400.00


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