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Free Shipping Location: Jerome, United States Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 400 to 600 CE. A skillfully executed, hand-built pottery stirrup vessel portraying a seated shaman with knees ... moredrawn up and holding a scepter in his right hand as he rests his left on his bulbous belly.
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$33.00 Shipping Location: Charlotte, United States An excellent example from the Viru culture of Peru. Portrayed with a large, bulbous base connected by a poring spout which acts as the mouth-piece of ... morethe whistle. The spout is connected to the head by a stirrup bridge (handle).
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$74.33 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States Size: 14.3" W x 12.8" H (36.3 cm x 32.5 cm). The shape of their heads - like this one - have been attributed to deliberate skull shaping. Who exactly ... moreare these babies?. Regardless of the function or intent of the artists, they made the hollow sculptures very lifelike.
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$95.00 Shipping Location: Libertyville, United States The jaguar symbolized dominance and might throughout the Pre-Columbian world. ca. 300 to 400 CE. Size: 9" W x 9.5" H (22.9 cm x 24.1 cm).
$35.00 Shipping Location: Charlotte, United States Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Calima zone, Vale Del Cauca, Ilama phase, ca. 800 BCE ot 10 BCE.
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$17.35 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States (Bio from Artemis Galleries): Mr. Quinn appeared in more than 180 films in his 55-year career and his work brought him to exotic locations across the ... moreglobe. Authentic Pre-Columbian Rio Magdalena Moskito Pottery Urn artifact.
$50.00 Shipping Location: Fayetteville, United States Pre-Columbian, Moche Mochica, Northern Peru. Ca. 100-400 CE. Miniature spear thrower. Wood with high karat gold. Bird finial carved in white seashell ... morewith inlaid turquoise eyes. 7" long. Provenance: Ex-private Los Angeles collection. Ex-Westermann collection, Germany. Includes a stand added by Artemis Gallery. Purchased from Artemis Gallery. COA included. Shipping cost includes insurance for value of the piece.
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$32.45 Shipping Location: Rousies, France All items are guaranteed to be authentic and conform to the description. For more security, a full refund is made in the event that an expertise carried ... moreout by a recognized authority calls into question the authenticity of an item sold. A certificate of authenticity illustrated with a photo, equivalent to an invoice, is provided with each item sold All items are guaranteed to be Authentic as described. For added security we offer a full money-back guarantee if a recognized authority disputes the authenticity of any object sold. We send paper invoices incorporating a signed certificate of authenticity and photograph of the item We send all collectibles Registered, Signed-for and Insured. We do not aim to profit from shipping charges. In some cases we can combine multiple items into a sin.
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Cute Pre-Columbian Chancay Llama
Cute Pre-Columbian Chancay Llama Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6 Peru. Chancay Culture, ca. 900- 1400 CE. An interesting and large depiction of a llama. Figure has head with tall. Slightly curved, ears, large eyes, open mouth, two incised nostrils. Four legs support piece, with tail and genitals in the rear. Llama is slipped in white with added brown spots and detail. Firings hole on top of vessel. 6-3/4"H x 12"L. Ears reattached with some glue residue dripping and old stable stress cracks on base. Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago Collection. Acquired before 1970. Authenticity guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Spondylus Shell Necklace
Pre-Columbian Spondylus Shell Necklace Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3 Pre-Columbian and Contemporary. Ecuador, pre-1500 CE, with contemporary assembly. Aah, the treasured Spondylus shell manifesting myriad varieties of red, pink, and white is the star of this piece of jewelry! Understood by the ancients as symbolizing fertility and power, works comprised of Spondylus shell were customarily used in rituals and ceremonies in Pre-Columbian times. In addition, Spondylus shell creations served as offerings to Pachamama and funerary offerings for deceased loved ones. 31"L, 33-3/4" with pendant and suspension for pendant Ex-Virginia Gamba Collection Authenticity guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Copper Ball & Shell Necklace
Pre-Columbian Copper Ball& Shell Necklace Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3 Pre-Columbian. Northern Peru, Moche, ca. 200-700 CE with contemporary assembly. This necklace features magnificent metal craftsmanship. The Peruvians favored the hammering process, using stone hammers and anvils to fashion metal, a tradition that had been practiced since the inception of gold working in the second millennium BCE to the time of the Spanish conquest in the sixteenth century. On this piece, the copper ball pendant and other copper beads were created via this technique. The necklace also includes countless flat, round beads composed of shells and several larger bright coral-hued beads of Spondylus shell. Spondylus, commonly known as the thorny oyster, was highly prized by the ancient Peruvians and of great importance in their ritual ... moreand economic life. Found off the coast of Ecuador, the Spondylus was particularly cherished by Andean peoples. The indigenous combed the Pacific in their quest for the so-called“spiny oyster” prized for the blush hue of its interior. Spondylus shells symbolized fertility and power and played a major role during religious ceremonies oftentimes serving as an offering to Pachamama as well as a form of currency. 32”L, 34”L with pendant. Ex-Gamba Collection Authenticity guaranteed. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Bead Necklace with Copper Bell Pendant
Pre-Columbian Bead Necklace with Copper Bell Pendant Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3 Pre-Columbian. Peru, Chancay/Chimu, ca. 1000-1500 CE. This striking necklace is comprised of countless flat, round black and white beads and a musical copper bell pendant that still sounds! 27"L, 28-1/2"L with pendant Ex-Virginia Gamba Collection Authenticity Guaranteed. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Necklace Featuring Ancient Pre-Columbian & Roman Beads
Necklace Featuring Ancient Pre-Columbian& Roman Beads Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2 Roman and Pre-Columbian. Mayan, pre-1500 CE. This necklace is particularly unusual as it is comprised of garnet beads that originate from ancient Rome and gold, jade, shell, and turquoise beads from the ancient Americas, likely of the Mayan culture. All are conical drilled and restrung with a fresh lobster claw clasp. The pendant is 16 karat gold and the round gold beads are 12 karat. 19"L and 20-1/2" with pendant. Near choice if not choice! Provenance: Ex-Colorado Springs Collection Authenticity Guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*a4%601gc%3E-1445a1e7096-0x107-
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Tarrago Creamware Olla
Pre-Columbian Tarrago Creamware Olla Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3 Pre-Columbian. Border area between Panama& Costa Rica(Diquis zone) Tarrago, Chiriquí Phase, Period VI, ca. 1000-1500 CE. This simple yet elegant earthenware jar represents early pottery created in the border area between Panama and Costa Rica. The olla has a rounded bottom creating a lovely egg-shaped volume. Incised circular motifs decorating its rim mirror the spheroid shape of the complete vessel. 6-1/4"T x 6-1/4"D. Intact, minor chip at rim, else near choice. Provenance: Ex-James Gibson Collection. Denver, CO Authenticity Guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity;1?RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2B%3E%3B1%3F-1449a35cbd2-0x10f-
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Colima Deer Votive Offering Vessel
Pre-Columbian Colima Deer Votive Offering Vessel Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4 Pre-Columbian. West Mexico, Colima culture, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. This deer vessel boasts not only an attractive form but its iconography was dearly symbolic in the Pre-Columbian world- no pun intended. Deer have a recurring role in creation myths of the Pre-Columbian world as their nimble speed and awe-inspiring grace suggest their fire and stellar symbolism. In addition, a most valued source of meat, deer were also featured in ancient fertility rites. 9"L x 5"T x 2 3/4"W Hoof of front right leg has tiny chip and minor surface wear. Else intact and excellent. Provenance: Ex-George Martin Collection. Georgia, USA Authenticity guaranteed. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Large Jalisco Seated Drummer
Pre-Columbian Large Jalisco Seated Drummer Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4 West Mexico. Jalisco culture, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. Grand androgenous figure, likely a shaman, ruler or elite person given his/her large earspools, nosering, and magnificent, checkerboard patterned headband. The figure, nude aside for signs of body paint, is a quintessential example of the Jalisco style with its characteristically elongated head and striking red finish. Seated with one leg crossed under the other and a drum propped against both legs, the ruler/shaman is playing his percussive instrument, perhaps even chanting or singing given his open mouth. 9 1/2"T x 6"W x 5 1/4"D Normal surface wear. Else intact and excellent to near choice. Ex-Artemis Gallery Authenticity guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Mayan Deity Bichrome Vessel
Pre-Columbian Mayan Deity Bichrome Vessel Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5 Pre-Columbian. Mayan Territories, ca. 600-900 CE. This intriguing bichrome pottery vessel greets us with the face of a deity protruding from the front panel of its surface. Likely the Mayan wind god, this spiritual visage is delineated with large, almond shaped eyes, a distinctive browline, air-filled chubby cheeks, pursed lips, and a geometric fringed coiffure. The remainder of the exterior is incised with a low-relief decorative program; upper and lower registers are comprised of abstract, geometric designs framed by solid red bands. 11-1/2"T x 7"D at widest Minimal surface wear. Fabulous root markings on interior. Tiny repair and stable pressure crack on rim. Reassembled from several original pieces. Else intact and appears near ... morechoice. Provenance: Ex-George Martin Collection. Georgia, USA Authenticity guaranteed. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Large Pre-Columbian San Sebastian Figure
Large Pre-Columbian San Sebastian Figure Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4 Pre-Columbian. West Mexico, ca. 1st century BCE to 2nd century CE. This figure was likely one of an ensemble of figures offered in a Jalisco shaft tomb. Jalisco is one of the trio of western Mexican states(Colima, Nayarit, Jalisco) that produced striking ceramics. Hieratic Jalisco pieces are known for their stiff postures and staring eyes. This piece depicts an elite member of society- his elaborate ear ornaments, tall headdress, both markers of high rank and status. The long face, disproportionately long arms, large torso and wide shoulders were not intended to depict deformities but rather stylistic conventions of the Jalisco artisans. 13"T x 5-1/2"W x 6-1/4"D. Figure's left leg reattached, repair to left arm, hairline nearly ... moreinvisible crack on back. Else intact and good to excellent condition. Provenance: Ex-George Martin Collection. Georgia, USA Authenticity Guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Pucara Stone Figure
Pre-Columbian Pucara Stone Figure Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4 Pucara. South Highlands, Peru, ca. 250 BCE- 100 CE. Pucara is known for its horseshoe shaped temple, a sanctuary of stone masonry. Pucara stone sculptures show similarities to the Tiwanaku. In fact, scholars believe that the Pucara culture was a forerunner of Classic Tiwanaku styles, since early levels of Tiwanaku archaeological sites show Pucara type pottery. This figure likely represents a shaman engaged in a contemplative, ritualistic position. 7-3/4"T x 3-1/2"W x 3-1/2"D. Condition: Minor wear at base. Else intact and near choice. Provenance: Ex-George Martin Collection. Georgia, USA. Authenticity Guaranteed. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Bowls
Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Bowls(ebay only) Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3 West Mexico. Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. Quite the impressive pair of Chupicuaro vessels- one a lovely round-bottomed example, the other a fanciful tripod bowl with feet that likely held musical rattles! Note the unusual vegetal form of the tripod vessel as well as the abstract stylized geometric motifs on both pieces 6-1/2"across at widest x 3-3/4"T(tripod vessel) 5 1/4"D x 2-1/2"T(round-bottomed) Slight surface wear. Otherwise intact and near choice. Provenance: Ex-George Martin Collection. Georgia. Authenticity Guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Chavin Gold Ring
Pre-Columbian Chavin Gold Ring Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3 Jequetepeque River. North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-800 BCE. High karat pure gold ring. Early gold was found as nuggets inside rivers, therefore it was always pure gold(not tumbaga) 2 grams. Approximately 1"W, intact. Provenance: Ex-private German Collection. Authenticity Guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Mezcala Jade Monkey
Pre-Columbian Mezcala Jade Monkey Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4 Mexico. Ca. 500 to 200 BCE. This representation of a monkey carved from jadeite is quite unusual for it reveals a rare instance of whimsy from this Mezcala artist. The Mezcala are known for their command of the string-cut technique resulting in marvelously abstract forms that appeal to our contemporary sensibilities! Custom, museum-quality stand. 3-5/6"T x 2-5/6"W x 1/2"D, choice condition. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. Authenticity Guaranteed All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B2d71f%2B4g7%3E-146ca46e336-0x12a-
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Inca Deer Stirrup Vessel
Pre-Columbian Inca Deer Stirrup Vessel Pre-Columbian. Inca, Central Peru, Ca. 1300-1500 CE. During the reign of the Incas, Peru had been the seat of outstanding pottery production for thousands of years. The Moche had developed the stirrup vessel to an artform full of expression and fascinating insight to the ancient Andean culture. The Inca followed in this tradition and this example assumes the form of a deer head. Revered for their nimble speed and quiet grace, deer were associated with stellar symbolism and played a recurring role in creation myths of many Pre-Columbian cultures. Red bronze coloring with black highlights. An endearing piece! 10"H x 7"W Condition: Professional restoration to the stirrup. Else intact and excellent to near choice. Provenance: Ex-Hirsch Collection. Germany All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. ... moreStatute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600. CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Olmec Stone Head (Baby Face)
Pre-Columbian Olmec Stone Head(Baby Face) Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3 Southern Mexico to Guatemala. Ca. 1000-400BCE. Stone head of baby face Olmec figure shows hallmark Olmec facial features such as its jowly face, downturned jaguar mouth, and slanted eyes. The head is pear-shaped, a sign of high status most likely due to an artificial cranial deformation, as the Olmec traditionally wore tight-fitting helmets. Note the indentation at the back of his head likely caused by this practice. 2 1/2"L x 1 3/4"W x 1 3/4"D at widest. Large fragment of head as shown, else good to excellent. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery. Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600. CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A ... moreCertificate of Authenticity will accompany all purchases. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-14be883fd68-0x109-
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ARTEMIS GALLERY Pre-Columbian Toltec Stone Figurine
Pre-Columbian Toltec Stone Figurine Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5 Pre-Columbian. Central Mexico, Toltec possibly Aztec culture, mid 10th- 15th century CE. Reminiscent of the enormous Atlantes of Tula, though considerably smaller in scale, this piece was carved to represent a warrior or nobleman. Hand carved from volcanic rock with fine facial features and nicely delineated attire. 5"T x 1-1/2"W at widest point Normal wear from age. Else intact and excellent condition. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery. Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600. CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all purchases. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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