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$14.38 Shipping Location: Chagrin Falls, United States They are famous for their sculptures of obese dogs, which seem to have been fattened for the table. COLIMA STONE FROG/MAN EFFIGY AMULET, 300 BCE - 300 ... moreAD. It depicts a creature that is part human, part amphibian, a kind of frog/man.
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$4.55 Shipping Location: Pittsburg, United States This beautiful Mexican pottery sculpture is a stunning representation of Pre Columbian style Colima Dancing Dogs. Handmade with great attention to detail, ... morethis piece is a true work of art. Its cultural significance is evident in the various aspects such as the country of manufacture, Mexico, and the culture, Mexican.Despite its provenance being unknown, this sculpture stands out as a unique piece of folk art. The exquisite craftsmanship and intricate design make it an excellent addition to any collection of Collectibles, Cultures & Ethnicities, Latin American, or Mexican Pottery. It's a must-have for art lovers and collectors alike.
Free Shipping Location: Scarsdale, United States This is a one-of-a-kind piece that will make a great addition to your pre-columbian art collection. The sculptured head is is made of dark terracotta ... moreand originates from the Chorrera civilization of Ecuador.
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$8.60 Shipping Location: Apopka, United States Pre-Columbian Olmec Mezcala Mayan Serpentine Stone Figure Ancient Art Carving. Отправлен: USPS Ground Advantage.
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$16.40 Shipping Location: New York, United States AS WAS COMMON DURING THAT PERIOD AND CULTURE, IT IS CARVED FROM A SPECKLED GREEN SERPENTINE STONE. OTHERWISE INTACT AND EXCELLENT WITH SMOOTH SURFACES. ... more[2] and continued into the Classic period (c.250-650 AD).
$18.00 Shipping Location: Düsseldorf, Germany Up for sale is this beautiful precolumbian statue of a sitting person in an chair a throne, decorated with a triangular design that is conneted to sun ... moreand snake symbols. A beautiful piece in very good stanted, mounted on a modern wooden plinth.
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$9.00 Shipping Location: Hollywood, United States This beautiful Centuries OLD Tolita ARTIFACT is a rare and valuable piece of history. Its intricate features and detailed craftsmanship showcase the skill ... moreof its ancient maker. The sculpture is made of clay and depicts a god with a fragment of its head. Its color is buff and it comes from the Latin American culture. This piece is an original and authentic representation of the ancient Tolita people. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history! From a Florida archaeologist Collection. Measures approx: 3 inches in height, a width of approx: 2 inches. SOLD AS-IS!
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Metairie, United States Up for sale is a Mid 20th Century Pre-Columbian Aztec Style Deity Stone Carving. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear ... moreconsistent with its age and use. We make it a point to respond promptly to all inquiries.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Willmar, United States This was an estate find from a collector of fine Antique pottery. This piece is fresh to market and one of a kind original Hand made Colima Pottery Dog. ... moreThis Dog was made with a Double head and pot Belly.
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$6.55 Shipping Location: Saint George, United States Pre-Columbian Sculpture Fragment Effigy Head
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$20.05 Shipping Location: Nottingham, United States Its cultural significance adds value to any ethnographic collection. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of history.
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Free Shipping Location: Morristown, United States A Cemi (Zemi - a diety or ancestral spirit) displayed in hard stone carving. 7.5"L, 4.75lbs.
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Free Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States Experience the beauty of Latin American culture with this exquisite Pre-Columbian Maya 8in x 8in stone hacha. This stunning artifact is a perfect representation ... moreof ancient stone-carving techniques that have been passed down through generations. The intricate details of this hacha display the Maya's reverence for duality, making it a unique addition to any collection. Made from stone, this Monkey hacha is a rare find that has withstood the test of time. Its age and condition are a testament to the skilled artisans who crafted it. Add this piece of history to your collection and appreciate the intricate details and cultural significance it holds.
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$14.62 Shipping Location: Brighton, United States Maya basalt stone carving. A kneeling human figure, arms upward with hands grabbing head. Details of fingers and arms with bracelets. Eyes , nose and ... moremouth. Parted hair. Center waist area with belt details. Stone is left un-cleaned with heavy patina. Mounted on a later piece of black marble. An age related stress crack to left arm as shown. Some deeper scratches to back. Overall height with stand is about 11 1/2”. Stone portion about 9” tall. Heavy, weighs approx. 12lbs, 13 oz. Buyer pays shipping. Thanks Last 2 pictures of more items selling separately.
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Free Shipping Location: Morristown, United States Striking Paracas stone carving of elongated skull. Considered a result of infant head binding or, speculatively, of "alien intervention.".
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$9.99 Shipping Location: New York, United States carved bug.. unique for a collector.. super unusual!
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Free Shipping Location: Sequim, United States Culture: Ancient Colima, Jalisco & Nayarit. The culture(s) that produced the shaft tombs are almost entirely defined by unprovenienced and disarticulated ... morefunerary goods. Most of the objects associated with these areas were made during the period 500 BCE to 500 CE.
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$6.90 Shipping Location: Boyertown, United States Exhibits signs of age such as surface wear and weathering. Length 3 1/4". Thickness 1 1/4".
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$14.24 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States Artifact highlights anthropomorphic Puma or Feline like creature on observe. Stirrup vessel in overall grayish-black and has arching handle and narrow ... morespout. Lighter ceramics were also produced in smaller quantities.
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$79.59 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States This rare form piece displays intriguing, abstract form exhibiting a sloped backrest that is supported by a pair of anthropomorphic legs on the verso. ... moreCovered in hues of russet, coral, and burgundy, the obverse of the piece bears characteristics of a few different zoomorphs including a forked piscine tail, a lobed, heart-shaped body reminiscent of an avian breast, lateral fins or petite wings, and a slanted, drop-form head with a petite beak.
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Free Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States Size: 6.25" W x 12.8" H (15.9 cm x 32.5 cm); 13.1" H (33.3 cm) on included custom stand. This style of sculpture is known as Chinesco by collectors because ... moreof its stylistic similarities to Chinese art.
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Free Shipping Location: Center Line, United States Large Pre-Columbian carved Stone head. Good condition for age.
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Free Shipping Location: Gilford, United States Taino Effigy sculpture is made of solid pottery. Taino art is the last unexplored pre Columbian aesthetic, making this very rare and ORIGINAL piece a ... moregreat addition for any collector.
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$8.85 Shipping Location: Boyertown, United States A gorgeous stone hand celt.this celt, very nicely shaped edge. Very good artifact condition, with no detectable repairs. Exhibits signs of age such as ... moresurface wear and weathering. Thickness 1". Width 1 3/4".
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Free Shipping Location: Morristown, United States This straight snuff tube with two ports is humanoid head on an animal body, in a marble stone. Also notice on the reverse, that the rear legs from the ... morefront look like eyes, with a large abstract smile on the other end.
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Free Shipping Location: Morristown, United States A Cemi (Zemi - a diety or ancestral spirit) displayed in hard stone carving. From collection of L. Roberts, FL 4.75"L, 2.5lbs.
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$20.00 Shipping Location: San Anselmo, United States Sardonyx is a variety of a microcrystalline variety of quartz. There are 2 varieties of onyx. This is the much harder variety. The carving is a very important ... morecarved amulet. Behind the tail is a hole it it could be worn.
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$22.10 Shipping Location: Casa Grande, United States Not sure of age nor origin. 12 ounces.
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Free Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States This stunning artifact is a perfect representation of ancient stone-carving techniques that have been passed down through generations. The intricate details ... moreof this hacha display the Maya's reverence for duality, making it a unique addition to any collection.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Avon, United States An interesting or Columbian style earthenware sculpture attributed to the Nayarit culture. Features a seated personage with headdress and nose ring, perhaps ... moredescaling a fish (?) Despite surface weathering, traces of red, orange, cream, and black paint are visible, especially on the back. Some losses, and repairs to the fish and several fingers, as shown. Please see photos as they are part of the item description.
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$24.72 Shipping Location: Peoria, United States Authentic pre-Colombian pottery sculpture. Labeled as “Colima feline,” may be xoloitzcuintli. Dated 400 AD. This item is 6.5” high and does have some ... moreareas of wear, please inspect the photos and feel free to message me with any questions. This item will be shipped with signature confirmation.
$16.20 Shipping Location: LONDON, United Kingdom Pre Columbian Tumbagas from Tayrona, Colombia.
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$43.62 Shipping Location: LOUGHTON, United Kingdom Ancient Peru, Chavin Culture - 900 BCE.
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$12.45 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Wonderful tiny sculpture. Size L 3" W just under 1.5".
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Free Shipping Location: Canada This redware dog has great form, with large perked ears and a short tail spout. He is depicted with a plump belly, a toothy smile, and incised nostrils ... moreeyes. Dates from 200BC to 250AD.
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Free Shipping Location: Merrick, United States Jalisco Seated Female Figure Pre-Columbian Ameca type. Jalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.250 A.D. Size: 14-1/4”H. 36.2 cm high) Description: Hollow pottery ... moreseated female figure. Holding her left arm to her head, right arm in a forward position, and wearing a knee length skirt. Painted red body with a tan color face and skirt. Missing one finger on her right hand, hairline crack along her right leg, otherwise intact. Provenance: Private NYC collection. Acquired about 20 years ago. Guaranteed Authenticity. For further information please call 212 3191077 Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell. Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application.
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Free Shipping Location: Morristown, United States Served as a stirrer paddle for herbal mixtures. As in much Taino art, multiple images were cleverly incorporated into the carving. Note the face in the ... moremiddle, consisting of the eye and mouth spaces.
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$74.33 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States A pair of petite, perky breasts protrude from just beneath the shoulders which are themselves dramatically hunched, and the thick neck tapers slightly ... moreto form the enlarged, heart-shaped head. The countenance is comprised of raised, coffee-bean eyes, a petite nose adorned with a nose ring, a narrow mouth, and perky ears, all beneath a peaked, incised coiffure with an openwork spout opening.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Airway Heights, United States Authentic Large Ancient Ojuelos de Jalisco alien Carving from El Toro, this child is an incredible piece of art. These have an amazing phosphoresce.
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Precolumbian sculpture #69, Old Fire God, ancient Mexico, 1,000-2,000 yrs old
$50. 1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic head; most likely 1,000 to 2,000 years old. 2) Dimensions. almost 4 inches high. 3) Medium. clay. Hard fired under great heat. 4) Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico when I was a teenager and- from 1966 through'67- an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. I did not find this one myself. I bought it in a Mexican archaeological zone(when it was legal to do so) I don't have a specific recollection of where this is from. EVERY precolumbian Mexican culture worshiped the Old Fire God. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the source; b) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes ... moreto dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Photos show front and back of head.
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Precolumbian sculpture #76, painted lady, white & red, Mexico, 1,000+ yrs old
Painted Lady. Most precolumbian ceramics were not glazed; many were painted. But most of the painted ones have lost their paint; if you look closely at this rare example, you can see that it was painted first white and then red. 1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic head; most likely 1,000 to 2,000 years old. 2) Dimensions. 3.5 inches high. 3) Medium. clay. Hard fired under great heat. 4) Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico when I was a teenager and- from 1966 through'67- an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. I bought this sculpture in a Mexican archaeological zone in 1967 and brought it back to the U.S. when it was legal to do so. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the source; b) study precolumbian anthropology; ... moresee what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Photos show front. Side, top, and back of head.
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Precolumbian #82; quetzal-feather-color clay sculpture; Mexico; 1,000+ yrs old
1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic, complete figure; most likely 1,000 to 2,000 years old, or more. 2) Dimensions. 1.5 inches high; 1.25" wide; about 1 inch deep. 3) Medium. green clay. Green objects are special because the most precious substance known to Precolumbian people was the green tail feathers of the male quetzal bird. Quetzal was also the word for"precious. In Guatemala. Today, their dollar is called a"quetzal" but there aren't any quetzal birds in Guatemala because they were all killed for their precious green feathers. I did see a colony of quetzal birds in the Cloud Forrest in Costa Rica. The second most precious substance known to Precolumbian people was jade because it was the color of quetzal feathers. I don't know where green clay fits in but I suspect it's special because it's very unusual ... moreto seen a green clay Precolumbian sculpture. The 3rd most precious substance known to Precolumbian people was gold. The 4th most precious was silver. Fifth was coco beans- the medium of exchange of the common people. 4) Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico when I was a teenager and- from 1966 through'67- as an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. I bought this sculpture in a Mexican archaeological zone. When it was legal to do so, and brought it back to the U.S. when it was legal to do so. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the source; b) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Photos show front. Side, and back of sculpture.
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Erotic Precolumbian sculpture, museum quality sculpture, Mexican art, Colima #65
1) What. Very rare example of erotic Precolumbian art. This is a Colima gingerbread woman. West Mexico, 1,800-2,200 yrs old, item#65. Terracotta sculpture- in a style similar to other Colima. Classic period(200 B.C. 200 A.D. flat, standing, nude females(which can be seen on the internet by searching for"Precolumbian Colima sculpture" except that this one has a huge mons and buttocks. Other features include: otherwise flat profile; small breasts; pouty. Open lips; stylized. Minimalist face; ear rings; hair in 2 buns on top of head; thick neck; broad shoulders; truncated hands and feet; and orange clay color slightly mottled from uneven heat in firing and/or age(particularly visible on the back) 2) Dimensions. 6 inches high(about 16 centimeters) 3) Condition. Mint. Pristine, museum quality. 4) Provenance. I bought this sculpture in ... more1967 from a source I trusted who I met in the home of my friend Kurt Stavenhagen in Mexico City when I was an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas. Kurt Stavenhagen was a Wikipedia-worthy collector of Precolumbian sculpture to whom I was introduced by Ferdinand Anton- a German anthropologist and photographer who filmed my family exploring the Maya ruins of Chichen Itza in 1964 for a movie he made for Time/ Life Magazines and German television which compared modern art. Such as Picasso and Henry Moore, with ancient art like the Maya. I also studied how to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: 1) provenance; know the source; 2) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; 3) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. 5) Shipping. No charge for a U.S. address.
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Precolumbian sculpture #76, painted lady, white & red, Mexican art sculpture
Painted Lady. Precolumbian ceramics generally were not glazed; many were painted. But most of the painted ones have lost their paint; if you look closely at this rare example, you can see that it was painted first white and then red. 1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic head; most likely 1,000 to 2,000 years old. 2) Dimensions. 3.5 inches high. 3) Medium. clay. Hard fired under great heat. 4) Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico when I was a teenager and- from 1966 through'67- an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. I bought this sculpture in a Mexican archaeological zone in 1967 and brought it back to the U.S. when it was legal to do so. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the source; b) study precolumbian anthropology; ... moresee what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Photos show front. Side, top, and back of head. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf52%3E-1417189d5f9-0x106-
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Erotic Precolumbian sculpture; Colima, Mexican sculpture, art #65, pre-columbian
1) Very rare example of erotic Precolumbian art. This is a Colima gingerbread woman. West Mexico, 1,800-2,200 yrs old, item#65. Terracotta sculpture- in a style similar to other Colima. Classic period(200 B.C. 200 A.D. flat, standing, nude females(which can be seen on the internet by searching for"Precolumbian Colima sculpture" except that this one has a huge mons and buttocks. Other features include: otherwise flat profile; small breasts; pouty. Open lips; stylized. Minimalist face; ear rings; hair in 2 buns on top of head; thick neck; broad shoulders; truncated hands and feet; and orange clay color slightly mottled from uneven heat in firing and/or age(particularly visible on the back) 2) Dimensions. 6 inches high(about 16 centimeters) 3) Condition. Mint. Pristine, museum quality. 4) Provenance. I bought this sculpture in 1967 ... morefrom a source I trusted who I met in the home of my friend Kurt Stavenhagen in Mexico City when I was an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas. Kurt Stavenhagen was a Wikipedia-worthy collector of Precolumbian sculpture to whom I was introduced by Ferdinand Anton- a German anthropologist and photographer who filmed my family exploring the Maya ruins of Chichen Itza in 1964 for a movie he made for Time/ Life Magazines and German television which compared modern art. Such as Picasso and Henry Moore, with ancient art like the Maya. I also studied how to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: 1) provenance; know the source; 2) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; 3) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. 5) Shipping. No charge for a U.S. address.
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Precolumbian sculpture #58, Teotihuacán big mouth, Mexican sculpture, art
Precolumbian head with open mouth from Teotihuacán. Mexico(1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic head; most likely 500 A.D. or older(That is 1,000 years or more before Cortez invaded Mexico and conquered the Aztecs. The Aztecs, who arrived in the Valley of Mexico long after Teotihuacán was abandoned, named the ruins Teotihuacán- place of the gods. The Aztecs and the Greeks had the same word for gods- teo. 2) Dimensions. approximately 1.5 inches high. I apologize for not providing metric dimensions. I live in a country that clings to ancient English measuring systems instead of the clearly superior and much more functional metric system. 3) Medium. clay. Hard fired under great heat. 4) Provenance. I found this head(and other heads) in a farmer's field near the center of the ruins of Teotihuacán. Near Mexico City, in 1966 ... moreor 1967, when I was an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. Generally, these farmers' fields were rocky and dusty but rain would wash the dust off the rocks and reveal that some of them had faces- and were terracotta heads and not rocks. Many times, after a rain, I would take a bus from Mexico City to Teotihuacán, explore the farmers' fields, and look for those features that were not visible when covered with dust. In this way, I acquired dozens of precolumbian heads. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: 1) provinance; know the source; 2) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; 3) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Photos show front. Side, and back.
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Precolumbian sculpture #80; Oaxaca, Mexico style pre-columbian sculpture, art
1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic, semi complete figure; most likely 1,000 to 2,000 years old, or more. Complete figures are rare. 2) Dimensions. 3" high; 2.25" wide; 75 inch deep for body. 3) Medium. red clay. Hard fired under great heat with black patina such as is achieved with the Oaxaca method of firing with animal dung- to fuse black carbon to the surface layer of the red clay. 4) Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico when I was a teenager and- from 1966 through'67- as an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. I bought this sculpture in a Mexican archaeological zone. When it was legal to do so, and brought it back to the U.S. when it was legal to do so. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the ... moresource; b) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Photos show front. Side, and back of sculpture. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*05e54c%3E-141d5d20463-0xfc-
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bundle of 2, red clay, "Pilgrim" Precolumbian sculptures; Mexican sculpture, art
1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic, half figure; most likely 1,000 to 2,000 years old, or more, 84. Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic, face; most likely 1,000 to 2,000 years old, or more, 93. 2) Dimensions. 84. The half figure, is 1.75 inches high. 93. The face, is a little more than 1 inch high, a little more than 1 inch wide, and about.5 inches deep. 3) Medium. red clay(4) Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico when I was a teenager and- from 1966 through'67- as an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. I bought this sculpture in a Mexican archaeological zone. When it was legal to do so, and brought it back to the U.S. when it was legal to do so. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the source; b) study precolumbian ... moreanthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Photos show front. Top, and back of half figure sculpture and front, side, top, and back of head.
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Precolumbian sculpture 34, primitive, Teotihuacán, ancient Mexican sculpture art
Precolumbian head from Teotihuacán. Mexico(1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic head; most likely 1,500 or more years old. 2) Dimensions. approximately 1.5 inches high. 3) Medium. Clay; hard fired under great heat. 4) Provenance. I found this head(and other heads) in a farmer's field near the center of the ruins of Teotihuacán. Near Mexico City, in 1966 or 1967, when I was an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. Generally, these farmers' fields were rocky and dusty but rain would wash the dust off the rocks and reveal that some of them had faces- and were terracotta heads and not rocks. Many times, after a rain, I would take a bus from Mexico City to Teotihuacán, explore the farmers' fields, and look for those features that were not visible when covered with dust. In this way, I ... moreacquired dozens of precolumbian heads. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: 1) provinance; know the source; 2) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; 3) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Views of this old head show front. Side, top, and back.
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Precolumbian sculpture, Mexican , Teotihuacánart sculpture, Head Face Pottery #4
Pre Columbian Sculpture. Art, Full Body, Head dress I do not know what these are. I picked them up at an estate sale and making them available here on ebay. If you know. Please let me know, I will add to description. My best description is the photos. I have 7 pieces all from the same estate sale. The house was full of this type art and sculpture. If you win and it is not what you expect. You may return it for a refund, less shipping cost.
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Precolumbian sculpture, Mexican , Teotihuacánart sculpture, Head Face Pottery #3
Pre Columbian Sculpture. Art, Head I do not know what these are. I picked them up at an estate sale and making them available here on ebay. If you know. Please let me know, I will add to description. My best description is the photos. I have 7 pieces all from the same estate sale. The house was full of this type art and sculpture. Please see my other items for more. If you win and it is not what you expect. You may return it for a refund, less shipping cost.
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Precolumbian sculpture, 2 headless warriors, Teotihuacán? Mexican art
Precolumbian soldiers in arms. At least their bodies. The precolumbian century was 52 years. At the end of every 52 year period, heads were chopped off many sculptures and new layers were added to many pyramids. Life began anew after 52 years. I think I got these sculptures in Teotihuacán, Mexico(1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic soldier bodies; most likely 1,500 or more years old. 2) Dimensions. one is approximately 3.5 inches tall. 2.25 inches wide, and.5 inches deep; the other one is approximately 3 inches tall, 2.25 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. 3) Medium. Clay; hard fired under great heat. 4) Provenance. I found many precolumbian sculptures in farmers' fields near the center of the ruins of Teotihuacán. Near Mexico City, in 1966 or 1967, when I was an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. ... moreGenerally, these farmers' fields were rocky and dusty but rain would wash the dust off the rocks and reveal that some of them had faces- and were terracotta heads and not rocks. Many times, after a rain, I would take a bus from Mexico City to Teotihuacán, explore the farmers' fields, and look for those features that were not visible when covered with dust. In this way, I acquired dozens of precolumbian heads. I did NOT personally find any bodies but I purchased some from farmers and local folks. I don't remember exactly where I acquired these soldiers but I think it was at Teotihuacan. It was certainly in Mexico in 1966 or 1967. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: 1) provinance; know the source; 2) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; 3) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Views of these old soldiers show front. From toward the feet, from toward the top, and back.
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bundle of 6 Precolumbian Mexico chief/warrior fragments, pre-columbian sculpture
$10 off if you purchase more than one of my listings and I can ship more than one item in a package. I plan to add this discount to other items but I'm only offering ONE $10 discount(even if you purchase more than one item that offers a discount) There is only one $10 discount. For other items. Please search the eBay website for items offered for sale by"zadaweed" bundle of 6 Precolumbian chief/ warrior fragments. Ancient Mexico. Chief#1 has both hands holding what I believe is the chief’s symbol of office which may include jade and quetzal feathers. Chief#2. Very faded, has headdress plumage to the left. Chief#3. Very faded, had headdress plumage straight up. 4 is a warrior with half of a round shield. 5 is the middle of a figure with his hand in position to hold a weapon or other object. 6 is half of a torso with a warrior’s ... morearm on his hip. Age- most likely 1.000 to 2,000 years old. Medium. clay. Ceramic, hard fired under great heat. Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico when I was a teenager and- from 1966 through'67- as an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. I found or bought these sculpture fragments in Mexican archaeological zones- when it was legal to do so; and brought them home to the U.S. when it was legal to do so. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the source; b) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics.
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Precolumbian sculpture #104, dog's head, ancient Mexican art, 1,000+ years old
1) Precolumbian. Sculpted, ceramic head; most likely 1,000 to 2,000 years old. 2) Dimensions. 1.25 inches high. 1.75 inches wide, and about 1.5 inch deep. 3) Medium. clay. Hard fired under great heat. 4) Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico and- from 1966 through'67- when I was an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the source; b) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. Photos show front. Back, and bottom of sculpture. $10 off if you purchase more than one of my listings and ... moreI can ship more than one item in a package. I'm only offering ONE $10 discount. Even if you purchase more than one item that offers a discount. For other items, please search the eBay website for items offered for sale by"zadaweed"
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Precolumbian sculpture, Mexican ruler; 2 originals from 1 mold; 1,000+ years old
1) Precolumbian sculpture Mexican ruler; 2 originals from 1 mold; 1.000+ years old. A friend who is more knowledgable than I on this subject says: I think you are correct in that this is a chief or other very high ranking person. I also feel pretty certain that these are Teotihuacan. Dating from ~450 CE- 750 CE, based upon many photographs I have seen in several major reference books on Teotihuacan. I spent much time at many Mexican archaeological zones- and more time at Teotihuacan than at any other site. This is probably a representation of a particular person who ruled in Central Mexico. Only chiefs wore feathered headdresses such as this one. The feathers in a chief's headdress were the long green tail-feathers of the male quetzal bird. These feathers were SO precious that ONLY chiefs could touch them. And quetzal is the word for ... moreprecious(In Guatemala today, the money is called a quetzal. The headband and necklace look like jade- the second most precious substance in precolumbian Mexico after quetzal feathers. Because jade is the color of quetzal feathers. Two pendants hanging from the necklace may have been gold. The third most precious substance. There are 2 huge ear-rings like ones made of gold in the Mexican Museum of Anthropology. This person appears to have a paunch. Which only the wealthy could afford to have. These sculptures were probably painted(They didn't have glazes. The duplication of the same image reminds me of leaders of 3rd world countries today- plastering their likeness all over the country. My friend who is more knowledgable than I on this subject says: Esther Pasztory. One of the great scholars on Teotihuacan, suggests that feathered headdresses were associated with the military and also, possibly, a feathered feline deity. As you mentioned, the quetzal feathers were so highly prized that they would only be worn by a chief or other personage of the very highest social/militay rank. 2) Dimensions: approximately 4.5 inches high. 3 inches wide, and.75 inches deep. 3) M
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Precolumbian sculpture pot legs, bundle of 6; painted serpent, etc., Mexican art
Bundle of 6 Precolumbian pot legs. Ancient Mexico. Glaze. Ancient Mexican potters didn’t have glazes so they decorated their pots with: incising(digging into the clay) Slip covers(a thin layer of a different color of clay) firing with dung(the dung burned, turned to charcoal, and blackened the surface of the pot; I watched this process in action in a village in Oaxaca, Mexico in 1965. and painting the finished product. Several of these samples include painted decorations. It’s unusual for the paint to last 1.000+ years. The first pot leg, the serpent, was painted red and black. Two rounded legs have large red spots. The wide leg appears to have an orange slip cover. 1. painted serpent. About 3.75” long, 1.5” at widest point, and 1.25” wide at middle; photos a& b; 2. bundle of 6 pot legs. Photo c; 3. wide one. Photos d& e; 4. red pointed ... moreleg. Photos f& g; 5. rounded leg with big red spot. Photos h& i; 6. rounded tan leg. Photos j-k; 7. red pot leg from Tula. Hidalgo, Mexico, with ruler; photo l. 2" x 2" x almost 2" Age- most likely 1.000 to 2,000 years old. Medium. clay. Ceramic, hard fired under great heat. Provenance. I collected precolumbian sculpture from 1965 through 1967 in Mexico when I was a teenager and- from 1966 through'67- an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. I found or bought these pot legs in Mexican archaeological zones(when it was legal to do so; and brought them home to the U.S. when it was legal to do so) The last one. With the ruler, is from Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico. How to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: a) provinance; know the source; b) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; c) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. $10 off if you purchase more than one of my listings and I can ship more than one it
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Precolumbian Colima woman; erotic sculpture; female nude; Mexico; 2,000 yrs old
2.000 year old gingerbread woman(1) Very rare example of erotic Precolumbian art. This is a Colima gingerbread woman. West Mexico, 1,800-2,200 years old. Terracotta sculpture- in a style similar to other Colima. Classic period(200 B.C. 200 A.D. flat, standing, nude females(which can be seen on the internet by searching for"Precolumbian Colima sculpture" except that this one has a huge mons and buttocks. Other features include: otherwise flat profile; small breasts; pouty. Open lips; stylized. Minimalist face; ear rings; hair in 2 buns on top of head; thick neck; broad shoulders; truncated hands and feet; and orange clay color slightly mottled from uneven heat in firing and/or age(particularly visible on the back) Comparables sell for about $4.000 at Christie's Auction House. 2) Dimensions. 6 inches high(about 16 centimeters) ... more3) Condition. Mint. Pristine, museum quality. 4) Provenance. I bought this sculpture in 1967 from a friend of my friend Kurt Stavenhagen- at Kurt Stavenhagen's home in Mexico City- when I was an anthropology student at the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. Kurt Stavenhagen was a Wikipedia-worthy collector of Precolumbian sculpture to whom I was introduced by Ferdinand Anton- a German anthropologist and photographer who filmed my family exploring the Maya ruins at Chichen Itza in 1964 for a movie he made for Time/ Life Magazines and German television which compared modern art. Such as Picasso and Henry Moore, with ancient art like the Maya. I also studied how to distinguish an authentic precolumbian sculpture from a fake: 1) provenance; know the source; 2) study precolumbian anthropology; see what's in the museums and the books; 3) lick. Or otherwise wet, the object and see how long it takes to dry; ancient ceramics- such as this one- take a long time to dry because they are more porous than new ceramics. 5) Shipping. No charge for a U.S. address. $10 off if you purchase more than one zadaweed listing and I can ship more than one item in one package. The
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INTACT PRECOLUMBIAN TERRACOTTA CLAY FACE & HEADDRESS SCULPTURE
96 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE THIS IS A VERY NICE INTACT PRECOLUMBIAN TERRACOTTA CLAY FACE SCULPTURE WITH A FANCY HEADDRESS. It measures 1.75 x 1.5 x.75 inches deep. It was purchased at least 20 years ago from an estate collection of such similar items. It is a very nice complete facial& headdress figure. I am no expert and cannot guarantee its authenticity or age. NO RESERVE ON THIS PIECE. Be sure to see my other auctions for more unusual items from my 50 years of collecting.
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