Fine Antiquities

Fine PreColumbian Olmec Serpentine Funerary Mask

Done

Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Auction Details

Fine Antiquities

Minerva Gallery

Featuring Museum quality & hard to find stone objects.

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Sold

Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone Figure: Pre-Columbian Mezcala figure from Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. Carved from a piece of alabaster in the form of a figure. Type K. Root marks all over the surface attesting to its age. Custom metal stand

0001: Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone FigureEst. $500-$700

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-columbian Maya Pottery Figure: Pre-columbian Maya Figure from Guatemala, ca. 600-900 CE. Standing orangeware figure with arms held to its side and wearing a headdress, necklace and earspools. Manganese deposits on the surface.

0002: Pre-columbian Maya Pottery FigureEst. $400-$600

See Sold Price

Sold

Rare Pre-Columbian Zacatecas Miniature Figures: Rare Zacatecas Miniature figures from Jalisco, Mexico, ca. 200-400 CE. Earthenware, hand-modeled, punched, incised and burnished: post-fire, black, red and turquoise blue pigment still present. 2.25"

0003: Rare Pre-Columbian Zacatecas Miniature FiguresEst. $1,000-$1,200

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Moche Portrait Head of Dignitary Vessel: Pre-Columbian Moche Portrait Head of Dignitary Vessel from Peru, ca. 500-700 CE. Pottery head vessel having a stirrup type spout, depicting a dignitary wearing a horned headdress with side wing-like

0005: Pre-Columbian Moche Portrait Head of Dignitary VesselEst. $2,000-$2,500

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Mixtec rattle vessel with gold details: An exceedingly rare type of Pre-Columbian Mixtec effigy rattle vessel from ancient Mexico, ca. 1200-1350 CE. Measures approximately 6-7/8"; tall by about 5"; deep. The form of the vessel was

0006: Pre-Columbian Mixtec rattle vessel with gold detailsEst. $2,000-$3,000

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Aztec Stone Ehecatl Sculpture: Pre-Columbian Aztec Stone Ehecatl Sculpture from Mexico, ca. 1000 CE. Carved from apiece of stone in the form of the wind god Ehecatl with original red and black painted highlights. Custom stand

0007: Pre-Columbian Aztec Stone Ehecatl SculptureEst. $2,000-$3,000

See Sold Price

Sold

Rare Pre-columbian Tlatilco Female Figure: Tlatilco Figure from Mexico, ca. 1200–900 BCE. A fantastic female figure wearing headdress, ear-spools and pants. This D-K type still has remains of blue and white pigments. A rare type! cf.

0008: Rare Pre-columbian Tlatilco Female FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Zapotec Figural Urn w/ glyph: A fine Zapotec Figural Urn from Mexico, ca. 300-600 CE. A figural urn with large headdress with incised geometric design. Decorated with Earspools and necklace. The headdress has the glyph for corn.

0009: Pre-Columbian Zapotec Figural Urn w/ glyphEst. $1,000-$1,500

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Nopiloa Figure: A superb Nopiloa Pottery figure from Veracruz, Mexico, ca. 600-800 CE. Standing figure wearing elaborate headdress, earrings with large tubes, necklace, bracelets and garments.Black and blue

0010: Pre-Columbian Nopiloa FigureEst. $4,000-$6,000

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Nopiloa Hollow Whistling Figure: Pre-columbian Nopiloa Hollow Whistling Figure from Mexico, ca. 600-900 CE. A hollow molded red-brown terracotta standing warrior holding a round shield and axe, wearing a stylized zoomorphic mask

0011: Pre-Columbian Nopiloa Hollow Whistling FigureEst. $1,000-$1,200

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Olmec Serpentine Figure: Pre-Columbian Olmec Serpentine Figure from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. Carved standing figure with arms held behind its head. Root marks all over the surface attesting to its age. 5-1/2" in height.

0012: Pre-Columbian Olmec Serpentine FigureEst. $40,000-$70,000

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Snake: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Snake from Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. A white carved stone snake in a curled position. Rarely seen on the market for sale. 5" in diameter.

0013: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone SnakeEst. $600-$800

See Sold Price

Sold

Large Pre-columbian Tlatilco Seated Baby Figure: Large Tlatilco Seated Baby Figure from Mexico, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Depicting a hollow seated figure with hands resting on each leg. These figures are similar to the large Olmec seated baby figures,

0014: Large Pre-columbian Tlatilco Seated Baby FigureEst. $2,000-$3,000

See Sold Price

20 Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Candeleros: Large group of Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Incense burners or Candeleros from Mexico, ca. 500 CE. Classic Period (Teotihuacan III). Metepec type all impressed with thumb design typical of the type.

0015: 20 Pre-columbian Teotihuacan CandelerosEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Pre-Columbian Maya Orangeware Figure: Pre-Columbian Maya figure from Guatemala, ca. 600-900 CE. Orange-ware pottery figure of a female holding a baby and wearing an elaborate headdress. Manganese deposits on the surface attesting to its

0017: Pre-Columbian Maya Orangeware FigureEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

Sold

Pre-Columbian Maya Seated Figure Vessel: Pre-Columbian Maya Seated Figure Vessel from Guatemala, ca. 600-900 CE. Orangeware pottery vessel with figure seated and legs crossed. One hand holding his stomach with one hand. A nice uncommon

0020: Pre-Columbian Maya Seated Figure VesselEst. $2,000-$2,500

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pottery Duck: Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pottery Duck from Mexico, ca. 1200-500 BCE. Blackware pottery in the form of a small duck. 4-7/16" in height.

0021: Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pottery DuckEst. $600-$700

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Taino Stone Zemi: Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 1000-1500 CE. This striking example features a stylized anthropomorphic face that depicts a skull-like human face with circular sunken

0022: Pre-Columbian Taino Stone ZemiEst. $3,000-$4,000

See Sold Price

Sold

0023: Pre-Columbian Taino Stone ZemiEst. $2,000-$3,000

See Sold Price

Sold

Miniature Pre-Columbian Mayan Whistle: Miniature Pre-Columbian Mayan Whistle from Guatemala, ca. 600-900 CE. Gruesome depiction of a head wearing earrings and painted with white and yellow paint. 1-3/4" in height.

0024: Miniature Pre-Columbian Mayan WhistleEst. $400-$600

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Taino Stone Duho: Pre-Columbian Taino Stone Duho from Hispaniola, Greater Antilles Islands, Taino/ Arawak Indians, ca. 1000-1500 CE. Carved stone duho depicting a stylized anthropomorphic face that depicts a

0025: Pre-Columbian Taino Stone DuhoEst. $2,000-$3,000

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Moche I Blackware Figural Vessel: Pre-Columbian Moche I Blackware Figural Vessel from Peru, ca. 200-400 CE. Blackware pottery seated amputee figure, depicted missing both forearms. Wearing a tightly fitting v-neck poncho and wrapped

0026: Pre-Columbian Moche I Blackware Figural VesselEst. $800-$900

See Sold Price

Sold

Pre-Columbian Mezcala Alabaster Pendant: Pre-columbian Mezcala alabaster Figure from Mexico, ca. 300-100 BCE. Carved from a Semi-Translucent white Alabaster. A classic example with piercing through the head for suspension. Type K. 2-1/8" in

0027: Pre-Columbian Mezcala Alabaster PendantEst. $400-$600

See Sold Price

Sold

Rare Pre-Columbian Maya Box: Rare Maya pottery box from the Yucatan of Mexico, ca. 600-900 CE. Rare pair burial box, painted in orange and black. A similar set of boxes can be found in the Dzibilchaltun Museum in Mexico. Old

0028: Rare Pre-Columbian Maya BoxEst. $400-$600

See Sold Price

View:

Auction Details

Minerva Gallery

Sebring, FL, United States

15 Reviews

144 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

$0$25

$300$50

$1,000$100

$2,000$250

$5,000$500

$10,000$1,000

$20,000$2,000

$50,000$5,000

$100,000$10,000

$200,000$25,000

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

Terms & Conditions

Please read carefully all the terms of sale prior to bidding. These terms are applicable to all bidders. Please do not bid if you do not agree to all of the terms listed below. Your bid placed in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. The bidder agrees to pay in full by participating in the auction. The auctioneer has sole discretion in the event of a dispute. Any lot may be resold if a dispute may occur. 2. All items in the auction have been legally acquired are legal to sell and buy. 3. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within 7 days after the close of the Auction. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer's election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller's and buyer's premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 4. All estimate prices are for reference only and all lots will be sold at the starting bid price. Lots may sell for a price greater or less than these estimates. All starting bids are the prices the lot can sell. 5. All lots won need to be paid in full before being shipped. We accept Personal Checks, Bank Wire, Money Orders. After you receive your invoice please inform us via email how you wish to pay. 6. Sales Tax will be charged to all Florida Residents. If you are a re-seller you will need to provide your re-sellers certificate number. Bidders outside of the state of Florida will not be charged Sales Tax. 8. Returns: No returns are accepted. 9. Condition reports: Are provided upon request. 10. Bidding will be live online only. You may place your absentee bids before the end of the auction. If you think you may miss the sale please send it your Absentee bids prior to the date of the sale. 11. Shipping: All shipping must be paid in full by the buyer. Any customs fees or duties charged are the sole responsibility of the buyer(International Customers Only). All lots will be shipped with tracking numbers only. If you have any questions about shipping please contact us prior to bidding. 12. All bidders must register online prior to the sale. 13. In the case a successful bidder does not pay Minerva Gallery has the right to resell the lots. Bidder also agrees to pay any difference between the successful bid and the re-sale price. 14. If the auction invoice is not paid in full including buyers premium and any applicable processing fees, the unpaid balance will be charged interest at the highest permissible rate allowed by law until the full amount is paid in full. If the payment is not made at all and is referred to a collections attorney, bidder agrees to pay all fees charged to Minerva Gallery including attorney fees, court costs and any other costs charged to Minerva Gallery to collect the owed amount charged to the bidder for all lots won. 14. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Broward, FL subject to the laws of the State of Florida. If you have any questions about the terms of sale or about any lots please feel free to contact us any time prior to the sale at info@minervaancientart.com or by calling us at 719-646-3782. If for any reason we cannot get to your call, please leave us a detailed message and we will get back to you right away or just send us an email. Thank you for choosing Minerva Gallery! Good luck and Happy Bidding!