Pre-Columbian Art from the Ancient Americas 2013-10-11 Auction - 278 Price Results - Artemis Gallery in CO
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Rare Olmec / Xochipala Jadeite BowlPre-Columbian Veracruz Head VesselMayan Copador Cylindrical Polychrome Jar
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Pre-Columbian Art from the Ancient Americas

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Day 2 of our 2-Day Auction Event continues with a fine selection of Pre-Columbian artifacts from all over South and Central America, including cultures such as Moche, Chavin, Inca, Nazca, Maya, Olmec, Guerrero, Chupicuaro Colima, Nayarit, Veracruz, and many more. Many pieces available in this auction come from an old prominent Chicago, Illinois gallery, hidden away for the past 40 years, acquired in the 1950s, as well as more than 15 pieces from Emmy-Award Winning Hollywood Writer/Director Donick Cary's personal collection (currently writer for NBC's TV Show Parks and Recreation). All items offered for sale in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed authentic/as described. Antiquities-Saleroom does not sell replicas or items 'in the style of' any ancient culture. What's more, no sale is ever final if you're not happy. Bid with confidence, your satisfaction is unconditionally guaranteed!
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Valdivian Ceremonial Stone Hacha: Ecuador, pre 1000CE. Magnificent for its scale as well as high polished stone, this gorgeous hacha is quite impressive! 9". Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
0300: Valdivian Ceremonial Stone HachaEst. $1,600-$2,500Lot Passed
Tlatilco Olmecoid Stone Visage: Pre-Columbian, Tlapacoya, or Coapexco in Valley of Mexico, ca. 1250 BCE to 800 BCE, Early Formative Period. The Tlatilco culture created stylized Olmecoid human representations typically as grave
0301: Tlatilco Olmecoid Stone VisageEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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Olmec Two-Tone Pottery Cup: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca 1000 to 800 BCE. Lovely red over tan pottery cup incised with scraffito-like decoration. 3"D x 1-3/4"H. PROVENANCE: EX-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL
0302: Olmec Two-Tone Pottery CupEst. $400-$600
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Pre-Columbian Olmec Greenstone Plaque: Mexico, Mayan Territories, Ca 1150 to 550 BCE, possibly Las Bocas or La Banca. Classic Olmec style! Carved jadeite or green hardstone plaque, with central image of human/jaguar deity, squarish face
0303: Pre-Columbian Olmec Greenstone PlaqueEst. $3,000-$4,500
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Olmec Redware Egg-Shaped Jar: Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca 1000 to 800 BCE. Lovely hand built egg-shaped redware jar incised with scraffito-like decoration. 6"Dx5"H. PROVENANCE: Ex-private Santa Monica, CA Collection. All
0304: Olmec Redware Egg-Shaped JarEst. $800-$1,000
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Rare Olmec Stone Jadeite Bead: Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1000 - 800 BCE. The remarkably fine carving of this bead is unparalleled. The piece assumes the form of a classic Olmec baby. The posture of the figure is
0305B: Rare Olmec Stone Jadeite BeadEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
Mayan/Proto Mayan Stone Pendants: Mayan Territories, ca. 200-800 CE. These finely carved jadeite beads ranging in hue from apple green to earthy, amber make for a handsome ensemble. As was custom for Mayan artisans, the natural
0305C: Mayan/Proto Mayan Stone PendantsEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
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Olmec Jade Earflare / Pendant: Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 1200-500 BCE. This fine blue-green jade earflare of pendant features intriguing carvings of two classic were-jaguar heads carved in profile on the sides.
0305D: Olmec Jade Earflare / PendantEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Large Pre-Columbian Chontal Mask: Mexico, Guerrero Region, ca. 300-100 BCE. The Guerrero region of modern-day southwestern Mexico was the center of the Mezcala and Chontal stone carving traditions. While Mezcala artists are known
0305E: Large Pre-Columbian Chontal MaskEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Rare Olmec / Xochipala Jadeite Bowl: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 900 BCE. The Olmec were among the first Mesoamerican peoples to use stone in sculpture even though it had to be quarried in distant
0309: Rare Olmec / Xochipala Jadeite BowlEst. $8,000-$10,000Lot Passed
Large Olmec Hardstone Bowl: Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 900 BCE. Large utilitarian bowl of slightly flattened form carved from a hardish brown/black stone. Interior and exterior with wonderful root marking from
0310: Large Olmec Hardstone BowlEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Tairona Gold Jaguar / Emerald Chip Necklace: Pre-Columbian, Columbia, ca. 800 CE. The cast tumbaga feline hangs in a crouching position with an erect tail and twin suspension holes on its front legs. The Tairona civilization is best known
0310A: Tairona Gold Jaguar / Emerald Chip NecklaceEst. $900-$1,400
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Wearable Mezcala Pendant Necklace: Fun! Mexico, Mezcala/Guerrero, Ca 300 BCE. A delightful and completely wearable necklace comprised of 8 black stone Guerrero pendants, one larger purple/brown stone pendant and hundreds of black
0310D: Wearable Mezcala Pendant NecklaceEst. $600-$900
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Olmec Stone Hallucinogen Palette: Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000-800 BCE. The ruling caste of the Olmec were elite shamans. Archaeologists believe that these men ingested mind altering substances to transform into animal
0311: Olmec Stone Hallucinogen PaletteEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed
Olmec Jadeite Shaman's Spoon: Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. This spoon is carved from gorgeous pale, blue-green jadeite of remarkably consistent color. A shallow spoon of petaloid form with the rear
0312: Olmec Jadeite Shaman's SpoonEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
Olmec Terractotta Head: Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000-400 BCE. The Olmec were noted for their baby face figurines. This is significant as representations of children is relatively rare in Meso-America. This head
0313: Olmec Terractotta HeadEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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Olmec Terracotta Head of Baby: Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000-400BCE. Terracotta head of baby face Olmec figurine shows the hallmark facial features such as its jowly face, downturned mouth, and puffy slit-like eyes. The
0314: Olmec Terracotta Head of BabyEst. $1,200-$1,500
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Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Terracotta Heads: First head: Teotihuacan, ca. 200-800 CE. This ceramic visage's wide eyes, open mouth, and upward look bring this male figure to life. Perhaps he is in the midst of ceremonial singing or simply
0315: Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Terracotta HeadsEst. $500-$900
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