Pre-columbian Art & Antiquities

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

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Pre-columbian Art & Antiquities

Minerva Gallery

A selection of fine Pre-columbian art from all over the Americas and select antiquities. This auction will feature several rarities and sought after pieces from cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan and Moche. All of our pieces are legally acquired and will come with a Lifetime guarantee on authenticity along with all the relevant provenance information. Bid with confidence and know you are getting exactly what is described. Questions? Contact us and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for choosing Minerva Gallery!

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Scarce Pre-columbian Maya Plaque w/ DANCING MAIZE LORD: Scarce Pre-columbian Maya Plaque w/ DANCING MAIZE LORD from the Nebaj region of Guatemala, ca. 600-900 A.D.The pendant is a scarce type flat jadeite slab with string cut sawing on the back. The front

0001: Scarce Pre-columbian Maya Plaque w/ DANCING MAIZE LORDEst. $1,200-$1,300Lot Passed

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A fine Pre-columbian Maya Copador Bowl: A fine Pre-columbian Maya Copador Bowl from El Salvador, ca. 600-900 A.D. Intricately painted with seated cheifs and seated dogs. The inside is decorated with what appears to be glyphs and number

0002: A fine Pre-columbian Maya Copador BowlEst. $700-$900

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Pre-columbian Maya Jaina Rattle Figure: Pre-columbian Maya Jaina Figure the Island of Jaina, Campeche, Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Hollow molded pottery, figural rattle depicting a standing male priest wearing a beaded necklace, bracelets,

0003: Pre-columbian Maya Jaina Rattle FigureEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

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0004: Pre-columbian Maya Stemmed Macro BladeEst. $400-$600

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Rare Maya Bone Reptile Pendant: A choice and rare bone effigy pendant depicting a crododile or iguana from Guatemala, ca. 400-600 A.D. This fine carving is shaped in the reptile form with a spiny back, legs, and a long up bent head

0005: Rare Maya Bone Reptile PendantEst. $1,000-$1,400Lot Passed

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Important Maya Fossilized Tusk god G Mask: Important Maya Fossilized Tusk god G Mask from Campeche - Mexico, ca. 600-900 A.D. Carved from a large piece of fossilized Mammoth Tusk in the form of the god G. K'inich Ahau was the sun god also

0006: Important Maya Fossilized Tusk god G MaskEst. $40,000-$60,000

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Large Pre-columbian Pihuamo Figure: Large Pihuamo Figure from Mexico, ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. Large stanging figure with detailed facial features, hands outstrectched with incised features. He wears a crescent-shaped pectoral and ears

0007: Large Pre-columbian Pihuamo FigureEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Mezcala Figure with Child: Pre-columbian Mezcala Figure from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Carved stone female idol with string-cut features and a child to her side. Very nice and rare figure. All lots will be sold with a COA

0008: Pre-columbian Mezcala Figure with ChildEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Large 9" Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Axe god: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Figure from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Carved hard stone standing figure with stylized abstract facial features, heavy browline, simple linear cut arms and legs. All lots

0009: Large 9" Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Axe godEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Mezcala Temple Model and Recumbent Figure: Pre-columbian Mezcala Temple from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. A 3D carved temple with two columns and a flight of stairs descending from the base. A recumbent figure at the top of the temple. A superb

0010: Pre-columbian Mezcala Temple Model and Recumbent FigureEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Mask: Pre-columbian Mezcala Maskette from Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Carved from a green stone with a cross hatch pattern on each cheek. Four conically drilled holes on the top and bottom of the back of the

0011: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone MaskEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Figure: Mezcala Stone Figure from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. A dark black-green stone standing figure with stylized facial figures, holding his hands to his stomach, squared shoulders and defined buttocks.

0012: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone FigureEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone Figure: Mezcala Stone Figure from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Carved hardstone standing figure with a conical head, simple carved abstract facial features, arms held at sides. Head reattached with breakline

0013: Pre-columbian Mezcala Stone FigureEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Mezcala Earspools: Pre-columbian Mezcala Earspools from West Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Both carved from a speckled green stone. All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the authenticity of the piece for a lifetime.

0014: Pre-columbian Mezcala EarspoolsEst. $500-$700

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Pre-columbian Nayarit Drummer Figure: Nayarit Drummer Figure from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. In a seated position with his hands resting on the drums between his legs. Remains of paint still visible. A nice example! All lots will

0015: Pre-columbian Nayarit Drummer FigureEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Gingerbread Figure: Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. A "gingerbread" type figure with cone head and arm to it's side. Custom Granite stand included. All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the authenticity of

0016: Pre-columbian Colima Gingerbread FigureEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Figure: Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. Wearing a headdress with pierced ears and arm to it's side. Incised decoration on the front and back with some black pain remaining. Custom Granite stand included.

0017: Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Nayarit Peyote polychrome olla: A beautiful Pre-columbian Nayarit polychrome olla from West Mexico, ca. 200 BC - 350 A.D. A gorgeous olla in the shape of Peyote. Peyote was a drug used by shaman in rituals. All lots will be sold

0018: Pre-columbian Nayarit Peyote polychrome ollaEst. $800-$900

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Rare Pre-columbian Chupicuaro Olla: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Guanajuato River Valley, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. This elegantly shaped redware vessel is unusual for its ornament. The deep chocolate brown pigment was not typically used

0019: Rare Pre-columbian Chupicuaro OllaEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

Massive Pre-classic Chontal Mask: Massive Pre-columbian Chontal Mask from Mexico, ca. 300 BC-100 B.C. Of impressive size and volume with thick brow ridge, pierced eyes, long triangular-shaped nose, parted lips and rectangular ears to

0020: Massive Pre-classic Chontal MaskEst. $7,000-$9,000Lot Passed

Painted Pre-columbian Colima Figure: Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Standing figure with arms to it's stomach and wearing earrings, necklace, nose-ring and loin cloth. Remains of white paint. Nice!

0021: Painted Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. $600-$700Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Mezcala Monkey Figure: Pre-columbian Mezcala Monkey Figure from Mexico, ca. 400 B.C. Very detailed green stone carving of a seated monkey with hands to it's knees. A fine example! All lots will be sold with a COA

0022: Pre-columbian Mezcala Monkey FigureEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Olmec Jade Were-jaguar Spoon: Rare Pre-columbian Olmec spoon from Mexico, ca. 900-500 B.C. Carved from a very nice jade stone with a deity head centered over the main depression of the spoon, with the distinctive features of a

0023: Pre-columbian Olmec Jade Were-jaguar SpoonEst. $5,000-$7,000

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Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Death Mask: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Death mask from Mexico, ca. 400-600 A.D. Among the numerous forms of artistic expression typical of the people of Teotihuacan are funerary masks in various materials. The

0024: Pre-columbian Teotihuacan Death MaskEst. $25,000-$30,000Lot Passed

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