Lot 0070

Rare / Large Valdivian Shell Votive - Owl Form

Similar Sale History

Sold

Rare Valdivian Clam Shell Owl Pendant: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 4000 to 2000 BCE. A huge pendant, hand-carved from shell, with a zoomorphic face on one side. The shell is a creamy grey color on its uncarved side, and

2017Rare Valdivian Clam Shell Owl PendantSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Valdivian Clam Shell Figural Bead: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 4000 to 2000 BCE. A charming pendant, hand-carved from shell, in the form of a standing human figure with a classically Valdivian coiffure, a simple face

2018Rare Valdivian Clam Shell Figural BeadSee Sold Price

Sold

Large / Exceptional Valdivian Limestone Owl: Pre-Columbian, South America, Ecuador, Valdivian, Earliest Horizon, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. A hand carved, light grey limestone palette of a curved, quasi-rectangular form with boldly cut lines delineat

2016Large / Exceptional Valdivian Limestone OwlSee Sold Price

Sold

RARE LARGE CLOISONNE CONCH SHELL CENSER: RARE LARGE CLOISONNE CONCH SHELL CENSER: A censer/incense burner in the form of a large conch shell on two feet and the point of the shell form. Turquoise background decorated all over in multicolor f

2018RARE LARGE CLOISONNE CONCH SHELL CENSERSee Sold Price

Sold

Nepalese Himalayan Shaman Drum, ca. 1920s: Rare Nepalese Himalayan shaman drum, circa 1920s, the large hide covered surfaces and wood shell mounted on a carved handle in the form of a Tibetan phurba, or three sided ritual dagger; most likely f

2018Nepalese Himalayan Shaman Drum, ca. 1920sSee Sold Price

Sold

Large Shell Form Bowl in Silver Plate: 16"l

2021Large Shell Form Bowl in Silver PlateSee Sold Price

Sold

LARGE SHELL FORM BOWL, PINK AND BLUE FINISH, 27"W X: LARGE SHELL FORM BOWL, PINK AND BLUE FINISH, 27"W X 11"H. SLI9306

2015LARGE SHELL FORM BOWL, PINK AND BLUE FINISH, 27"W XSee Sold Price

Sold

LARGE SHELL FORM CHIP & DIP OR SHRIMP SERVING DISHES, 2: LARGE SHELL FORM CHIP & DIP OR SHRIMP SERVING DISHES, 2 PIECES, ALUMINUM FINISH METAL, UNMARKED, APPROX 13.5" X 11.5"

2017LARGE SHELL FORM CHIP & DIP OR SHRIMP SERVING DISHES, 2See Sold Price

Sold

LARGE SHELL FORM BOWL, PINK AND BLUE FINISH, 27"W X: LARGE SHELL FORM BOWL, PINK AND BLUE FINISH, 27"W X 11"H. SKU399

2016LARGE SHELL FORM BOWL, PINK AND BLUE FINISH, 27"W XSee Sold Price

Sold

2017LARGE SHELL FORM CHIP & DIP OR SHRIMP SERVING DISHES, 2See Sold Price

Sold

Shell Console Table, Marble, Stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made.: Title: Shell Console Table, Marble, Stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made. Description: Shell console table, marble, stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made. A pair of large shell form pedestals havin

2023Shell Console Table, Marble, Stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made.See Sold Price

Sold

Shell Console Table, Marble, Stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made.: DescriptionTitle: Shell Console Table, Marble, Stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made.Description: Shell console table, marble, stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made. A pair of large shell form pedes

2023Shell Console Table, Marble, Stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made.See Sold Price

Sold

Palace Sized Cinnabar Box: Box with lid has a 20 inch diameter, 8" H, dragon & phoenix birds; rare large form box that has eight sides

2022Palace Sized Cinnabar BoxSee Sold Price

Sold

ART DECO AFTER PETER BEHRENS ART GLASS LAMP: ART DECO AFTER PETER BEHRENS ART GLASS LAMP, bronze finished metal frame depicting a lady standing with both arms raised, under a large shell-form shade with mottled yellow/orange tiles, signed, "BEHR

2017ART DECO AFTER PETER BEHRENS ART GLASS LAMPSee Sold Price

Sold

Shell Console Table, Marble and Stone Pedestal: Shell console table, marble, stone, Early 20th Century, Custom Made. A pair of large shell form pedestals having square carved bases supporting a large serpentine Carrara white marble top with a deep

2024Shell Console Table, Marble and Stone PedestalSee Sold Price

Sold

ART DECO AFTER PETER BEHRENS ART GLASS LAMP: ART DECO AFTER PETER BEHRENS ART GLASS LAMP, BRONZE FINISHED METAL FRAME DEPICTING A WOMAN STANDING WITH BOTH ARMS RAISED UNDER A LARGE SHELL FORM LEADED GLASS SHADE WITH ORANGE AND YELLOW TONES -30"

2020ART DECO AFTER PETER BEHRENS ART GLASS LAMPSee Sold Price

Recommended Items

Coalport Large Shell Form Sweet Dish c.1890: Coalport Large Shell Form Sweet Dish c.1890 Measures 23 x 14 x 13 (height) cm. No chips, cracks or repairs, some light craquelure in align with age Reserve: $63.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $69

4 days LeftCoalport Large Shell Form Sweet Dish c.1890

$50

Primitive Kitchen Items (4), large shell-form candy mold, Elgin butter slicer & pr of instant off: Primitive Kitchen Items (4), large shell-form candy mold, Elgin butter slicer & pr of instant off hot/cold faucets, VG+ cond, butter slicer 8.5"H x 4"W x 9"D & mold 17"H x 11"W.

May 18, 2024Primitive Kitchen Items (4), large shell-form candy mold, Elgin butter slicer & pr of instant off

$50

Ancient Owl-Form Jade Bracelet: Very rare ancient owl form bracelet. Probably Hongshan.

6 days LeftAncient Owl-Form Jade Bracelet

$75

Large Yue Owl Jar, Han: Extremely rare brown glaze Yue large owl jar that stand on its two legs and the owl's head functioning as the lid. Calcified glaze. A collector Item. Height 352mm, 13-4/5"inch Extra info regarding: 1.

6 days LeftLarge Yue Owl Jar, Han

$900

Large Green Glaze Duck Vessel, Late Ming: Very rare large green glaze duck form vessel. Southern kiln. length 256mm, 10"inches Extra info regarding: 1. Death bubbles, item less than 100 years may not show any death bubbles, the process is by

6 days LeftLarge Green Glaze Duck Vessel, Late Ming

$300

Rare Fitz and Floyd Votive Pagoda Form Candle Holders: 5 1/2" tall each - pair

May 19, 2024Rare Fitz and Floyd Votive Pagoda Form Candle Holders

$125

AN AMERICAN STERLING SILVER PART FLATWARE SERVICE by Gorham, Providence, Rhode Island, 20th century

$2,000

Rare Stone Ram Effigy: Offered here for your consideration is a super rare and large stone effigy in the form of a bighorn sheep (ram). This effigy was painstakingly carved from solid rock by careful chipping, grinding, and

5 days LeftRare Stone Ram Effigy

$150

Longquan Hu-form Jar with Peony Scroll, Early Ming: Extremely rare large wintergreen colour Longquan celadon Hu-form jar with carved peony scroll and qilin-head handles. A real beauty! Height 370mm, 14-2/3"inch

6 days LeftLongquan Hu-form Jar with Peony Scroll, Early Ming

$800

A Group of American Silver Serving Pieces: Comprising: a James Watts mote spoon, a large King's pattern serving ladle with a shell form bowl marked for R & W Wilson (Phila.) , a bright-cut serving spoon with shell form bowl marked for

May 19, 2024A Group of American Silver Serving Pieces

$150

A Continental Silver-Gilt Flatware Service

$2,500

Monumental Minton majolica shell form: jardiniere with large shell supported by coral on rock base, examples shown at London International Exhibition in 1862, and the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876; 26"h, 22"w

May 25, 2024Monumental Minton majolica shell form

$3,000

Rare Large Paul Beau Montreal Cone Vase: Rare Large Paul Beau (Canadian, 1871-1941) and Co Montreal Cone Vase. With decorative mounts / banding of french ribbon and gilt circles with stars. Marked on base, Paul Beau and Co. Unusual form and

May 25, 2024Rare Large Paul Beau Montreal Cone Vase

CA$120

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Putti Three Light Wall Sconces, 20th c., H.- 25 1/2 in., W.- 12 in., D.- 8: Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Putti Three Light Wall Sconces, 20th c., with glass shell form shades, H.- 25 1/2 in., W.- 12 in., D.- 8 in. (2 Pcs.) Provenance: The Estate of Jay Calamia, property from the

2 hrs LeftPair of Large Gilt Bronze Putti Three Light Wall Sconces, 20th c., H.- 25 1/2 in., W.- 12 in., D.- 8

$550

Estate Chinese Jade Carvings: Including one jade carved in archaistic beast head with a curve body; One Chinese jade Bi carved with dragons on the front and a cloud motif on the back; One large Chinese Bi carved with spiral cloud

6 days LeftEstate Chinese Jade Carvings

$50

VIKING ROPED OR TWIST WEDDING RING, C.866-1067 AD, SIZE 10: C.866-1067 AD. Cambridgeshire, England. Large size 10 with bold twist motif 2/3 its circumference. The spiral or helix was a favorite Viking form. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold over

4 days LeftVIKING ROPED OR TWIST WEDDING RING, C.866-1067 AD, SIZE 10

$170

Rare / Large Valdivian Shell Votive - Owl Form

Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, earliest horizon, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. Who (or shall I say Hoo Hoo) doesn't love owls? This abstract depiction of the wise bird is carved from a shell of rich red and cream hues with boldly cut lines to delineate its characteristic large eyes and beak as well as winged body. The owl is a nocturnal bird that various Pre-Columbian cultures associated with earth, darkness, death, and the underworld. While some may be familiar with Valdivian stone palettes depicting owls, this shell votive is a very rare example! Custom stand. Size: 2.75" W x 4.25" H (7 cm x 10.8 cm); 4.75" H (12.1 cm) on stand

The ancient Valdivia culture of Ecuador was initially discovered by archaeologist Emilio Estrada in 1956, fairly recently in historic terms, and it is regarded as one of the oldest cultures of the ancient Americas. Interestingly, this culture still poses a bit of a mystery to scholars as no finite end to this culture has been identified yet; what's more, no sign of a cultural migration has surfaced. Most plausible is that the population somehow dwindled inspiring members of the communities to leave their settlements in search of opportunities elsewhere.

Provenance: Ex- Collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, CA

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 winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#121105

Condition

Tiny holes and rough areas are inherent to the natural surface of the shell. Overall excellent.

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

Rare / Large Valdivian Shell Votive - Owl Form

Name: Rare / Large Valdivian Shell Votive - Owl Form
SKU: 51983326
Price: 2250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,200

See Sold Price

Starting Price $700

Sell a Similar Item

8 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,305 Reviews

7,921 Followers