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Rare Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Shaman Whistle

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Rare Colima Pottery Whistle - Miniature Shaman: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. So rare, this fine pottery whistle represents a miniature seated redware shaman! He wears the classic shaman's horn on his forehead and a fan

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Rare Colima Pottery Hunch-Backed Female Figure: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fascinating ceramic figure depicting a pregnant woman with a hunched back. Hunchbacks make frequent appearances in the art of the shaft tom

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Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Owl Whistle: Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Owl Whistle, West Mexico, c. 300 BCE â€“ 300 CE. Provenance: Minerva Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jan. 30, 2015, Lot 57. [COA]; ex-Collection of Nora Llerenas,

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Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Figures and Whistle: Two Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Figures and a Whistle. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Sizes: 1) 1.25'' x 1.25'' x 1.75'' (3 x 3 x 4 cm); 2) 6.25'' x 4.25'' x

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Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Flute - Rare Form: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. The ancients of the Americas created beautiful musical instruments out of pottery, most adorned with animal or human figurines, and the indig

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Pre Columbian Colima Pottery Seated Male Shaman Figure: Colima, Mexico ca 250 BCE - 200 AD. A seated male figure, legs spread, sitting upright and holding cup towards his mouth with both hands as if partaking in a ceremony. He wears a tunic, peaked cap, an

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Pre-Columbian Large Colima Bird Vessel: Pre-Columbian Large Colima Bird Vessel, Very Rare

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Seated Shaman Effigy Figure Redware Pottery Colima Culture Mexico Pre-Columbian: Ca. 300 BC to 300 AD. Proto Classic Period.

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Impressive Colima Camala Style Standing Shaman: Pre-Columbian, Colima, Camala style, western Mexico, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. Burnished terracotta figure of a standing Shaman with his hands next to his body. He is wearing a collar around his head rep

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Colima Pottery Shaman Warrior, ex Sotheby's: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An impressive burnished redware depiction of a shaman warrior child - seated in a striking pose. One hand is raised high behind his head secu

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Colima Pottery Whistle Figure - Standing Conch Blower: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hand-built pottery figurine depicting a standing anthropomorphic figure wearing a simple loincloth and headband. The figure is adorned with

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Adorable Colima Pottery Whistle - Bird Form: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A sweet and petite terracotta bird effigy whistle donning a prominent crested bird headdress, elaborately detailed with applied filets. Nicel

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Cute Pottery Colima Redware Whistle - Bird Form: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. An adorable redware ceramic effigy whistle depicting a sweet bird. Avian forms were embraced in the Pre-Columbian world as sky animals that c

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Lot of 2 Colima Pottery Whistles - Zoomorphic: **First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A pair of cute zoomorphic pottery whistles, each one hand modeled. One features a bat-like face above a bulbous bod

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Colima Standing Warrior Shaman, ex-Schmitt: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An enticing pottery figure in a curious pose - arms raised to hold a type of club before him while wearing a conch shell strapped to his head

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Rare Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Shaman Whistle

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Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Shaman Whistle, West Mexico, c. 300 BCE - 300 CE. Redware figure of a seated hunchback shaman with horn on his forehead and fanciful headdress. Provenance: Artemis Gallery, Louisville CO [COA]; ex Scollard Collection, Los Angeles, CA. Size: 3.4'' x 2.4'' x 2'' (9 x 6 x 5 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

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Rare Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Shaman Whistle

Name: Rare Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Shaman Whistle
SKU: 93899318
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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Starting Price $100

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