Sold2017Costa Rica Stone Bestiality Sculpture ex-Arte PrimitivoPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Huetar, ca. 300 to 800 CE. A hand-sculpted figure made from a porous volcanic stone depicting a human with a phallus in the act of coitus with a feline. The humaSee Sold Price
Sold2023Achaemenid Mottled Stone Bowl, Ex Arte PrimitivoAncient Near East, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 559 to 330 BCE. A stunning bowl, carved from inherently beautiful stone of translucent green and matte gray inclusions. The ancient vessel presents an elegantSee Sold Price
Sold2016Veracruz Stone Seated Figure, ex-Arte PrimitivoPre-Columbian, Southeastern Mexico, Vera Cruz, ca. 500 to 700 CE. Carved stone figure of a seated lord, hands to his knees, loin cloth over his groin. Size: 14"H (35.6 cm). Provenance: Ex-private D.See Sold Price
Sold2021Ancient Costa Rica Stone Idol with Trophy Head Ex HealyA rare ancient carved Volcanic stone idol of a warrior or Priest shown holding a Trophy Head. The head appears to be upside down and worn around his neck. Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic WatershedSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Anatolian Stone Footed Bowl c.2000 BC.Ancient Anatolian Stone Footed Bowl c.2000 BC. Size 5 3/8 inches Wide. 1 5/8 inches high. Rare stone footed shallow bowl. Provenance: NYC collection. Ex. Arte Primitivo, Ex; Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC.See Sold Price
Sold2022Large Tlatilco Pottery Female Figure, Ex Arte Primitivo**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Tlatilco, ca. 1200 to 200 BCE. An exemplary hand-built pottery sculpture of a standing female presenting bulbous legs, wide hips, petite breaSee Sold Price
Sold2022Ancient Costa Rica Stone EffigyCarved Lava stone idol , possibly a maternity figure. Ancient Costa Rica , Atlantic Watershed region, ca. 1000 to 1400 AD. The sculpture measures 4 inches across. Provenance: A Private Princeton New JSee Sold Price
Sold2022Veracruz Stone Coyote Head Tennon c.600-900 AD.Veracruz Stone Coyote Head Tennon. Size 5 5/8 inches length. Veracruz, Mexico. Ca. 600-900 A.D. Ex Arte PrimitivoSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Near Eastern Stone Cylinder Seal c.3000 BC.Ancient Near Eastern Stone Cylinder Seal c.3000 BC. Size 26 x 8 mm. Fine white Sumerian stone cylinder seal carved with geometric pattern. Fine quality, Provenance: Ex Old estate ex; Arte Primitivo.See Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Near Eastern Stone Seal c.3000 BC.Ancient Near Eastern Stone Seal c.3000 BC. Size 29 x 11 mm. Unusual Sumerian stone bead seal conical shaped carved with geometric pattern. Fine quality, Provenance: Ex Old estate ex; Arte Primitivo.See Sold Price
Sold2017Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Carving - Lizard Form**Originally Listed at $300** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A small volcanic stone sculpture in the form of a lizard (maybe an iguana?), with long, thin limbs drawn up to the body soSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Near Eastern Stone Cylinder Seal c.3000 BC.Ancient Near Eastern Stone Cylinder Seal c.3000 BC. Size 9 x 7 mm. Fine white stone cylinder seal carved with a group of scorpions. Very fine quality, Provenance: Ex Old estate ex; Arte Primitivo.See Sold Price
Sold2019Ancient Janus Precolumbian Stone Sculpture 1000-1400 ADA very fine ancient idol from Costa Rica, Central America, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed culture and dating to 1000 to 1400 CE. A fine "Sukia" or shaman figure carved from volcanic basalt stonSee Sold Price
Sold202418/19th Century Taosit God SculptureA Very Old carved wood and polychromed wooden Deity sculpture. Taoist religion, China. Measures 8 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Dr Brian Healy Estate, New York. Also Ex Arte Primitivo , New York,See Sold Price
Sold2024Mayan Jaguar head Tenon - Ex-Arte PrimitivoMayan 500-800BC Massive fanged jaguar head tenon carved in dark gray volcanic stone. Coiled tongue with remnants of red cinnabar pigment - measures15.5" x 6.5" x 7"See Sold Price
Sold2021SCULPTURE OF A WARRIORSCULPTURE OF A WARRIOR Volcanic stone Costa Rica 1000-1200 a.D. h. 113 cm An export license is available for this lot Provenance: Rabier-Quintero Collection (since 1980). References: Yale University ASee Sold Price
Sold2023Costa Rican Basalt Seated Male Shaman FigurePre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1000 to 1400 CE. An intriguing hand carved basalt stone sculpture of a squatting man thoughtfully gazing into theSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ancient COSTA RICAN STONE FIGURE C.1000-1400 AD.Ancient COSTA RICAN STONE FIGURE C.1000-1400 AD. Size 11 1/2 inches high. Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, carved stone seated female figure. details Worn. Provenance: EX NYC collection acqSee Sold Price
Sold2021PRE-COLUMBIAN BLACK STONE BEADPre-Columbian Bead, Black Stone With White Throughout, Material: Black Stone, Ex-Private Palm Beach Collection, Origin: Costa Rica, Age: 500-800 A.D. Measures 7/8" x 1/2". Weighs 2oz.See Sold Price
Sold2021Pre-Columbian Stone Idol From Costa Rica Ex Vaught CollCarved from a porous grey volcanic stone, a figure crouching in a seated position with folded arms upon upraised knees, curved back with spine delineated. His head is detailed with bold facial featureSee Sold Price
Sold202116th C. Costa Rican Huetar Stone Trophy Head**Originally Listed At $400** Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Huetar peoples, 16th century CE. Skillfully carved from a single piece of volcanic stone, a sculpture of a human trophy head with a mesmerizingSee Sold Price
Sold2024Pre-Columbian ArtArte Pre-Colombino de Costa Rica, 1964, Doris Stone, Carlos Balser, Museo Nacional de Costa Rica, tipped plates, catalog.See Sold Price
Sold20165 1/2" H. Stone "Trophy Skull" Costa Rica. Black5 1/2" H. Stone "Trophy Skull" Costa Rica. Black hardstone, excellent condition. Estimated at 500-1000 years old. Pre-Columbian. Ex-Curt Grimmer, Artemis Gallery, Perter Arnovick CollectionsSee Sold Price
Sold2018A pair of Nicoya stone mace heads, Costa RicaA pair of Nicoya stone mace heads, Costa Rica, c. AD 100 - 500. Largest 3 x 2 1/8 in (7.6 x 5.3 cm). Both well-preserved with attractive mottled mineral deposits. Ex Costa-Mejia collection, CaliforniaSee Sold Price
May 19Heartland Artifact Auctions Inc9 3/4" Pre-Columbian Effigy Bowl, Motley COA, found in Costa Rica$65(5 bids)
May 18Alice Callahan Auction HouseCHINESE MEJI PERIOD STONE SCULPTURE OF A MAN WITH INSTRUMENT$50(1 bid)