Jaguar Chorrera Valdivia Stone Mortar, 1500-500 BC

Pre-Columbian Valdivian jaguar stone mortar from Ecuador, ca. 1500-500 BC. A superb carved mortar in the form of a jaguar with its tail curled up and partially carved in openwork. 4" H. x 6.5" L.

Pre-Columbian Valdivian parrot stone mortar from Ecuador, ca. 1500-500 BC. A superb carved mortar in the form of a parrot with partially carved openwork on the beak. 3 3/4" H. x 7 3/4" L.

A Jaguar Mortar, Chorrera Indigenous culture, Pre-Columbian Ecuador, c.1200-300 BC. Stone mortar measuring 5.5" high, 10.5" wide, 3.5" deep. Provenance: ex-Throckmorton Fine Arts, NYC, NY. Includes or

Pre-Columbian Chavin stone mortar from Peru, ca. 1200-500 BC. A fantastic hand-carved stone mortar depicting several mythical creatures with toothy grimaces. 4" H. x 4 1/8" diameter.

Pre-Columbian Chavin stone mortar from Peru, ca. 1200-500 BC. A fantastic hand-carved stone mortar. 4 1/4" H. x 2 3/4" diameter.

Pre-Columbian Chavin jaguar stone mortar from Peru, ca. 1100-900 BC. Carved dark stone in the form of a jaguar, decorated with low relief patterns. A nice and rare example! 3 5/8" H. x 6 1/2" L.

Group of Ecuadorian Stone Mortars and Figure, green stone jaguar mortar (Valdivia?), two white stone animal form mortars; stone monkey figure giving birth; 1"-3" high

A collection of rare Valdivia stone beads from Ecuador, ca. 3500 – 1500 BC. They are 8 – 10 mm in diameter and are made from chrysocolla. Nice examples with good mineral deposits.

An exceptional Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This complete Phase VII example is 3-1/4 inches high and depicts a pregnant female with arms wrapped around her belly. Her smoo

A pair of fine Valdivia figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. The first is a Phase VII female, 2" high, depicted with diminutive arms. The second is a rare Phase V male, 2-7/8 in high, portrayed w

A lovely Valdivia "Venus" bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This lovely Phase III example is 1-3/4 in high and has a smooth, highly burnished coif encircling her head and falling down her back. M

A pair of Valdivia "Venus" figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 AD. The standing one is a 2-1/2 inches high, rare male Phase IV example. The seated one is a Phase III female, 2-1/4 inches high. Both

A rare Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This lovely example is 2 in high and depicts a female with arms crossed under her breasts. She has a nicely incised coif falling down h

A large Valdivia "Venus" head from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This beautiful Phase IV example is 1-7/8 inches high and has a delicately incised coif encircling her head. Mounted on stand. Cf. "Valdi

A lovely Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This excellent Phase II - III example is 1-7/8" high and depicts a female with arms held under her breasts. Her coif is delicately in

A beautiful Valdivia head from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This choice example is 1-3/8 in high and is adorned with unique coif featuring delicately incised geometric designs. Good mineral deposits.

Group of Valdivian Stone Jaguar Mortars, seven total including: green stone mortar with pierced tail; cased set of six miniature mortars; 2.5"-3.5" long

Mapuche, Argentina. 600 - 500 BC. Stone Clava or Sceptre of Power used by Mapuche Chiefs, having a Parrot Head Finial. With custom stand. Clava only: 8 7/8" high, 6" x 7/8". Small edge chip. Provenanc

Xochipala Stone Head (1000-500 BC)
Xochipala is a minor archaeological site in the Mexican state of Guerrero, whose name has become attached, somewhat erroneously, to a style of Formative Period

Item: Large Bactrian Grey Stone Figure of a Mouflon, Persia, c. 1500 B.C. Date/Origin: Persia, c. 1500 B.C. Materials: Stone Dimensions: 12 cm L x 10 cm H - 4 11/16 x 3 15/16 inches Provenance: Englis

A fantastic Chavin Mace Head from Peru, ca. 900-500 B.C. Carved stone Mace Head in the form of a Stingray.5-3/16″ in diameter.

Ancient Near Eastern Stone Duck Ca. 1900-1500 B.C. Size 4 inches length, 2 5/8 inches high. Carved limestone votive food offering, depicting a cooked goose, with a long neck and head turned backwards

A Mezcala Stone Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 500-100 BC Carved from an attractive gray and white finely mottled serpentine stone. Legs cut deep and wide, arms held to abdomen. In very good, "as found"

Pre-Columbian Olmec jade jaguar mask from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BC. A stone Olmec were-jaguar, showing common were-jaguar characteristics including a downturned mouth. The were-jaguar motif represents t