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6952. Vera Cruz Stone Palma/Hacha
Mask, Ca. 550 to 800 AD. Carved from gray volcanic stone is a
central rounded face, wearing a flayed skin mask over face and
ear discs. 6-1/2”H. x 7-3/4”W. + mount. Ex. Collection
of Allan L. Long, NYC. A rare and expressive example. $6500
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7042. Nayarit Seated Matched Couple, Mexico,
Ixtlan Del Rio Style, Ca. 100 BC to 250 AD. A pair of figures
molded in red clay and painted with yellow, umber and tan slip
highlights. Both have bared teeth, earclips, necklaces, eyes
outlines and chest decorations. She has a headdress and skirt
with geometric designs and holds a bowl over shoulders. Ex Long
Island Collection. Each 8 in H. Fine examples in excellent original
condition. Compare, The Shaft Tomb Figures of West Mexico, by
H. Von Winning for similar examples. Sweet effigies. $3450 |
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7039. Michoacan Pottery Pretty Lady, Middle
Preclassic, ca. 1200-500 B.C.Ornate pottery female, she stands
nude and wears necklace, headdress with coffee bean appliques,
open ear spools and double pierced eyes. Careful deilineation
of limbs and torso. 5-1/4in H. + mount. Ex New York Collection.
$900 |
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7028. Mezcala Stone Star Gazer,
Ca. 300 BC. Elongated curved calcite form with simple angular
cuts, his head held back with circular expressive mouth., his
hands across draw up knees. 2-5/8 in H. x 2-7/8 in L. Pierced
for suspension. Ex Carlo Gay Collection. Inscribed Mex 169. A
highlight of Mezcala lapidaries. $2850 |
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7033. Colima Standing Effigy
Figure, West Mexico, Ca. 300 BC/AD. Buff clay effigy figure standing
nude with legs wide apart and arms out. 5-5/8 in H. Intact and
with good deposits. A real whimsical type. $795 |
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7024. Colima Pottery Redware Dog, West Mexico,
Ca. 300 BC/AD. A perky molded red ware pup effigy, standing with
plump body, tail spout, tall pointed ears, strong nose and incised
toothy grin. 11-5/8”L. Good deposits. $2500 |
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7026. Colima Erotic Dwarf, Ca. 100 BC
to 300 AD. A strong red-ware pottery burnished figure, he leans
forward with hands on hips, head and shoulders forward, legs
bracing him and his large phallus exposed. Ears pierced; good
shoulders and fine facial features. 9-1/4 in H. Good deposits.
$4250 |
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7001. Mezcala Green Diorite
Stone Axe God Mexico, Ca. 500 to 200 B.C. Carved deep green hardstone,
abstract humanoid, standing figure with hands held to waists
and having bifurcated legs. Condition is intact, excellent. 6-3/8”H.
+ custom mount. Ex Collection of David Bramhall. $1100 |
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7002. Chontal Green Stone Face
Panel, From Guerrero Mexico, Ca. 500 to 200 BC. Carved, speckled
green hardstone, highly stylized, abstract human face with pronounced
triangular nose and oval mouth. Original polished surface. Perforation
at top for attachment. Age wear else intact and excellent condition.
4-3/4 in H. + custom mount. $2500 |
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6973. Large Nayarit Pottery Curled
Dog, West mexico, Ca. 200 BC to 300 AD. A molded grey-ware pup
effigy, seated with plump exaggerated cured body, body spout,
pointed perky tails and alert head, strong nose and well incised
toothy grin. 11”L x 5 in H. Good deposits. $1400 |
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6249. Pre Columbian Olmec Jade
Perforater, Ca. 1000 BC. Deep blue-gray jade implement, beautifully
polished to a glossy finish and used to ritually pierce parts
of the human body. Tip reattached, else excellent condition.
Modern silver loop with scrolliate design on cap. Size: 5-1/4"
overall length. Ex: Collection of Allan L. Long, NYC. $1250
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5303. Choice Guerrero Grey-Green
Stone Standing Figure, Chontal Region, Mexico, Protoclassic,
Ca. 100 AD. Beautiful rendered phallic effigy or fertillity symbol
in grayish green stone figural form with nice face and hands
held closely to body. 6-5/8"H. + Custom mounted. Ex Long
Island NY Collection. Intact and lovely in person $1650 |
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 5680. Colima Pottery Dance
Group, West Mexico, Ca. 200 BC to 300 AD. Circular grouping with
a central male dancer holding a rattle, surrounded by four participants,
each arm in arm. 4 in D. x 2-1/4 in H. Central figure missing
arm and restoration to group appendages. Accompanying the piece
is a letter (photocopy) from Frederick Dockstader, Director of
The Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, 1965 commenting
on the piece. Compare similar examples in Von Winning, Hasso,
and Olga Hammer, Anecdotal Sculpture of Ancient West Mexico,
Los Angeles, CA, 1972. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County. Ex Arthur Oppenheimer Collection, NY. $795 |
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6667. Colima Pottery Figural
Flute, West Mexico, Ca. 200BC to 200AD. A cute red clay painted
double cojoijned example molded with a little figure, himself
playing the flute. 10 in (25.4cm) long. + custom mount. Broken
at base but somehow special. $495 |
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4174. Large Nayarit Seated
Hunchback, San Sebastian Area, Ca. 100 BC to 300 AD. An orangeware
sculpture of excellent form. He may be smoking as these are often
depicted with his hand to his mouth and his cheeks drawn in.
He is seated on a bench but leaning forward as the spine is visible
in the exaggerated curved back. He is of important stature with
fine facial features, ear clips and headdress. Good size and
very fine facial features. 17-1/2 inches H. Fine intact example
in excellent condition. Compare, The Shaft Tomb Figures of West
Mexico, by H. Von Winning for similar examples. $3200 |
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6821. Choice Mezcala Green
Diorite Standing Axe God, Ca. 300 BC. A beautiful carved highly
abstracted flecked green stone abstract figure rendered with
the most minimal cut outs to suggest the figural form! Highly
ritualistic work of art, no doubt used in a ceremony for the
Gods. 7"H. + custom mounted. Ex Palm Beach Florida Collection.
$1650 |
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6793. Mixtec Stone Carved Figure,
Mexico, Ca. 800 AD. A speckled green, carved stone figure depicting
a stylized kneeling figure with large triangular head, hands
at waist in front. Size: 3-5/8"H + mount. Fine example $850 |
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3694. Zapotec
Large Pottery Urn of the Fire God Huehueteotl, Monte Alban III,
Oaxaca, Mexico, Ca. 300 to 600 AD. The cylindrical censor with
an imposing head of the deity; wrinkled features, large circular
ear spools, unusual extended bib headdress atop. Overall remains
of white and red pigment. 21-3/4"L. Ex S. Gilbert Collection.
Impressive. Exhibited,
Cisneros, Madison Avenue, NY., 1967 show, no 5. $4250 |
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3346. Large Chupicuaro
Pottery Bi-chromeTripod, Ca. 500 to 300 BC. Good size red on
tan slip painted plate with good tight geometric design in tondo
and linear motif at base of each leg. 14-3/8"D. 9-1/2"H.
Repaired. Compare similar example in The Natalie
Wood Collection of Pre Columbian Ceramics from Chupicuaro, nos.
242 &252. Ex Peter Wray
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6623 Vera Cruz Pottery
Standing Articulated Figure, Gulf coast of Mexico, 300 to 600
AD. A classic soriente form with high headdress, ear ornaments,
necklace and anklets. The arms molded separately and joined with
modern band to the pierced torso. Hollow with ocerina blow hole
behind head. 6-7/8"H. + custom mount. Rare. Ex Upper West
Side NY Collection. Excellent condition. $1400 |
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4084. Olmec/Tlapacoya Pottery
Standing Figure Preclassic, Ca. 1150 to 550 BC.Preclassic, Ca.
1150 to 550 BC. A solid buff clay slip painted female with hands
out at sides and legs slightly spread. Overall cream painted
with good deposits and details. Delicate. 4-1/2”H. + mount.
Rare and choice. Ex H. Tashel Coll. $425 |
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6163. Colima Pottery Redware
Cojoined Shaman Heads Vessel, West Mexico, Ca. 200 BC to 200
AD. A molded effigy vessel of two cojoined side by side shaman
heads, each with incised eyes and headbands and molded horns
atop each head. A spout protrudes from the rear behind. Deep
burnished surface and good deposits. Expertly repaired from several
pieces. Rare and choice. $3200 |
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6619. Olmec Pottery Ballplayer
Figure, Pre Classic Period, Las Bocas, Ca. 1100 to 800 BC. An
early clay effigy figure of highly stylized form standing wearing
a yoke belt with palma tucked in, pointed fillet headdress, classic
facial features with remains of tan and red pigment. Size: 5-3/8
in H. Ex NY Collection. Intact, paint worn. Rare. $850 |
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6231. Jalisco Ameca Seated Female,
Protoclassic Period, Ca. 100 BC. to 250 AD. The female form with
one outstretched arm, the other extending to her head, wearing
bracelets and ear and nose rings, traces of orange-red details
over kaolin white. 13 in. H. Restoration to dress. Very fine
example. $1750 |
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3704. Chinesca White Painted
Type E Female, Protoclassic, Ca. 100 BC to 300 AD. Depicted
kneeling with arms on stomach, one under her breast and her refined
face has plaited hair and nose ring. Most notable is the red
painted markings; a hand on inscribed on her breast and other
symbols on her face and arm. 10-3/4 "H. Type E effigies
are considered very sophisticated and desirable to collectors.
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6393. Sweet Zapotec Seated
Figural Urn of the Goddess "13 Serpent", Monte Alban,
Oaxaca, Mexico, Epochs II and IIIa, Ca. 100 to 200 AD. Lovely
grayware figural depiction with arms crossed on chest. Nicely
detailed face with incised features and large ear spools, spherical
ball necklace highlighted in cinnabar, the goddess crown headdress
braided and studded with ritual balls and large glyph-like badge
on center. Atop head is the vessel chamber. 6-1/2 in. H. Chamber
repaired else excellent condition. Ex Allan L. Long Collection.
Refer to Boos, The Ceramic Sculpture of Ancient Oaxaca for Urns
of this category. SOLD |
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6701. Mayan Jaina Seated Elder,
Campeche, Ca. 550 to 800 AD. Molded fine buff pottery figure
seated wearing ear ornaments, large necklace, legs drawn up in
crouch position and holding a rattle. Sweet. 4 in (10 cm)H. Ex
Distinguished Israeli Collector. $450 |
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5195. Vera Cruz Standing Sonriente,
Ca. 600 AD. Gulf Coast Hollow molded, buff terracotta figure
with arms raised at either side, clad in a relief textured, ankle
length garment huilpil. Nice face with smiling face, ritually
filed teeth, ear ornaments and headband over bangs. Size: 12"H.
+ custom mount. Provenance: Ex. Walter Feldman collection., R.I.
$2500 |
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6763. Vera Cruz/ Huastec Phallic
Figure, Ca. 400 to 600 AD. Stylized clay figure with applied
appendages, headdress, arms to waist, exaggerated phallus. 4
in (10 cm)H. Ex Distinguished Israeli Collector. $395
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5987. Chinesca Seated Polychrome
Female, Nayarit, West Mexico, Ca. 300 BC to 200 AD. Lovely polychrome
painted clay figure molded with legs apart, wide hips and hands
to hips. Decorated with red painted legs and necklace. Torso
and head in a cream pigment with remains of banding design on
chest. 6-1/2in H. A sweet piece. Ex Texas Coll. $1250 |
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6365. Colima Pottery Dog, West
Mexico, Ca. 200 BC to 300 AD. A molded red ware pup effigy, standing
with plump body, tail spout, tall pointed perky ears, strong
nose and well incised toothy grin. 17”L x 10-1/4 in H. Good
deposits and condition. $3600 |
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6352. Chupicuaro Pottery Rattle
Figure, Pre Classic Mexico, Ca. 500 to 300 BC. Sweet nude female
figurine with applied nipples, slanted eyes, necklace, small
ear spools and hair in a headband. Buff clay with remains of
red and white pigment. Size: 3-3/4"H. Provenance: Ex Alan
L. Long Collection. Rare to have a rattle from this culture.
some loss to toes and a chip to the arm else a nice example.
$425 |
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6394. Mixtec Jade Carved
Figural Plaque, Mexico, Ca. 800 to 1000 AD. Carved veined jadeite
depicting a classic Mixtec face with headdress, ear spools and
limbs. Pierced at the back for suspension. 1-7/8 in. H. + custom
mount. Ex Allan L. Long Collection. $1000 |
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5875. Pre Classic Tlatilco Pottery
D1 Type Female, Middle Pre Classic Period, Ca. 800 to
300 BC. Mexico. Standing with truncated arms (Type-D1), wide
hips and a belt around waist. H. 4-1/4" + custom mount.
Unique example. Compare similar example in The Jaguar's Children:
Pre-Classic Central Mexico. by Coe, Michael D. NY: Museum of
Primitive Art, 1965. Ex Sam Dubiner, Tel Aviv, Israel Collection. $795
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6176. Mayan Carved Deep Green
Emerald Royal Ear Flares, Ca. 600 AD. Each carved as an openwork
floret with multiple preforations worked to imitate the ceiba
flower, which served as the pattern for earflares worn by Classic
Maya kings. Each approx. 7/8 in (2.2 cm) Diam. Extremely rare.
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6146. Colima Standing Effigy
Figure, West Mexico, Ca. 200 BC to 200 AD. Buff clay effigy figure
with fine facial features and adorned with headdress, necklace
and incised sashes. 5-3/4 in H. + Custom mounted. Repair at waist
and with good deposits. Ex Collection Hans Taschl. $450 |
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5878. Tlapacoya Pottery
Female, Pre Classic Period, Ca. 800 to 300 BC. A beautiful standing
nude female with classic Olmec influences. She has a single plait
of hair and fine facial features. Remains of original cream and
red pigment. 5-5/8”H. Compare similar example in The
Jaguar's Children: Pre-Classic, Central Mexico. by Michael
Coe, Museum of Primitive Art, 1965. Neck and leg repairs. Ex
Distinguished Old Collection. Choice & rare. $895 |
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5874. Fine Tlatilco Pottery Female,
Middle Pre Classic Period, Ca. 800 to 300 BC. A beautiful stylized
standing female with hands to sides and fine facial features.
Remains of original ochre and red pigment. 4-3/8”H. Choice.
Ex Distinguished Old Collection. $695 |
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5733. Vera Cruz Pottery Standing
Marionette Figure, Gulf coast of Mexico, Ca. 600 to 800 AD. An
articulated puppet figure with the torso and head separate from
the arms and legs, all pierced and join with modern twine. The
hair style is in three sections and the body has some incised
lines and a necklace. 9”H. Repair to coiffure and chest.
Nice face and remains of white pigment. Rare. Ex Upper West Side
NY Collection. Rare. $695 |
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5730. Mayan Jade Acrobat Figural
Pendant, Late Classic, Ca. 550 to 950 AD. A prone figure faces
left with arms extended below chin and has his feet curved up
behind his back touching his headdress. A remarkable feat of
craftsmanship. Pierced longitudinal for suspension. Nice polish.
2-1/2 in W. x 2 in H. Tiny nose chip. $5600 |
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5300. Chupicuro Pottery Seated
Pretty Lady, Ca. 500 to 300 BC. Sweet slant eyed female with
centrally parted hair and remains of applied red and white pigment.
repaired. 2-3/8"H. Sweet. $395 |
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5680. Colima Pottery Dance
Group, West Mexico, Ca. 200 BC to 300 AD. Circular grouping with
a central male dancer holding a rattle, surrounded by four participants,
each arm in arm. 4 in D. x 2-1/4 in H. Central figure missing
arm and restoration to group appendages. Accompanying the piece
is a letter (photocopy) from Frederick Dockstader, Director of
The Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, 1965 commenting
on the piece. Compare similar examples in Von Winning, Hasso,
and Olga Hammer, Anecdotal Sculpture of Ancient West Mexico,
Los Angeles, CA, 1972. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County. Ex Arthur Oppenheimer Collection, NY. $795
