A well preserved pair of Inca leather sandals and braid of hair. This child's sandals and hair are from a mummified bundle that appear to represent the Inca Capacocha, a  More »

A well preserved pair of Inca leather sandals and braid of hair. This child's sandals and hair are from a mummified bundle that appear to represent the Inca Capacocha, a sacrificial rite involving children in honor of the Sun and other deities. Children were chosen from locations throughout the empire and brought to the capital city of Cuzco, where they were dressed and adorned with miniature artifacts, treated to ceremonial rites and feasts, and then redistributed throughout the Inca realm for sacrifice at major mountain top shrines. Both sandals and hair were obtained simultaneously and will not be parted. In Fine condition. Peru, AD 1400-1532. Sandals measure approx. 5.5" 14cm. Hair measures 27" 65.58cm. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

Sculptured from volcanic stone, this artistic and larger sukia rests his elbows on his raised knees while smoking. Iconic in posture. Stable hairline fracture behind his  More »

Sculptured from volcanic stone, this artistic and larger sukia rests his elbows on his raised knees while smoking. Iconic in posture. Stable hairline fracture behind his right ear otherwise intact. Guapiles region, Costa Rica. 1000/1500AD. Measures 9.5" tall. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

This extremely scarce ritual hair piece was a garment produced by a class called the "Chosen Women". They were to be worn by a priest during religious ceremonies to call  More »

This extremely scarce ritual hair piece was a garment produced by a class called the "Chosen Women". They were to be worn by a priest during religious ceremonies to call forth the vital forces of nature symbolized by hair. The headdress consists of a double panel of (96) finely braided hair, woven together by a thin braided camelid border of natural tan color. Size of inside frame is 25" tall by 20" across. Inca, Cusco/Central Highlands regions, Peru. 1470-1532 Excellent condition. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

An awesome and bold strand of 8 Jaguar canines with clay beads. These teeth could only have been acquired at great expense. Necklace is about 18" in length. Average tooth is  More »

An awesome and bold strand of 8 Jaguar canines with clay beads. These teeth could only have been acquired at great expense. Necklace is about 18" in length. Average tooth is approx. 1.25". Nicoya Peninsula Region, Costa Rica 100 BC – 500 AD. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

Another awesome and bold strand of 2 Tigrillo canines with round and cylindrical clay beads. These teeth could only have been acquired at great expense. Necklace is about 18"  More »

Another awesome and bold strand of 2 Tigrillo canines with round and cylindrical clay beads. These teeth could only have been acquired at great expense. Necklace is about 18" in length. Average tooth is approx. 1.25". Nicoya Peninsula Region, Costa Rica 100 BC – 500 AD. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

18th Century elegant and rare Jade Amulet Pendant with inscription of "Nad e Ali" around the border and names of 12 Shii imams in Nasta'aliq script.It is very seldom that  More »

18th Century elegant and rare Jade Amulet Pendant with inscription of "Nad e Ali" around the border and names of 12 Shii imams in Nasta'aliq script.It is very seldom that amulets of this size surface on the market for sale.Authenticity of all the items presented for sale is Guaranteed.   « Less

A Rare find is Fatimid Era Gold signet ring mounted with square Lepus Lazuli mounted on Gold ring. I am not selling gold and have not tested it either but the color  More »

A Rare find is Fatimid Era Gold signet ring mounted with square Lepus Lazuli mounted on Gold ring. I am not selling gold and have not tested it either but the color suggests that this gold has highest purity ratio.The ring is "Signet" and is inscribed in Arabic Naskh with phrase " Bism Allah " in reverse meaning "In the name of GOD (Allah) ",a very popular phrase in many Muslim Kingdoms .Kindly magnify the posted images to appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of this splendid ring,which is in pristine condition. Dimension: 1.5 X 1.5 cms. Size of the Ring : 8 1/4   « Less

A rare and very attractive porcelain round plate with Calligraphy in Naskh script.The sides of the plate bears the names of four Islamic Caliphs and Kalima.It may be of  More »

A rare and very attractive porcelain round plate with Calligraphy in Naskh script.The sides of the plate bears the names of four Islamic Caliphs and Kalima.It may be of interest to note that the calligraphy on this plate has not been done by an expert calligrapher instead the Design department of the manufacture of the plates in U.K . Condition: Pristine and in Great condition as evidenced in the images.   « Less

Rare,Elegant & epitome of craftsmanship.

Rare,Elegant & epitome of craftsmanship.   « Less

Original Splendid Persian Calligraphic panel in black ink on paper by famous calligrapher Mohammed Al Hussaini also known as Sultan Mirza.This is signed and dated 1832  More »

Original Splendid Persian Calligraphic panel in black ink on paper by famous calligrapher Mohammed Al Hussaini also known as Sultan Mirza.This is signed and dated 1832 A.D. The calligraphic script is "Khat e Shikast" which is now a rarity. This calligraphy is framed with archival matting and is provided with non reflective glass.Please do ask questions before you bid to buy.Condition: Excellent.Authenticity is unconditionally guaranteed.   « Less