A finely made ceremonial Jadeite Celt. Classic Olmec carved facial features. Guiding drill holes at the edges of the eye orbits and the bow shaped mouth. Nose and brow are in  More »

A finely made ceremonial Jadeite Celt. Classic Olmec carved facial features. Guiding drill holes at the edges of the eye orbits and the bow shaped mouth. Nose and brow are in relief and softened. The ears are straight tab type with drilled perforations. Also, the body is marked with light incisions. In contrast to the overall superb craftsmanship in producing these sculptures, the incisions are normally crude and sketchy as they appear here. Surface is well pitted and weathered. A break mid torso shows minor remnants of old glue with no restoration being applied. Measures over 5”/12.7 cm with metal stand. Outstanding piece. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

The Deer Dance ritual symbolized the important relationship between humans and the balance of nature. This depiction is of a priest or medicine man (culandero) preparing a  More »

The Deer Dance ritual symbolized the important relationship between humans and the balance of nature. This depiction is of a priest or medicine man (culandero) preparing a participant (un iluminador) for the customary dance. Jaina's sculptor captures beautiful details in this duet. The short stature of this noble has immediate attraction to his detailed upper extremity. The characteristics and detailing of the oblique eyes, hooked nose and receding hairline with his intentionally deformed skull made the forehead seem to join and follow the same line as his nose (oblique tabular deformation). Hair pulled back and made into a traditional twisted hairdo with serpent head finials on both sides. Wears customary ear, collar and shoulder ornamentations. The dancer's cheeked face with eyes lowered is being fitted with an elaborate costume dear head as the headdress. Traces of Maya blue pigment are still visible. He also wears a sumptuous necklace and larger ear flares. A few chips and reattached pieces. Otherwise in excellent condition. Late Classic, ca. 550-950, A.D. from Jaina, Campeche. Measures 9.75” / 24.76 cm in height. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

Large fine reptilian style effigy jar from the Nicoya Region of Costa Rica. This superlative pear-shaped polychrome ceramic vessel has two crocodile heads with a beautiful  More »

Large fine reptilian style effigy jar from the Nicoya Region of Costa Rica. This superlative pear-shaped polychrome ceramic vessel has two crocodile heads with a beautiful complex painted motif that stands on hollow rattle tripod legs. Openwork mouth prominently exposes his upper and lower teeth. Two continuous painted bands separate the lower crocodilian vessel to the wide panel effigy around the neck of the jar. A ritual imagery of Tlaloc is decorated between the upper and lower geometric designs. Cream slip, burnished, with black and orange-red paint. Rare. Reassembled from large sections with minor restoration over breaks. Early period VI, 1000-1550 AD Measures 13"/33 cm in height. Jaguar heads are the most common applied heads of such jars. Having a star role in the religious and mythological concepts expressed through the designs on polychrome ceramics, the powerful alligator or crocodile prevailed in design schemes at an earlier period. The added human or deity face on this vessel makes it very unique as both symbols are associated simultaneously with fertility, life giver and the rains. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

This terracotta vessel is globular with a unique Crescent shape. Narrow flared spout with a very distinguished and carefully rendered face. This masterpiece has an overall  More »

This terracotta vessel is globular with a unique Crescent shape. Narrow flared spout with a very distinguished and carefully rendered face. This masterpiece has an overall reddish-brown slip and the features are molded into the clay that project outward. His face is painted off white and outlined in black for contrast. The coloring on the angled linear band atop the forehead is a faded blue-gray. Black remains on the peripheral. Scattered mineral deposits throughout the front. Rim pieces and nose tip has been reattached with minimal paint over break lines. A very rare find. Measures 5.5” tall by 7” wide Costa Rica, Circa: 500 AD to 1000 AD Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

A wonderful crocodilian ceramic vessel. This ritual incense burner has a top cover finalized with a portrayal of an aggressive spiny Caiman. Three rows of exaggerated pointed  More »

A wonderful crocodilian ceramic vessel. This ritual incense burner has a top cover finalized with a portrayal of an aggressive spiny Caiman. Three rows of exaggerated pointed scutes crowns his elongated head. Two Double rows of bead shape appliqué surround the upper and lower section of both half. White and red colors faintly appear near the eyes and legs. Lower bowl has vertical stripes in light yellow. Overall body is heavily textured. The figure to the bowl has been reattached along with a back leg and tail. Restoration applied over the brakes. Otherwise in excellent condition. Measures 13.5"/34.3 cm in height. Costa Rica, 500-1350 AD (Period V-VI) Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

A lovely set of three Quail Doves flutes from the Chorotega culture, Costa Rica. Buff with some burnished areas. Each flute is designed with two heads opposed top and bottom.  More »

A lovely set of three Quail Doves flutes from the Chorotega culture, Costa Rica. Buff with some burnished areas. Each flute is designed with two heads opposed top and bottom. Four finger holes produce beautiful tones. Each has its own unique design but all are similar in form. They contain a suspension hole to be worn around the neck. Very minor surface loss otherwise in choice condition. Mounted on custom stand that measures 6" in height. Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica 1000-1523 AD. Individually measured from largest to small: 4" tall with 3" dia 3.75" tall with 2 3/8" dia 3" tall with 2" dia. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

Handsome Olmec Celt. Large fine green jade stone. Status piece. Measures 9 1/2" in hight. Intact. Comes with custom display stand. Guerrero Region, Mexico. 1200/400BC

Handsome Olmec Celt. Large fine green jade stone. Status piece. Measures 9 1/2" in hight. Intact. Comes with custom display stand. Guerrero Region, Mexico. 1200/400BC   « Less

Antique Pre–Columbian Maya ca. 100 - 900 A.D. ceramic spindle whorl or bead of globular form decorated with incised swirls pattern. DIAMETER: 3 cm (1.1811  More »

Antique Pre–Columbian Maya ca. 100 - 900 A.D. ceramic spindle whorl or bead of globular form decorated with incised swirls pattern. DIAMETER: 3 cm (1.1811 in) CONDITION: A large chip on one side otherwise in good condition showing its age and usage, with glossy patina. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

SOLD An authentic antique, Pre-Columbian Mezcala/Guerrero Late Preclassic - Protoclassic ca. 500 B.C.-300 A.D. necklace composed of 117 various shapes and sizes stone  More »

SOLD An authentic antique, Pre-Columbian Mezcala/Guerrero Late Preclassic - Protoclassic ca. 500 B.C.-300 A.D. necklace composed of 117 various shapes and sizes stone beads in shades of gray, light green and beige. Each bead painstakingly hand cut and polished. Restrung on synthetic fishing line. DIMENSIONS: Approximate length in a single straight line: 101.5 cm (40 in). CONDITION: Very good. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

SOLD Antique Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro culture Late Preclassic period, ca.500-0 B.C. reddish terracotta fragment of head. CONDITION: showing its age and usage with  More »

SOLD Antique Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro culture Late Preclassic period, ca.500-0 B.C. reddish terracotta fragment of head. CONDITION: showing its age and usage with patina and earthen deposits. Chipped. DIMENSIONS: Height: 5 cm (2 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less