A superb Frog vessel from the Late Formative period of Ecuador. Well made highly polished vessel with two very mystical frogs projecting on both ends. Choice condition.  More »

A superb Frog vessel from the Late Formative period of Ecuador. Well made highly polished vessel with two very mystical frogs projecting on both ends. Choice condition. Measures 7" (17.78cm) across by 5.5" (13.97cm) tall. Guayas Basin, Ecuador 1800-300 BC. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

A very large Incan Caullama Stone Conopa in the form of a heavy fleeced Suri Alpaca. Deep qocha (reservoir) ground into back. Passed down in generations from father to the  More »

A very large Incan Caullama Stone Conopa in the form of a heavy fleeced Suri Alpaca. Deep qocha (reservoir) ground into back. Passed down in generations from father to the eldest son. Used in ceremonies to increase their herd. Made from Andersite stone. Massive size and in Choice condition. Measure 7.25" (18.41cm) in length. Bolivia 1400-1532 AD. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

Finely made Valdivian Ceremonial Stone Hacha. Symmetric and high polished green stone. Custom display stand. Measures 6.25" (16.87cm) tall. 7" (17.78cm) mounted. Choice  More »

Finely made Valdivian Ceremonial Stone Hacha. Symmetric and high polished green stone. Custom display stand. Measures 6.25" (16.87cm) tall. 7" (17.78cm) mounted. Choice condition. Perfectly sized for office desk. Larger stone axes were symbolic and interred as payment to mother earth. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

Rare Antique Pre-Colombian Tairona Culture c. AD 900 – 1550. Burnished earthenware “four” holed effigy ocarina in the form of a deity wearing a long dress  More »

Rare Antique Pre-Colombian Tairona Culture c. AD 900 – 1550. Burnished earthenware “four” holed effigy ocarina in the form of a deity wearing a long dress and a tall elaborate ceremonial headdress, seated on a Double-headed Serpent Throne. The blowhole is found on the top of the deity’s headdress. CONDITION: good overall condition except for one minor crack on the back, minor chips, showing the age and usage with traces of earthen deposits, showing the age and usage. There are no repairs or restorations. HEIGHT: 14 cm (5 1/2 inches). REFERENCES: 1) "Shamans, Gods and Mythical Beasts" by Armand J. Labbe. 2) Schatten uit de Nieuwe Wereld 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

Ancient, Pre-Columbian, Colima culture Protoclassic (100 BC to 250AD) ceramic effigy vessel in the form of a duck with low rounded body, small wings to the sides as if  More »

Ancient, Pre-Columbian, Colima culture Protoclassic (100 BC to 250AD) ceramic effigy vessel in the form of a duck with low rounded body, small wings to the sides as if ready for flaying, the short tail at the back and the flaring spout emerging from the center. CONDITION: as can be seen in this photo, the piece has been broken and re-glued in same places. MEASUREMENTS: Height: 17.2cm (6 ¾ inches). Width at middle: 20.3cm (8 inches). 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

Antique Pre-Columbian Chavin culture, circa 900 BC to 200 BC, ceramic effigy vessel of elegant form depicting a finely sculptured seated monkey with legs drawn down,  More »

Antique Pre-Columbian Chavin culture, circa 900 BC to 200 BC, ceramic effigy vessel of elegant form depicting a finely sculptured seated monkey with legs drawn down, decorated below with a band of incised characteristic Chavin geometric patterns. DIMENSIONS: Height 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in). CONDITION: in good condition with no damage or repair with showing its age and usage 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

Antique Pre-Columbian Moche Circa: 400 AD to 900 AD Painted Terracotta Effigy Vessel in the form of a Duck. The duck's head, wings and legs are finely sculpted and nicely  More »

Antique Pre-Columbian Moche Circa: 400 AD to 900 AD Painted Terracotta Effigy Vessel in the form of a Duck. The duck's head, wings and legs are finely sculpted and nicely painted with white pigment. CONDITION: In good condition showing its age and usage patina. No repairs or restorations. MEASUREMENTS: Length 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in). Height: 15 cm (5 7/8 in). Width: 12.5 cm (4 7/8 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

Antique Pre-Columbian, Chancay Circa: 1000 -1450 AD, Terracotta effigy figure depicting a Llama. It is characteristically Chancay in the plain slip-decorated  More »

Antique Pre-Columbian, Chancay Circa: 1000 -1450 AD, Terracotta effigy figure depicting a Llama. It is characteristically Chancay in the plain slip-decorated earthenware. CONDITION: Showing its age and usage patina, one minor horizontal crack and chip in one ear. No repairs or restorations. MEASUREMENTS: Length 13,4cm (5 1/4 in). Height: 7cm (2 3/4 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

Extremely Rare Antique Pre -Columbian Protoclassic circa 150 B.C.-250 A.D. very finely sculpted Jalisco polychrome ceramic Figure depicting a standing female with large  More »

Extremely Rare Antique Pre -Columbian Protoclassic circa 150 B.C.-250 A.D. very finely sculpted Jalisco polychrome ceramic Figure depicting a standing female with large rounded proportions overall. She is standing on large arched feet, her foreshortened arms outstretched, voluminous breasts and broad shoulders adorned with a necklace. Painted overall in white buff paint. CONDITION: The figure comes from an Old Canadian Collection of Pre-Columbian art with its paper label inventory numbering the back and is in its original condition. Custom mounted on a stand with brass roped wire around the neck for security. In good condition considering its age, crack in the left arm, minor loss of the polychrome, otherwise in good condition consistent with age. Measurements: Height: 18 cm. (7.1/8 in.) width; 12cm (4 3/4) in. Height with the stand: 20.3 cm. (8 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

An all black face of beauty. Superb and larger than average size pectoral facial mask from the Manteño culture of Ecuador. Wears the iconic ear and nose ornaments and  More »

An all black face of beauty. Superb and larger than average size pectoral facial mask from the Manteño culture of Ecuador. Wears the iconic ear and nose ornaments and displays high rank from the engraved motifs surrounding the face. Measures 4.75" - 6.25" with stand. Integration period 700-1534 AD. Manabi, Ecuador. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less