This zoomorphic effigy vessel is made of fine brown-ware. Its execution in form is sharp and well defined. Four mammiform legs support an open winged bat in flight. The body  More »

This zoomorphic effigy vessel is made of fine brown-ware. Its execution in form is sharp and well defined. Four mammiform legs support an open winged bat in flight. The body is chambered with a center wide spout. Its large upturned boxy head is detailed with pointed ears, nose and fangs. Above his head, his front arms hold an oversized adornment by use of a crosspiece. Tail is elevated and serves as an additional spout. This ceramic style is no doubt one of the finest expressions of Tairona art. Condition: Excellent. A few line fractures but otherwise completely intact without restoration. Measures 8.25" in height by 10.5" in length. Ca. 1000 - 1550 AD Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

A large and heavy solid unburnished buff slab figure from the Quimbaya culture, Caldas complex. Rarer seated female with extended forward down arms and legs, both adorned  More »

A large and heavy solid unburnished buff slab figure from the Quimbaya culture, Caldas complex. Rarer seated female with extended forward down arms and legs, both adorned with incised bands painted in white. Rectangular shaped head with faint tattooed face, slit eyes and mouth and large realistically molded pierced nose. The majority of slab figures have survived without paint, but little remain on some, such as the black bands across her face and white bands seen on this figure. Five very unique piercing holes running vertically down atop her head meeting up with horizontal ones on her forehead. Both left leg and arm reattached otherwise in excellent condition. Measures 10.5"/26.67 cm tall by 7.5”/19.05 cm wide. Columbia 1000-1400 AD. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

A Pair of miniature Silver Inca Capacocha beautiful children. Made as offerings to the mountain god. Excellent patina. Ca. 1400 AD. Boy Height is 1.25" / 3.17 cm. Girl Height  More »

A Pair of miniature Silver Inca Capacocha beautiful children. Made as offerings to the mountain god. Excellent patina. Ca. 1400 AD. Boy Height is 1.25" / 3.17 cm. Girl Height is .75” / 1.90 cm. Not offered Individually. Condition is Choice. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

Phase 4-5. Center male cross (Chakana Inception) coupled by boldly cut twin headed serpents unifying. Light grey sandstone with mineral deposits throughout. Measures  More »

Phase 4-5. Center male cross (Chakana Inception) coupled by boldly cut twin headed serpents unifying. Light grey sandstone with mineral deposits throughout. Measures 7.25"/18.41 cm in height, 8"/20.32 cm in width. Santa Elena, Ecuador. Ca. 2300-2000 BC. Choice condition Extremely rare Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

This unique sling was well constructed and made of twisted human hair and braided with Llama wool. One could speculate that the reason for choosing ones own hair in its  More »

This unique sling was well constructed and made of twisted human hair and braided with Llama wool. One could speculate that the reason for choosing ones own hair in its construction was the lack of resources during a war time environment. The center cradle/pouch has a slit to secure the stone projectile. A very effective and scarce Inca weapon. When not in use, it was warn as headband. Simultaneously, slings were also used for herding, but generally made more colorful and used llama wool only. Other ceremonial dance huaracas are identifiable by their elaborate and complex braiding using multiple contrasting colors with no slit in its pouch. Andean highlands, Peru. Ca. 1400 AD. Measures 75" / 190.5 cm in length. Choice condition. Mounted in a wood shadow box frame with hinged door. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

This rare vessel is in the form of a Criollo bull (Costeño con Cuernos). These type cattle were brought in by the Spanish during the conquest of the Americas in the mid  More »

This rare vessel is in the form of a Criollo bull (Costeño con Cuernos). These type cattle were brought in by the Spanish during the conquest of the Americas in the mid 16th. Century. Very robust and typically utilized as a draft animal and for milk production. They are usually red or orange, sometimes chestnut, with small lyre shaped horns. This center spouted vessel shows a very healthy and stout animal. Overall brown slip with additional red and white paint embellishments. Measures 6.5" in height by 8.5" in length. Early Spanish colonial period. Condition: Choice Today, these type ceramic figures are replicated as they became recognized symbolically. They appear whimsically and called Torito de Pucará. Grown into a traditional talisman to serve as a reminder to the powerful animal which brought them growth and development throughout later Andean history. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

Phase 6-8, Valdivian Stone Lime Pot (calero) in the form of a human effigy. Beautifully executed with sweet iconic Valdivian face. Laying on her back with arms and legs  More »

Phase 6-8, Valdivian Stone Lime Pot (calero) in the form of a human effigy. Beautifully executed with sweet iconic Valdivian face. Laying on her back with arms and legs poised outwards. Center opening could suggest entering of the inner soul. Measures 3" in height. Ca. 1900-1500 BC. Very Rare Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

Ultra rare transitional stage effigy from Valdivian to Machalilla culture. Only have seen one other example ever.

Ultra rare transitional stage effigy from Valdivian to Machalilla culture. Only have seen one other example ever.   « Less

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Valdivian - Chorrera stone mortar in a shape of a dish . Most awesome work of art in serpentine stone. Deeply and beautifully incised parrot motifs on all surrounding sides.  More »

Valdivian - Chorrera stone mortar in a shape of a dish . Most awesome work of art in serpentine stone. Deeply and beautifully incised parrot motifs on all surrounding sides. Flawless and in Choice condition. Valdivia region, Ecuador. 2000BC/300BC. Measures 3 1/2" long.   « Less