One of the truly most "amusing" vessels we have ever encountered... and such a testament to the sense of humor enjoyed by this fascinating culture! The joke here is that this  More »

One of the truly most "amusing" vessels we have ever encountered... and such a testament to the sense of humor enjoyed by this fascinating culture! The joke here is that this kero can only be used by using the extended penis as a straw. If you attempt to drink via the rim, as one would usually do, the holes will cause the liquid to drench you and not quench your thirst. Moche, northern Peru, ca. 100-300 A.D. Tapered conical bi-chrome pottery drinking vessel with a flat bottom, erect penis spout at midsection. Nicely-burnished tan ground exterior decorated with two wide and two narrow painted cream color bands. Upper rim with a ring of perforations. 5-1/2”H, repaired from approximately three original pieces, with restoration over breaklines, plus a few minor restored rim chips. A rare type. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:5-1/2”H Condition:Repaired   « Less

Exceptional art! Northern Peru, Viru culture, ca. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. Bridge-spouted bi-chrome pottery vessel in the form of a standing warrior; negative-resist design over  More »

Exceptional art! Northern Peru, Viru culture, ca. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. Bridge-spouted bi-chrome pottery vessel in the form of a standing warrior; negative-resist design over red background, with warrior standing in full regalia and war paint, holding mace in one hand, shield in the other. Vessel has a whistling device incorporated into it such that when fluids are poured out (or air blown in via the thin spout) a lovely deep whistle emerges. 7-1/4"L x 6-3/4"H x 3-3/8"W, intact/excellent condition. Category:Viru Material:Pottery Dimensions:7-1/4"L x 6-3/4"H x 3-3/8"W Condition:Intact   « Less

Fine example of Moche workmanship! From northern Peru, ca. 100 BC to 100 AD. Solid copper tumi / knife used in ceremonial sacrifices; in the form of a standing lord,  More »

Fine example of Moche workmanship! From northern Peru, ca. 100 BC to 100 AD. Solid copper tumi / knife used in ceremonial sacrifices; in the form of a standing lord, turquoise and shell inlays for eyes and central decor. 7"L, slightly bent, with almost invisible repair in central shaft, but displays beautifully! Nice custom mount. Category:Moche Material:Copper Dimensions:7"L Condition:Repaired   « Less

Moche / Mochica, northern Peru, ca. 300 to 400 AD. Large ceramic storage jar (in almost-canteen form) decorated beautifully with Ai Apec (the major underworld god) standing  More »

Moche / Mochica, northern Peru, ca. 300 to 400 AD. Large ceramic storage jar (in almost-canteen form) decorated beautifully with Ai Apec (the major underworld god) standing in warrior regalia in relief. He is shown with toothy fangs, holding staff in one hand, large mace in the other. Shoulders of the vessel represent the high Andes Mountains that bordered the Moche lands. One of the finer vessels of this type that we have ever handled! Just over 8"H, excellent condition. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:7"L Condition:Excellent   « Less

This incredibly rare ancient trumpet brings to mind a royal procession as trumpeteers blast with ceremonial pageantry. Moche, northern Peru, ca. 300 to 500 AD. Very long form  More »

This incredibly rare ancient trumpet brings to mind a royal procession as trumpeteers blast with ceremonial pageantry. Moche, northern Peru, ca. 300 to 500 AD. Very long form made from rolled copper sheet, in two sections; flared rim and slightly-flared mouthpiece. Measures an incredible 42" long! Category:Moche Material:Copper Dimensions:42"L   « Less

Large and fabulous! From north-coastal Peru, ca. 1200 to 1400 AD. Ancient Pre-Columbian textile weaving with large central panel of repeating red/brown birds against a tan  More »

Large and fabulous! From north-coastal Peru, ca. 1200 to 1400 AD. Ancient Pre-Columbian textile weaving with large central panel of repeating red/brown birds against a tan background, bordered with red pattern textile with twin tassels at base and looped tabs at top. Measures 30"L x 22"W not including tassels or headers, minor wear else near-choice condition and rare as such! Category:Peru Material:Textile Dimensions:30"L x 22"W Condition:Minor Wear   « Less

Published piece! From ancient Peru, North Coast, Moche III or IV, ca. 200 - 500 AD. Redware pottery figure with strongly molded features; large, almond-shaped eyes, hooked  More »

Published piece! From ancient Peru, North Coast, Moche III or IV, ca. 200 - 500 AD. Redware pottery figure with strongly molded features; large, almond-shaped eyes, hooked nose and large ears; she wears dangles through her ears and holds her hands to her chest. Her over-sized head compared to the compact, squat body suggests that it may be a female dwarf. Fire-clouded surface with traces of cream slip details. 7-5/8"H, cleaned of salt deposits, surface abraded. Accession no. N-457. Published in Art of the Andes, Pre-Columbian Sculpted and Painted Ceramics, pg. 172, plate 49. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:7-5/8"H Condition:Intact   « Less

Published piece! From ancient Peru, coastal Huari / Wari, Huara style, ca. 700 - 800 A.D. Terracotta with black, white and purple on orangeware. Standing figure in the form  More »

Published piece! From ancient Peru, coastal Huari / Wari, Huara style, ca. 700 - 800 A.D. Terracotta with black, white and purple on orangeware. Standing figure in the form of a feliene. Forearms and legs are painted purple, and barred and dotted with white to resemble fur. The chest ha a purple and white branched symbol. 5-3/4"H x 4-3/8"W, cleaned of sale deposits, intact/excellent. Category:Huari Material:Pottery Dimensions:5-3/4"H x 4-3/8"W Condition:Intact   « Less

Published! Pre-Columbian, from the central coast of Peru, coastal Huari / Wari, Huara style, ca. 700 - 800 A.D. Earthenware, purple, black and white on orangeware; in the  More »

Published! Pre-Columbian, from the central coast of Peru, coastal Huari / Wari, Huara style, ca. 700 - 800 A.D. Earthenware, purple, black and white on orangeware; in the form of a standing feline; modeled and applied rope-like arms, carrying an object in its hands. A strap handle extends from the spool-shaped, flaring spout to the back of the head. 8-1/2"H x 4-1/2"W, cleaned of salt deposits, repaired rim chips, else intact/excellent. Category:Huari Material:Pottery Dimensions:8-1/2"H x 4-1/2"W Condition:Repaired   « Less

Very large and fine copper tumi form northern Peru, Chimu culture, ca 1000 to 1300 AD. Ceremonial in nature with typical crescent shaped "blade" and slightly flared handle,  More »

Very large and fine copper tumi form northern Peru, Chimu culture, ca 1000 to 1300 AD. Ceremonial in nature with typical crescent shaped "blade" and slightly flared handle, with remains of textiles adhering from its almost 1000 years of burial. 8-3/4"H, intact/generally excellent condition. Stand included. Category:Chimu Material:Copper Dimensions:8-3/4"H Condition:Intact   « Less