Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Moche III, Ca 400 AD. Bi-chrome pottery vessel showing a warrior in the heat of battle. 8-1/2"H, professionally repaired with some refill of  More »

Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Moche III, Ca 400 AD. Bi-chrome pottery vessel showing a warrior in the heat of battle. 8-1/2"H, professionally repaired with some refill of pigment. An important jar that would be $7500+ with the right restoration! ProvenanceEx-private AZ Collection.   « 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 Moche Blackware ceramic, circa 200 AD to 600 AD, double-chambered figural whistling vessel. Vessel depicts seated man holding his hands on his lap,  More »

Antique Pre-Columbian Moche Blackware ceramic, circa 200 AD to 600 AD, double-chambered figural whistling vessel. Vessel depicts seated man holding his hands on his lap, wearing a long tunic and hat connected by a bridge handle to a cylindrical spout. The man's body is connected by a second bridge to a fruit of a rounded body decorated overall with tufts. Whistles when filled or air is blown into the spout. CONDITION: A spot near the bridge with horizontal crack, otherwise in good condition consistent with age. Dimensions: Length: 20.5cm (8 1/8 in), Height: 18 cm (7 1/8 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 Moche ca.100-400 B.C. three copper sewing needles. CONDITION: Deep deterioration to the copper with mottled green-blue patina.  More »

Antique Pre-Columbian Moche ca.100-400 B.C. three copper sewing needles. CONDITION: Deep deterioration to the copper with mottled green-blue patina. MEASUREMENTS: 7.6 cm (3 in) 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in) 4.2cm (1 5/8 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

Buy It Online TODAY w/ Secure-Payment Credit Card-Paypal @ www.trocadero.com/thezeptepiemporium/catalog/ Authentic Chimu Blackware Bird Vessel- c. AD 900- 1470,  More »

Buy It Online TODAY w/ Secure-Payment Credit Card-Paypal @ www.trocadero.com/thezeptepiemporium/catalog/ Authentic Chimu Blackware Bird Vessel- c. AD 900- 1470, Pre-Columbian South America, Modern-Day Northern Peru; An earthenware vessel, typical of the monochromatic Chimu style, the black color of which was achieved by firing the pottery in closed kilns at very high temperatures which prevented oxygen from reacting with the clay. Provenance: From the Collection of a Major Private U.S. Collector, formed beginning in the 1960's, all works purchased via accredited and licensed dealers. REASONABLE OFFERS ARE ALWAYS CONSIDERED! TO PURCHASE THIS OR ANY ZEP TEPI EMPORIUM PIECE, OR FOR FURTHER INQUIRY, PLEASE COME BY OUR PUBLIC SHOWROOM OR CALL 323-522-6789. THANK YOU! A Certificate of Authenticity w/ Money Back Guarantee Accompanies Any Piece of Original Fine Art or Antiquity Sold by The Zep Tepi Emporium. ZTE holds a Dealer License issued by the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) and subsequent Police Permit from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).   « Less

An exceptional Moche ceremonial club. One of the hardest items to come by intact from this region with these outstanding features. The wood handle is probably made from the  More »

An exceptional Moche ceremonial club. One of the hardest items to come by intact from this region with these outstanding features. The wood handle is probably made from the Mastodon palm. Parrot feathers surround and trim the lower base of the six pointed stone head. The maker did not hold back in demonstrating that this club was made for a very high status individual. The outer mace has been incised with a humanoid figure. Each point is adorned with an appendage. Under magnification, tiny clear crystal stones are embedded in the eyes with a gold flake nested in one. A triangular green stone is placed in his forehead. In the center body of the stone mace, is an extraordinary series of Sun Flairs edging from the outside of a cast Silver moon - illustrating a solar eclipse. This depiction strongly suggests the shared Andean Sun God - later to be known by the Incas as “Inti”. The lower shaft is also impressive. The wood finial is carved flat into a musician holding a bone flute. Larger light purple colored stones are embedded to each side separating his body and arms. Truly, an amazing piece. Northern Peru. Mochica/Moche 100-800 AD. Measures 17”/43.1 cm in length, 4.5”/11.43 cm mace head. Condition: Wood shaft is rough and fraying with chipped stone points otherwise, in excellent condition. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

SOLD Antique Pre-Columbian Moche culture ca.100-400 B.C. three copper ornaments of crescent form with elaborate swirl décor. CONDITION: Deep deterioration to  More »

SOLD Antique Pre-Columbian Moche culture ca.100-400 B.C. three copper ornaments of crescent form with elaborate swirl décor. CONDITION: Deep deterioration to the copper with mottled green-blue patina. One of the crescent ornaments has a broken end. MEASUREMENTS: Approximate dimension of the oval ornament: 4.8cm (1 7/8 in). Approximate dimension of the intact crescent ornament: 4.5cm (1 3/4 in) and the broken: 4.3cm (1 5/8 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

SOLD Two antique Pre-Columbian very rare copper fishing hooks Moche circa 100-400 B.C. CONDITION: in good condition with dark green patina. HEIGHT: 2.8 cm (1  More »

SOLD Two antique Pre-Columbian very rare copper fishing hooks Moche circa 100-400 B.C. CONDITION: in good condition with dark green patina. HEIGHT: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in) 2.5 cm (1 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

Rare and nice! Ancient carved bone fist depicting Moche symbolism for the Andes Mountains. Ca 200 to 400 AD, inlaid with rich sky-blue turquoise, the handle section of a lime  More »

Rare and nice! Ancient carved bone fist depicting Moche symbolism for the Andes Mountains. Ca 200 to 400 AD, inlaid with rich sky-blue turquoise, the handle section of a lime spoon, and made of carved, incised and inlaid bone - spoon section now gone. 3-1/8"H c 1-1/8"W, intact and generally excellent, showing a bit of wear and roughness at the spoon attachment end. Category:Moche Material:Bone Dimensions:3-1/8"H x 1-1/8"W Condition:Intact   « Less

Ancient Pre-Columbian Stirrup, Moche III period, ca. 500-700 A.D. Pottery stirrup vessel depicting a seated, handless male figure wearing a headdress decorated with feline  More »

Ancient Pre-Columbian Stirrup, Moche III period, ca. 500-700 A.D. Pottery stirrup vessel depicting a seated, handless male figure wearing a headdress decorated with feline ear ornaments. Orange-brown ground highlighted with white painted details, with areas of mineral deposits on the surface. 7"H, stabilized hairline on left foot and on lower left rear, minor chip on right foot, some highpoint paint wear, otherwise intact/overall excellent. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:7"H Condition:Repaired   « Less