A wonderful ceremonial pedestal bowl showing great detail. One side is decorated with a face of a human. The reverse is that of a large parrot face. Most likely used by a  More »

A wonderful ceremonial pedestal bowl showing great detail. One side is decorated with a face of a human. The reverse is that of a large parrot face. Most likely used by a shaman in preparing hallucinogenic drugs. Esmeraldas region, Ecuador. 300BC/300AD. Upper bowl has been reassembled from several pieces. Measures 6 1/2" tall.   « Less

Choice condition. The function of Pre-Columbian seals has long been a matter of debate. They were not used to stamp clay like Near Eastern seals. The lack of evidence in the  More »

Choice condition. The function of Pre-Columbian seals has long been a matter of debate. They were not used to stamp clay like Near Eastern seals. The lack of evidence in the archaeological record led various researchers to suggest that these seals could have been used for body painting, decorating ceramics, bark or textiles, or sculpting sand. However, Anthony Ortegon's study, "Pre-Columbian Stamp Seals," indicates with a fair amount of certainty that these seals were used to decorate food, specifically breads. His studies indicate that most stamp seals yield evidence of absorbed starches in laboratory testing, which would only occur if the seals were used regularly in the production of food. Although both flat and roller seals were used in food production, roller seals are far less common. Ortegon cites the ratio of flat to roller seals in museum collections as approximately 35:1. Measures 5" in length.   « Less

An excellent Moche lord stone tumi with suspension hole. Deeply incised carving with nice patina. Might have been used as a pendant. Fine condition. Loma Negra region, Peru.  More »

An excellent Moche lord stone tumi with suspension hole. Deeply incised carving with nice patina. Might have been used as a pendant. Fine condition. Loma Negra region, Peru. 100-300 AD. Measures 5"   « Less

Erotic Marajoara Pottery Genital Cover ca. 800 to 1400 AD Category Marajoara Material Pottery Dimensions 7"W x 5"H x 1-1/2"D Condition Intact this is a cover for  More »

Erotic Marajoara Pottery Genital Cover ca. 800 to 1400 AD Category Marajoara Material Pottery Dimensions 7"W x 5"H x 1-1/2"D Condition Intact this is a cover for genitalia... from the ancient Marajoara culture, Island of Marajo, Amazon Delta, Brazil, ca. 800 to 1400 AD. Some of the only Pre-Columbian pottery to come from Brazil, Marajoara pottery is also some of the most finely-decorated pottery. This pubic cover is one of the larger we have seen, and is drilled at each corner for suspension. Decorated, but design is now very faint. 7"W x 5"H x 1-1/2"D, intact and excellent   « Less

Perfectly symmetric Valdivian sand stone plaque. Bas-relief with deeply excised carvings. Good age deposits throughout. Chebe Region, Ecuador. Phase 8. Measures 7 1/4" in  More »

Perfectly symmetric Valdivian sand stone plaque. Bas-relief with deeply excised carvings. Good age deposits throughout. Chebe Region, Ecuador. Phase 8. Measures 7 1/4" in height by 4 1/4” wide. Mounted. Choice   « Less

Delightful set of five miniature amphoras from the north central coast of Peru. Sizes range from 6cm to 15.24cm. Chimu/Inca.1000-1532AD. Ex Hendrik Klinkenbergh  More »

Delightful set of five miniature amphoras from the north central coast of Peru. Sizes range from 6cm to 15.24cm. Chimu/Inca.1000-1532AD. Ex Hendrik Klinkenbergh Collection. www.galeriacontici.com   « Less