This is an exceptional and choice stone sculpture of the Transition Style. Beautiful spiral perforation on the tail. Marbled Serpentine in multi-toned coloring. Valdivia  More »

This is an exceptional and choice stone sculpture of the Transition Style. Beautiful spiral perforation on the tail. Marbled Serpentine in multi-toned coloring. Valdivia region, Ecuador. 2000BC/300BC Measuring 5" long by 2 3/4" tall.   « Less

Nice example of a Bahia de Caraquez - La Plata type seated shaman. Evidence of cranial deformation in practice. Legs crossed and hands are held to his knees as in a spiritual  More »

Nice example of a Bahia de Caraquez - La Plata type seated shaman. Evidence of cranial deformation in practice. Legs crossed and hands are held to his knees as in a spiritual state. Hint of post fired pigments are visible. Head garment, ear plugs and nose ring are intact and in overall nice condition. Manabi region, Ecuador. 500BC/500AD. Measures just under 7" in height. 17.5 cm. Includes TL test. www.galeriacontici.com   « Less

Beautifully sculpted Trophy Head in volcanic stone. Strongly rendered head with prominent lower jaw. The coiffure carved in high ridges forming geometric patterns. Fine  More »

Beautifully sculpted Trophy Head in volcanic stone. Strongly rendered head with prominent lower jaw. The coiffure carved in high ridges forming geometric patterns. Fine Condition. Atlantic Watershed Region, Costa Rica. 700-1000AD. Measures 4" long by 3 1/2" in height. www.galeriacontici.com www.geleriacontici.net   « Less

Extremely rare highly polished serpentine stone. Valdivia 8 (Piquigua Phase). This single sided stone plaque in bas-relief with deeply excised carving and are said by many to  More »

Extremely rare highly polished serpentine stone. Valdivia 8 (Piquigua Phase). This single sided stone plaque in bas-relief with deeply excised carving and are said by many to stylized zoomorphic features and resemble an owl. We disagree, as they appear to be humanoid showing either appendages or articles of clothing. Choice. Measures just under 8" in height.   « Less

This transitional style Valdivia - Chorrera feline mortar is in Fine condition and exceptionally rare. Outstanding open lapidary workmanship in a beautiful colored serpentine  More »

This transitional style Valdivia - Chorrera feline mortar is in Fine condition and exceptionally rare. Outstanding open lapidary workmanship in a beautiful colored serpentine stone. Incised traits on the sides and mouth area. 2000BC-300BC. Measures over 10" in length. Highly desired piece.   « Less

This is a beautiful antique Neoclassical mantel, made of cherry and dating from the 1920’s. A beveled panel runs across the mantel, flanked by elegant oval paterae  More »

This is a beautiful antique Neoclassical mantel, made of cherry and dating from the 1920’s. A beveled panel runs across the mantel, flanked by elegant oval paterae with beaded borders. Below each patera is a fluted column. This fireplace mantel is in very good antique condition, with a gorgeous finish. It has some minor cracks in the paterae (pictured) which are hardly noticeable and do not detract from the beauty of the piece. The mantel measures 60 ½” tall, 60” wide, and 11” deep, and has a firebox opening 41 ½” wide and 40 ¼” tall. Item # NFPM12-RW   « Less

Beautifully adorned double sided silver effigy. Typical these pieces are found in male/female pairs and are commonly naked but could be clothed if were in extreme  More »

Beautifully adorned double sided silver effigy. Typical these pieces are found in male/female pairs and are commonly naked but could be clothed if were in extreme environmental conditions such as, snow capped mountains or coastal deserts where they would be elaborately dressed in elite garments. This is a very rare conjoined male/female and is clothed male and naked female. Measures 4.92 cm. In Choice Condition.   « Less

Aryballo Late Horizon, Inca, 1476-1534 A.D. Measure 6" in height.

Aryballo Late Horizon, Inca, 1476-1534 A.D. Measure 6" in height.   « Less

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

This is a superb pair of antique 24” doors, made of chestnut with gorgeous stained glass. Dating from the early 1900’s, each stained glass panel features an  More »

This is a superb pair of antique 24” doors, made of chestnut with gorgeous stained glass. Dating from the early 1900’s, each stained glass panel features an amethyst crest with light yellow jewels and opalescent ribbons. The crest is surrounded by a ripple glass background, studded with clear faceted jewels at the corners. A row of diamond-shaped panes runs across the top and the bottom of each window, on a background of gluechip glass. The doors are in very good antique condition, and the glass is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks. They have been professionally stripped and are ready to accept a finish. One door is 82 ¾” tall, and the other is 83 ½” tall; they measure 47 ¾” across altogether. The glass measures 37 ½” tall and 14 ¾” wide. NEDD7-RW   « Less