ARCHAEOLOGY PHOENICIAN CULTURESuperbe and rare light limestone carved and incised stele / ex-voto on the front, bearing on its frame the Italian mention "TOPHET DI CARTHAGINE" so coming from the very [...]
ARCHAEOLOGY, PRE-COLOMBIAN ARTLarge, astonishing and powerful pre-Columbian terracotta mask, eagle or raptor? Fragmentary condition: the gray terracotta is very thick and suggests that it is a shard o[...]
Socketed axe with edges hemmed with a line extending to the cutting edge. Bronze with dark patina. Very well preserved. REGION: Iran, Elam MATERIAL: Bronze PERIOD: 2nd millennium BC DIMENSIONS: 15.5 c[...]
Funeral bale marker. It consists of a handle topped with a head. The mouth is half-open, the eyes are diamond-shaped, and it has a long nose extending from the forehead. A cylindrical headdress adorne[...]
Socketed halberd with three digits and a lion protome spitting out a short blade. Bronze with dark patina. Very well preserved. Iran, Elam, 2nd millennium BC. Length: 14.5 cm.
Here is a rare anthropomorphic talismanic amulet in polished green jadeite, probably representing a dignitary. Peak of the Mayan Civilization, Costa Rica 5th-8th century AD Great ancient craftsmanship[...]
Axe with a blade spat out by a lion's mouth. The socket decorated with four double corded ribs ending in human heads, two animal heads at the ends. Bronze with green patina. Very well preserved. REGIO[...]
Sculpture of an idol representing a woman carrying a child terracotta Chupicuaro civilization 1000-100 BC Mexico Broken at the neck, the head has been glued back on, a crack is still visible Dimension[...]
Socketed axe formed by a curved blade spat out by a lion protome. Bronze with a crusty green and brown patina. Very well preserved. REGION: Iran, Luristan MATERIAL: Bronze PERIOD: 1st millennium BC (9[...]
Anthropomorphic Terracotta StatuetteNicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, Late Intermediate Period (800–1350 AD)Red terracotta with incised decorationHeight: 15.3 cmVery good conditionThis anthropomorphic ter[...]
Indonesian terracotta statue, 14th - 15th century, representing a sacred spiritual figure from classical Javanese art, at a time marked by the coexistence of Mahāyāna Buddhism and Shivaite Hinduism on[...]
Head of a dignitary or deityMaya culture, Classic period (250 – 900 AD)TerracottaH. with base 12.7 cmH. without base 9.5 cmThis terracotta head represents a figure with prominent cheekbones, half-clos[...]
Tellem Neckrest – Mali, XI-XVI CenturyUsed in funerary rites, this wooden neckrest comes from the Tellem culture, which inhabited the cliffs of Bandiagara between the 11th and 16th centuries, before t[...]
Archaeological object, probably with a funerary function. The first sculptures of the Bankoni style were studied in the 1940s (by Théodore Monod among others) in Bankoni south of Bamako. From 1974, th[...]
"Giant fossilized clam "tridacna gigas" Oceania"Exceptional material, the fossil clam gave birth to unique objects reserved for Melanesian men of power. They greatly appreciate these prestigious objec[...]
An exceptional material, the fossil clam gave rise to unique objects reserved for Melanesian men of power. They greatly appreciate these prestigious objects, much more durable than objects carved in w[...]
AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGYTribal art, civilizationsLarge terracotta funerary urn BURA, NigerThe piece is decorated with geometric networks of scarifications in relief, typical of these pieces. (please check [...]
Archaic period, Mano and Metate, circa 8000 BC, Central America. Millstones used for grinding nuts and spices, a magnificent artifact of primitive man.
An incredibly rare Coptic Egyptian leather hide, adorned with a scrawled spell, has just been added to the gallery. A piece of cow or goat leather engraved with a spell, like a magical manuscript inte[...]
Terracotta Statuette, Known as "Cacique"Quimbaya Culture, Rio Cauca, Colombia 500-1500 ADBrown ceramic with blackened areas and tumbagaHeight: 22 cmProvenance: Private collection, ParisThis terracotta[...]
Nice pair of anthropomorphic zoo heads.
These are stylized representations of hybrid beings, very common in the "pre-Columbian" 1 or pre-Hispanic culture of South and Central America.
a). One is i[...]
Fossilized rhinoceros bone. (Asia or Europe) Fossilization occurs when the remains of an organism are buried in sediment and mineral-rich water seeps into the bones, replacing organic matter with mine[...]
Fossilized and Agatized Dinosaur Bone Tray. Fossilization occurs when the remains of an organism become buried in sediment and mineral-rich water seeps into the bones, replacing organic matter with mi[...]
Fragment of a Cylindrical Vase
Maya Culture, Copán, Late Classic Period, Honduras, 800–900 AD
Beige terracotta with a glossy orange slip.
Height: 22 cm
With base: 30 cm
Provenance: Former p[...]
RARE triple Pre-Columbian doll.
Peru, CHANCAY period (1000 / 1476 AD). Covered with fabric, cotton, wool, plant fibers. Associated with the fertility of the earth and the fertility of women.
The art[...]
Cloth Adorned with Bird Motifs
Culture: Nazca, 200 BCE - 600 CE
Materials: Textile fibers (cotton and camelid wool)
Techniques: Weaving, polychrome embroidery
Dimensions: 134 cm x 45 cm
Excellent[...]
Nok terracotta sculpture from Nigeria. (2500 before present)
Represents a bust of a woman with a complex bun.
Repaired and based (blackened oak).
It measures 40cm in height by 8cm in diameter appro[...]
Figurine representing a dignitary on a sedan chair. Beige terracotta with brown decoration. Chancay, Peru, 1100 - 1400 AD. One of the arms of the sedan chair has been glued back together, otherwise in[...]
JAGUAR VASE
Guanacaste culture, Nicoya region, Costa Rica
1,000 - 1,500 A.D.
Polychrome terracotta
H. 32.8 cm, length 18 cm
Tripod vase with a stylised jaguar head in relief and two other f[...]
Small polished flint axe - Aisne Valley - Neolithic
Small polished axe in beige flint.
Comes from the Aisne Valley.
Height: 16cm without the base and 23 with it.
Width: 6 cm.
Polished flint axe - Aisne Valley - Neolithic
Large polished axe in beige flint.
From Russy-Bémont in Oise, old collection label.
Small accidents at the top of the axe.
Height: 22cm without th[...]
Anthropomorphic terracotta statuette, from the pre-Columbian period (1), in perfect condition.
Representation of a character in "clothing", a mask seems to cover his face, his legs are punctuated. Re[...]
Head of the God Tlaloc
Mixtec Culture, 1250-1520 AD
Speckled green stone.
H. 10 cm
Collection label glued to the inside of the neck.
Provenance:
Collection Pierre (1900-1993) and Claude (192[...]
Mapuche ceremonial scepter (clava or key-badge) depicting a stylized bird-shaped head resembling a parrot
Mapuche, Chile, 1200 - 1700 AD
Stone
H: 18 cm
Provenance:
J.-AC Collection
Private co[...]
Head of a warrior wearing a helmet decorated with a diadem in the shape of an arc, testifying to his rank and role within the clan. The face, marked by an ape-like expression, is accentuated by a nasa[...]
Female figure with geometric body painting
Mexico, Michoacan, Chupicuaro culture, Late Classic period circa 200-100 BC
Red and black glazed terracotta
H. 16 cm
Ink inscription on the back: 802 b[...]
Superb small African head in terracotta, Djenne culture in Mali or Niger.
Very beautiful details of the hairstyle and the character (with the earrings?)
In good condition and well presented wit[...]
Globular vases on terracotta foot from Ban Chiang Curvilinear decoration in ochre on beige slip Thailand. Ban Chiang culture. 1st millennium BC Some small chips (see photos) No restoration has been do[...]
Indus Valley terracotta cup. Neolithic period. 2300 - 2000 BC Ochre terracotta POTTERY decorated in black with two buffaloes and ears of wheat 20 x 5.5 cm
Smiling Head
Veracruz Culture, 6th–9th Century A.D.
Material: Terracotta
Height (without base): 19 cm
Height (with base): 25 cm
Width: 22.5 cm
Provenance:
Parisian art market
C[...]
Figure Rambha, Queen of the Apsaras. Bronze ceremonial dagger hilt, decorated with an Apsara performing a dance and holding two ritual bells in her hands. The rest of the metal blade is very heavily o[...]
ARCHAEOLOGY / PRIMITIVE ART
Exceptional and important pre-Columbian terracotta lid
MAYA culture, Classical Guatemala (300 to 500 AD) ?
Cylindrical shape, the top of the lid features a relief fi[...]
PRE-COLUMBIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
CHANCAY culture, Peru, circa 1200 to 1470 AD
Pendant of 2 small terracotta cups with light slip and dark brown geometric patterns, including scrolls
The very simple and [...]
Unusual terracotta object with a very beautiful patina. If you are interested in this object, please contact me by phone and avoid emails except for foreigners.
Rare Pre-Columbian doll.
Peru, CHANCAY period (1000 / 1476 AD). Covered with fabrics: cotton, wool, plant fibers. Associated with the fertility of the earth and the fertility of women.
The art of te[...]
Old Torque / Coin stylizing a rope. In bronze with excavation patina. A similar example is reproduced on page 81 in "Orfèvres lointains" by François Borel. Éditions Hazan, France, 2001. Archaeological[...]
Priestess standing with her arms raised to the sky as a sign of appeal to the divine forces. She is naked, her body painted for a ceremony, her torso covered with a rich multi-row necklace. She wears [...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 5, L. 7.5, Thickness 3 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American colle[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 11; L 11; Thickness 2 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American collec[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 8.5; L. 11; Thickness 2.5 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American co[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 6.5; L. 9; Thickness 2 cm
(restoration)
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 8; L 10; Thickness 2.5 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American colle[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 7.5; L 12.5; Thickness 2.5 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American c[...]
Axe Head
State of Pará, archaeological period
Stone
H. 9, L 14, Thickness 3 cm
Provenance:
- Former Silvana and Walter Costas collection, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Former private American collect[...]
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