Anthropomorphic MaskNariño–Carchi Culture, Andean region of southern Colombia and northern Ecuador, ca. 600–1500 ADModelled and painted terracottaSold with its baseH: 16.8 cmExcellent condition; trace[...]
Lot of Paleo-American bifacial flint blades. 9 flints framed under glass. From an excavation around 1970 at the Lake Oregon Massacre, USA. Paleo-Americans were among the first Homo sapiens to settle i[...]
Anthropomorphic MaskTeotihuacan culture, Mexico, 150–550 A.D.Green hardstonePresented on its standHeight: 6.5 cmProvenance: Former French collectionThis small mask depicts a human face with the charac[...]
Giant fossilized clam "Tridacna Gigas" Length: 74 cm Width: 55 cm Weight: approx. 60 kg Sold with CITES (Washington Convention) Exceptional material, the fossil clam gave rise to unique objects reserv[...]
Pre-Columbian Carchi Bowl 750-1550 AD Ecuador. The Nariño culture, or Carchi in Ecuador, is an archaeological culture that existed between the 7th and 12th centuries on the highlands of the Andes moun[...]
Pre-Columbian Carchi Coqueros Bowl 750-1550 AD Ecuador with negative painting. Coqueros are men who chewed coca leaves to acquire energy for physical exertion. The Carchi or Nariño culture is an archa[...]
Beautiful mineral beads, made of agate, from the Neolithic period of West Africa. Drilling agate required patience, more patience, and above all dexterity. Indeed, composed of silica, its hardness req[...]
Beautiful Colima figurine in pre-Lombardian terracotta, pale orange with black dotted patina spots. The anthropomorphic subject stands, both arms crossed on his chest. Detailed face, hairdo, wearing e[...]
FALASHA Head The face is elongated, the nose is linear and sculpted in relief. The eyes are modeled and represented by terracotta beads, and the mouth is drawn by a horizontal incision with hemmed lip[...]
Bankoni Mali Statuette 13th-15th century Ochre terracotta The statuette represents a seated female figure, the legs represented in two rounded volumes, the thickness suggesting the idea of kneeling. T[...]
Bankoni Mali Statuette 13th-15th century Red ochre terracottaThe statuette represents a seated female figure, the legs represented in rounded volumes, the thickness suggesting the idea of kneeling. Th[...]
Fragment representing an elongated head with a prognathous chin. The eyes are surrounded by striations. Beautiful presence for this head originally belonging to a much larger statue. Terracotta, accid[...]
Very rare small transport wheel, hollowed out on one side and which was certainly used for the preparation of medicinal plants. It is decorated with gadroons which give it a zoomorphic appearance. Gre[...]
Archaeology. Ancient large terracotta cup on heel. 1st-3rd century AD. Dimensions: Diameter: 23.5 cm. H: 7.6 cm. Heel diameter: 7.8 cm. IN GOOD CONDITION, no missing parts or dents, presence of concre[...]
Rare Malagan dance mask collected on the Tabar Islands in Papua New Guinea. This mask, called "Tatanua," represents a person's soul and is used in commemoration ceremonies. These relatively light wood[...]
Nayarit Culture (200 BC – 300 AD) Large sculpture of a warrior Terracotta, traces of ancient polychromy, restored breaks Thermoluminescence test (QED, 30/05/2023) provided to the purchaser Ex American[...]
Pre-Columbian ceramic gadrooned vase - Colombia, Ecuador, Narino (Capuli) cultureThe Narino (also called Capuli) culture is a pre-Columbian archaeological culture that extended geographically from sou[...]
Pre-Columbian ceramic footed bowl - Colombia, Ecuador, Narino (Capuli) cultureThe Narino (also known as Capuli) culture is a pre-Columbian archaeological culture that extended geographically from sout[...]
Important lord's pendant showing the dignitary in profile wearing rich finery, double-row necklace, armbands, tambas and headdress made of exotic bird feathers and various materials. His face displays[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 in red [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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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