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PreColumbian Artifacts Auction - Premiere Auctions |
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PreColumbian Artifacts Auction - Premiere Auctions |
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by Bennett's Premiere Auctions Group, LLC
Sat,
Nov
5,
2016
4:00 PM
Eastern
PreColumbian Indian Artifact Auction including incredible artifacts from Peru, Columbia, Mexico, Africa and more! Arrowheads, Spearpoints, Knives, Daggers, Pottery, Ornaments and jewelry.
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Nice! 3 3/4” highly polished Jade Olmec figure - Pre-Classic Costa Rica or Honduras area. Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 279) Nice! 3 3/4” highly polished Jade Olmec figure with arms folded to chest. Pre-Classic Costa Rica or Honduras area. Beautiful green Jade.
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Well flaked & nicely styled 3 3/4” Gobernadora found in Northeast Mexico. Stermer COA. Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 279) Well flaked & nicely styled 3 3/4” Gobernadora found in Northeast Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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6 5/8” Mixtec knife that is thin & very well flaked. Found in Central Mexico. Stermer COA. Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 279) 6 5/8” Mixtec knife that is thin & very well flaked. Found in Central Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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Pair of stone Celts found in Panama. Largest is 5 5/8”. Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 279) Pair of stone Celts found in Panama. Largest is 5 5/8”.
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Large 9 1/4” long Obsidian percussion flaked core/preform. Found in Mexico. Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 279) Large 9 1/4” long Obsidian percussion flaked core/preform. Found in Mexico.
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Very Unique! 8 1/2” Wide Chancay Bird Effigy dual chambered pot that is solid & found in Peru. Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 279) Very Unique! 8 1/2” Wide Chancay Bird Effigy dual chambered pot that is solid & found in Peru.
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3” Mescala stone Effigy of a sitting man found in Mexico. Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 279) 3” Mescala stone Effigy of a sitting man found in Mexico.
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Book: El Chanal, Colima. S.C. - 543 pages, written in Spanish on artifacts of the Colima culture. Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 279) Book: El Chanal, Colima. Soft cover, 543 pages, 8 ½ x 11” book written in Spanish on artifacts of the Colima culture. Published by the University of Colima.
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Beautifully polished 2 13/16” PreColumbian Hardstone Pendant. Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 279) Beautifully polished 2 13/16” PreColumbian Hardstone Pendant.
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4 3/16” Mahogany Obsidian snapped base Knife found in Mexico. Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 279) 4 3/16” Mahogany Obsidian snapped base Knife found in Mexico.
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6 1/2” tall Female Figure with some original paint - one leg has been broken & glued. Colima, MX Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 279) 6 1/2” tall Female Figure with some original paint on surface. One leg has been broken & glued. Found in Colima, Mexico.
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3 1/8” Wide pottery head with decorated Avian Headdress found in Mexico. Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 279) 3 1/8” Wide pottery head with decorated Avian Headdress found in Mexico.
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Group of 5 assorted PreColumbian beads and Pendants found in Meso-America. Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 279) Group of 5 assorted PreColumbian beads and Pendants found in Meso-America.
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1 3/8” tall well carved stone Idol Pendant drilled on the back for suspension. Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 279) 1 3/8” tall well carved stone Idol Pendant drilled on the back for suspension.
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Exceptionally well carved 2” tall Idol Pendant found in Meso-America. drilled on the back Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 279) Exceptionally well carved 2” tall Idol Pendant found in Meso-America. This item is drilled on the back for suspension.
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Pair of stone Pendants – one is damaged. Found in Central America. Largest is 1 5/8”. Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 279) Pair of stone Pendants – one is damaged. Found in Central America. Largest is 1 5/8”.
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PreColumbian Tripod Mortar bowl made from Lava Rock. 7” wide from Mexico. Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 279) PreColumbian Tripod Mortar bowl made from Lava Rock. 7” wide from Mexico.
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Pair of Olmecoid stone Pendants found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 5/8”. Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 279) Pair of Olmecoid stone Pendants found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 5/8”.
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Exceptional! 8 7/16” Mahogany Obsidian Colima blade found in Guerrero, Mexico. Well flaked. Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 279) Exceptional! 8 7/16” Mahogany Obsidian Colima blade found in Guerrero, Mexico. This is a very well flaked artifact.
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Exceptionally well crafted & highly detailed 2 ½” wide Pottery Stamp found in Meso-America. Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 279) Exceptionally well crafted & highly detailed 2 ½” wide Pottery Stamp found in Meso-America.
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Unique 1 1/2” Anciently salvaged Jade Pendant. Found in Central America. Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 279) Unique 1 1/2” Anciently salvaged Jade Pendant. Found in Central America.
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2 1/2” Decorative PreColumbian Pottery Stamp. Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 279) 2 1/2” Decorative PreColumbian Pottery Stamp.
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Excellent Example! Large 4 13/16” well flaked & nicely styled PreColombian Obsidian Spear - MX Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 279) Excellent Example! Large 4 13/16” well flaked & nicely styled PreColombian Obsidian Spear found in Mexico.
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Very Ornate 9 1/4” wide Moche bowl with Frog & Human Effigy figures on rim. Found in Peru. Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 279) Very Ornate 9 1/4” wide Moche bowl with Frog & Human Effigy figures on rim. Found in Peru.
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Very Unique! 3” tall Jade Axe God from Costa Rica. Deity figure with hands folded. Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 279) Very Unique! 3” tall Jade Axe God from Costa Rica. Deity figure with hands folded standing atop an animal.
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Large 8 1/2” Islands area Hardstone celt. In good condition. Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 279) Large 8 1/2” Islands area Hardstone celt. In good condition.
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Book: El Salvador, En el Mundo Maya. 250 pages – Hard bound Written in Spanish re: Maya. Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 279) Book: El Salvador, En el Mundo Maya. 250 pages – Hard bound over-sized coffee table format, 11 x 13”. Written in Spanish with hundreds of full color artifact photos featuring the Maya tradition.
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Sale Highlight! Exceptional design 3 5/8” long Jaguar Mace Head - Costa Rica - COA. Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 279) Sale Highlight! Exceptional design on this very artistic 3 5/8” long Jaguar Mace Head made from well polished Hardstone. Found in Costa Rica. Ex Sadofsky Collection. Comes with Puttera COA.
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Sale Highlight! 11 1/8” Taino culture Monolithic Stone Axe - Hardstone. Hispaniola. COA. Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 279) Sale Highlight! 11 1/8” Taino culture Monolithic Stone Axe made from Hardstone. Found in Hispaniola. Circa 1200-1500 A.D. Comes with a Puttera COA.
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Nice! Large 5 1/8” Inca Alpaca Canopa found in Peru that is well styled & heavily patinated. Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 279) Nice! Large 5 1/8” Inca Alpaca Canopa found in Peru that is well styled & heavily patinated.
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5 1/2” Mayan Blackware Monkey Effigy Bowl. Found in Guatemala. Some minor restoration. Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 279) 5 1/2” Mayan Blackware Monkey Effigy Bowl. Found in Guatemala. Some minor restoration. Ex Robert Sonn Collection.
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Very Nice strand of large ceramic, shell & stone beads from the Central Mexico area. Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 279) Very Nice strand of large ceramic, shell & stone beads from the Central Mexico area.
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Heavily patinated 2 1/16” Mayan Eccentric that is thin & well flaked found in Belize. Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 279) Heavily patinated 2 1/16” Mayan Eccentric that is thin & well flaked found in Belize.
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Large 7 7/8” Mayan Macro-Blade that is thin with nice long flaking - found in Belize. Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 279) Large 7 7/8” Mayan Macro-Blade that is thin with nice long flaking - found in Belize.
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4 1/16” Obsidian PreColumbian spear point with a couple nicks to tip & ear found in Mexico. Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 279) 4 1/16” Obsidian PreColumbian spear point with a couple nicks to tip & ear found in Mexico.
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3 5/8” Colima Dagger made from beautiful Mahogany Obsidian. Found in West Mexico. COA. Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 279) 3 5/8” Colima Dagger made from beautiful Mahogany Obsidian. Found in West Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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9 5/8” Mahogany Obsidian Bi-pointed blade found in Colima, West Mexico. Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 279) 9 5/8” Mahogany Obsidian Bi-pointed blade found in Colima, West Mexico.
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8 1/4” Strap handle suspension bottle with Avian Motif. One spot of restoration. Chimu - Peru. Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 279) 8 1/4” Strap handle suspension bottle with Avian Motif. Solid with one spot of restoration at rim. Chimu – Inca, found in Peru.
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Group of assorted PreColumbian artifacts- Stone, Bone, Jade & Obsidian. Meso-America. Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 279) Group of assorted PreColumbian artifacts made from Stone, Bone, Jade & Obsidian. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 2 3/8”.
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Highly detailed 9 ½” wide Cocle painted pedestal bowl from Panama. Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 279) Highly detailed 9 ½” wide Cocle painted pedestal bowl from Panama.
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Pair of stylized Human Effigy Pendants. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 3/4”. Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 279) Pair of stylized Human Effigy Pendants. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 3/4”.
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1 3/16” Miniature Effigy drilled Pendant found in Costa Rica. Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 279) 1 3/16” Miniature Effigy drilled Pendant found in Costa Rica.
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Set of 3 PreColumbian drilled fetishes – one is broken. Largest is 1”. Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 279) Set of 3 PreColumbian drilled fetishes – one is broken. Largest is 1”.
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4 3/4” Mescala stone figure found in Guerrero, Mexico. Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 279) 4 3/4” Mescala stone figure found in Guerrero, Mexico.
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1 3/8” Face Effigy stone Pendant – Meso-America. Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 279) 1 3/8” Face Effigy stone Pendant – Meso-America.
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Set of 3 contemporary molded clay figures from Mexico that are 4” tall.Nice display items. Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 279) Set of 3 contemporary molded clay figures from Mexico that are 4” tall. These make nice display items.
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Rare Style! 8 1/4” Wide Moche Duck Effigy bottle. Found in Peru. Highly detailed pottery item. Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 279) Rare Style! 8 1/4” Wide Moche Duck Effigy bottle. Found in Peru. This is a highly detailed pottery item.
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7 1/4” Wide dual chamber strap handle bottle – Chimu culture, Peru. Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 279) 7 1/4” Wide dual chamber strap handle bottle – Chimu culture, Peru.
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Large 5 1/2” long detailed stone stamp – Taino culture. Found in Hispanola. Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 279) Large 5 1/2” long detailed stone stamp – Taino culture. Found in Hispanola.
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Exceptional 7 5/8” wide Taino Three Pointer Effigy that is well made & highly patinated. Hispanola. Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 279) Exceptional 7 5/8” wide Taino Three Pointer Effigy that is well made & highly patinated. Found in Hispanola.
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Highly detailed Taino stone carving in excellent condition found in Hispanola. Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 279) Highly detailed Taino stone carving in excellent condition found in Hispanola.
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Very Rare Style! 7 5/8" Taino Frigate Bird three-pointer made from Black Hardstone. Hispanola. COA. Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 279) Very Rare Style! 7 5/8" Taino Frigate Bird three-pointer made from Black Hardstone. Found in Hispanola. Ex Jeff Sadofsky Collection. Puttera COA.
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Highly polished 3 3/4” Jade Axe God from Costa Rica. Olmecoid Deity with beard. Pre-Classic. Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 279) Highly polished 3 3/4” Jade Axe God from Costa Rica. Olmecoid Deity with beard. Pre-Classic.
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Well styled 8 3/4” Duck Effigy pottery stirrup bottle. Moche culture, Peru. Beak is broken & glued. Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 279) Well styled & nicely crafted 8 3/4” Duck Effigy pottery stirrup bottle. Moche culture, Peru. Beak is broken & glued.
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New Book: Artefactos liticos de Yaxchilan. Soft cover, 7 ½ x 10”, 271 pages, written in Spanish. Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 279) New Book: Artefactos liticos de Yaxchilan. Soft cover, 7 ½ x 10”, 271 pages, written in Spanish. This book covers the flaked & stone artifacts found at the Mayan city site of Yaxchilan.
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Well polished 4 7/8” Hardstone celt found in Panama. Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 279) Well polished 4 7/8” Hardstone celt found in Panama.
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Unique! 3 3/4” Viper Effigy Mace Head- Green Quartz that is heavily patinated. Costa Rica. Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 279) Unique! 3 3/4” Viper Effigy Mace Head made from Green Quartz that is heavily patinated. Found in Costa Rica.
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Thin! Excellent flaking on this 3 1/18” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico. Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 279) Thin! Excellent flaking on this 3 1/18” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico.
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Well polished 3 3/8” wide Llama Canopa made from hardstone & found in Peru. Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 279) Well polished 3 3/8” wide Llama Canopa made from hardstone & found in Peru.
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Well styled 4 1/2” long Colima Death Bed Figure found in Mexico with excellent patina. Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 279) Well styled 4 1/2” long Colima Death Bed Figure found in Mexico with excellent patina.
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2 7/8” Post Classic stemmed point made from Mahogany Obsidian. West Mexico. Stermer COA. Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 279) 2 7/8” Post Classic stemmed point made from Mahogany Obsidian. Found in West Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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Large 5 1/16” Axe God Pendant made from Green Hardstone. Found in Costa Rica. Bennett COA. Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 279) Large 5 1/16” Axe God Pendant made from Green Hardstone. Found in Costa Rica. Ex Leon Gordon Miller Collection. Comes with a Bennett COA.
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Highly polished 1 ¾” Diorite miniature celt. Found in Central America. Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 279) Highly polished 1 ¾” Diorite miniature celt. Found in Central America.
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8 3/4” Tall Pepino Seed Pot in nice condition. Chimu culture, Peru. Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 279) 8 3/4” Tall Pepino Seed Pot in nice condition. Chimu culture, Peru.
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Set of assorted Mayan drilled beads & Pendants. Largest is 1 13/16”. Found in Mexico. Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 279) Set of assorted Mayan drilled beads & Pendants. Largest is 1 13/16”. Found in Mexico.
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2 5/8” Tairona Hardstone celt in excellent condition. Found in Columbia. Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 279) 2 5/8” Tairona Hardstone celt in excellent condition. Found in Columbia.
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Nice! Large 9 1/4” Mixtec knife with one restored edge ding & a restored break - Mexico. COA. Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 279) Nice! Very large 9 1/4” Mixtec knife with one restored edge ding & a restored break at the mid-section. Found in Southern Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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2 1/8” PreColumbian stone carving – Meso-America. Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 279) 2 1/8” PreColumbian stone carving – Meso-America.
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Very long! 7 1/16” Colima Dagger - black Obsidian. Found in West Mexico. Stermer COA. Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 279) Very long! 7 1/16” Colima Dagger made from black Obsidian. Found in West Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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Unique & highly patinated 4 3/8” Bronze spear point – unknown found location, possibly Luristan Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 279) Unique & highly patinated 4 3/8” Bronze spear point – unknown found location, possibly Luristan related.
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4 1/2” Highly decorated Huari bottle from the Southern Coast of Peru. Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 279) 4 1/2” Highly decorated Huari bottle from the Southern Coast of Peru.
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3 1/2” Long Owl Effigy Mace Head made from Porcelainite. Found in Costa Rica. Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 279) 3 1/2” Long Owl Effigy Mace Head made from Porcelainite. Found in Costa Rica.
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2 13/16” Axe God Pendant made from Nepherite. Found in Costa Rica. Bennett COA. Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 279) 2 13/16” Axe God Pendant made from Nepherite. Found in Costa Rica. Comes with a Bennett COA.
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Nice! Excellent style on this 3 7/16” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico. Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 279) Nice! Excellent style on this 3 7/16” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico.
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3 1/2” wide stone Canopa with nicely detailed facial features & original offering still inside. Peru Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 279) 3 1/2” wide stone Canopa with nicely detailed facial features & original offering still inside. Found in Peru.
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7” Tiahuanaca Effigy Beaker from the Peruvian Highlands. Solid with nice Manganese deposits. Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 279) 7” Tiahuanaca Effigy Beaker from the Peruvian Highlands. Solid with nice Manganese deposits on surface.
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1 1/2” Diameter hardstone perforated Ornament found in Central America. Ex. Charles Miles. Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 279) 1 1/2” Diameter hardstone perforated Ornament found in Central America. Ex. Charles Miles Collection.
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Book: Plata 7 Plateros Del Peru. Hard bound, 9 x 12, 385 pages written in Spanish re: Peru. Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 279) Book: Plata 7 Plateros Del Peru. Hard bound, 9 x 12, 385 pages written in Spanish. Hundreds of full color photos showing the variety of artifacts found in Peru that were made from Silver.
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2” Wide tie-on Pendant found in Meso-America. Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 279) 2” Wide tie-on Pendant found in Meso-America.
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Very ornate 3” wide Pottery Stamp in excellent condition found in Meso-America. Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 279) Very ornate 3” wide Pottery Stamp in excellent condition found in Meso-America.
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Well patinated 1 7/8” tall highly detailed Corn God Effigy found in Peru. Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 279) Well patinated 1 7/8” tall highly detailed Corn God Effigy found in Peru.
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Well styled & highly polished 1 3/4” wide ear ornament found in Central America. Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 279) Well styled & highly polished 1 3/4” wide ear ornament found in Central America.
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Beautifully polished 1 7/16” incised design Jade Bead found in Meso-America. Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 279) Beautifully polished 1 7/16” incised design Jade Bead found in Meso-America.
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Heavily patinated 3 3/4” two hole Bar Pendant. Found in Central America. Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 279) Heavily patinated 3 3/4” two hole Bar Pendant. Found in Central America.
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Heavily patinated 2 3/8” Axe God Pendant, found in Central America. Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 279) Heavily patinated 2 3/8” Axe God Pendant, found in Central America.
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Contemporary 4 3/16” well carved wood Canopa from Peru. Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 279) Contemporary 4 3/16” well carved wood Canopa from Peru.
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6 7/8” Hardstone celt found in Panama with a nicely polished bit. Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 279) 6 7/8” Hardstone celt found in Panama with a nicely polished bit.
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2 1/8” Tall clay pottery head figure found in Mexico. Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 279) 2 1/8” Tall clay pottery head figure found in Mexico.
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6 1/4” Tall x 6” wide Chavin culture Monkey Effigy pot that is solid & found in Peru. Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 279) 6 1/4” Tall x 6” wide Chavin culture Monkey Effigy pot that is solid & found in Peru.
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Large & Nice! 6 9/16” Axe God Pendant with arms folded made from Jade. Found in Costa Rica. Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 279) Large & Nice! 6 9/16” Axe God Pendant with arms folded made from Jade. Found in Costa Rica.
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Very large 5 1/4” Inca “T” Axe found in Peru that is highly polished. Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 279) Very large 5 1/4” Inca “T” Axe found in Peru that is highly polished.
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2 7/16” Inca Axe found in Peru with ancient bit damage from use. Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 279) 2 7/16” Inca Axe found in Peru with ancient bit damage from use.
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Set of 5 drilled stone beads & Pendants. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1”. Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 279) Set of 5 drilled stone beads & Pendants. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1”.
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5” Wide PreColumbian pedestal bowl with incised carvings & pie crust design. Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 279) 5” Wide PreColumbian pedestal bowl with incised carvings & pie crust design.
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3 5/8” restored tip Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico. Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 279) 3 5/8” restored tip Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico.
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3 5/16” Axe God Pendant - weathered Jade found in Costa Rica. Comes with a Bennett COA. Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 279) 3 5/16” Axe God Pendant made from heavily mineralized / weathered Jade found in Costa Rica. Comes with a Bennett COA.
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Well styled & large 9 1/16” Hardstone flared bit celt. Found in Panama. Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 279) Well styled & large 9 1/16” Hardstone flared bit celt. Found in Panama.
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6 1/4” Wide nicely decorated Cajamarca solid Pedestal Bowl found in Peru. Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 279) 6 1/4” Wide nicely decorated Cajamarca solid Pedestal Bowl found in Peru.
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7 1/16” Bi-pointed knife Western Mexico. Made from beautiful gold sheen Obsidian. Bennett COA. Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 279) 7 1/16” Bi-pointed knife found in Western Mexico. Made from beautiful gold sheen Obsidian. Comes with a Bennett COA.
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Sale Highlight! Beautiful large 6 3/4” tall Olmec Greenstone figure from Vera Cruz, Mexico. Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 279) Sale Highlight! Beautiful large 6 3/4” tall Olmec Greenstone figure from Vera Cruz, Mexico. Small amount of ancient damage to back of head. Ex Throckmorton Gallery, New York, New York.
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Exceptional flaking! 5 11/16” Mixtec knife - beautiful semi-translucent White Chalcedony. Mexico. Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 279) Exceptional flaking! 5 11/16” Mixtec knife made from beautiful semi-translucent White Chalcedony. Found in Central Mexico.
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Book: Oro, PreColombino de Mexico. Hard bound hundreds of full color photos re: gold artifacts Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 279) Book: Oro, PreColombino de Mexico. Hard bound over-sized coffee table format in excellent condition, 9 ¾ x 13”, written in Spanish. This book has hundreds of full color photos featuring the gold artifacts found in Mexico.
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4 1/8” Gold sheen Obsidian crescent knife found in Western Mexico. Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 279) 4 1/8” Gold sheen Obsidian crescent knife found in Western Mexico.
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3 1/8” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico. Ancient impact fracture to tip. Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 279) 3 1/8” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico. Ancient impact fracture to tip.
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3 15/16” Taino Notched Axe from the Dominican Republic. Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 279) 3 15/16” Taino Notched Axe from the Dominican Republic.
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1 5/8” Wide miniature stone Inca Canopa with some of the original offering still inside. Peru. Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 279) 1 5/8” Wide miniature stone Inca Canopa with some of the original offering still inside. Found in Peru.
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Nicely polished ½” long Jade lip Lebret. Found in Meso-America. Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 279) Nicely polished ½” long Jade lip Lebret. Found in Meso-America.
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Uniquely styled 2 5/16” Hardstone Pendant that is grooved & perforated. Central America. Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 279) Uniquely styled 2 5/16” Hardstone Pendant that is grooved & perforated. Found in Central America.
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1 7/8” Armadillo or Coati animal Effigy Pendant made from highly polished Jade. Costa Rica. Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 279) 1 7/8” Armadillo or Coati animal Effigy Pendant made from highly polished Jade. Found in Costa Rica.
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Highly polished 8 1/2” Greenstone celt. Found in New Guinea. Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 279) Highly polished 8 1/2” Greenstone celt. Found in New Guinea.
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Late Moche 7 1/2” wide Janus dual chambered compound pottery vessel with Bird Effigy. Peru. Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 279) Late Moche 7 1/2” wide Janus dual chambered compound pottery vessel with Bird Effigy. From the North Coast of Peru. Ex Andrea Sarmiento Collection.
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Very Nice 6 1/2” tall Lambeyeque strap handle bottle. Found in Peru. Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 279) Very Nice 6 1/2” tall Lambeyeque strap handle bottle. Found in Peru.
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3” Long Cat Effigy Mace Head that is nicely polished & found in Costa Rica. Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 279) 3” Long Cat Effigy Mace Head that is nicely polished & found in Costa Rica.
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Set of 4 reproduction gold foils that represent known Columbian artifact styles. Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 279) Set of 4 reproduction gold foils that represent known Columbian artifact styles.
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6 ¾” Nasca bowl with nice paint & some restoration. Found in Peru. Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 279) 6 ¾” Nasca bowl with nice paint & some restoration. Found in Peru.
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2 3/8” Serpentine two hole Pendant found in Central America. Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 279) 2 3/8” Serpentine two hole Pendant found in Central America.
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Set of 3 unique stone Pendants. Found in Central America. Largest is 1 3/4”. Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 279) Set of 3 unique stone Pendants. Found in Central America. Largest is 1 3/4”.
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6 7/8” Wide painted Mayan bowl with Monkey design. Found in Mexico. Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 279) 6 7/8” Wide painted Mayan bowl with Monkey design. Found in Mexico.
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PreColumbian shell & bead necklace from Meso-America. Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 279) PreColumbian shell & bead necklace from Meso-America.
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Highly polished 3 7/8” Jade Axe God found in Costa Rica. Deity with hands folded into chest. Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 279) Highly polished 3 7/8” Jade Axe God found in Costa Rica. Deity with hands folded into chest. Hidden imagery in profile & upside down.
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7 3/4” Celt found in Panama with a nicely polished bit area. Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 279) 7 3/4” Celt found in Panama with a nicely polished bit area.
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6 3/4” Wide nicely decorated Cajamarca pedestal bowl found in Peru. Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 279) 6 3/4” Wide nicely decorated Cajamarca pedestal bowl found in Peru.
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Book: Los Olmecas Antiquas. Hard bound, 280 pages, written in Spanish, covers Olmec culture. Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 279) Book: Los Olmecas Antiquas. Hard bound, 280 pages, written in Spanish, over-sized 9 x 12” format. This book covers Olmec culture with hundreds of colored photos.
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3 9/16” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico that is very well flaked. Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 279) 3 9/16” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico that is very well flaked.
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Large 4 5/16” stone Canopa with remnants of original offering in bottom of hole. Found in Peru. Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 279) Large 4 5/16” stone Canopa with remnants of original offering in bottom of hole. Found in Peru.
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2 3/16” Drilled Axe God Pendant made from Hardstone. Found in Costa Rica. Bennett COA. Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 279) 2 3/16” Drilled Axe God Pendant made from Hardstone. Found in Costa Rica. Comes with a Bennett COA.
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2 1/16” Avian Effigy Pendant made from Nepherite. Found in Costa Rica. Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 279) 2 1/16” Avian Effigy Pendant made from Nepherite. Found in Costa Rica.
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Beautifully patinated 5 1/4” Semi-translucent Chalcedony Mixtec blade - Central Mexico. COA. Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 279) Beautifully patinated 5 1/4” Semi-translucent Chalcedony Mixtec blade found in Central Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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3 1/8” Pottery Stamp in excellent condition found in Mexico. Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 279) 3 1/8” Pottery Stamp in excellent condition found in Mexico.
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Highly detailed 1 7/8” Mayan Pottery Stamp with original paint still on surface in excellent conditi Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 279) Highly detailed 1 7/8” Mayan Pottery Stamp with original paint still on surface in excellent condition.
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Nice set of drilled stone Mayan Pendants & beads found in Mexico. Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 279) Nice set of drilled stone Mayan Pendants & beads found in Mexico.
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1 5/8” Well styled Ear Ornament found in Central America. Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 279) 1 5/8” Well styled Ear Ornament found in Central America.
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1 11/16” Costa Rica three hole Pendant made from highly polished Jade. Bennett COA. Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 279) 1 11/16” Costa Rica three hole Pendant made from highly polished Jade. Comes with a Bennett COA.
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Pair of pottery spindle whirls – largest is 2 1/4” wide. Found in Mexico. Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 279) Pair of pottery spindle whirls – largest is 2 1/4” wide. Found in Mexico.
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Nice group of 5 assorted Jade & Hardstone Pendants. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 5/8”. Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 279) Nice group of 5 assorted Jade & Hardstone Pendants. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 5/8”.
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2 5/16” Axe God Pendant made from heavily patinated Quartz found in Costa Rica. Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 279) 2 5/16” Axe God Pendant made from heavily patinated Quartz found in Costa Rica.
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3 7/8” Tall PreColumbian Taino Monkey Maskette from the Dominican Republic. Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 279) 3 7/8” Tall PreColumbian Taino Monkey Maskette from the Dominican Republic.
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6 3/4” Wide Guinea Pig Effigy Chavin culture stirrup bottle found in Peru. Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 279) 6 3/4” Wide Guinea Pig Effigy Chavin culture stirrup bottle found in Peru.
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Highly polished 4 1/8” Tairona celt found in Columbia that is nicely patinated - excellent condition Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 279) Highly polished 4 1/8” Tairona celt found in Columbia that is nicely patinated & in excellent condition.
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3 1/16” PreColumbian Pottery Stamp. Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 279) 3 1/16” PreColumbian Pottery Stamp.
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Uniquely styled 2 3/4” wide pottery vessel. Found in Ecuador. Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 279) Uniquely styled 2 3/4” wide pottery vessel. Found in Ecuador.
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7 ½” wide classic Mayan Olla with nicely incised lines & circles in near mint condition. Mexico. Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 279) 7 ½” wide classic Mayan Olla with nicely incised lines & circles in near mint condition. Found in Mexico.
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Rare style! 4 1/2” Jade Axe God from Costa Rica. Deity with Monkey Headdress. Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 279) Rare style! 4 1/2” Jade Axe God from Costa Rica. Deity with Monkey Headdress. Hidden images & upside down images.
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5 1/2” PreColumbian Cajamarca pottery bowl - painted interior. Four large pieces re-glued. Peru Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 279) 5 1/2” PreColumbian Cajamarca pottery bowl with painted interior. Four large pieces re-glued. Found in Peru
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Book: Casas Grandes. Soft cover, black & white, 340 pages, 8 ½ x 11”, written in Spanish. Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 279) Book: Casas Grandes. Soft cover, black & white, 340 pages, 8 ½ x 11”, written in Spanish. Many photos depicting the artifacts associated with Casas Grandes.
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4 1/8” tall well decorated Peruvian wooden Kero. Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 279) 4 1/8” tall well decorated Peruvian wooden Kero.
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Heavily patinated 6” wide solid Colima Jar found in Mexico. Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 279) Heavily patinated 6” wide solid Colima Jar found in Mexico.
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7” Bi-pointed knife found in Western Mexico. Made from gold sheen Obsidian. Bennett COA. Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 279) 7” Bi-pointed knife found in Western Mexico. Made from gold sheen Obsidian. Comes with a Bennett COA.
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3 1/8” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico. Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 279) 3 1/8” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico.
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9 1/2” Tall Arrybalo pottery vessel, Inca culture, Peru. Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 279) 9 1/2” Tall Arrybalo pottery vessel, Inca culture, Peru.
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Three PreColumbian clay pipes from Mexico. Largest is 3 3/8”. All have some damage. Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 279) Three PreColumbian clay pipes from Mexico. Largest is 3 3/8”. All have some damage, but still display well.
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Pair of rare style grooved stone beads made from nicely polished Hardstone. Meso-America. Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 279) Pair of rare style grooved stone beads made from nicely polished Hardstone. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 3/16”.
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Nicely decorated & very large 35” long Tribal drum from the Mark Siedler Collection. New Guinea. Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 279) Nicely decorated & very large 35” long Tribal drum from the Mark Siedler Collection. Originally from New Guinea. Drum head is made from Snake skin.
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6 15/16” Green Hardstone suspension Pendant, Tairona culture, Columbia. Two pieces glued. Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 279) 6 15/16” Green Hardstone suspension Pendant, Tairona culture, Columbia. Two pieces broken & glued tight.
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Beautifully polished 2 5/8” Silhouette Pendant - well crafted from quality Jade.Central America. Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 279) Beautifully polished 2 5/8” Silhouette Pendant that is well crafted from quality Jade. Found in Central America.
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4 1/4” Silhouette Avian Effigy Pendant made from highly polished Jade. Costa Rica. Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 279) 4 1/4” Silhouette Avian Effigy Pendant made from highly polished Jade. Found in Costa Rica. Ex. Donna Manning Estate.
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Rare! 1 9/16” tallied Pendant made from polished bone. Found in Central America. Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 279) Rare! 1 9/16” tallied Pendant made from polished bone. Found in Central America.
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Large 7 1/2” Tall Stone Seated Figure that is heavily patinated with minerals on surface. Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 279) Large 7 1/2” Tall Stone Seated Figure that is heavily patinated with minerals on surface. Exact found location unknown.
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5 3/4” Tall Mayan painted cylinder in very good condition - nice mineral deposits on surface.MX. Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 279) 5 3/4” Tall Mayan painted cylinder in very good condition with nice mineral deposits on surface. Found in Mexico.
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Highly polished 1 7/16” diameter Jade ear ornament with perforations. Found in Mexico. Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 279) Highly polished 1 7/16” diameter Jade ear ornament with perforations. Found in Mexico.
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1 1/2” Diameter highly polished Jade ornament with perforations. Found in Mexico. Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 279) 1 1/2” Diameter highly polished Jade ornament with perforations. Found in Mexico.
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1 3/4” Diameter highly polished perforated Jade ear ornament. Found in Mexico. Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 279) 1 3/4” Diameter highly polished perforated Jade ear ornament. Found in Mexico.
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Very Unique! 4 1/8” stone Medicine Cup. Effigy is a kneeling Human w/Burden Basket. Mexico. Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 279) Very Unique! 4 1/8” long stone Medicine Cup. Effigy is a kneeling Human holding a Burden Basket. Found in Mexico.
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Rare! Nicely detailed 3 ¾” Alligator Effigy Pendant - Veined Hardstone. Central America. Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 279) Rare! Nicely detailed 3 ¾” Alligator Effigy Pendant made from Veined Hardstone. Found in Central America.
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6 1/4” Wide carinated bowl found in Ecuador or Columbia. Solid with minor rim chip. Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 279) 6 1/4” Wide carinated bowl found in Ecuador or Columbia. Solid with minor rim chip.
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Delicately made woven smoking bag with drilled canine ornamentation - Papua, New Guinea. Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 279) Delicately made woven smoking bag with drilled canine ornamentation found in Papua, New Guinea.
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2 9/16” nicely polished Axe God Pendant made from beautiful Jade. Costa Rica. Bennett COA. Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 279) 2 9/16” Well patinated & nicely polished Axe God Pendant made from beautiful Jade. Found in Costa Rica. Comes with a Bennett COA.
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Large 8 1/4” Celt with a nicely polished bit area. Found in Panama. Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 279) Large 8 1/4” Celt with a nicely polished bit area. Found in Panama.
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Book: El Antiquas Occidente De Mexico hard cover, 317 pages, 9 x 12”. Written in Spanish. Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 279) Book: El Antiquas Occidente De Mexico. Like new condition hard cover, 317 pages, 9 x 12”. Written in Spanish with hundreds of full color photos depicting the ancient artifacts of Mexico.
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3 3/4” Mayan Dagger knife made from Colha Flint & found in Belize. Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 279) 3 3/4” Mayan Dagger knife made from Colha Flint & found in Belize.
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Group of damaged pipes & pipe parts from Mexico that would display well. Largest is 3 3/8”. Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 279) Group of damaged pipes & pipe parts from Mexico that would display well. Largest is 3 3/8”.
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Well styled 3 1/7” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead - Mexico with nicely styled flared ears. Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 279) Well styled 3 1/7” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico with nicely styled flared ears.
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2 ¾” PreColumbian Obsidian beveled knife found in Mexico. Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 279) 2 ¾” PreColumbian Obsidian beveled knife found in Mexico.
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4 1/8” PreColumbian “T” Axe found in Peru. Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 279) 4 1/8” PreColumbian “T” Axe found in Peru.
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Excellent set of very large Mayan stone beads, strand is 28” long. Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 279) Excellent set of very large Mayan stone beads, strand is 28” long.
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Thin & well flaked 3 13/16” Mayan stemmed spear point in very nice condition. Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 279) Thin & well flaked 3 13/16” Mayan stemmed spear point in very nice condition.
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7 1/4” Wide Polycrome bowl with nice interior paint. Found in Nicaragua. Ex Arte Primetivo Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 279) 7 1/4” Wide Polycrome bowl with nice interior paint. Found in Nicaragua. Ex Arte Primetivo, Ex Daniel Thurbridge Collection.
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8 1/4” Tall Chimu/Inca pottery vessel found in Peru. Some damage to top. Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 279) 8 1/4” Tall Chimu/Inca pottery vessel found in Peru. Some damage to top.
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Set of 3 pottery heads found in Mexico. Largest is 1 1/4”. Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 279) Set of 3 pottery heads found in Mexico. Largest is 1 1/4”.
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Sale Highlight! Large 6 3/16” Silhouette Avian Effigy Pendant - highly polished Jade. Costa Rica. Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 279) Sale Highlight! Large 6 3/16” Silhouette Avian Effigy Pendant made from highly polished Jade. Found in Costa Rica. Ex Donna Manning Estate.
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6 1/4” PreColumbian Cajamarca pedestal bowl with paint design on interior. Found in Peru. Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 279) 6 1/4” PreColumbian Cajamarca pedestal bowl with paint design on interior. Found in Peru.
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Group of 4 classic style Obsidian Cores found in Mexico – largest is 3 1/4”. Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 279) Group of 4 classic style Obsidian Cores found in Mexico – largest is 3 1/4”.
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2” Partial section of a highly detailed Pottery Stamp found in Meso-America. Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 279) 2” Partial section of a highly detailed Pottery Stamp found in Meso-America.
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Beautifully decorated 1 13/16” pottery spindled whirl found in Mexico. Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 279) Beautifully decorated 1 13/16” pottery spindled whirl found in Mexico.
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Heavily patinated 4” long Llama Canopa found in Pisac, Peru. Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 279) Heavily patinated 4” long Llama Canopa found in Pisac, Peru.
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Large 3 9/16” wide pottery head with highly decorated Headdress found in Mexico. Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 279) Large 3 9/16” wide pottery head with highly decorated Headdress found in Mexico.
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2 3/8” Inca “T” Axe found in Peru that is well polished. Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 279) 2 3/8” Inca “T” Axe found in Peru that is well polished.
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3” Wide PreColumbian Pottery Stamp in excellent condition found in Meso-America. Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 279) 3” Wide PreColumbian Pottery Stamp in excellent condition with some original paint remaining on surface. Found in Meso-America.
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3 1/4” Decorated stone bowl found in Mexico. Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 279) 3 1/4” Decorated stone bowl found in Mexico.
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Very well flaked 4 5/8” Mayan spear point in excellent condition. Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 279) Very well flaked 4 5/8” Mayan spear point in excellent condition.
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2 13/16” Axe God Pendant made from beautifully polished Jade, found in Costa Rica. Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 279) 2 13/16” Axe God Pendant made from beautifully polished Jade, found in Costa Rica.
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Excellent style! 4 3/8” Mayan “Scorpion” Eccentric made from Colha Flint. Found in Belize. COA. Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 279) Excellent style! 4 3/8” Mayan “Scorpion” Eccentric made from Colha Flint. Found in Belize. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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3 13/16” Very well flaked Obsidian Gobernadora. Found in Northeast Mexico. Stermer COA. Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 279) 3 13/16” Very well flaked Obsidian Gobernadora. Found in Northeast Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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4 5/8” Polished Greenstone Mescala stone figure drilled at both shoulders for suspension. Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 279) 4 5/8” Polished Greenstone Mescala stone figure drilled at both shoulders for suspension.
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Set of 8 assorted pottery spindles found in Mexico. Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 279) Set of 8 assorted pottery spindles found in Mexico.
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Well styled & heavily patinated 2 1/2” Mayan Eccentric that is broken & glued found in Belize. Lot #197 (Sale Order 196 of 279) Well styled & heavily patinated 2 1/2” Mayan Eccentric that is broken & glued, but very well crafted. Found in Belize.
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6 5/8” Tall Moche Human Effigy Dignitary stirrup handled water bottle. Found in Peru. Lot #198 (Sale Order 197 of 279) 6 5/8” Tall Moche Human Effigy Dignitary stirrup handled water bottle. Found in Peru. Some glued cracks, some original paint.
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3 3/4” PreColumbian snapped base spear point found in Mexico. Lot #199 (Sale Order 198 of 279) 3 3/4” PreColumbian snapped base spear point found in Mexico.
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9” Wide Polycrome bowl with nice interior paint design. Found in Nicaragua. Ex Arte Primevito. Lot #200 (Sale Order 199 of 279) 9” Wide Polycrome bowl with nice interior paint design. Found in Nicaragua. Several large pieces re-glued. Ex Arte Primevito, Daniel Thurbridge Collection.
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7 1/2” Wide Lobster Effigy Olla - solid, with no restoration. Found in Peru. Lot #201 (Sale Order 200 of 279) 7 1/2” Wide Lobster Effigy Olla - solid, with no restoration. Found in Peru.
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Uniquely styled 6” tall Human clay Effigy. Lot #202 (Sale Order 201 of 279) Uniquely styled 6” tall Human clay Effigy.
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Detailed 1” drilled dark Jade Pendant found in Meso-America. Lot #203 (Sale Order 202 of 279) Detailed 1” drilled dark Jade Pendant found in Meso-America.
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7 1/4” Bronze Inca Harpoon tip that is heavily patinated. Found in Peru. Lot #204 (Sale Order 203 of 279) 7 1/4” Bronze Inca Harpoon tip that is heavily patinated. Found in Peru.
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13” Tall Volcanic stone Effigy statue of a wedding couple smoking a pipe. Excellent display item. Lot #205 (Sale Order 204 of 279) 13” Tall Volcanic stone Effigy statue of a wedding couple smoking a pipe. Either African or Pacific Island origin. Very minor restoration. Excellent display item.
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Set of 3 well styled stone toolsmost likely Pacific Island Area artifacts. Lot #206 (Sale Order 205 of 279) Set of 3 well styled stone tools including a 5 5/8” highly polished Chisel, a 8 5/8” flat bottom flared bit Celt & a 3 5/8” highly polished Hardstone Celt. Most likely Pacific Island Area artifacts.
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Set of 6 assorted stone beads & Fetishes. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1”. Lot #207 (Sale Order 206 of 279) Set of 6 assorted stone beads & Fetishes. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1”.
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3 1/16” Obsidian stemmed point found near Amapa, West Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA. Lot #208 (Sale Order 207 of 279) 3 1/16” Obsidian stemmed point found near Amapa, located in the state of Nayarite in West Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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8 ¼” PreColumbian Cajamarca pedestal bowl. Two large pieces glued back tight. Found in Peru. Lot #209 (Sale Order 208 of 279) 8 ¼” PreColumbian Cajamarca pedestal bowl. Two large pieces glued back tight. Found in Peru.
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Very nice necklace & polished Quartz Pendant found in Costa Rica. Most likely Cochle culture. Lot #210 (Sale Order 209 of 279) Very nice necklace & polished Quartz Pendant found in Costa Rica. Most likely Cochle culture.
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5 3/4” Wide nicely painted Mayan bowl with images of swimming men. Found in Mexico. Lot #211 (Sale Order 210 of 279) 5 3/4” Wide nicely painted Mayan bowl with images of swimming men. Found in Mexico.
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Unique set of 3 metal artifacts including two Pre-Inca rings and a pair of tweezers. Found in Peru. Lot #212 (Sale Order 211 of 279) Unique set of 3 metal artifacts including two Pre-Inca rings and a pair of tweezers. Found in Peru.
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Large 9 1/16” Mayan flint blade – restored break at mid-section. Made from Colha Flint. Belize. Lot #213 (Sale Order 212 of 279) Large 9 1/16” Mayan flint blade – restored break at mid-section. Made from Colha Flint. Found in Belize.
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3 1/2”Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico. Lot #214 (Sale Order 213 of 279) 3 1/2”Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico.
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Nice! 2 13/16” Avian Pendant - highly detailed & made from beautifully polished Jade. Costa Rica. Lot #215 (Sale Order 214 of 279) Nice! 2 13/16” Avian Pendant that is highly detailed & made from beautifully polished Jade. Found in Costa Rica.
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Superb flaking on this 7 1/4” Obsidian Colima Blade. Found in West Mexico. Stermer COA. Lot #216 (Sale Order 215 of 279) Superb flaking on this 7 1/4” Obsidian Colima Blade. Found in West Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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Large 9” tall x 8 3/4” Proto-Maya Olla with incised stair step design & swirls. Mayan Highlands. Lot #217 (Sale Order 216 of 279) Large 9” tall x 8 3/4” Proto-Maya Olla with incised stair step design & swirls. Some pieces broken & glued. Circa 200 B.C. - A.D. 100. Cheche, Mayan Highlands.
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Well styled & nicely polished 5 3/16” long center-ridged Celt - Costa Rica. Lot #218 (Sale Order 217 of 279) Well styled & nicely polished 5 3/16” long center-ridged Celt made from Hardstone & found in Costa Rica. The poll is nicely tapered to fit into the handle.
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5 3/16” Hardstone flared bit celt found in Panama. Lot #219 (Sale Order 218 of 279) 5 3/16” Hardstone flared bit celt found in Panama.
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Uniquely styled 9” wide Chimu/Inca Avian Effigy dual chambered pottery vessel found in Peru. Lot #220 (Sale Order 219 of 279) Uniquely styled 9” wide Chimu/Inca Avian Effigy dual chambered pottery vessel found in Peru.
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3 1/4” Mescala stone figure found in Mexico. Lot #221 (Sale Order 220 of 279) 3 1/4” Mescala stone figure found in Mexico.
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Book: River of Gold, PreColumbian Treasures from Sitio Conte. 132 pages, written in English Lot #222 (Sale Order 221 of 279) Book: River of Gold, PreColumbian Treasures from Sitio Conte. 132 pages, written in English, 8 ½ x 11”, soft cover. This book discussing the ancient cultures & societies of Panama with many nice full color photos.
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Three PreColumbian clay Human Effigies. Largest is 2 3/8”. Lot #223 (Sale Order 222 of 279) Three PreColumbian clay Human Effigies. Largest is 2 3/8”.
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2 5/8” Obsidian Eccentric found in Belize Lot #224 (Sale Order 223 of 279) 2 5/8” Obsidian Eccentric found in Belize
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Set of 3 Heavily patinated drilled tube beads found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 7/8”. Lot #225 (Sale Order 224 of 279) Set of 3 Heavily patinated drilled tube beads found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 7/8”.
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Group of assorted drilled ornaments – some are damaged. Made from Jade & other Hardstones. Lot #226 (Sale Order 225 of 279) Group of assorted drilled ornaments – some are damaged. Made from Jade & other Hardstones. Largest is 1 5/8”. Found in Meso-America.
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Pestle & tripod Mortar set made from Lava Rock. 6 3/4” wide from Mexico. Display Item. Lot #227 (Sale Order 226 of 279) Pestle & tripod Mortar set made from Lava Rock. 6 3/4” wide from Mexico. Nice Display item.
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1 13/16” Olmecoid stylized Pendant that is highly polished. Found in Central America. Lot #228 (Sale Order 227 of 279) 1 13/16” Olmecoid stylized Pendant that is highly polished. Found in Central America.
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Detailed! Beautifully carved 2 1/2” Fish Effigy carved from bone. Some damage to tail area Lot #229 (Sale Order 228 of 279) Detailed! Beautifully carved 2 1/2” Fish Effigy carved from bone. Some damage to tail area, but still very ornate.
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Well styled 2 1/8” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico. Lot #230 (Sale Order 229 of 279) Well styled 2 1/8” Obsidian PreColumbian arrowhead found in Mexico.
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Large 5 1/2” tall Mescala stone figure that is drilled on both sides for suspension. Mexico. Lot #231 (Sale Order 230 of 279) Large 5 1/2” tall Mescala stone figure that is drilled on both sides for suspension. Found in Mexico.
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6” Wide nicely decorated Cajamarca pedestal bowl found in Peru. Lot #232 (Sale Order 231 of 279) 6” Wide nicely decorated Cajamarca pedestal bowl found in Peru.
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Taino culture Greenstone Celt that is highly polished from the Dominican Republic. Lot #233 (Sale Order 232 of 279) Taino culture Greenstone Celt that is highly polished & made from beautiful material from the Dominican Republic.
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Classic 3 13/16” Mayan Greenstone Pendant of a Lord standing in profile found in Mexico. Lot #234 (Sale Order 233 of 279) Classic 3 13/16” Mayan Greenstone Pendant of a Lord standing in profile found in Mexico.
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4 1/4” Long Stylized Bone Carving found in Alaska. Lot #235 (Sale Order 234 of 279) 4 1/4” Long Stylized Bone Carving found in Alaska.
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4 5/8” Tall Mescala stone figure found in Mexico. Lot #236 (Sale Order 235 of 279) 4 5/8” Tall Mescala stone figure found in Mexico.
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Assortment of African Neolithic arrowheads found in the Northern Sahara region of Africa Lot #237 (Sale Order 236 of 279) Assortment of African Neolithic arrowheads found in the Northern Sahara region of Africa – longest 1 3/8”.
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Large hand carved wood and leather drum that is over 19” tall from Africa. Lot #238 (Sale Order 237 of 279) Large hand carved wood and leather drum that is over 19” tall from Africa.
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Large 18 3/4” wooden sword club brought back from the South Pacific during WWII. Lot #239 (Sale Order 238 of 279) Large 18 3/4” wooden sword club brought back from the South Pacific during WWII.
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Very decorative & well carved 25 1/2” long wooden canoe bowl from the South Pacific. Lot #240 (Sale Order 239 of 279) Very decorative & well carved 25 1/2” long wooden canoe bowl from the South Pacific.
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Excellent weaving on this large 15” diameter African Basket. Lot #241 (Sale Order 240 of 279) Excellent weaving on this large 15” diameter African Basket.
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Hand woven African sachtel with straps. Lot #242 (Sale Order 241 of 279) Hand woven African sachtel with straps.
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Hand tied braided grass woven skirt. Found in Africa. Lot #243 (Sale Order 242 of 279) Hand tied braided grass woven skirt. Found in Africa.
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Tightly woven 16” diameter African Basket with original strap. Lot #244 (Sale Order 243 of 279) Tightly woven 16” diameter African Basket with original strap.
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Hard to find Book! PreColumbian Art of Costa Rica. English, soft cover, 8 ½ x 11”, 240 pages. Lot #245 (Sale Order 244 of 279) Hard to find Book! PreColumbian Art of Costa Rica. Written in English, soft cover, 8 ½ x 11”, 240 pages in very good condition. Many full color as well as black & white photos discussing the artifacts of Costa Rica.
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Large assortment of Obsidian blanks & broken blades found in Mexico. Largest is 2 3/4”. Lot #246 (Sale Order 245 of 279) Large assortment of Obsidian blanks & broken blades found in Mexico. Largest is 2 3/4”.
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5 5/8” Well styled Mixtec knife found in Southern Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA. Lot #247 (Sale Order 246 of 279) 5 5/8” Well styled Mixtec knife found in Southern Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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9 3/4” Wide Inca Bird Effigy bottle found in Peru. With nice paint & good design. Lot #248 (Sale Order 247 of 279) 9 3/4” Wide Inca Bird Effigy bottle found in Peru. With nice paint & good design.
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3” diameter nicely grooved Meso-American stone Bark Beater. Lot #249 (Sale Order 248 of 279) 3” diameter nicely grooved Meso-American stone Bark Beater.
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4 3/8” double Avian Effigy Hardstone Mace Head from Peru. Lot #250 (Sale Order 249 of 279) 4 3/8” double Avian Effigy Hardstone Mace Head from Peru.
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Large & well styled 19” plus grinding stone with excellent use - Costa Rica. Ex Pete Gallick. Lot #251 (Sale Order 250 of 279) Large & well styled 19” plus grinding stone with excellent use - polish where it was held in hand. Found in Costa Rica. Ex Pete Gallick Collection.
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3 1/16” Drilled Axe God Pendant made from highly polished Quartzite, found in Central America. Lot #252 (Sale Order 251 of 279) 3 1/16” Drilled Axe God Pendant made from highly polished Quartzite, found in Central America.
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3 3/16” Mayan Scalpel knife made from heavily patinated & beautiful translucent flint - Belize. Lot #253 (Sale Order 252 of 279) 3 3/16” Mayan Scalpel knife made from heavily patinated & beautiful translucent flint found in Belize.
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4 13/16” PreColumbian Obsidian Lanceolate spear with an intentionally Burinated tip - Mexico. Lot #254 (Sale Order 253 of 279) 4 13/16” PreColumbian Obsidian Lanceolate spear with an intentionally Burinated tip found in Mexico.
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3 1/2” Clay Pottery Head. Very unique design, found in Mexico. Lot #255 (Sale Order 254 of 279) 3 1/2” Clay Pottery Head. Very unique design, found in Mexico.
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Very Unique! 1 5/8” Wide pottery ring – stamp found in Mexico in excellent condtion. Lot #256 (Sale Order 255 of 279) Very Unique! 1 5/8” Wide pottery ring – stamp found in Mexico in excellent condtion.
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Large 8 1/2” Mayan Macro-Blade made from Colha Flint & found in Belize. Lot #257 (Sale Order 256 of 279) Large 8 1/2” Mayan Macro-Blade made from Colha Flint & found in Belize.
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5 7/8” Highly detailed & well carved PreColumbian bone hair pin. Lot #258 (Sale Order 257 of 279) 5 7/8” Highly detailed & well carved PreColumbian bone hair pin.
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4 3/8” Meso-American bone chisel with a nice bit. Lot #259 (Sale Order 258 of 279) 4 3/8” Meso-American bone chisel with a nice bit.
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Nicely decorated 1 ¾” pottery bead or spindle whirl found in Mexico. Lot #260 (Sale Order 259 of 279) Nicely decorated 1 ¾” pottery bead or spindle whirl found in Mexico.
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3 13/16” Snapped base Obsidian knife found in Mexico. Lot #261 (Sale Order 260 of 279) 3 13/16” Snapped base Obsidian knife found in Mexico.
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Well polished 3 1/4” Axe God Pendant found in Costa Rica. Lot #262 (Sale Order 261 of 279) Well polished 3 1/4” Axe God Pendant found in Costa Rica.
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6 3/4” Obsidian Colima blade that is very well flaked & found in West Mexico. Stermer COA. Lot #263 (Sale Order 262 of 279) 6 3/4” Obsidian Colima blade that is very well flaked & found in West Mexico. Comes with a Stermer COA.
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5 1/4” PreColumbian Redware pitcher in good condition. Lot #264 (Sale Order 263 of 279) 5 1/4” PreColumbian Redware pitcher in good condition.
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Set of 6 painted clay whirls. Found in Mexico. Lot #265 (Sale Order 264 of 279) Set of 6 painted clay whirls. Found in Mexico.
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Well flaked & nicely styled 3 1/8” long stem projectile point made from Obsidian found in Mexico. Lot #266 (Sale Order 265 of 279) Well flaked & nicely styled 3 1/8” long stem projectile point made from Obsidian & found in Mexico.
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6 11/16” stylized Axe – Pacific Islands. Lot #267 (Sale Order 266 of 279) 6 11/16” stylized Axe – Pacific Islands.
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Pair of PreColumbian pottery heads found in Mexico. Largest is 5 1/16”. Lot #268 (Sale Order 267 of 279) Pair of PreColumbian pottery heads found in Mexico. Largest is 5 1/16”.
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Pair of nicely made drilled Hardstone beads. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 1/4”. Lot #269 (Sale Order 268 of 279) Pair of nicely made drilled Hardstone beads. Found in Meso-America. Largest is 1 1/4”.
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Set of 3 PreColumbian Fetishes found in Meso-America. Two are stone & one is Copper. Lot #270 (Sale Order 269 of 279) Set of 3 PreColumbian Fetishes found in Meso-America. Two are stone & one is Copper. Largest is 1 1/8”.
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Group of 4 drilled stone Pendants that are heavily patinated. Largest is 1 9/16”. Meso-America. Lot #271 (Sale Order 270 of 279) Group of 4 drilled stone Pendants that are heavily patinated. Largest is 1 9/16”. Found in Meso-America.
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4 5/8” Hardstone PreColumbian Axe. Lot #272 (Sale Order 271 of 279) 4 5/8” Hardstone PreColumbian Axe.
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4” Wide Quillisinga pottery jar found in the Narino area of Columbia. Lot #273 (Sale Order 272 of 279) 4” Wide Quillisinga pottery jar found in the Narino area of Columbia.
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Set of 5 clay spindle whirls – some are decorated. Found in Mexico. Lot #274 (Sale Order 273 of 279) Set of 5 clay spindle whirls – some are decorated. Found in Mexico.
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4 3/4” Tall Mayan Kaminal style pitcher with nice deposits. Found near Guatemala City. Lot #275 (Sale Order 274 of 279) 4 3/4” Tall Mayan Kaminal style pitcher with nice deposits. Found near Guatemala City. Aprox. A.D. 100.
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Well styled 2 1/6” Axe God Pendant with excellent patina. Costa Rica. Lot #276 (Sale Order 275 of 279) Well styled 2 1/6” Axe God Pendant with excellent patina. Costa Rica.
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3 5/8” Wide PreColumbian pottery jar with incised line decoration. Lot #277 (Sale Order 276 of 279) 3 5/8” Wide PreColumbian pottery jar with incised line decoration.
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Excellent Example! 11” long Spindle Whirl set w/ all 3 original component parts - Meso-America. Lot #278 (Sale Order 277 of 279) Excellent Example! 11” long Spindle Whirl set including all three original component parts found in Meso-America.
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10” tall Moche stirrup bottle that is solid with one small probe hole found in Peru. Lot #279 (Sale Order 278 of 279) 10” tall Moche stirrup bottle that is solid with one small probe hole found in Peru.
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Thin & well flaked 2 3/4” PreColumbian Obsidian projectile point found in Mexico. Lot #280 (Sale Order 279 of 279) Thin & well flaked 2 3/4” PreColumbian Obsidian projectile point found in Mexico.
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