Pre-Columbian Furniture

Trio of Pre-Columbian Foot Vessels, West Mexico The first is a reddish brown pottery shoe vessel from the Chipicuaro culture (ca. 500 BC – 300 AD) with a burnished surface and a wid...

A precolumbian Jamacoaque fragmentary sculpture head. 4 ¼ inches wide by 4 ¾ inches tall by 3 inches deep

Hispaniola, Arawak peoples, Taino native Indians This is a fine hand carved jade ancestor sculpture fashioned as a pendant from the Arawak Peoples of the Greater Antilles Islands, Dominican Republic. It is a good example and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity as photographed. Taino jades are extremely uncommon due to lack of local island jade cobble resources. Jade was likely traded into this country hundreds of years ago and this work of art is just one of a small collection found in a cave in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic in 1958. Taino Jade Anthropic Pendant of a female figure, 20th century or earlier Dimensions: 3.1 inches high, 8 cm Sometimes described as a jade -cemi- this work of art belongs to a broader category of Taino art also called -zemis-. This term refers to the physical incarnation of a Taino god, spirit or ancestor. This figure may represent a Taino in trance and a similar might have adorned Cohoba ceremonies where hallucinogenic substances like cohoba were consumed to induce trances to communicate with the gods. While the precise function of such objects remain somewhat a mystery- they continue to impress us with their bold abstract form and magical associations. This remarkable sculpture figure is carved in a medium green jade with brown inclusions. This example has a large triangular carved head, slanted eyes, hands to its sides prominent nasal, open mouth, and pointed base. As chieftains and important shamans were deified after death this sculpture may represent a cacique chief or high status member of Taino Community. The arrangement of the figure’s limbs is an elaboration of the ritual squatting position that zemis assume in surviving stone amulets. In this case the legs are held up vertically with the feet resting under the waist. Both the face and in particular, the back of the body, are skeletal in appearance with prominent hollow joints. The wide eye-sockets and gaping jaw are deeply carved and both the forehead and the chin project outwards at a sharp angle. The emaciated look on the reverse, is carved in the half round. Both the ribs and the spine are indicated, set between elaborate geometric motifs which may indicate the presence of tattoos. The figure appears to rests on a simply carved pedestal. To western sensibilities there is an obvious contradiction between the figure’s reverse skeletal form, suggestive of mortality. Although Taino left no written documents, Spanish settlers did record native practices and one account refers to special structures in which chieftains stored their Trove of zemi carvings. The Taino believed in existence of afterlife and Shamanic ability to communicate with the dead. This sculpture may well have been present and on display in such a ceremony or perhaps a focus of ancestor worship. Hand carved and scarce work of art from America's Caribbean islands. Provenance: 1958 find, La Altagracia Provonce, Dominican Republic. A "Certificate of Authenticity" accompanies Taino History: The Taino flourished from 1200-1500. When Columbus arrived in America, the first people he encountered were the Taino People- inhabitants of the islands of the northern Caribbean Sea, known as Hispaniola. They were Arawakan-speaking people who at the time of Christopher Columbus’s exploration inhabited Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Once the most numerous indigenous people of the Caribbean, the Taino may have numbered several million at the time of the Spanish conquest in the late 15th century. Their highly developed belief system focused on zemi ancestor or god worship. A zemi was the physical manifestation of a god, spirit or ancestor. The chieftain -caciques- encouraged ancestor worship and were often deified after death. The religious leaders or shamans were thought to be able to communicate with the souls of the dead when intoxicated by the hallucinogenic cohoba. A preoccupation with death is evident in many Taino art-forms and partly explains the prevalence of zoomorphic images. Bats, owls and frogs were all popular motifs and were regarded as harbingers of life after death. The Taino believed that the dead could be reborn in animal form and some believe animals were their earliest ancestors in Taino creation myth. Hence we find their zoomorphic sculptures as combinations of human and animal forms particularly provocative and great conversational art...

LLAMAS is a table lamp, composed of a lost-wax cast bronze body, and a handblown glass lampshade. It is a reinterpretation of an archetype of llama sculptures essential within Ecuado...

Mural composed of twenty plates of approximately 49 by 70 centimeters, glass with quicksilver technique (painted on the back), cast and painted silver leaves giving a set of textures...

Three pre-Inca figures grace this coffee table, handcrafted by Abel Rios. Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of his native Peru, Rios skillfully embosses leather using traditiona...

handmade terracotta mask candle holder

Sotheby's Pre-Columbian Art Sales Catalog, New York, May 17th 1993. Amazing photos of incredible pieces of spiritual artistry, almost all of it no doubt looted, and also the only r...

Sotheby's Pre-Columbian Art Sales Catalog, New York, May 17th 1993. Amazing photos of incredible pieces of spiritual artistry, almost all of it no doubt looted, and also the only r...

This intricately styled pair of terracotta figurines is sculpted in the style of Japanese Dogū sculptures of the Jōmon period (10th-4th century B.C.). Reminiscent of Pre-Columbian redware figures, Dogū ceramics are known for their primitive abstract rendering of the human form and decorative geometric etchings. This pair of ceramic figurines...

Incan Kero Tumbler-shaped drinking vessel Period: 15th 16th Century Region: Peru Material: Wood Polychroming Finest in the world! Museum quality! Keros were used in Peru to consum...

Beautiful terracotta hand sculpted figurative head. Signed INAH MEXICO. Reproduction licensed under the National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico. Beautiful sculpted...

Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa. A.D. 1-1500. Of a celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian bird figure, with cir...

Crafted in homage to the ancient Jaguar Zoomorphic pot from Tabasco, this replica captures the essence of Olmec craftsmanship dating back to 1200-400 BCE. Primarily utilized for cere...

A group of 4 highly unusual Teotihuacan Marionette heads used for shamanic rituals. These would have been mounted on poles(They have an opening in the bottom that runs all the way in...

Polychrome vase with dense covering and bubble-effect glazes in the spirit of pre-Columbian art. About Accolay Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a...

Pre-Columbian terracotta Chimu vessel pottery - explore the rich history of ancient artistry with this unique artifact as an enduring testament to the artistic value of the ancient C...

Colorful mid-20th century Turkish accent size kilim 4'10' x 7'

Collection of 5 Pre Columbian pottery heads. Largest is 2.5" x 2", much wear and chipping, although they are pretty tough for pottery.

A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early figurative efforts. Patina includes traces of red cinnabar and mineral deposits, attes...

Pink onyx, red travertine and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Ar...

Pineapple onyx and green onyx Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Artist: Coco Brun Maker: ...

Pink onyx and red travertine Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Artist: Coco Brun Maker: S...

Green onyx and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Artist: Coco Brun...

Pineapple onyx, green onyx and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico A...

Pineapple onyx, green onyx and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico A...

Pineapple onyx and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Artist: Coco Brun Maker: Sten Studio Editor: Galeria Territorio Inspired by the embedded shapes that compose the masks of Mayan dignitaries, particularly the large Mayan earrings, also known as "earlets" or "pendeloques," this series showcases vases with an oval body, highlighting curves and complex shapes. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted and accentuated by two straight fins, each pierced with a hole reminiscent of the typical earrings of Mayan masks...

Red travertine and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Artist: Coco ...

Pineapple onyx, green onyx and white Venetian marble. Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico A...

White Venetian marble, black Queretaro marble, red travertine Edition of 10 + 3 AP **As this work is made of natural stone, color and veins may vary from the photo** Handcrafted in Mexico Artist: Coco Brun Maker: Sten Studio Editor: Galeria Territorio Inspired by the embedded shapes that compose the masks of Mayan dignitaries, particularly the large Mayan earrings, also known as "earlets" or "pendeloques," this series showcases vases with an oval body, highlighting curves and complex shapes. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted and accentuated by two straight fins, each pierced with a hole reminiscent of the typical earrings of Mayan masks...

Vintage Large Cross-Legged Pre-Columbian Style Terra Cotta Statue of Mesoamerican God Xochipilli or "Prince of Flowers" Xochipilli or "Prince of Flowers" was honored by the Aztecs a...

This pre-columbian moche erotic vessel depicts two figures engaged in a sexual act, specifically the missionary position. It is a significant artifact showcasing the cultural and art...

A superb relief-carved panel depicting the Maya Deity Itzamna, appearing as an Iguana, stretched out on a platform with long-toed limbs splayed

Vintage Small Cross-Legged Pre-Columbian Style Terra Cotta Statue of Mesoamerican God Xochipilli or "Prince of Flowers" Xochipilli or "Prince of Flowers" was honored by the Aztecs a...

This magnificent panel is an example of the pinnacle of Maya stone carving. It depicts the head of a cormorant in profile, with a long hooked beak, curved ...

STUNNING! PRE-COLUMBIAN INCAN CEREMONIAL SUN GOD VESSEL! CIRCA AD 1300-1500 TWO REPRESENTATIONS OF INCAN SUN GOD INTI (also known as Apu-punchau) DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12-1/2 " TALL by 4-1/2" WIDE This is the Holy Grail of Incan Pre-Columbian vessels. Here is an incredibly significant Incan Pre-Columbian terracotta ceremonial vessel with two depictions of INTI, the Incan Sun God on each side of the vessel with incredible details and beautifully preserved. Finding an Incan vessel with the depiction of Inti is quite rare. These were reserved for important ceremonial functions such as Inti Raymi - the festival in honor of the Sun God. What makes this one even more special is that the depiction of the Sun God nicely matches a 17th century document...

Vintage Small Pre-Columbian Style Terra Cotta Man with Walking Stick This statue depicts a man with tufted hair holding a walking stick.This hollow st...

Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion The smaller measures ...

Aztec Spider Monkey with Wind God Regalia This sculpture portrays a spider monkey (Ateles geofroyi) wearing the regalia associated with the Aztec Wind God, Quetzalcoatl-Ehecatl. Th...

Magnificent Aztec Basalt Eagle head, with powerful hooked beak, piercing eyes, and a fully-feathered head. The sculptor Highlighted the power of the head by finely burnishing the b...

MAM Collection Place of origin: Department of Huehuetenango, Guatemala Collection of jars made of red clay. They have traditionally been used to c...

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine. Earthenware figurines like this were made in great abundance throughout Mesoamerican history, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events across Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, or coiffure, and ear spools...

An Aztec Stone Sculpture of a dog-like creature, seated with one raised paw, having large round ears, deep set eyes, mouth with exposed upper fangs, and an unusual curved tail with c...

A group of seven Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian sales catalogs with lavish color photos. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in Pre-Columbian a...

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically in Teotihuacan, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate coiffure or headdress and ear spools...

Originally from Honduras, this Mayan-style bronze vase seamlessly bridges the realms of art and ancient mystique. This extraordinary vessel captivates the senses with its intrica...

Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....

A pre-Inca Chimu culture, pre Columbian vase in earth ware. This beautiful little vessel vase, was created in the northern Peruvian region by the Chimu culture between the 900 / 1...

Beautifully aged with a rich patina and pitted wear, this seated ceramic male figure is attributed to the Colima region of Western Mexico. The stylized form of this male figure follows the conventions of Colima pottery...

Exhibiting a rich patina, this petite redware bowl is attributed to Maya culture and shows many telltale signs of Pre-Columbian pottery. Speckled with imp...

Exhibiting a rich patina, this petite Maya ceramic bowl dating back to c. 600-900 AD was crafted in the El Copador style. The El Copador style is a polych...

This standing female figure was crafted in 400-100 BC from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Mexico. The ceramic works of the Chupicuaro people are distinguished by their slanted, cof...

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically in Teotihuacan, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace...

This seated ceramic figure is attributed to the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of this style, known as Chinesc...

This intriguing redware figure was crafted in 400 A.D. from the ancient Teotihuacan region of Mexico. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace...

This standing effigy was crafted in 500 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Mesoamerica using the gray clay paste that characterizes La Tolita-Tumaco ceramics of early Colombia-Ecuador. The art of La Tolita-Tumaco civilization is considered one of the most developed of the pre-Columbian period as metalwork and ceramics were the most popular form of cultural expression. The ceramic creations of this culture were often based on the human figure to create portraits of people and realistic daily scenes of life cycles and the human condition. This figure appears to be wearing a loincloth and is adorned with a beaded necklace and an elaborate coiffure or headdress. There are holes lining each ear indicating the potential use of ear spools...

This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chine...

This standing effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chupicuaro...