Pre-Columbian Art

Pre-Columbian Art refers to artifacts produced by North and South American Indian cultures before Columbus discovered the Americas, or Indian artwork without any western influence. Many Indian cultures flourished and disappeared by the time of Columbus. Many had distinctive styles or motifs in their weavings, painted ceramics, and carved stone and jade. It is these motifs that allow us to identify the work and to a certain extent the time it was produced. It is also helpful in helping establish that trade did occur between cultures from Northern Mexico to Chile.

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Sitting Jama Coaque Devil figure, from coastal Ecuador. Cranial deformation, appliquéd eyes, teeth & erection.. Light orange and green over terracotta, 6 1/2 inches high, 2 3/4 inches wide. Circa: 500 BC. – 450 AD.
Price $545.00    includes shipping and insurance

 

Pre-Columbian  polychrome tripod  from Costa Rica,  like the very notable "Jaguar Pot" but with the motif of another jungle animal. This rare piece has a buff slip and an intricate painted design work in red and black. This piece measures 8 1/2 inches high and 6 1/2 inches wide.  For more information on pre-columbian cultures and their artwork go to http://www.prehispanicpottery.com/   For more pictures or information call us at 1-800-262-0097  or email us at rstav@frontiernet.net This piece is in beautiful shape, some manganese build ups typical of recoveries from this area.

Price $1855.00   includes shipping and insurance

Sitting Jama Coaque  figure, from coastal Ecuador. Cranial deformation, ear and nose plug,  Light orange and green over terracotta, 6  inches high, 2 3/4 inches wide.

Circa: 500 BC. – 450 AD.
 

Price $345.00    includes shipping and insurance

Sitting Jama Coaque  figure, from coastal Ecuador. Cranial deformation, headdress, ear plugs. Light orange and green over terracotta, 6 1/2 inches high, 2 3/4 inches wide.

Circa: 500 BC. – 450 AD.

Price $345.00    includes shipping and insurance