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 figure, from coastal Ecuador. Cranial
deformation, appliquéd headdress, ear & nose plugs, necklace, and loin
cloth. Light orange and green over terracotta, 5 1/4 inches high, 4
inches wide. Circa: 500 BC. – 450 AD.
Price $695
Sitting Jama Coaque figure, from coastal Ecuador. Cranial
deformation, ear & nose plugs, necklace, and loin cloth. Light orange,
red, and green over terracotta, 5 1/4 inches high, 4 1/4 inches wide.
Circa: 500 BC. – 450 AD.
Price $775
Standing Jama Coaque God-figure, from coastal Ecuador. Cranial
deformation, large appliquéd / detailed headdress, ear & nose plugs,
incised dress from shoulder to knee, appliquéd breast plate and eyes.
Light red, orange and green over buff slip, 8 1/2 inches high, 4 ¾
inches wide. Circa: 500 BC. – 450 AD.
Price $1250
Standing Jama Coaque
figure, from coastal Ecuador. Women standing in religious pose,
cranial deformation, appliquéd necklace and leg bands, nose & ear
plugs. Light buff and grey slip, 8 1/2 inches high, 5 inches wide.
Circa: 500 BC. – 450 AD.
Price $1375
Standing Jama Coaque figure,
from coastal Ecuador. Cranial deformation (portion of head restored,
appliquéd necklace & loin cloth, ear & nose plugs, Light buff slip. 10
inches high, 6 inches wide. Circa: 500 BC. – 450 AD.
Price $1875
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 $1270
