Pre-Columbian Antiquities from South America

In the Andean area of South America (modern-day Peru), the Chavín civilization flourished from around 1000 to 300 B.C. The Chavín produced small-scale pottery, often human in shape, but with animal features. Representations of jaguars are a common theme in Chavín art. The Andean Moche ca. 100-800 A.D., were among the best artisans of the New World, producing portrait vases (Moche ware). They were also goldsmiths and weavers of outstanding talent. The Inca culture of Peru and Bolivia (ca. 1200-1580 A.D.) sculpted animal and human figures, but best known for its architecture at Andean sites such as Cuzco and Machu Picchu.

Jamacoaque Seated Figure Ancient Pre-Columbian Seated Male, Jamacoque culture, ca. 500-1000 A.D.. Hollow pottery figure holds a lidded box on his lap and wearing a headdress with long side lappets and... $325.00 SOLD

Paracas Face Vessel Cool piece! Ancient Pre-Columbian Face Vessel, Paracas culture, ca. 200 B.C. Redware pottery jar with facial detail on exterior; wide, slit eyes, small, pointed... $1,195.00

Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel - Sea Creatures Fabulous detailing! Ancient Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel from the northern coast of Peru, Moche I / Salinar Transitional period, ca. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. $1,995.00

Inca Pottery Offerendo Early... and very cool! Created in the period between 1300 - 1500 A.D. during the height of the ancient Inca Empire. The most conclusive dating of these objects came... $1,995.00

Inca Blackware Aryballos Classic form! Ancient Pre-Columbian Aryballos, from Peru, Chimu - Inca culture, ca. 1200-1400 A.D. Blackware pottery vessel having twin opposing loop handles and conical base. $695.00

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Most of the great works of art made in Central and South America before the voyage of Columbus have been found in tombs. Enormous amounts of time, energy, and materials were spent to properly equip the societies' leaders and the elite for their journey from this earth.