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.
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Bridge-Spouted Vessel, Casma Valley
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Ancient Pre-Columbian Bridge-Spouted Vessel from the north coast of Peru, Casma Valley, ca. 400-1000 A.D. Redware pottery jar features simple lines, no decoration.
$595.00
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Moche Copper Figure of Warrior
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Ancient miniature copper figure of a warrior from north-coastal Peru, Moche culture, ca. 200 and 500 A.D. In the form of a kneeling warrior in full military regalia;
$2,795.00
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Moche Bone Fist, Turquoise Inlay
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Rare and nice! Ancient carved bone fist depicting Moche symbolism for the Andes Mountains. Ca 200 to 400 AD, inlaid with rich sky-blue turquoise, the handle section of...
$2,295.00
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Costa Rican Cast Copper Harpy Eagle
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Ancient Pre-Columbian copper eagle pendant from Costa Rica, of the style most commonly associated with Tumbaga (gold mixed with high copper concentration), ca. 800...
$795.00
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Did you know?
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.
