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.

Incredible Chimu Copper and Wood Tumi Another truly spectacular piece! Ancient ceremonial tumi (knife blade) made from wood and copper with copper inlays, from the Chimu culture of north coastal Peru, $1,795.00

Incredibly Rare Nazca Child's Sandals Ancient Pre-Columbian Leather Sandals from the Nazca culture of southern Peru, ca. 200 to 400 A.D. Crafted of camelid (llama or alpaca) leather with intricately cut-out... $895.00

Inca Wooden Snuff Tray and Inhaler Often associated with the Tihuanaco culture of southern Peru/Bolivia, but still a very fine example! Ca. 1300 to 1500 A.D., shallow wooden tray with central depression... $1,495.00

Inca Wooden Kero - Shell Inlays One of the more interesting ancient Inca Wooden Keros we've seen in many years! Ca. 1300 to 1500 AD, from central Peru. Carved on all sides with combination of... $1,295.00

Peruvian Viru Erotic Vessel Ancient Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel, from Peru, Viru Culture, ca. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Single-spouted, rectangular pottery vessel with bridge handle, depicting... $1,495.00

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.