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.

Chimu Silver Head Kero Ancient Pre-Columbian Silver Kero, Chimu culture, ca. 800 - 1200 A.D. A sheet-silver vessel depicting a stylized human head wearing a tall headdress. Black surface patina, $895.00

Chavin/Salinar Double-Chambered Stirrup Exceptional! From the northern coast of Peru, Salinar Culture, ca. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Brownware pottery stirrup vessel features a rare, double-chambed design with... $1,495.00

Moche Canteen with Warrior From northern Peru, dating between 200 - 500 A.D. Ancient terracotta pottery canteen features warrior in full battle regalia on front in raised detail fully adorned with... $1,795.00 $1,346.25

Valdivian Terracotta Venus Figure Some of the earliest pottery found in the New World! Ancient Pre-Columbian Valivian "Venus" Figure, from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 2000 B.C. Redware pottery figure... $995.00

Chavin Shaman Stirrup Vessel Superb! Ancient Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel, north coast Peru, Chavin, Early Horizon, ca. 900 - 200 B.C. Depicting a seated figure, possibly a shaman, wrapped in a blanket, $4,995.00

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.