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.

Moche V Fineline, El Morro de Peten Exceptional form and decoration! Ancient Pre-Columbian Polychrome Stirrup Vessel from Peru, Moche V culture, ca. 550 - 700 A.D. A very complex vessel featuring octopuses, $4,275.00

Chimu Bone Balance Beam, Orig. Mesh Rare to find intact! Ancient Pre-Columbian Bone Balance Beam, from Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 800-1200 A.D. Constructed from bone with carved hollow-drilled circles ... $395.00

Framed Chancay Painted Textile Ancient Pre-Columbian Painted Textile from northern Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 900-1300 A.D. Dark cream base color, painted in tones of brown, sienna and blue. $795.00

Calima Bridge-Spout Whistling Vessel Cute! Ancient Pre-Columbian Whistling Vessel, from Columbia, Calima culture, ca. 700 - 1400 A.D. Redware pottery bridge-spouted vessel with small, seated figure... $695.00

Peruvian Belt Fragment - Zoomorphs Ancient Pre-Columbian Textile Belt Fragment from Peru, ca. 1000 A.D. Features a row of zoomorphic figures woven in rich shades of red and tan. Mounted on a piece of modern- $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.