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.

Sican / Lambayeque Stirrup - Naylamp Classic example! Ancient Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel, from Peru, Lambayeque (Sican) culture, ca. 700 – 1350 A.D. A fine blackware pottery "Portrait" vessel featuring... $995.00

Primitive Stone Axe - Surinam(e) Ancient primitive stone implement from South America, Surinam region, ca. 900 - 1500 A.D. Originally, the country was spelled Surinam by English settlers who... $795.00

Chavin Stirrup - Hallucinogenic Vines Outstanding example! Ancient Pre-Columbian Bi-Chrome Stirrup Vessel from Peru, Chavin/Cupisnique culture, dating between 800 and 400 B.C. Typical grayware pottery... $6,950.00

Chancay Textile Fragment - Zoomorphs Ancient Pre-Columbian Textile from Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 1100 - 1400 A.D. Loosely-woven fragment features a trio of complete zoomorph figures and several partial... $695.00

Peruvian Textile Fragment - Vibrant Eye-catching! Ancient Pre-Columbian Textile from Peru, ca. 1100 - 1400 A.D. Wonderfully woven fragment on chocolate-brown backing which features three zoomorphic creatures... $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.