Spring Variety Auction
Catalog Information: 152 lots with images
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Please note this is an online auction starting at 10am on 15th March 2010. www.arteprimitivo.com
Lot 1: Maya Jade Ear Ornaments
Maya Jade Ear OrnamentsPre-Columbian ArtMexico. Ca. 500-800 A.D. Size: 2-1/4"D. Both are carved blue-green, jadeite hardstone examples of spool form having a flared rim and short cylindrical tube. One flare has a minor rim flake otherwise intact. Th [...more]
Lot 2: Bead Collection
Bead CollectionAfricanAfrica and Southeast Asia. Ancient to Modern. Size: 1/16" - 2-3/4"L. A large compilation of carnelian, paste glass, various stone, coral, silver and bone beads. Most were found in North Niger or the South Sahara except for a few [...more]
Lot 3: Moche Amputee Vessel
Moche Amputee VesselPre-Columbian ArtCa. 500-700 A.D. Size: 6-5/8"H. A pottery figural vessel depicting a male figure with amputated hands, wearing a banded headdress and striped poncho. Red-brown ground with painted white highlights and decoration. [...more]
Lot 4: Lower Sepik River Male Figure
Lower Sepik River Male FigureEthnographic and Tribal ArtRamu River, Size: 16-1/2"H. Ancestor figure having well-carved fine detail. Male stands upon dome integral base, with slender arms separated from sides, baring phallus, and adorned with arm band [...more]
Lot 5: Chavin Feathered Stirrup Vessel
Chavin Feathered Stirrup VesselPre-Columbian ArtCa. 500 B.C. Size: 8-3/4"H. A blackware pottery stirrup spout vessel having a bulbous body with an overall textured feather decorated surface. Base repaired from six original pieces with visible breakli [...more]
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