Auction 05 December 2020 Art of Pre-Columbian America

Lot n° 1

Double neck vase in the shape of...

Double neck vase in the shape of 2 fruits Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 13 - W. 15 - Thickness 12.5 cm State: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 2

Double neck vase in the shape of...

Double neck vase in the shape of 2 fruits Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 26.5 - W. 15 - Th. 14 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 3

Vase representing hands Black...

Vase representing hands Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 26 - W. 15 - Th. 14 cm Condition: Broken Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 4

Double-bellied vase decorated with...

Double-bellied vase decorated with a bird Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 17 - Width 19 - Thickness 10 cm Condition: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 5

Double-bellied vase representing...

Double-bellied vase representing Twins Black terracotta Chancay Culture, Peru 1000 - 1400 A.D. H. 16.5 - W. 18 - Thickness 10 cm Condition: Broken Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 6

Double-bellied grave bird vase Black...

Double-bellied grave bird vase Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 16 - Width 17 - Thickness 9 cm Condition: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 7

Stirrup vase with representations...

Stirrup vase with representations of waves and fishes Brown-black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 21.5 - W. 13 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 8

Simple vase with monkey Black...

Simple vase with monkey Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 23 - W. 14 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 9

Vase with 3 characters Black terracotta Lambayeque...

Vase with 3 characters Black terracotta Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 15 - W. 17 - Thickness 12 cm Condition: Broken / glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 10

Vase with double neck and divinity Black...

Vase with double neck and divinity Black terracotta Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 27.5 - W. 24 - Thickness 16 cm Condition: Broken / glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 11

Coloquered vase Fired clay Lambayeque...

Coloquered vase Fired clay Lambayeque (?) Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 18 - W. 15 cm Condition: Broken Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 12

Engraved gourd Brown terracotta Lambayeque...

Engraved gourd Brown terracotta Lambayeque Culture (?), Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 26 - W. 20 - Th. 16 cm Condition: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 13

Vase with spider decoration Terracotta...

Vase with spider decoration Terracotta with cream and red slip Mochica Culture, Peru 500 - 800 A.D. H. 23.5 - W. 17 cm Condition: 2 holes Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 14

Lambayeque orange vase Beige...

Lambayeque orange vase Beige terracotta with red slip Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 21 - W. 13 - Th. 14.5 cm Condition: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 15

Chimu couple black vessel Vase...

Chimu couple black vessel Vase representing a couple Black terracotta Chimú-Inca Culture, Peru 1300 - 1532 A.D. H. 16 - Width 21 - Thickness 12 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 16

Vase representing a bearer Black...

Vase representing a bearer Black terracotta Chimú Culture, Peru 1100 - 1400 A.D. H. 20.5 - W. 10 - Thickness 15 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 17

Vicus vessel representing a lying...

Vicus vessel representing a lying woman Vase representing a woman lying down Terracotta with negative painted decoration Culture Vicús, Peru 500 B.C. - 400 A.D. H. 20 - W. 25 - Th. 11.5 cm Condition: Broken / Glued & Restored Provenance: -...

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Lot n° 18

Cubic vase with geometrical designs Terracotta...

Cubic vase with geometrical designs Terracotta with red and black decoration Culture (?), Peru H. 18 - W. 16 - Th. 16 cm Condition: Broken / Glued & Restored Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 19

Vase in the shape of a coloquy Beige...

Vase in the shape of a coloquy Beige terracotta Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 23.5 - Diam. 10 cm Condition: Broken / Glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 20

Set of two dolls Beige terracotta...

Set of two dolls Beige terracotta and black decor Nazca Culture, Peru 200 - 600 AD H. 19 - Width 11 - Thickness 8 cm Huari Culture, Peru 400 - 1200 AD H. 15 - W. 8.5 - Thickness 4 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the...

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Lot n° 21

Stirrup vase representing a sacrificed...

Stirrup vase representing a sacrificed character Terracotta with red and cream slip Mochica Culture, Peru 100 B.C. - 600 A.D. H. 25 - W. 17,5 - Th. 11 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 22

Double-bellied stirrup vase with...

Double-bellied stirrup vase with a Parrot Terracotta with creamy slip Chimù / Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1400 A.D. H. 17 - W. 23 - Thickness 11 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 23

Vase representing a shaman Beige...

Vase representing a shaman Beige terracotta and black decor Chancay Culture, Peru 1100 - 1470 A.D. H. 19 - W. 11 - Th. 13 cm State: Wear Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 24

Bottle vase Beige terracotta with...

Bottle vase Beige terracotta with black decoration Chancay Culture, Peru 1100 - 1470 A.D. H. 16 - W. 15 - Th. 14 cm State: Wear Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 25

Engraved stirrup vase Black terracotta Chavin...

Engraved stirrup vase Black terracotta Chavin Culture, Peru 1000 – 400 v. AD H. 23 - W. 18 cm Condition : Broken / Glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 26

Vase representing 2 fruits Polychrome...

Vase representing 2 fruits Polychrome terracotta Nazca Culture, Peru 200 - 600 AD H. 14 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 27

Double-bellied vase with character Beige...

Double-bellied vase with character Beige terracotta Chimu, Peru 1100 - 1400 A.D. H. 28 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 28

Vase representing a seated character Beige...

Vase representing a seated character Beige terracotta with cream and red slip Mochica Culture, Peru 100 B.C. - 600 A.D. H. 25 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 29

Vase decorated with stylized faces Polychrome...

Vase decorated with stylized faces Polychrome terracotta Nazca Culture, Peru 200 - 600 AD H. 14 cm State: Broken / Glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

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Lot n° 30

Standing character Represented...

Standing character Represented naked, arms open, this character with large almond-shaped eyes is adorned with a headbanded hairstyle. Massive brown terracotta with pastillage decoration and traces of red paint. Tlatilco Culture, Mojelos, Mexico 1200...

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Lot n° 31

Standing character With his arms...

Standing character With his arms back on his chest, this standing figure wears a braided headdress. Massive brown terracotta with pastillage decoration and traces of red paint. Tlatilco Culture, Mojelos, Mexico 1200 - 800 BC H. 9 cm Provenance:...

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Lot n° 32

Venus callipyge All the attributes...

Venus callipyge All the attributes of femininity are exacerbated: chest, waist, hips and wide thighs. Remains of red cinnabar indicate the votive and ritual function of this object. Massive brown terracotta with traces of cinnabar Culture Tlatilco,...

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Lot n° 33

Seated character The massive legs...

Seated character The massive legs are open and the hands rest on the upper thighs. The bust is thin with the navel hollowed out and underlined with red paint. The oval face has drooping eyes with sunken pupils, a raised nose and an open mouth. A helmet-shaped...

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Lot n° 34

Standing character This character's...

Standing character This character's outfit consists of a loincloth held by a belt tied at the front with a red central panel and knotted sandals. He is adorned with a necklace of large pearls and earrings. His half-long headdress is well arranged with...

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Lot n° 35

Standing character Standing on...

Standing character Standing on his legs with massive thighs, his arms brought back to the bust and his head set into his shoulders, this little character impresses by his strength and his presence. The calves are underlined with red paint. He is dressed...

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Lot n° 36

Bust of a character Brown terracotta Olmec...

Bust of a character Brown terracotta Olmec culture, Mexico 900 - 600 BC H. 10 cm Provenance: - Sold at Sotheby's New Yor, May 7, 1993, Lot 328.

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Lot n° 37

Bust of a seated character Brown...

Bust of a seated character Brown terracotta Olmec culture, Mexico 900 - 600 BC H. 13 - Width 8 - Thickness 4 cm Provenance: - Former Sam Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel. - Howard Nowes Ancient Art

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Lot n° 38

Head Massive brown terracotta...

Head Massive brown terracotta Olmec culture, Mexico 900 - 600 BC H. 9.5 cm Provenance: - Malter galleries, Sale from 16/02/2011, lot 267.

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Lot n° 39

Seated character Solid brown terracotta...

Seated character Solid brown terracotta with traces of red paint Olmec culture, Mexico 900 - 600 BC H. 11.5 - W. 10.5 - Thickness 8.5 cm Provenance: - Howard Nowes Ancient Art

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Lot n° 40

Pretty lady Standing with arms...

Pretty lady Standing with arms spread out, this small Venus is adorned with a long necklace with pendant and earrings. Its headdress is separated by a stingray in the middle and organized in long braids that fall down on the front and hide its chest....

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Lot n° 41

Woman standing with her hands under...

Woman standing with her hands under her chest. Massive brown terracotta Michoacan Culture, Mexico 300 B.C. - 100 A.D. H. Hegira 11.5 cm Provenance: - Ex-Stiftung Alt Americanische Kulturen in Zurich

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Lot n° 42

Pretty lady Beautifully sized,...

Pretty lady Beautifully sized, this lovely figurine is adorned with its most beautiful finery: a large flat necklace, a medallion, two decorative bands falling on his chest and earrings. Her detailed hair is well arranged with a fringe and a parting...

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Lot n° 43

Small Venus adorned with a necklace...

Small Venus adorned with a necklace and a twisted headdress Brown massaging terracotta Chupicuaro Culture, Mexico 900 - 100 BC H. 9.5 cm Provenance: - Former Rod Rogers Collection, U.S.A. A certificate will be given to the purchaser.

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Lot n° 44

Woman standing With her arms spread...

Woman standing With her arms spread out from her body, this woman is naked simply adorned with a necklace, earrings and a headdress. Scarification marks on her shoulders. Massive brown terracotta with pastillage decoration. Colima culture, Mexico 100...

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Lot n° 45

Shaman headdress of the horn of...

Shaman headdress of the horn of knowledge Represented naked, he is simply adorned with a large necklace with bells, the headdress symbolizing his knowledge and scarifications on the body. Solid brown terracotta with traces of white paint. Colima Culture,...

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Lot n° 46

Standing character Brown terracotta Colima...

Standing character Brown terracotta Colima Culture, Mexico 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. H. 13 - l. - Thickness cm Provenance: - Former Rod Rogers collection. A certificate of authenticity will be given to the purchaser.

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Lot n° 47

Seated character The triangular...

Seated character The triangular face is painted white and the jaws are underlined with large red dots. The small bust is adorned with a necklace and the arms are placed on the upper thighs. The open legs, with wide thighs, end in a point and are underlined...

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Lot n° 48

Head Brown terracotta with red...

Head Brown terracotta with red slip a Colima Culture, Mexico 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. H. Hegira 6.7 cm Provenance: - Former Rod Rogers Collection, U.S.A. A certificate will be given to the purchaser.

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Lot n° 49

Seated character He's wearing...

Seated character He's wearing a long tubular tunic. His left arm is folded in front while he puts his right hand on his cheek. The opening of the vase is positioned on the top of the skull. Brown terracotta with red slip with significant traces of...

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Lot n° 50

Seated shaman The arms and legs...

Seated shaman The arms and legs stand out in low relief from the massive body that forms the belly of this ceremonial vase. All the attention is focused on the face of this shaman who wears a headbanded headdress with a central horn, a sign of knowledge...

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Auction 05 December 2020 Art of Pre-Columbian America - Paris

Bid on the lot list Castor Hara : 05 December 2020 - Art de l'Amérique Précolombienne - Vente à huis-clos<br />Provenenant de Collections Européennes<br /><br />Expert : Mme Bénédicte Hamard 25, rue Le Peletier - Paris

Art of Pre-Columbian America

Double neck vase in the shape of...

Double neck vase in the shape of 2 fruits Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 13 - W. 15 - Thickness 12.5 cm State: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Double neck vase in the shape of...

Double neck vase in the shape of 2 fruits Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 26.5 - W. 15 - Th. 14 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase representing hands Black...

Vase representing hands Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 26 - W. 15 - Th. 14 cm Condition: Broken Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Double-bellied vase decorated with...

Double-bellied vase decorated with a bird Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 17 - Width 19 - Thickness 10 cm Condition: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Double-bellied vase representing...

Double-bellied vase representing Twins Black terracotta Chancay Culture, Peru 1000 - 1400 A.D. H. 16.5 - W. 18 - Thickness 10 cm Condition: Broken Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Double-bellied grave bird vase Black...

Double-bellied grave bird vase Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 16 - Width 17 - Thickness 9 cm Condition: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Stirrup vase with representations...

Stirrup vase with representations of waves and fishes Brown-black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 21.5 - W. 13 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Simple vase with monkey Black...

Simple vase with monkey Black terracotta Chimu culture, Peru 1100 - 1450 A.D. H. 23 - W. 14 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase with 3 characters Black terracotta Lambayeque...

Vase with 3 characters Black terracotta Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 15 - W. 17 - Thickness 12 cm Condition: Broken / glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase with double neck and divinity Black...

Vase with double neck and divinity Black terracotta Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 27.5 - W. 24 - Thickness 16 cm Condition: Broken / glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Coloquered vase Fired clay Lambayeque...

Coloquered vase Fired clay Lambayeque (?) Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 18 - W. 15 cm Condition: Broken Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Engraved gourd Brown terracotta Lambayeque...

Engraved gourd Brown terracotta Lambayeque Culture (?), Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 26 - W. 20 - Th. 16 cm Condition: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase with spider decoration Terracotta...

Vase with spider decoration Terracotta with cream and red slip Mochica Culture, Peru 500 - 800 A.D. H. 23.5 - W. 17 cm Condition: 2 holes Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Lambayeque orange vase Beige...

Lambayeque orange vase Beige terracotta with red slip Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 21 - W. 13 - Th. 14.5 cm Condition: Chips Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Chimu couple black vessel Vase...

Chimu couple black vessel Vase representing a couple Black terracotta Chimú-Inca Culture, Peru 1300 - 1532 A.D. H. 16 - Width 21 - Thickness 12 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase representing a bearer Black...

Vase representing a bearer Black terracotta Chimú Culture, Peru 1100 - 1400 A.D. H. 20.5 - W. 10 - Thickness 15 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vicus vessel representing a lying...

Vicus vessel representing a lying woman Vase representing a woman lying down Terracotta with negative painted decoration Culture Vicús, Peru 500 B.C. - 400 A.D. H. 20 - W. 25 - Th. 11.5 cm Condition: Broken / Glued & Restored Provenance: -...

Cubic vase with geometrical designs Terracotta...

Cubic vase with geometrical designs Terracotta with red and black decoration Culture (?), Peru H. 18 - W. 16 - Th. 16 cm Condition: Broken / Glued & Restored Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase in the shape of a coloquy Beige...

Vase in the shape of a coloquy Beige terracotta Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1500 A.D. H. 23.5 - Diam. 10 cm Condition: Broken / Glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Set of two dolls Beige terracotta...

Set of two dolls Beige terracotta and black decor Nazca Culture, Peru 200 - 600 AD H. 19 - Width 11 - Thickness 8 cm Huari Culture, Peru 400 - 1200 AD H. 15 - W. 8.5 - Thickness 4 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the...

Stirrup vase representing a sacrificed...

Stirrup vase representing a sacrificed character Terracotta with red and cream slip Mochica Culture, Peru 100 B.C. - 600 A.D. H. 25 - W. 17,5 - Th. 11 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Double-bellied stirrup vase with...

Double-bellied stirrup vase with a Parrot Terracotta with creamy slip Chimù / Lambayeque Culture, Peru 1100 - 1400 A.D. H. 17 - W. 23 - Thickness 11 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase representing a shaman Beige...

Vase representing a shaman Beige terracotta and black decor Chancay Culture, Peru 1100 - 1470 A.D. H. 19 - W. 11 - Th. 13 cm State: Wear Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Bottle vase Beige terracotta with...

Bottle vase Beige terracotta with black decoration Chancay Culture, Peru 1100 - 1470 A.D. H. 16 - W. 15 - Th. 14 cm State: Wear Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Engraved stirrup vase Black terracotta Chavin...

Engraved stirrup vase Black terracotta Chavin Culture, Peru 1000 – 400 v. AD H. 23 - W. 18 cm Condition : Broken / Glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase representing 2 fruits Polychrome...

Vase representing 2 fruits Polychrome terracotta Nazca Culture, Peru 200 - 600 AD H. 14 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Double-bellied vase with character Beige...

Double-bellied vase with character Beige terracotta Chimu, Peru 1100 - 1400 A.D. H. 28 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase representing a seated character Beige...

Vase representing a seated character Beige terracotta with cream and red slip Mochica Culture, Peru 100 B.C. - 600 A.D. H. 25 cm Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Vase decorated with stylized faces Polychrome...

Vase decorated with stylized faces Polychrome terracotta Nazca Culture, Peru 200 - 600 AD H. 14 cm State: Broken / Glued Provenance: - Old Swedish collection, acquired in the 1930s.

Standing character Represented...

Standing character Represented naked, arms open, this character with large almond-shaped eyes is adorned with a headbanded hairstyle. Massive brown terracotta with pastillage decoration and traces of red paint. Tlatilco Culture, Mojelos, Mexico 1200...

Standing character With his arms...

Standing character With his arms back on his chest, this standing figure wears a braided headdress. Massive brown terracotta with pastillage decoration and traces of red paint. Tlatilco Culture, Mojelos, Mexico 1200 - 800 BC H. 9 cm Provenance:...

Venus callipyge All the attributes...

Venus callipyge All the attributes of femininity are exacerbated: chest, waist, hips and wide thighs. Remains of red cinnabar indicate the votive and ritual function of this object. Massive brown terracotta with traces of cinnabar Culture Tlatilco,...

Seated character The massive legs...

Seated character The massive legs are open and the hands rest on the upper thighs. The bust is thin with the navel hollowed out and underlined with red paint. The oval face has drooping eyes with sunken pupils, a raised nose and an open mouth. A helmet-shaped...

Standing character This character's...

Standing character This character's outfit consists of a loincloth held by a belt tied at the front with a red central panel and knotted sandals. He is adorned with a necklace of large pearls and earrings. His half-long headdress is well arranged with...

Standing character Standing on...

Standing character Standing on his legs with massive thighs, his arms brought back to the bust and his head set into his shoulders, this little character impresses by his strength and his presence. The calves are underlined with red paint. He is dressed...

Bust of a character Brown terracotta Olmec...

Bust of a character Brown terracotta Olmec culture, Mexico 900 - 600 BC H. 10 cm Provenance: - Sold at Sotheby's New Yor, May 7, 1993, Lot 328.

Bust of a seated character Brown...

Bust of a seated character Brown terracotta Olmec culture, Mexico 900 - 600 BC H. 13 - Width 8 - Thickness 4 cm Provenance: - Former Sam Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel. - Howard Nowes Ancient Art

Head Massive brown terracotta...

Head Massive brown terracotta Olmec culture, Mexico 900 - 600 BC H. 9.5 cm Provenance: - Malter galleries, Sale from 16/02/2011, lot 267.

Seated character Solid brown terracotta...