{"title":"Pre-Columbian Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pre-Columbian civilizations of the Americas produced one of the most diverse and extraordinary artistic legacies in all of human history, spanning more than three thousand years and stretching from the deserts of Mesoamerica to the cloud forests of Central America and the mountain peaks of the Andes. From the colossal stone heads of the Olmec and the painted masterworks of the Maya to the dazzling goldwork of Costa Rica and Colombia, the powerful ceramic traditions of West Mexico, and the monumental achievements of the Inca, these cultures created works of breathtaking beauty, technical mastery, and profound spiritual meaning—all without the wheel, iron tools, or, in many cases, a written language. Art For Eternity Gallery has specialized in authentic Pre-Columbian art for decades, offering a carefully curated collection that spans the full breadth of the ancient Americas, including works from Mesoamerica, Central America, and South America in jade, gold, stone, ceramic, and textile. We invite you to explore our collection across the categories below—each representing a distinct culture or region—where every piece has been thoroughly researched for provenance and authenticity, ensuring the highest standards of ethical collecting and a meaningful connection to these remarkable civilizations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-nayarit-pottery-barrel-cuirass-seated-warrior","title":"Large Nayarit Pottery Barrel Cuirass Seated Warrior","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePowerful large hollow pottery figure of a seated warrior from ancient Nayarit, West Mexico, modeled in classic barrel‑chested form with bold facial features and strong frontal presence, created for placement in a shaft‑tomb during the Protoclassic period (ca. 100 BC–AD 250).   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.alexanderancientart.com\/270.php\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis impressive warrior sits upright on a bench with bent knees, broad chest thrust forward, and arms resting at the sides, embodying the solid, architectural volumes that define the finest West Mexican shaft‑tomb sculpture. The head is proportionally large, with strongly modeled nose, coffee‑bean eyes, and slightly parted mouth, details that once would have been enlivened by bright slips and burnishing. Figures of this scale and type were placed in deep shaft‑tombs as companions and protectors for the dead, evoking status, lineage, and ancestral presence in the Nayarit communities of ancient West Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 20-7\/8 inches 53 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Estate of D.S. (1927-2012), White Plains, New York, acquired at Parke Bernet, New York, July 23-25, 1980, lot 177A with a copy of the redacted invoice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45351299678522,"sku":"14836","price":4850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/14836bl.jpg?v=1694278522"},{"product_id":"rare-tlatilco-pottery-two-face-pretty-lady","title":"Rare Tlatilco Pottery Two Face Pretty Lady","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Formative Mexico, D-1 type, Tlatilco, Ca. 1150 to 550 B.C.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid pottery standing female figure depicted with wide, curved hips and a double face, sharing a center eye, Applied hair tufts with some remaining ocher and red pigment highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4-5\/8 inches H. + mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, excellent condition. Extremely rare type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950s-60s, collection #H7. It is an extraordinary and sensitive portrayal of dualism, perhaps representing male\/female; youth\/old age; or life\/death.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$6,500\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45351310295354,"sku":"11945","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/11945BL.jpg?v=1694282556"},{"product_id":"mezcala-white-stone-axe-god-figure","title":"Mezcala White Stone Axe God Figural Amulet","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuerrero, Mexico, Circa 300 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful carved highly abstracted stone figure rendered with the most minimal cut outs to suggest the figural form! Highly ritualistic work of art, no doubt used in a ceremony for the Gods. Pierced atop and worn as a talisman or amulet with magical properties. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 4-3\/8 in H. + custom mount. Intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx Southampton NY collector Michael R., acquired by descent though family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice example in an unusual stone. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompare similar examples in: Gay, Carlos MEZCALA: Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero, Mexico; Balsas Publications, Geneva, 1992. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45385275081018,"sku":"15655","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/15655ibl.jpg?v=1694122893"},{"product_id":"fine-colima-pottery-parrot-vessel","title":"Fine Colima Pottery Gadrooned Parrot Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWest Coast, Mexico, Circa 100 BC to 200 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis handsome vessel, modeled in fine burnished redware clay, belongs to one of the most distinctive and coveted categories of ancient West Mexican ceramic art. The rounded, deeply gadrooned body — evoking the form of a ribbed gourd or squash — rises from feet in the sculptural form of parrot effigies, the bird's head turned alertly upward, its beak, crest, and tail rendered with assured naturalism.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/fine-colima-pottery-parrot-vessel\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe parrot occupied a charged position in the symbolic vocabulary of ancient Colima. Associated with the sun, fire, and the fecundity of the earth, the bird appears across a broad range of Colima shaft-tomb ceramics as both vessel support and effigy, its vivid plumage and aerial mobility linking the terrestrial world to celestial forces. Vessels of this type were placed as funerary offerings in the deep shaft-tombs characteristic of the Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit regions of western Mexico, accompanying high-status individuals in death and serving as vehicles for the soul's passage.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/learn.ncartmuseum.org\/artwork\/parrot-effigy-vessel\/\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe warm, burnished surface retains traces of ancient use and burial, including mineral deposits and surface accretions that attest to the piece's antiquity and long interment. The modeling is confident and accomplished, with the gadrooned ridges cleanly executed and the parrot's anatomical details sensitively observed.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/products\/pp2501\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFor closely related examples, see the vessel in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art (\u003cem\u003eVessel\u003c\/em\u003e, Colima artist, inv. 4501) and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVessel in the Form of a Squash with Parrot Supports\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the Art Institute of Chicago (1–200 CE, inv. 224582).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSize 13 inches Diameter x 8-1\/2 inches H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntact and impressive in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex. private New York City Collection. Old collection number penned 6197 on underside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397201617210,"sku":"15721","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/15721_eb403e05-06ce-4d87-9e35-1337c07906ec.jpg?v=1694478970"},{"product_id":"maya-pottery-polychrome-cylinder-with-hero-twins","title":"Maya Pottery Polychrome Cylinder with Hero Twins","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate Classic Period, Circa 550 to 950 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted vase decorated with two handsome youthful male figures from the Popol Vul, sitting cross-legged, leaning forward to present a large plate laden with offerings and wearing a thin belt and a headgear with the representation of the head of the monster Cauac. Each scene is divided by bright orange patterns and a band of repeated glyphs frames the neck of the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7-1\/4 inches (18.3 cm. ) Height.   A fine example with vibrant colors and excellent brushwork. Some wear to surface and drill holes from an ancient repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Orlando Fl private collector, acquired at Christie's Paris, 12 June 2003, Sale 5057 Africa, Oceanic \u0026amp; Pre Columbian lot 611. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45405069017402,"sku":"13643","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/13643bl.jpg?v=1694217473"},{"product_id":"vera-cruz-el-faisan-figural-whistle-rattle","title":"Veracruz \"El Faisán\" Pottery Standing Female Whistle \u0026 Rattle","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eClassic Veracruz (Remojadas tradition), Gulf Coast of Mexico, ca. 600–800 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA choice hollow pottery whistle-and-rattle figure modeled as a standing female, her legs set wide apart and arms extended out at her sides in an open, ceremonial gesture. She wears a full, wide flaring skirt and a broad draping blouse, her face animated by deeply incised eyes and an open mouth, crowned by an elaborate headdress. The figure is finished in a cream slip overall, with lustrous black bitumen (chapopote) accenting the eyes, mouth, and parts of the headdress, and further enlivened with bold red painted details and geometric decoration across the skirt.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/images\/43629646\/035dbf3f-76eb-4e64-8054-f2cc8a884b26\/10525o.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=ASIA2F3EMEYETQYLIWSK\u0026amp;Signature=PXWILHAydkZOSFJO5f9Iny%2BNHjo%3D\u0026amp;x-amz-security-token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEIb%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJGMEQCIE4iYchRVFgmBBUXNi0ZMHaQIGuoI%2BfPVNSBgnnjBsJ1AiBKgrmJAaZx7uFk81d%2BNGYyD%2FekV%2FZBSwj2pFmuIKZeSSrzBAhOEAEaDDY5OTc1MzMwOTcwNSIMRf%2FtvhkLxFa2uA7JKtAEMpsj3VwSYoYceD331Mt6p60PPj%2FSroaBWxZeeQDWY3TEr4HCrTTbfDHNpU5u2CUfYwkBEkS4ngBdzPm3ecE3%2BLX8eMog7rxhDTUOTSQtpUqZaq%2BZatZu1OoCL8NZ%2BSqq%2F9vMMTplFC1M05vjW2PuEjxf4sul2JccIY%2FsRcVsFzaR2TtVTqYykTlRilo6IfTocbp0drtbRQho%2FuvwftGTGSaQnIkGehyWR7I%2BfMyK1YXxd7IhR0lqxPhxxZ0VCy00SYfwiCPy6D55gyq0NQBq2pkartTuiNrOpd5jouq%2FGvl78WVQz44PMniKlHwawiLZywMJM7cdHG9Jx5xPtccnZlFMKnpOzB8RzTnnYrK6qICsk3D28F7BOAsek6AP%2BcIG3Gbg5jWqVtILEw%2BKp1hxWcAgD60jkSaTc8VqdPOhRoPDOLFAiRRj%2BK%2FZ3aVApZckSuZWWRh87x5NUZcLj6y8yriw%2B%2BBrGLDAhFWTIJ3QLb3tAyF0QJBBOQFpVNZ2woMyYbwdvf7yNRw3vDuA8p0PfK997ZUiUz5xbllzw9o6VwKimVWNKyn2mg3HRSEqPrttqceGa6A6%2Bui4jZNS%2FvOlDO9THOqMcOipukQxXBL8jZKCi2GNAj5rCh%2FG2ctjD3XJAkewyIoGI%2Bt5or0zDaSRyT66EtOKyGVL7mebuK36qz2IGXcFOKw2lTDl90l4tdKoeFuRSpjLSt7NsrR4Td25xthTBCdpr5ybyNUUwVUESqvyBBOcmU%2BvdH%2FaLkhuoMbB0BIhSgujeXWVCAHvpjw7JDD3tLzRBjqZAVW4GOV7iuUWo5Bmlsladre9DCIpsiraYKPnFlBTarMqLE8BAooDUYZpubiIeMUlzKOIvai1fJd0qBkGXW3FvCiG80kTZOk4%2FsNzj4mwjtdD%2F6Kd6owTHDmjelsUw7HjyWWZe5jUDV8A%2BRSOTp5EW1yXZqAKtSwGPdPYr6yWIdj8mJg%2B7RZs4XLu5MhLZw0DeaIw68bvpL0bpQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;Expires=1781475402\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/veracruz-el-faisan-whistle-rattle-standing-female\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe piece is dually functional as a musical instrument — fitted with a rattle in the head and a whistle at the rear — a hallmark of Classic Veracruz \"El Faisán\" and Remojadas figural ceramics. Such sound-producing figures were used in rituals, processions, and ceremonies, their voices believed to summon spirits and deities and to accompany celebrations along the Gulf Coast.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/310532\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe figure retains strong original surface, with cream slip, red pigment, and black bitumen well preserved, and the expected minor wear, chips, and earthen deposits consistent with age and burial.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/images\/43629646\/b126591a-13e6-447d-9289-0e7e91c84099\/10525p.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=ASIA2F3EMEYETQYLIWSK\u0026amp;Signature=1gG7d%2BGf3FYJvTt6qCFbtkY96ZY%3D\u0026amp;x-amz-security-token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEIb%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJGMEQCIE4iYchRVFgmBBUXNi0ZMHaQIGuoI%2BfPVNSBgnnjBsJ1AiBKgrmJAaZx7uFk81d%2BNGYyD%2FekV%2FZBSwj2pFmuIKZeSSrzBAhOEAEaDDY5OTc1MzMwOTcwNSIMRf%2FtvhkLxFa2uA7JKtAEMpsj3VwSYoYceD331Mt6p60PPj%2FSroaBWxZeeQDWY3TEr4HCrTTbfDHNpU5u2CUfYwkBEkS4ngBdzPm3ecE3%2BLX8eMog7rxhDTUOTSQtpUqZaq%2BZatZu1OoCL8NZ%2BSqq%2F9vMMTplFC1M05vjW2PuEjxf4sul2JccIY%2FsRcVsFzaR2TtVTqYykTlRilo6IfTocbp0drtbRQho%2FuvwftGTGSaQnIkGehyWR7I%2BfMyK1YXxd7IhR0lqxPhxxZ0VCy00SYfwiCPy6D55gyq0NQBq2pkartTuiNrOpd5jouq%2FGvl78WVQz44PMniKlHwawiLZywMJM7cdHG9Jx5xPtccnZlFMKnpOzB8RzTnnYrK6qICsk3D28F7BOAsek6AP%2BcIG3Gbg5jWqVtILEw%2BKp1hxWcAgD60jkSaTc8VqdPOhRoPDOLFAiRRj%2BK%2FZ3aVApZckSuZWWRh87x5NUZcLj6y8yriw%2B%2BBrGLDAhFWTIJ3QLb3tAyF0QJBBOQFpVNZ2woMyYbwdvf7yNRw3vDuA8p0PfK997ZUiUz5xbllzw9o6VwKimVWNKyn2mg3HRSEqPrttqceGa6A6%2Bui4jZNS%2FvOlDO9THOqMcOipukQxXBL8jZKCi2GNAj5rCh%2FG2ctjD3XJAkewyIoGI%2Bt5or0zDaSRyT66EtOKyGVL7mebuK36qz2IGXcFOKw2lTDl90l4tdKoeFuRSpjLSt7NsrR4Td25xthTBCdpr5ybyNUUwVUESqvyBBOcmU%2BvdH%2FaLkhuoMbB0BIhSgujeXWVCAHvpjw7JDD3tLzRBjqZAVW4GOV7iuUWo5Bmlsladre9DCIpsiraYKPnFlBTarMqLE8BAooDUYZpubiIeMUlzKOIvai1fJd0qBkGXW3FvCiG80kTZOk4%2FsNzj4mwjtdD%2F6Kd6owTHDmjelsUw7HjyWWZe5jUDV8A%2BRSOTp5EW1yXZqAKtSwGPdPYr6yWIdj8mJg%2B7RZs4XLu5MhLZw0DeaIw68bvpL0bpQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;Expires=1781475402\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 9-3\/4 inches (24.7cm) H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance:  Ken \u0026amp; Barbara Bower, Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC 1990s, their stock no 4984.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45465052184890,"sku":"10525","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/10525ccc.jpg?v=1687652184"},{"product_id":"fine-large-colima-pottery-parrot-vessel","title":"Fine Large Colima Pottery Parrot Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003e West Coast, Mexico, Circa 100 BC. to 200 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large deeply globular vase with flat rim and the vase stands on three lovely parrot legs, each with wings folded and tail feathers at the back; painted overall in deep reddish brown. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize 14 inches Diameter x 11 inches H.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntact and excellent mineral staining. Massive and impressive in person.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance: Ex. private Poway California Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45546689462586,"sku":"11551","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/11551aa.jpg?v=1688512808"},{"product_id":"olmecoid-maya-stone-bench-figure","title":"Olmecoid Maya Stone Seated Bench Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eRio Balsas region, Circa 400 B.C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved mottled blue-green and tan stone figure, hands on his stomach, having delineated fingers, prominent ears with ear spools, deeply set eyes and a heavy brow line. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 6-1\/4 inches H. x 3 inches W. A rare example.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance: Private Southwestern collection. Ex. Stendahl Galleries, Hollywood, CA. Ex. Edwin Silver collection, CA., early 1970’s. Rare. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45546852155706,"sku":"15399","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/15399bl.jpg?v=1694134821"},{"product_id":"colima-pottery-shaman-in-transformation","title":"Colima Pottery Shaman in Transformation","description":"\u003cp\u003eWest coast, Mexico, Circa 100 BC. to 200 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastically rendered creature has a spout atop head, standing and leaning forward, wearing incised loin-cloth and with curved deformations denoting the transformations on his back. The raised nodes on shoulders denote clan tattoos; hands loose at sides, and are wearing double horn necklace of a shaman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12-1\/2 inches (32cm) H. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMineral deposits on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Lands Beyond Gallery; private collection before that.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45794265956666,"sku":"10640","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/10640af.jpg?v=1690126605"},{"product_id":"olmecoid-proto-maya-white-stone-standing-figure","title":"Guerrero Mezcala Chontal Carved Stone Standing Figure","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMexico, ca. 800–200 BCE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis compelling pre-Columbian standing figure is carved from a fine white stone with distinctive blue-green veining, an attractive and comparatively uncommon material against the dark green diorite and serpentine more typically seen in Mezcala and Chontal sculpture. The figure stands in the classic frontal pose of the type, arms held close to the sides and knees slightly bent, with a gracefully tapered head and expressive, relief-carved facial features rendered in the spare, abstracting idiom that has made these works so admired by modern collectors and artists alike. Scattered surface deposits and remaining traces of red-orange pigment between the arms attest to its considerable age and ritual life, while the deep, softly polished surface lends it a quietly powerful sculptural presence.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAt a substantial 7-1\/2 inches, with its unusual veined stone, expressive carving, and impeccable mid-century provenance, this figure represents an exceptional opportunity for the discerning collector of ancient American art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eWhat elevates this example above the many smaller and less well-documented figures on the market is its distinguished provenance, formerly with Barry Kernerman of Toronto, and before that in the celebrated Samuel Dubiner collection of Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired in the 1960s. The Dubiner-Kernerman pedigree is a recognized and sought-after chain of ownership for Guerrero stone sculpture, and the documented 1960s acquisition places the work securely before the 1970 UNESCO Convention threshold—an increasingly decisive factor in both the salability and the long-term value of pre-Columbian antiquities today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStanding figures of this form belong to the broader Mezcala\/Chontal standing-figure tradition dated by major institutions from the Late Formative through the Preclassic, and comparable examples are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and have achieved strong results at auction, with the finest large figures realizing five-figure and even six-figure prices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45795044393274,"sku":"15378","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/15378bl_92a64445-5b6a-4c23-bf69-5494394ec983.jpg?v=1702068181"},{"product_id":"narino-wax-resist-decorated-caryatid-vessel","title":"Narino Wax Resist Decorated Caryatid Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarino Complex, Highlands Colombia SA, Circa. 1250 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis production process is quite sophisticated for its time. The negative-resist decoration was achieved by applying wax or resin to specific areas of the pottery surface before adding pigments. This process worked similarly to modern painter's tape, allowing artisans to create precise patterns and designs.  The technique produced earthen tones of black, tan, and red through a multi-step process. After the wax resist was applied, different pigments were added to create the characteristic geometric patterns and linear designs.  This geometric banding is done this way and the seep bowls has three caryatid figures holding up the vessel at center; all attached to a rounded slab base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very fine example for this type with excellent ancient archaeological patina. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 6 inches H. x 6-3\/4 inches W.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEx Poway CA Collection of John Hart. 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The reverse retains the unworked, water-smoothed cobble surface typical of jade sourced from the Motagua River Valley of Guatemala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Maya, blue-green jade was the most precious of materials, its color symbolizing maize, agricultural fertility, sacred water, and breath\/life itself. Pectoral pendants of this type depicted rulers wearing the regalia of supernatural beings — most often the Maize God, the embodiment of renewal and royal legitimacy — and were worn by 7th–8th-century kings and queens as emblems of divine authority. Comparable Late Classic jade pectorals are documented at Tikal (Burial 196) and Salitrón Viejo, and held in the Metropolitan Museum and Denver Art Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"hands-to-chest\" posture and abundant jade ornament directly echo Classic depictions of the Maize God, who is conventionally shown adorned with jade beads, pendants, and diadems. The celt-shaped format reflects the practice of recarving polished axe-form blanks (themselves charged with agricultural and lightning symbolism) into figural ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Intact, excellent condition; surface deposits in the recesses; suspension perforation through the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 3-3\/8 in. H × 1-5\/8 in. W (8.6 cm × 4.1 cm), excluding mount; on custom display mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Private collection of a Florida physician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022129680698,"sku":"13782","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/13782bl.jpg?v=1737407293"},{"product_id":"ica-silver-bowl-with-repousse-bird","title":"Chimú\/Ica Silver Bowl with Repoussé Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorth Coast Peru  Late Intermediate, ca. 1000–1470 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammered and repoussé-worked silver bowl with slightly tapered walls and an out-folded rim lip, the interior base decorated in relief with a large striding sea bird — long legs and beak, the head turned with a prominent round eye and fanned tail. The surface retains a warm, lightly oxidized patina, and the form and motif closely follow documented North Coast silver examples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Andean peoples placed funerary offerings with high-status individuals; the vessels could be wood, ceramic, or cloth, but those of the most powerful were of gold and silver. Chimú and related North Coast metalsmiths (heirs to the earlier Sicán\/Lambayeque tradition) were master silver- and goldworkers, producing raised and repoussé vessels for elite burials at centers like Chan Chan. Bird, fish, and feline motifs are characteristic of this North Coast repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Intact; warm patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4-1\/8 in. Diam. (10.5 cm), excluding mount; on custom display mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison (cf.): Alan Sawyer, Ancient Andean Arts in the Collection of the Krannert Art Museum, no. 168 (Ica silver bowl, repoussé bird, H. 3 × W. 13.3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960s–early 1970s; by descent to present owner\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46241126482234,"sku":"15279","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/15279bl.jpg?v=1694134691"},{"product_id":"tolima-gold-zoomorphic-transformation-figure","title":"Tolima Gold Zoomorphic Transformation Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eColombia. Ca. 300 to 500 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis transformation figure is a fine casting with multiple levels of iconography and symbolism. The main figure has human and feline features in transforming with fanged mouth and elaborate headdress. Birds and other animal devices seem to be present at different levels as the piece is turned. It is thought that this figure would have been used as part of an animistic belief system in which the wearer would be imbued with the unique strengths qualities affiliated with the animals represented by this intriguing chimeric figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 3-1\/2 inches L. + custom presentation mount. An impressive 99 grams in weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx V. Cano Sr. Ex Poway CA private Coll. J.H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXRF scan compositional analysis consistent with ancient production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a Tolima gold pendant with zoomorphic features of a different compositional style, but made within the same conceptual context, currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on view in gallery 357.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePre-Colombian people were concerned with social status, and the function of adornments was to indicate wealth and position in society. Rulers wore gold crowns and were buried in gold masks. Priests used gold utensils and dressed in clothing laced with gold. The elite class adorned themselves in gold and silver ornamentation that could be seen at a distance, displaying their status through opulence, asserting their divine authority to make the transformation to the next world when their time came.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe technical mastery involved to produce such sophisticated gold artifacts is marvelous and worthy of deep investigation. In fact, the ancient Pre-Colombian master craftsmen were as skilled at lost wax casting, hammering, repoussé work, depletion gilding and incising as any of the other cultures in Europe at the time. 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Each figure is hollow, with an opening at the back — characteristic of the Ixtlán del Río hollow construction technique used throughout the West Mexican shaft-tomb tradition. The male sits with knees drawn up and one arm raised; the female is seated in a companion pose, both rendered with lively, characterful expressions. Both wear multiple ear clips\/spools, nose ornaments, and headdresses, with banded body painting indicating tattooing, scarification, or textile patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hollow figures come from the shaft-tomb (tumbas de tiro) tradition of Nayarit, where male\/female pairs were placed as funerary offerings, very likely commemorating the marriage or social standing of the deceased. The Met explicitly notes such figures are \"typically… one half of a male\/female pair,\" while the Art Institute observes they often commemorate marriage and life rites of passage. The hollow, open-backed construction is a defining feature of the Ixtlán del Río style and the broader West Mexican hollow-figure tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ixtlán del Río style is distinguished by elaborate facial ornaments (multiple ear rings, nose rings), bold geometric body decoration in ochre\/cream\/black, and animated, individualized expressions. A true matched male\/female pair, rather than a single figure, is notably more desirable on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 9-1\/2 in. and 10-1\/2 in. 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Her pleasing face is somewhat elongated with a pointed hook nose, fillet head wrap and ear spools. Body painted red, skirt and face in tan-brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpressive Size: 20-1\/4 Inches (51.4cm) H.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcellent condition. A phenomenal specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare similar example in Shaft Tomb Figures of West Mexico by Hasso Von Winning\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance: Ex R.M. Acquired from Lands Beyond Gallery NY no. 6147. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46607511290170,"sku":"15860","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/15860bl.jpg?v=1694264099"},{"product_id":"mezcala-gray-green-hardstone-figure","title":"Mezcala Gray-Green Hardstone Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuerrero, Mexico. Circa 100 BC to 250 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved bluish-gray serpentine stone standing figure holding both hands to abdomen, with a slightly elongated tapered head and simple relief carved facial features. A few remaining traces of red pigment highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6-1\/4 inches H. x 2-1\/8 inches W. + base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery minor ancient flake on tip of right foot, otherwise intact, overall excellent condition.  Provenance: Brooklyn NY collection acquired at Stair Galleries, Hudson NY, From a midwestern estate, acquired 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46641866113338,"sku":"14997","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/14997.jpg?v=1694617772"},{"product_id":"narino-gold-circular-disc-depicting-a-coca-chewer","title":"Narino Gold Circular Disc Depicting a Coca Chewer","description":"\u003cp\u003e Colombia SA, Circa 1000 to 1300 AD.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sizable gold disc with human face displaying coiffure and ear ornaments, bulge in cheek, within a circular framework. Pierced for suspension. \u003cbr\u003eSize: 3 ¾ inches diameter + a custom  mount.  Weight: 23.5 gms. \u003cbr\u003eXRF elemental analysis shows a characteristic pre-Columbian gold alloy composition with:\u003cbr\u003eGold (Au): 71.45%\u003cbr\u003eSilver (Ag): 17.00%\u003cbr\u003eCopper (Cu): 11.36%\u003cbr\u003eIron (Fe): 0.20%\u003cbr\u003eThis composition is consistent with a pre-Columbian alloy of gold, silver, and copper. The presence of these elements in these proportions is typical of pre-Columbian metallurgy.  The object is classified as 17.1K gold, which aligns with the natural alloy compositions found in pre-Columbian artifacts. 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The balanced composition features graduated gold spheres, two stylized gold figural elements, and a central gold bird\/figural pendant grouping, interspersed with ancient polished and pierced Andean turquoise (blue stone) beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold elements are in the tradition of Calima\/Colombian goldwork, celebrated across the ancient Americas for its warm color and sculptural beadforms, while the Andean turquoise-blue stone beads (Moche type) add vivid color contrast. In pre-Columbian belief, both gold and blue-green stone carried powerful associations with the sun, water, and life-giving regenerative force. 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The mask retains its original applied human-hair wig and tied textile headbands woven with red, gold, and brown geometric banding—a rare survival rarely found intact. Small drilled holes along the edges once secured the mask to a mummy bundle, where such \"false heads\" gave the deceased a serene, eternal visage for burial. Mounted on a custom museum-style stand for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 11-3\/4 in. H x 7-3\/4 in. 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Both are painted over a cream ground with red and black banded necks, and each bears a wide shoulder register filled with the bold abstract whorl\/scroll geometry characteristic of Gran Coclé ceramic art — a stylized vocabulary ultimately derived from avian and serpentine motifs. The near-identical decoration and scale make this an unusually well-matched pair. Both vessels retain strong mineral deposits and root marks consistent with long burial, attesting to their antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 12¾ in. and 13¼ in. high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Both intact and well-preserved; strong mineral\/root deposits from burial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003ePrivate collection of a California attorney; ex private U.K. collection; ex Frank Stegmeier, California. 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Both retain a lustrous red slip ground enlivened with bold cream and black geometric ornament in the stepped\/zigzag patterns typical of the tradition, with applied \"coffee-bean\" eyes and pierced ear ornaments. Their small scale and matched form make them an especially endearing pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/8 in. high each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Both intact and well-preserved with vivid surviving pigment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance:   Estate of Patsy R. Taylor, Greenwich, CT, acquired 1960s–1970s. 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Beautifully rendered trance-like facial features, lips parted bearing his front teeth. Wearing a poncho with geometric borders, and a large beaded necklace, ear spools, incised decorated headdress with lappet and tunic with tassels. Integral cylindrical urn on back. \u003cbr\u003eSize: 7-5\/8”H. x 6”W. + black base\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Some remaining red-pink pigmented surfaces with strong root marks and mineral deposits. \u003cbr\u003eIntact, excellent condition. A beautiful example.\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:    Private Southwest collection. Ex. 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Loop hole for suspension on underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimension: Size 1-5\/8 in L x 1-1\/2 in W.; 18k; weight  18.8g. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is 18K gold piece as indicated by the XRF analysis report from Manhattan Gold \u0026amp; Silver Inc. The elemental composition shows 75.27% gold (Au), 4.10% silver (Ag), 20.47% copper (Cu), and 0.16% iron (Fe). The analysis was performed recently on December 23, 2024, using an ElvaX spectrometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. In Colon he founded Grebien, Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to\u003cbr\u003ebuild many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the  District of Colon. Grebien was an avid lifelong collector of ancient Panamanian gold. 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The presence of silver at 3.40% is also consistent with pre-Columbian metallurgy, as silver naturally occurred in gold deposits and was typically present in tumbaga at levels of 5-10%.\u003cbr\u003eThe object appears to be marked as \"Gold 11.9K,\" which corresponds to its approximately 50% gold content. The designation \"Plating possible\" on the report suggests the piece might have undergone depletion gilding, a technique commonly used in pre-Columbian metalworking to create a gold-enriched surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. In Colon he founded Grebien, Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to\u003cbr\u003ebuild many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the  District of Colon. Grebien was an avid lifelong collector of ancient Panamanian gold. We illustrate a black and white photo of Ferdinand Grebien displaying part of his gold collection at the 1964 World’s fair in NY.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50452317208890,"sku":"16523","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/16523blu.jpg?v=1735683882"},{"product_id":"maya-dwarf-figural-whistle","title":"Maya Dwarf Figural Whistle","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic Period, Ca. 500 to 800 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea fine buff brown color molded pottery standing dwarf figure, holding both hands to the belt of his loincloth. Wearing a fancy applied headdress with beaded and textured decoration, ear spools, a lower face mask long paneled loincloth and a large shell pendant necklace. Some remaining traces of red and white surface pigment. Scattered mineral deposits and areas of encrustation. Whistle incorporated in the rear base.  A nice specimen.\u003cbr\u003eSize:    4-3\/8”H. x 2”W.\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:   Ex. collection of Nancy and John Hyde Devoe, NYC. and N.J., active 1950’s - 1970’s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473224405306,"sku":"16516","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/16516blu.jpg?v=1736118795"},{"product_id":"veraguas-gold-standing-shaman","title":"Veraguas Gold Standing Shaman","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanama Circa 500 to 1520 AD  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic and important gold object of a good size standing figure, cast presenting small heads in upturned palms, he has three small monkeys on him; two seated atop his shoulders and one atop his head.  He holds human heads in each outstretched palm and has additional heads attached to his outer ankles. He is also adorned with braided belt and various spirals ornamentation.  A loop hole behind for suspension;  Size 11 cm H x 7 cm W.; 4-1\/4 inches  H x 2-3\/4 inches W + display stand included. Gold tests to  22k; weight 148g. Old label behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the XRF analysis of the gold artifact, the composition shows characteristics that are consistent with Pre-Columbian gold work:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold (Au): 89.22% ± 0.16%\u003cbr\u003eSilver (Ag): 7.18% ± 0.13%\u003cbr\u003eCopper (Cu): 3.38% ± 0.07%\u003cbr\u003eIron (Fe): 0.21% ± 0.06%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elemental composition supports authenticity for several reasons: The gold-silver-copper ratio aligns with known Pre-Columbian metallurgical techniques. The natural silver content (around 7%) is typical of Pre-Columbian gold alloys. The copper percentage falls within the expected range for intentional alloying in ancient American metalwork.  The trace amount of iron is consistent with ancient mining and processing methods\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is classified as 21.4K gold, which matches the fineness typically found in Pre-Columbian artifacts. The absence of modern plating or unexpected elements further supports its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. In Colon he founded Grebien, Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to\u003cbr\u003ebuild many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the  District of Colon. 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The sample appears to be gold with the following composition:\u003cbr\u003eGold (Au): 76.5 ± 0.4%\u003cbr\u003eSilver (Ag): 11.8 ± 0.5%\u003cbr\u003eCopper (Cu): 11.30 ± 0.24%\u003cbr\u003eIron (Fe): 0.39 ± 0.14%\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. In Colon he founded Grebien, Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to\u003cbr\u003ebuild many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the  District of Colon. Grebien was an avid lifelong collector of ancient Panamanian gold. 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The composition reveals several key characteristics typical of Andean metalworking:  The high concentrations of copper (43.27%) and silver (42.95%) align with traditional Andean metallurgical techniques. This type of Cu-Ag alloy was commonly used in pre-Columbian Peru, particularly during the Inca period.\u003cbr\u003eThe presence of trace elements like zinc (4.83%), nickel (8.34%), and iron (0.38%) is consistent with pre-Columbian smelting processes. These elements were often present in copper-based alloys produced in the Andean region.\u003cbr\u003eThe analysis suggests this object was likely produced using depletion silvering, a technique where the surface was enriched with precious metals - a method well-documented in pre-Columbian metalworking. The relatively high silver content indicates this was likely an intentionally created alloy rather than naturally occurring metal.\u003cbr\u003eThis composition matches archaeological evidence from various pre-Columbian sites, where copper-silver alloys were commonly used for both ceremonial and functional objects. The Inca empire (1438-1532 AD) particularly favored such alloys for manufacturing ornaments and ceremonial items.\u003cbr\u003eThe figurine's composition and manufacturing technique demonstrate sophisticated metallurgical knowledge that was characteristic of pre-Columbian Andean civilizations, particularly in their ability to create complex metal alloys and surface treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. In Colon he founded Grebien, Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to\u003cbr\u003ebuild many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the  District of Colon. 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The elemental analysis shows it is made of 18K gold with the following composition:\u003cbr\u003e75.68% Gold (Au)\u003cbr\u003e4.47% Silver (Ag)\u003cbr\u003e19.01% Copper (Cu)\u003cbr\u003e0.84% Iron (Fe)\u003cbr\u003eThis composition is consistent with pre-Columbian metallurgy, which commonly used alloys of gold, silver and copper. The figure displays characteristic pre-Columbian design elements including:\u003cbr\u003eAnthropomorphic form with stylized features and decorative spiral motifs\u003cbr\u003eCast using lost-wax technique, which was a common pre-Columbian metalworking method.\u003cbr\u003eThe gold-copper alloy ratio suggests this may be a type of tumbaga, a specific gold-copper alloy that was widely used in pre-Columbian metalwork to give objects a distinctive reddish hue. Pre-Columbian goldsmiths were highly skilled craftsmen who mastered complex techniques including casting, annealing, embossing, and surface treatments.\u003cbr\u003eThe ceremonial or ornamental nature of the piece is also typical of pre-Columbian metalwork, as precious metals were primarily used for items of religious and social significance rather than utilitarian purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. In Colon he founded Grebien, Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to\u003cbr\u003ebuild many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the  District of Colon. 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The pectoral disc was  worn as a breast jewelry as a high status symbol. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimension: Size 11cm Diam.; 4-1\/2 inches Diam;  22k weight  55g. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the XRF we have a high-purity pre-Columbian artifact, showing characteristic features of ancient American metalwork. The elemental analysis reveals it is 21.3K gold with:\u003cbr\u003e88.85% Gold (Au)\u003cbr\u003e5.52% Silver (Ag)\u003cbr\u003e5.63% Iron (Fe)\u003cbr\u003eThe piece exhibits sophisticated pre-Columbian metalworking techniques, including:\u003cbr\u003eFine granulation patterns arranged in radiating triangular sections, a central raised dome; a hammered and textured surface treatment with a decorative beaded border around the perimeter.\u003cbr\u003eThe high gold content and minimal alloying suggests this was likely a ceremonial or high-status object, as precious metals were primarily used for religious and elite items in pre-Columbian societies. The circular form and radial design may have had astronomical or calendrical significance, which was common in pre-Columbian art.\u003cbr\u003eThe piece shows signs of being worked using traditional pre-Columbian metalworking methods like annealing (repeated heating and hammering) to achieve the detailed surface textures and raised elements. The granulation technique displayed here required considerable skill and mastery of temperature control during fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. In Colon he founded Grebien, Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to\u003cbr\u003ebuild many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the  District of Colon. Grebien was an avid lifelong collector of ancient Panamanian gold. 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The composition shows it is made of 18K gold (76.9% Au), with significant copper content (19.9% Cu) and a small amount of silver (3.2% Ag), which is consistent with gold alloys commonly used in pre-Columbian metalworking. The object was analyzed using an ElvaX spectrometer, showing a sophisticated understanding of metallurgy by ancient American craftsmen. The flat, cut-out design suggests the piece was likely created using sheet metal working techniques common in pre-Columbian cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize  2-1\/2 inches H. x 2-3\/4 in L.  18k; weight  4.6g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. 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Based on the XRF elemental analysis and visual characteristics, this composition reveals:\u003cbr\u003e85.27% gold (Au)\u003cbr\u003e6.42% silver (Ag)\u003cbr\u003e7.21% copper (Cu)\u003cbr\u003e1.10% iron (Fe)\u003cbr\u003eClassified as 20.4K gold\u003cbr\u003eweight 29g. together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabama who inherited the collection from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien (1877-1976).  Christian Illies’ grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria in 1887 and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. In Colon he founded Grebien, Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to\u003cbr\u003ebuild many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the  District of Colon. Grebien was an avid lifelong collector of ancient Panamanian gold. 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Powerful abstracted features, perhaps suggesting animal like attributes.  The heads are open back to back for a chamber between to burn copal or incense.   Good deposits. \u003cbr\u003eSize: 13 inches H. Expertly repaired.  \u003cbr\u003eEx Florida Private Coll. 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