A rare pre Columbian vessel, Nasca 400-600 AD Exceptional painted vessel in very strong vivid colours. Size: 23 cm. high. Condition: Superb for type! -  More »

A rare pre Columbian vessel, Nasca 400-600 AD Exceptional painted vessel in very strong vivid colours. Size: 23 cm. high. Condition: Superb for type! - perfect! Ex. The most important danish collection of ancient Pre Columbian artifacts ever formed. Email for more details.   « Less

Museum quality Chankay mummy mask, c. 900-1200 AD. The Chancay dead were buried in a seated position, bundled in layers of textiles and accompanied by offerings of  More »

Museum quality Chankay mummy mask, c. 900-1200 AD. The Chancay dead were buried in a seated position, bundled in layers of textiles and accompanied by offerings of ceramics, garments, feather work, precious metals and wood. A mask or false head was placed over the mummy bundle. The mummy was wrapped tightly in a fetal position and this mask was inserted on a longer post which was likely cut or eroded off. The Chancay culture dates from about 1000-1400 AD and was located on the central coast of Peru, south of the Chimu culture. Burials discovered up and down the arid coast of Peru indicate that graves with elaborate offerings were common among several ancient cultures. Even artifacts made of wood and textile are often found in remarkable condition due to the consistently dry climate. A top mask worthy of the finest collections! Size: 36 cm. x 20 cm.   « Less

One of the famous axe shaped stone sculptures from Mezcale culture of ancient Guerrero in Mexico, dating 200 BC-200 AD. An smaller very detailed sculpture, c. 49 mm. high  More »

One of the famous axe shaped stone sculptures from Mezcale culture of ancient Guerrero in Mexico, dating 200 BC-200 AD. An smaller very detailed sculpture, c. 49 mm. high and 70 mm. high with the custom mounting. Superb stone quality, interesting beige-green jade stone! Ex. Stockholm Private Collection, bought at Victoria Lindström Antik, Stockholm in the 1950s. Condition: Superb!, very attractive!   « Less

This is an exceptional and choice granite stone mortar of the Transition Style. Beautiful spiral perforation on the tail. Valdivia region, Ecuador. 2000BC/300BC Measuring a  More »

This is an exceptional and choice granite stone mortar of the Transition Style. Beautiful spiral perforation on the tail. Valdivia region, Ecuador. 2000BC/300BC Measuring a massive 9" long by 4" tall and 3" wide. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

This is an exceptional tall stone mortar of the Transition Style. Beautiful serpentine stone coloring with an excellent spiral perforation on the tail. Valdivia region,  More »

This is an exceptional tall stone mortar of the Transition Style. Beautiful serpentine stone coloring with an excellent spiral perforation on the tail. Valdivia region, Ecuador. 2000BC/300BC. Very Fine. Measuring a massive 9 1/2" long by 5" tall and 3" wide. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

Another fine example from the classic period of La Tolita Monte Alto Culture. Masterfully sculpted head using iconic ash enrich pottery to produce their wonderful pieces.  More »

Another fine example from the classic period of La Tolita Monte Alto Culture. Masterfully sculpted head using iconic ash enrich pottery to produce their wonderful pieces. Highly adorned with head dress, ear plugs, nose rings and cheeks with coca. Northern Esmeraldas region, Ecuador. 200BC/90AD. Measures 5 1/2" in height. Similar examples are seen in "Tumaco 1000 ans D'art Precolombien". Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

This rare Chimu scale has withstood the elements of time. Beautiful zoomorphic motifs engraved on both sides of stone balance. Colorful and delicate intact textile scales.  More »

This rare Chimu scale has withstood the elements of time. Beautiful zoomorphic motifs engraved on both sides of stone balance. Colorful and delicate intact textile scales. All original. Fine condition. Northwest Coastel region, Peru. 1000-1470 AD. Measures over 20"/50.8 cm mounted. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

A well preserved pair of Inca leather sandals and braid of hair. This child's sandals and hair are from a mummified bundle that appear to represent the Inca Capacocha, a  More »

A well preserved pair of Inca leather sandals and braid of hair. This child's sandals and hair are from a mummified bundle that appear to represent the Inca Capacocha, a sacrificial rite involving children in honor of the Sun and other deities. Children were chosen from locations throughout the empire and brought to the capital city of Cuzco, where they were dressed and adorned with miniature artifacts, treated to ceremonial rites and feasts, and then redistributed throughout the Inca realm for sacrifice at major mountain top shrines. Both sandals and hair were obtained simultaneously and will not be parted. In Fine condition. Peru, AD 1400-1532. Sandals measure approx. 5.5" 14cm. Hair measures 27" 65.58cm. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

This extremely scarce ritual hair piece was a garment produced by a class called the "Chosen Women". They were to be worn by a priest during religious ceremonies to call  More »

This extremely scarce ritual hair piece was a garment produced by a class called the "Chosen Women". They were to be worn by a priest during religious ceremonies to call forth the vital forces of nature symbolized by hair. The headdress consists of a double panel of (96) finely braided hair, woven together by a thin braided camelid border of natural tan color. Size of inside frame is 25" tall by 20" across. Inca, Cusco/Central Highlands regions, Peru. 1470-1532 Excellent condition. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net   « Less

Moche stirrup vessel, modelled as an eagle with a snake in its beak, on a rectangular plinth base with stirrup mouth to the rear. Circa 500 AD References: The Moche  More »

Moche stirrup vessel, modelled as an eagle with a snake in its beak, on a rectangular plinth base with stirrup mouth to the rear. Circa 500 AD References: The Moche culture flourished on the northern coast of Peru, circa 100-750 AD. They were prolific potters, and excelled in their realistic depiction of life, with scenes & creatures modelled in the round. Vessels such as this one were for liquid storage, a Condition: Restorations to the stirrup, body cracks. Stock #: 1013145 Size: 22cm high Price: AU$ 1,950.00 US$ 1,989.00 € 1,482.00 £ 1,267.50   « Less