Pre-Colombian & Ethnographic Art: Animals 2020-10-28 Auction - 71 Price Results - AriMeca Gallery in NY
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Veracruz Avian Skull Hacha (300-900 AD)Rare Kongo Nkondi Dog, Nail Figure (Africa, 19th c.)Chinese Jade Pixiu Pendent, Western Han, 206 BC - 24 AD
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Pre-Colombian & Ethnographic Art: Animals

Animals are among the oldest depictions in Art. Our fascination with them as spirit guides, mythical beings, incarnations, and deities has transformed over the millennia, however it remains an important part of our socio-religious traditions today. We look at the Mayan Jaguars, West Mexican dogs, Costa Rican parrots, Olmec ducks, Valdivian owls, Taino snakes, African leopards, Chinese Pixiu, and of course, the North West totem. All objects offered for sale have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and are guaranteed to be as described.
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Mayan Jaguar Flute (600-1100 AD): Mayan Jaguar Flute (600-1100 AD) Pre-Colombian musical instruments may have mimicked birds, thus during a hunt they could be used to send messages without warning the prey. - Mesoamerica -
0001: Mayan Jaguar Flute (600-1100 AD)Est. $150-$200
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Mayan Warrior Monkey Head (600-1100 AD): Mayan Warrior Monkey Head (600-1100 AD) The warrior monkey is a shaman, embodied by a supernatural monkey during battle. The mohawk of the warrior, and the large earspools of a noble shaman are
0003: Mayan Warrior Monkey Head (600-1100 AD)Est. $75-$100
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Mayan Monkey Flute (600-1100 AD): Mayan Monkey Flute (600-1100 AD) The Monkey plays an important role in the Mayan Culture as an ancestor of modern humans. Created by the Gods from trees, the monkeys were sinners, and only a few
0005: Mayan Monkey Flute (600-1100 AD)Est. $200-$300
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Mayan Jaguar Flute (600-1100 AD): Mayan Jaguar Flute (600-1100 AD) Pre-Colombian musical instruments may have mimicked birds, thus during a hunt they could be used to send messages without warning the prey. This ferocious little
0007: Mayan Jaguar Flute (600-1100 AD)Est. $200-$300
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Mayan Bird God Flute (600-1100 AD): Mayan Bird God Flute (600-1100 AD) Birds ability to fly both fascinated, and frightened the Mayan. Thus they attributed this supernatural power to one of their deities. During the post
0008: Mayan Bird God Flute (600-1100 AD)Est. $400-$600
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Mayan Jaguar (600-1100 AD): Mayan Jaguar (600-1100 AD) This provincial jaguar was likely part of an incense burner. The joyful face, and budging eyes imply this is a supernatural being. - Mesoamerica - Late-Post Classic period
0010: Mayan Jaguar (600-1100 AD)Est. $200-$300
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Mayan Jaguar Shaman Warrior (600-1100 AD): Mayan Jaguar Shaman Warrior (600-1100 AD) With extensive regalia, including a cape, earrings, and a warrior mohawk, this jaguar is being embodied by a noble shaman. Once part of a large bowl. -
0011: Mayan Jaguar Shaman Warrior (600-1100 AD)Est. $200-$300
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Mayan Monkey Shaman (600-1100 AD): Mayan Monkey Shaman (600-1100 AD) The Monkey plays an important role in the Mayan Culture as an ancestor of modern humans. Created by the Gods from trees, the monkeys were sinners, and only a few
0013: Mayan Monkey Shaman (600-1100 AD)Est. $200-$300
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Mayan Jaguar Fragment (600-1100 AD): Mayan Jaguar Fragment (600-1100 AD) An adorable small ceramic jaguar from the late-classic to early post classic period. - Mesoamerica - Late/Post-Classic period 600-1100 AD - Ceramic - From a
0015: Mayan Jaguar Fragment (600-1100 AD)Est. $120-$200
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Mayan Jade Jaguar Bead (600-1100 AD): Mayan Jade Jaguar Bead (600-1100 AD)Possessing the rope cut eyes, nose, and mouth familiar to Camahuile ancestor figures, this bright green bead depicts a jaguar spirit in the realm of the dead.-
0019: Mayan Jade Jaguar Bead (600-1100 AD)Est. $300-$400
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Mayan Jade Fish Bead (600-1100 AD): Mayan Jade Fish Bead (600-1100 AD)This stylized fish has a beautiful, large biconical hole for suspension.- Mesoamerica - Late/Post-Classic period 600-1100 AD - Jade - From a Private Tucson Estate
0020: Mayan Jade Fish Bead (600-1100 AD)Est. $200-$300
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