Precolumbian Art - South America
South America includes Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina
In pre-Columbian Colombia, the principal archaeological cultural phases are Calima, Sinu, Chibcha, Quimbaya, San Agustin, Tairona, Cauca, Nariño, Muisca, Tumaco, and Inca.
In Pre-Columbian Ecuador, the principal archaeological cultural phases include Las Vegas, Valdivia, Machalilla, Cotocollao, Chorrera, Narrio, La Tolita, Guangala, Jamacoaque, Jambeli, Capuli, Bahia, Puruha, Cuasmal, Manteno, Huancavilca, Milagro – Quevedo, Atacames, Canari, and Inca.
In Pre-Columbian Peru, the principal archaeological cultural phases are Chavin, Huari/Wari, Paracas, Vicus, Recuay, Nazca, Salinar, Mochica/Moche, Tiahuanaco/Tiwanaku, Chimu, Ica, Chancay, and Inca.
In Pre-Columbian Bolivia, the principal archaeological cultural phases are Chiripa, Yaya-Mama, Tiahuanaco/Tiwanaku, Huari/Wari, Moxos, and Inca.
In pre-Columbian Argentina, the principal archaeological cultural phase is Condorhuasi-Alamito.
Moche Druzy Crystal Tumi
This is an excellent Moche lord stone tumi with a suspension hole. Made from druzy quartz crystal, it has a deeply incised carving and a nice patina.
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Inca Dish with Bird Head Handle
Discover the exquisite beauty of this small Inca dish (Chua) featuring a sparrow’s head handle. This shallow vessel was prevalent in its era, favored by...
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Chancay Jaguar Textile Ornaments
A sizable pair of Textile Ornaments with painted Jaguars from the Chancay culture, Peru. Ca. 900 - 1400 AD. Colorful woven camelid and cotton textiles...
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Chancay Funerary Doll False Head
An outstanding Chancay funerary doll with a false head. It is finely made and unrivaled in size. It is composed of wrapped reeds, sticks, and vegetal fibers...
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Chancay Small False Mask
Uniquely sized Chancay false mummy mask. Carved from a solid piece of wood. The face is painted overall in red cinnabar or iron oxide. The facial features are
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Publicized Hauri/Chancay False Head
A nicely carved smaller false mummy mask. Painted overall in red cinnabar or iron oxide. Facial features are in relief. Eyes are incised white with black...
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Impressive Black Chimú Aryballos
An impressive black Chimú aryballos. Attractive and well-defined. Each squarish quadrant has embossed stylistic birds incorporated on the upper half with...
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Royal Chimú Ear Ornaments
A choice pair of substantial silver plated Chimú ear ornaments. Anthropo-zoomorphic repousse decorations surround the center ring. The outer parameter...
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Nazca Polychrome Cactus Star Bowl
A colorful Nazca bowl dating from approximately AD 500-600 showcases a distinctive red, orange, brown, and tan star design with a central dot...
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Chimú Wooden Ceremonial Figure
This sizable and intricate sculpture depicts a Chiefton in ceremonial practice. It is an impressive standalone wood carving. He wears a tethered headdress.
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Chancay Cradleboard Litter
A finely made Chancay Cradleboard litter - kupulwe. Laid upon a bed of reed slats, a solid clay figure is nicely wrapped using a cotton textile blanket, secured
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Chancay Border Panel Fragment
Cotton and wool (camelid), bands of plain weave, slit tapestry weave with wrapping outlining waves, and edged with plain weave extended weft loop fringe...
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