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.
Fine Lambayeque Stirrup Vessel
Modeled image of the deity Naymlap, legendary hero king. A thick denticulated headband forms the base of the upper part of the spout. Three-tier tasseled...
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Chancay Wood Staff with Janiform Heads
This robust carved hardwood pole staff has a double human head finial. Diamond-shaped eyes with heavy cheeks. Wears a large, tall plume.
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Chancay Jaguar Vessel c. 900 -1400 A.D.
It is a lovely Chancay vessel with a rounded body, wide lip, and strap handles. A crouching Jaguar projects outwards with all four legs within the neck area.
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Valdivian Owl Stone Plaque
This is a beautifully large-sized Valdivian limestone plaque. Bas-relief with deeply incised carvings. Calcium Carbonate incrustations throughout...
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Valdivian Monolith Six Sided Stone
The monolith limestone block in bas-relief is embellished with resounding, wide excised carvings on all six sides.
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Valdivian Ceremonial Stone Axe
A wonderfully sized ceremonial stone axe from the Valdivian culture, Ecuador. Green diorite stone with excellent delineation between colors. Highly polished.
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Valdivian – Chorrera Stone Mortar
This feline is an exceptional and sturdy serpentine stone mortar made in the Transition Style. The tail of the mortar has a beautiful spiral perforation.
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Valdivian Semi-Abstract Stone Figure
Carved stone figurine with face and legs indicated (notched). Stylized in a semi-abstract form. Stage 2 Palmer Notched Incised. This Formative culture
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Valdivian – Chorrera Stone Parrot Mortar
Valdivian-Chorrera stone mortars shaped like parrots are artifacts from the Valdivian culture, which thrived in coastal Ecuador between 3500 BCE and 1800 BCE.
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Valdivian Shell Jaguar Pendant
A massive and heavy shell pendant/scepter of a Jaguar crouched atop a geometric pattern platform. Sculpted from a large, thick spondylus core.
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Early Guangala figurine
A rare example of a very early Guangala figurine from Ecuador, circa 500 BC - 100 AD. This piece depicts a female with incised patterns indicative of jewelry...
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Fine Guangala Figure c. 500 BC – 500 AD
An elegant female ocarina. Expressive example with finely incised surface details. Excellent facial features, pierced nose and ears. Beautiful handling of the
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