Ancient South American / Pre-Columbian Artifacts:
Chimu Culture, Ancient Peru. 1100--1400 AD
All pieces de-accessioned, ex-Brooklyn Museum with red museum numbers on bottom.

Chimu, Peru. 1100 - 1400 AD. Beautiful burnished bottle in the form of a warrior holding battle club and shield. The tip of the club has been lost to history. This piece is actually a "pastiche" reconstructed out of two separate pieces but expertly done. Amazing detail. Measures 6 1/4 inches tall. #172. $375

Chimu, Peru. 1100 - 1450 AD. An adorable zoomorphic ceramic bottle. This single-spout vessel with strap handle is decorated with a cute baby monkey, draped over the top of the chamber. Stands 5 1/2" tall. In excellent condition, good mineral deposits. Ex Andrea Sarmiento collection, Miami. #nov252: $299

Chimu-Lambayeque Peru, c. 1100 - 1300 AD. A nice ceramic standing figure. Depicts a cargador carrying a vessel by means of a tumpline slung across the forehead. He stands 5 1/2" tall. Nicely burnished. #ch78451: $275

Chimu, 1100 - 1400 AD. Puma-shaped black-ware vessel, with single stirrup handle, professional repair to spout otherwise intact and solid. H: 8"; L: 6". $475


Chimu, 1100 - 1400 AD. Wonderful avian whistle-bottle. Two chambers, the front depicting a seated parrot. A great whistling sound can still be made when the back spout is blown into! Outstanding state of preservation. Large piece, measures 8 1/2 inches long, and 7 1/2 inches tall. #3768: $475 SOLD



Lambayeque (Sican), Peru. Pre-Inca period, 700 - 1350 AD. A rare full figure depiction of the primary deity Naymlap, 3-3/4" tall, wearing a solar headdress. Perforated ears, highly burnished. Very cool piece. #LA32315: $275 SOLD

Lambayeque (Sican), Peru. 700 - 1350 AD. A fine ceramic figural vessel depicting an individual wearing a mask, as well as being adorned with a labret. Arms are indicated along the side mold seams. Stands 8 1/4" tall. In excellent condition, with nicely burnished slip and good mineral deposits. Ex Frank Kapia collection, New York. #nov257: $299

Chimu, 1100 - 1400 AD. Single spouted black-ware bottle in the form of the head of a puma, which is schematized, but quite attractive. Some minor chipping to the lip of the spout and to one of the ears. Height: 5.75 inches. $425

MO1044: A cute Moche figure, ca. 400 - 700 AD, 4 1/2" high, wearing elaborate ear ornaments and necklace. skk

MO1036: A fine Moche figure, ca. 400 - 700 AD, 5" tall, wearing a headdress, necklace and ear ornaments. Nice paint. suy


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