Ancient Resource: Chimu and Moche Culture, Ancient Peru Artifacts for Sale

Ancient South American / Pre-Columbian Artifacts:
Moche and Chimu Culture, Ancient Peru. 200 - 1400 AD
All museum de-accessions and ex-private collections, acquired prior to 1960

Attractive Moche duck vessel from Peru, 400 - 600 AD. Very pleasing piece with white detailing over a deep orange slip. Intact, small rim chip. H: 5 7/8" (14.9 cm). Ex Salt Lake City private collection. Charming! #A11426: $475

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

Fine Chimu portrait jug from Peru, c. 1100-1450 AD. This nice red-ware example depicts an individual with a prominent chin, well-modeled nose and ears, and expressive eyes. In excellent condition, with wear on the strap handle indicating usage in antiquity and extensive mineral deposits overall. 6 5/8" tall. Ex-collection Israel Pachenko, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. #0411271: $525

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

Choice Bat Deity vessel, Peru, Moche, c. 400 - 700 AD. Depicts the deity holding a stirrup vessel in one hand, a Canchero in the other, with a circular object common to all of these figures tucked under his arm. 5 5/8" tall. Burnished, with strong mineral deposits. Ex Los Angeles collection. #K0910264: $399

Moche culture, ancient Peru, 400 - 700 AD. Nice molded terracotta standing figure. Wears headdress, necklace and ear spools. Intact with much remaining original pigment. Interesting piece. Measures 130 mm (5") tall. #271037: $275

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

Chimu culture, Peru, 1100-1450 AD. A fine calero made from a gourd. Decorated with inlaid beads, three white shells and one green stone. The dipper is carved from dark wood. Caleros were used to store and carry ground lime to chew with coca leaves. 6" long. Intact, with nice patina from usage and just minor insect damage. Ref: Inca - Peru, page 238, for similar examples from the Royal Art Museum in Brussels. #1210329: $399

A fine Chimu calero from Peru, c. 1100 - 1450 AD, made from a gourd and decorated with a carved neck made from other material. The dipper is carved from dark wood. Caleros were used to store and carry ground lime to chew with coca leaves. L: 6". Intact, with nice patina from usage and just minor insect damage. See: "Inca - Peru," p. 238, for similar examples from the Royal Art Museum in Brussels. A great piece! #0310315: $325

Moche, Peru, c. 400-700 AD. Nice Moche terracotta standing figure. Depicts a male with expressive eyes, nose and mouth. He wears a wide headdress, broad necklace, ear-spools, white belt and finger-tip adornments. Overall an ruddy orange color with lots of original pigment. 98 mm (4") tall. Ex-Lost World Gallery, Atlanta. #bcm331: $299

Moche, Peru, c. 400-700 AD. Very large Moche terracotta standing figure. Depicts a male with expressive eyes, pronounced nose, well-detailed hands and large feet. He wears a rounded headdress, broad necklace, ear-spools and bracelets, all detailed in white. Overall an ruddy orange color with lots of original pigment. Ex-Lost World Gallery, Atlanta. 147 ( 5 3/4") tall. #bcm318: $299

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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 SOLD	Fine Chimu feline vessel from Peru, c. 1100 - 1450 AD. A beautiful zoomorphic vessel. This fine blackware example depicts a nicely formed feline. The head is beautifully detailed, with the legs and tail molded in high relief. 6" tall. Highly burnished, good mineral deposits and nice eye-appeal. #310X313 (out on approval): SOLD Choice Chimu avian vessel from Peru, c. 1100-1450 AD, featuring a beautifully detailed parrot perched atop the chamber, which is decorated with four molded panels portraying birds hunting fish. H: 7 1/4". Highly burnished, good mineral deposits. From the collection of R.C. Beck, Venice, FL. #1011412: $499 SOLD Fine Moche figure from Peru, c. 400-700 AD, portraying a seated male, wearing a striped mantles and carrying a heavy bag suspended by a strap draped across his head. One arm is tucked under the mantle, while the other is visible, resting on his knee. H: 4 1/4". Good paint, strong mineral deposits. From the collection of Frank Tapia, New York, NY. #1011418: $399 SOLD