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Attractive Mayan orange-ware tripod bowl, El Salvador, c. 400 - 600 AD. The bowl is deep with an indented line below the inward flaring rim. Intact with glossy surfaces and light mineral and root deposits. H: 4 1/2" (11.4 cm), Dia: 6 1/2" (16.4 cm). Ex Bill Hood Auctions, Florida. Very nice! Could still be used to store or display dry goods! #A11377: $325
Very nice Maya figural ocarina from Honduras, c. 200 - 500 AD. This Early figural example stands on two mammiform legs and depicts an individual adorned with a spiked headdress and ear spools. Excellent sound. H: 3". Pierced for suspension at the rear. Museum deaccession; Ex East Coast collection. #0611294: $325
Mayan whistle figure from the Copan area of Honduras. In the form of a dwarf depicted with hands held in his lap, wearing fancy headdress and ear ornaments. Stands 65 mm (2 1/2") tall, made from the characteristic buff clay with the typical Early Classic appearance. Good calcification and nice tone. Museum deaccession. #271013: $275
Fine Maya 3-note avian whistle from Honduras, c. 500 - 800 AD. This adorable instrument depicts an owl, believed to be a messenger between shamans and the spirit world. 2 1/4". Good mineral deposits, great tone. Deaccessioned from the Pine Crest School Museum, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Acquired by donation between 1975 and 1982. #1011406: $325
Mayan whistle figure from the Copan area of Honduras. In the form of a dwarf depicted with hands held in his lap, wearing fancy headdress and ear ornaments. Stands 56 mm (2 1/4") tall, made from the characteristic buff clay with the typical Early Classic appearance. Good calcification and nice tone. Museum deaccession. #271011: $275
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Pre-Classic Maya, c. 1000 BC - 250. Beautiful figure from El Salvador. This highly burnished red ware figure stands on bifurcated feet with hands held to the chest and is wearing a traditional headdress. 3 1/8" tall. Rare type! Ref: Guzman, Museo National de Antropologia, page 32 for another example. Ex East Coast collection. #0611290: $399
Last of their kind: Mayan Ear-spool, c. 300 - 500 AD. Found in El Salvador. Made of bone, measures 23 mm (7/8") diameter, 9 mm (3/8") thick. Excellent light translucent coloration with some earthen deposits. #272103: $150
Last of their kind: Mayan Ear-spool, c. 300 - 500 AD. Found in El Salvador. Made of bone, measures 20 mm (3/4") diameter, 12 mm (7/16") thick. Great deep brown patina. #272104: $150
Ancient Mayan ear spool, c. 600 - 800 AD. Large terracotta ear spool / linear cruciform motif. 39x18 mm. Nice! #271014: $225
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Large Pre-Classic Maya figure from the Pacific Slope region of Guatemala, c. 200 BC - 200 AD. This seated male is posed with hands clasped to the chest and is adorned with large ear spools and a necklace. 6 1/2" tall! Strong mineral deposits. #310X287: SOLD
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Beautiful large Maya polychrome jar from Guatemala, c. 500 - 800 AD, depicting two boldly painted deer separated by intervening geometric designs. Intact with vivid paint, mineral deposits and root marks. See Schmidt - "Maya", page 520 for similar example. An absolutely breathtaking display-piece! #610X285: SOLD
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Mayan whistle figure from the Copan area of Honduras. In the form of a dwarf depicted with hands held in his lap, wearing fancy headdress and ear ornaments. 2-1/2" high, made from the characteristic buff clay with the typical Early Classic appearance. Good calcification and nice tone. Museum deaccession. #may6003x2: $275 SOLD
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Maya, c. 500-700 AD. Nice strand of 20 unusually large Maya ceramic beads and spindle whorls from Guatemala. Also included is a group six stone beads made from finely speckled steatite from the Quiche area. Ex-Florida collection. #0211326: $350. SOLD
Large Maya sello from the Pacific Slope region of Guatemala, c. 500 - 800 AD. This choice roller seal is 3-1/2" long and is decorated with a complex depiction of the Plumed Serpent, a rare motif. Perforated through the center, strong mineral deposits and signs of extensive usage in ancient times. #0411258: $399 SOLD
Attractive terracotta Maya bust, c. 500 - 800 AD. Great piece with attractive style and good detail. The head is atop a decorated column, with a canine-headed headdress pulled to the back of his head. H: 4 1/4" (10.8 cm). On a custom stand. Found at Tazumal, El Salvador. From the collection of Danny Hall – Houston, TX; Acquired from Saida Cebero – Sugarland, TX; By descent from Julio Atalah who collected it in El Salvador between 1940 and 1967. #861399x2: $399 SOLD
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Early Classic Maya, c. 400 - 600 AD. Nice figure of the wind god, with puffed cheeks, from the Pacific slope region of Guatemala. He wears an elaborate costume with loin cloth, necklace and ear spools with dangling extensions. His headdress is multi-layered and surmounted by the foreparts of an iguana-headed bird. Some minor chipping, arms repaired at shoulders. Nice age deposits. H: 5 3/4" (45.6 cm). An attaractive piece! #861397: $325 SOLD
Fine Maya bird whistle from Guatemala, c. AD 500 - 800. A nicely detailed instrument with spread wings and expressive eyes. Measures 3" long and has a great tone when played! Good colored paint remnants and mineral deposits. #0411260x2: $325 SOLD
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