Ancient Colima and Mexican Artifacts for Sale

Huastec, ancient Mexico, c. 200 - 500 AD. Neat molded terracotta headfrom a figure. Headband was molded and applied separately (in antiquity). 55 mm (2 1/8") tall. #901284: $125


Vera Cruz, Mexico. Xolalpan, 400 - 650 AD. Nice terracotta head of a man. Expressive eyes and mouth, large ears and hair in two curls upon his head. Broken off at neck from a larger statue, hollow inside. Nice reddish tone. Excellent detail. 32 mm ( 1 1/4") wide. #6310: $125

Toltec Mexico, c. 800 - 1000 AD. Interesting mold made idol. Depicts a god or ruler with large, wide headdress, arms over stomach. The face has expressive eyes, a pointed nose and open mouth, large earspools in the ears. Some original blue and red paint on the stripes of the garment. Protective felt pads on back from a prior collection. 98 mm (3 7/8") tall. #18679: $275


Colima, West Mexico, c. 300 BC - 300 AD. Fine Colima male figure. Posed standing, with arms to his sides, wearing a traditional headdress & loincloth. H: 6". Good mineral deposits, mounted on stand. Ex Florida collection. Very nice! #1c0709: $325

Colima culture, west Mexico. 300 BC - 300 AD. Deep brown burnished terracotta ear spool. 34x22 mm. #271015: $175

Colima culture, west Mexico. 300 BC - 300 AD. Deep brown burnished terracotta ear spool. 33x21 mm. #271016: $175


Western Mexico, Nayarit and Jalisco areas. 200 BC-350 AD. Painted pottery tripod-bowl. Evidence of being burned on the bottom, nice red painted striped across the inside. Partial loss to one leg. Measures 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches. Nice, rustic art piece! #trip74: $199

Mixtec, Mexico. 1200-1500 AD. Interesting terracotta tripod jar with incised and painted details. Impressed decorations along all sides. Burned in antiquity! One short curling handle. Some chips to rim. From an old Midwest USA museum collection. Museum number "C-13" on one side. 5" diameter, 4 3/4" tall. #51121: $250


Colima culture, west Mexico. 300 BC - 300 AD. Lovely terracotta whistle in the form of a bird. Still works, and makes a lovely tone when blown through! Stands 75 mm (3") tall. #271010x2: $350

Fine Tlatilco "Pretty Lady" figure. Pre-Classic Mexico, c. 1200-800 BC. Depicts a young lady with striking features and elaborate hair-dressing. Excellent detail overall, with traces of red and white pigment still visible on the surfaces. Nicely mounted on custom stand. The head itself measures 3" tall (5" with stand) and has a small "T" collection tag on the back from a previous owner of the piece. The head was likely intentionally broken from the body in antiquity for ritual or donative use. Ex-Riverbend Gallery; Ex-Pablo Bush Romero collection, acquired in the 1940's. #51678: $375
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Mexico, Vera Cruz,300 BC - 300 AD. Nice and very large molded terracotta head. Very early Remojades style. Intact, with the classic headdress, ear spools, execution of the mouth and minimal chin indicicative of the type. 77 mm (3") and thick. Very nice piece! Ex-Florida collection. #272010: $160


Mexico, Vera Cruz, 600 - 900 AD. Nice and very large molded terracotta head. Sonriente ("Laughing figure") type, with the characteristic filed teeth visible in the open mouth. 77 mm (3") and thick. The head acts as a whistle with great tone when blown through! Great character! Ex-Florida collection. #272019: $175


Ancient Colima, West Mexico, c. 300 BC - 300 AD. Nice terracotta whistle, in the form of a bird. Likely used for communicating while hunting in the jungle. 47 mm (1 7/8") long. #901287: $125

Colima, West Mexico, c. 300 BC - 300 AD. Beautiful and large double-chambered flute. A pleasing example with good mineral deposits on the highly burnished red slip. Great sound when played! One side works better than the other. Truly an amazing and well-preserved ancient musical instrument. 11 1/2" long. Ex East Coast collection. #0611284x2: $399

A great Colima avian whistle from West Mexico, ca. 300 BC - 300 AD. It is 2-1/2" high and depicts a two-headed bird, symbolic of the male-female duality motif. In excellent condition, with nice mineral deposits and great tone. Ex-Yvette Arnold collection, Dallas, TX. Rare! #CO759x2: $350

Mexico, Vera Cruz, 600 - 900 AD. Very large molded terracotta head. Sonriente ("Laughing figure") type. Depicted with large earspools and wide open mouth showing characteristic filed teeth. 71 mm (2 3/4") and thick. Ex-Florida collection. #272011: $145
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Vera Cruz, Mexico. Xolalpan, 400 - 650 AD. Nice terracotta face of a monkey. Detailed eyes, hair and wide mouth, large ear spools in ears. Burnished on the back, probably a fixture from a large vessel. 20 mm (7/8") tall and very thick. Nice reddish tone. Excellent detail. #6319: $95 SOLD

Vera Cruz, Mexico. Metepec, 200 - 750 AD. Fantastic terracotta face from a statue. Very expressive eyes and mouth, nicely formed nose and wide headdress. 40x34 mm (1 1/2 x 1 1/4"). Nice burnished grey color. A truly awesome piece. #6251: $225 SOLD

Teotihuacan, ancient Mexico, c. 200 - 650 AD. Excellent and HUGE molded terracotta head from a statue. With sensitively sculpted features and elaborate headdress. Awesome! #901283x2: $275 SOLD



Valley of Mexico, c. 1400-1500 AD. Interesting and large molded terracotta head. Once had large triangular headdress, part of which now lost. 80 mm (3 1/4") top to bottom. Old excavation label on back. #901282: $95 SOLD

Ancient Jalisco, Mexico, c. 200 BC - 300 AD. Excellent terracotta rattle! Completely intact with original rattling contents inside. Still works! Nice red-orange slip. 64 mm (2 1/2"). #901289: $175 SOLD

Vera Cruz, Mexico, c. 600 - 900 AD. Interesting terracotta head of a scarified deity. Face cut with deep scars and marks. Remains of small bits of ancient wood still embedded in the back. 54 mm (2 1/8"). #901288: $95 SOLD

Vera Cruz, Mexico, c. 600 - 900 AD. Molded terracotta mask. Neat piece with three holes for suspension - 2 at the ears worn through. 52 mm (2") across. #901286: $110 SOLD