Mesoamerican
Antiquities from Central America
More than 10,000 years ago, the first settlements formed in Central America. The abundant pool of artifacts which have reached our times over millennia visualizes in a very impressive way the cultural and technological achievements during these times. Out of the Central American civilizations, the Maya and the Aztec are certainly the most widely known ones, inspiring our phantasy with exotic myths or curdling the blood with merciless rituals. We are proud to offer you a fine selection of ancient pieces from Central America, with a focus on Central American pottery and jewelry. It will always be a pleasure to us to individually work with you on your own and personal collection, looking for special pieces you would like to add. Please do not hesitate to contact us any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
Jaguar vessel of the Guanacaste-Nicoya peoplesThe imposing vessel shows not just a jaguar but a transformed shaman in his animal form. It was made in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica between 800 and 1200 AD and used for funeral purposes in the Guanacaste region.
€6,200
Sculpture of a man from ColimaA fine example of the peculiar art and famous pottery from Colima on the west coast of today's Mexico. 200 BC to 400 AD, including TL test.
€2,400
Stirrup vessel of a shamanBeautiful vessel from the golden age of the Moche culture. It shows a blind Shaman with a rattle in his hand. 200 to 400 AD, including TL analysis.
€2,160
Moche erotic potteryExceptional depiction of figures on a raft having intercourse. From the golden age of the Moche civilization.
€2,520
Ceremonial knife of the Sican cultureThe so-called Tumi was a weapon to cut the throats of humans and animals in ritual sacrifices. The knife certainly fulfilled an additional representative function in the afterlife. From the period of the Sican's cultural florescence during the 10th to 12th centuries AD.
€300
Huge ceremonial knife of the Sican cultureThe so-called Tumi was a weapon to cut the throats of humans and animals in ritual sacrifices. The knife certainly fulfilled an additional representative function in the afterlife. From the period of the Sican's cultural florescence during the 10th to 12th centuries AD.
€515