Auction 38: Fine Ancient Artifacts

A heavy Aztec celt ingot from Mexico, c. AD 1300 - 1500. This piece of early trade currency is 5 in long and is heavily encrusted. Rare type. Ex Mago

An excellent Chupicuaro painted bust from Mexico, c. 300 - 100 BC, elaborately adorned with a headdress, large ear ornaments and necklace with matchin

A lovely Chupicuaro 'Pretty Lady' from Mexico, c. 300 - 100 BC, depicted wearing a long skirt and adorned with a fancy headdress, ear spools...

An excellent Olmec head fragment from Guatemala, c. 1000 BC, depicting an individual with fancy headdress and incised coif at the back. H: 21/4 in. Gr

A large Vera Cruz head from Mexico, c. AD 300 - 900, this fine Remojadas type has extensive chapopote decor over the eyes and mouth. H: 3 1/2 in; W: 4

A marvelous Vera Cruz figure from Mexico, c. AD 300 - 900, this superb Remojadas example depicts a priestess ceremonial dancer with arms held high and

A nice Vera Cruz ceramic head from Mexico, c. AD 300 - 900, wearing elaborate headdress and large ear spools, remains of the collar can be seen. An at

A large Zapotec head fragment from Mexico, c. AD 400 - 500, depicting the God Cocojo. H: 4 1/8 in. Intricately detailed, strong mineral deposits. Ex

A Mixtec green stone penate of a seated man, Mexico, c. AD 800 - 1200, with nicely executed detail and well-preserved surfaces. H: 1 5/8 in. Intact. E

A group of four obsidian cores from Mexico, c. AD 200 - 750. They range from 2-3/4 in to 4 in in length and are the remains of pieces from which shar