Auction 38: Fine Ancient Artifacts

A rare Inca paccha from Peru, c. AD 1300 - 1500, this elaborately molded vessel depicts a ceremonial bowl overflowing with corn, representing a succes

A nice Inca stone Canopa in the form of a alpaca, Peru, c. AD 1300 - 1500, nicely carved in a banded black stone, the back hollowed and still retains

A fine Nazca polychrome bowl from Peru, c. AD 200 - 400, decorated with four orcas painted against a deep red background. Dia: 6 1/8 in. Intact, with

A rare Salinar vessel from Peru, c. 200 BC - AD 100, the beaker is decorated with bands of shell designs and is fronted by a pair of nicely detailed f

A Moche sodalite beaded necklace, Peru, c. AD 400 - 700, formed from heavy tubular-shaped beads and three pendants, each with four human faces, the ey

An awesome Moche IV figural Fineline vessel from Peru, c. AD 450 - 550, seated atop the chamber is the Supernatural warrior The Lizard, executed in ex

A late Moche III hunting scene from Peru, c. AD 400 - 450, featuring two scenes depicting a deer with a spear in its back. The Moche deer hunt is exte

A fine Moche figure from Peru, c. AD 400 - 600, this standing female is depicted with hands held to the chest, wearing a tunic and is adorned with a s

A fine Moche V globular jar from Peru, c. AD 550 - 700, decorated with three complex depictions of weapons bundles, showing a shield, battle club, atl

A magnificent Moche avian effigy from Peru, c. AD 400 - 700, an exceptionally large example depicts a condor, one of the most important birds for anci