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Kachina Dolls & Pre-Columbian Artifacts

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location149 North Road (Route 140), East Windsor, Connecticut, United States In Person PreviewSaturday October 4th , 2008 12pm (Noon) to 4pm

Auction Details

<p>This exceptional auction consists of a rare collection of Antiquities from Central America that was accumulated over many years. Most are from the Greater Nicoya Region (Nicaragua - Costa Rica) the few exceptions are noted. Pre-Columbian (Pre-Christopher Columbus, 1500 AD) range in age from 1500 AD to 1550 BC.The estimated age is noted for each Pre-Columbian item. All dimensions are in inches for the Pre-Columbian items (1 inch=2.5cm). The most dominant tribe at the time of the arrival of Columbus was the Chorotegas, who broke off from the main tribe in Mexico approximately 800 AD and migrated to this Nicoya region.</p>

<p>Nicoya region ceramic vessels usually depict animal themes such as serpents, jaguars, humans, monsters, turtles, snakes, alligators, etc. It is thought that these animal vessels were used to protect the tribe during certain ceremonial rituals and were often buried with their owners. This sort of decorated and protective vessel was usually owned by people of high rank within the tribe, such as Chiefs or the Sharman (Priest).</p>

<p>The pottery is ceramic, which is made from clay that is baked in earthen ovens at various temperatures. The tribes who made and used these were known as the Nahava, Maribias, Chontial, and the Chorotega.</p>

<p>The Kachina dolls were collected over many years and the previous owner actually met with a number of the master carvers represented in this auction. The height of each doll is measured in both inches (") and Centimeters (cm).</p>

<p>Additional estate items include quality smalls and artwork.</p>
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Terasita M Montoya Ceramic Vase1 - Terasita M Montoya Ceramic Vase
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Terasita M Montoya Ceramic Vase measuring ~5" tall
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Estimate : 25.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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7pc Bradley & Hubbard Desk Set birds, flowers2 - 7pc Bradley & Hubbard Desk Set birds, flowers
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7pc Bradley & Hubbard Desk Set birds, flowers
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
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Harmony Wurtemberg Musical Cast Metal Clock3 - Harmony Wurtemberg Musical Cast Metal Clock
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Harmony Wurtemberg Musical Cast Metal Clock measuring ~10 3/4" tall
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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The Fool Painting by Karen Markovitz4 - The Fool Painting by Karen Markovitz
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The Fool acrylic Painting by Karen Markovitz measures ~16"wide x ~20" tall. Work commissioned for lobby display at Bushnell Theater in Ha...
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Spring Flowers by Antonina Woronyn Oil Painting5 - Spring Flowers by Antonina Woronyn Oil Painting
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Spring Flowers by Antonina Woronyn Oil Painting overall frame size measures ~17 1/4" x ~21 1/8"
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Summer Flowers by Antonina Woronyn Oil Painting6 - Summer Flowers by Antonina Woronyn Oil Painting
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Summer Flowers by Antonina Woronyn Oil Painting overall frame size measures ~25 1/8" x ~31 1/8"
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Water color painting G A Hays Sheep7 - Water color painting G A Hays Sheep
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Water color painting G A Hays Sheep frame measures ~23 1/8" x ~18 3/4"
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to 67gladiator for 120.00
 
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Oil Painting H. Stadelhofer Wagon with Hay8 - Oil Painting H. Stadelhofer Wagon with Hay
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Oil Painting H. Stadelhofer Wagon with Hay measures ~36 1/4" x ~28 1/2"
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
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A/P pencil signed Bathers Santos Zingale9 - A/P pencil signed Bathers Santos Zingale
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A/P pencil signed Bathers (Santos) Zingale discoloration noted, some border chipping
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7 Graduating Elephants Ivory Elephant models10 - 7 Graduating Elephants Ivory Elephant models
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7 Graduating Elephants Ivory Elephant models with largest Elephant measuring ~2" tall x ~ 1 1/2" across, complete with box
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
 
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July 4th 1829 John J Rider United States Map11 - July 4th 1829 John J Rider United States Map
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July 4th 1829 John J Rider United States Map Overall measurements ~20" tall x ~28 1/2" long
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Estimate : 900.00 - 2,000.00
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John J Rider Leather Trunk12 - John J Rider Leather Trunk
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John J Rider Leather Trunk, as found condition, measures ~24 1/2" across x ~14 3/4" tall x ~16" deep. VB Patent
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War Department Stephen Hammond Ordinance Certificate13 - War Department Stephen Hammond Ordinance Certificate
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War Department Stephen Hammond Ordinance Certificate for service dated April 6th, 1917 - August 20th, 1920 and measures ~17 1/2" x ~21 1/2"...
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Tiffany & Co. 14665 Makers Sterling Silver Tray 2+POUNDS!14 - Tiffany & Co. 14665 Makers Sterling Silver Tray 2+POUNDS!
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Tiffany & Co. 14665 Makers Sterling Silver Tray with birds and poppies floral motif weighs over 2 1/2 pounds when placed on postal scale signed ...
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Bigelow, Kennard & Co Sterling Silver tray15 - Bigelow, Kennard & Co Sterling Silver tray
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signed Bigelow, Kennard & Co reticulated Sterling Silver oval monogrammed tray numbered 3505 and weighs ~1 pound when placed on postal scale. M...
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5pc Coffee Tea Service Dutchardt Apollo EPNS16 - 5pc Coffee Tea Service Dutchardt Apollo EPNS
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5pc Coffee Tea Service Dutchardt Apollo EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) Bernard Rice's Sons Inc Silverplated service
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Pair Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Sheffield Silver Candlesticks17 - Pair Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Sheffield Silver Candlesticks
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Pair Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Sheffield Silver Candlesticks 1904 ~11" tall
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Bluebird china Japan tea service 38 pieces18 - Bluebird china Japan tea service 38 pieces
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Bluebird china Japan tea service 38 pieces 4 cups, 6 saucers, creamer, sugar with cover, teapot (no cover), 12 Bread and butter plates, 12 salad plate
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Mercury glass compote19 - Mercury glass compote
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Mercury glass compote measuring ~11 3/4" across x ~7 7/8" x ~3 7/8"
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2 Mercury glass vases20 - 2 Mercury glass vases
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2 Mercury glass vases, largest measuring ~7 1/2" the smaller measuring ~5 1/2" tall. Some losses noted.
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