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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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Large Effigy Vessel, Animal. Roja, Flared Rim, 500 BC158 - Large Effigy Vessel, Animal. Roja, Flared Rim, 500 BC
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Large Roja (Red Ware) Animal Effigy Vessel, flared rim, 9 ¼ x 8 ¼ , excellent condition, 500BC-300AD
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Serpent Effigy Vessel, Jaguar Motif, Meditating, Rare159 - Serpent Effigy Vessel, Jaguar Motif, Meditating, Rare
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Polychromo Serpent Effigy Vessel, well worn but stills shows jaguar and plumed serpent motif, serpent appears to be meditating, very rare, ceremonial,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,400.00
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Large Owl Effigy Vessel, Jaguar Motif, nice, very Rare160 - Large Owl Effigy Vessel, Jaguar Motif, nice, very Rare
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Large Owl Effigy Vessel, sculptured relief clay, jaguar motif, exceedingly rare, first time owl used in this manner, excellent condition, 9 ½ x...
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Animal Effigy Dish, Fine Condition 800 - 1200 AD161 - Animal Effigy Dish, Fine Condition 800 - 1200 AD
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Animal Effigy Dish, 6 ½ 2 ½ , 800-1200AD, fine condition
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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1550 BC Necklace, Pre dates Moses by 300 years Unique162 - 1550 BC Necklace, Pre dates Moses by 300 years Unique
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Unique Monochromo Ceramic Necklace, 13 ½ inches, Nicoya Region (Costa Rica-Nicaragua) 1350-1550BC, This exceedingly rare treasure pre-dates Mos...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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1550 BC Necklace, Pre dates Moses by 300 years Unique163 - 1550 BC Necklace, Pre dates Moses by 300 years Unique
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Unique Monochromo Ceramic necklace, 18 ¾, with identical description to previous item, exception, size and no pendant. Each necklace is a one-o...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Polychromo bowl, shows orig firing mark, from orig. oven164 - Polychromo bowl, shows orig firing mark, from orig. oven
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Polychromo Bowl, shows original firing mark (scorched in earthen oven) 5 x 3 ½, 500-800AD
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Lavastone grinding container with pestle 300 BC165 - Lavastone grinding container with pestle 300 BC
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Gray Lavastone grinding container with pestle. Used to grind corn into flour, rare 3 ½ x 1 ½ , 300BC-500AD
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Serpent Motif Bowl, Polychromo, 500 - 800 AD166 - Serpent Motif Bowl, Polychromo, 500 - 800 AD
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Polychromo Bowl, serpent motif, faded, nice coloring, 4 ¾ x 3 ¼ , 500-800AD
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bichromo Dish, 5 x 2 inches, 500 - 800 AD167 - Bichromo Dish, 5 x 2 inches, 500 - 800 AD
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Bichromo Dish, 4 ¾ x 1 ¾ 500-800AD
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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