Kachina Dolls & Pre-Columbian Artifacts

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<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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Anteater efigy, hollow, Negra, Rare, 1000 BC - 200 AD178 - Anteater efigy, hollow, Negra, Rare, 1000 BC - 200 AD
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Animal Effigy, anteater, hollow, negra color, small chip at rear, excellent condition 7 x 3 ½ ,very rare, 1000BC-200AD
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Human Female Figurine, RARE, Fine cond.179 - Human Female Figurine, RARE, Fine cond.
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Human Female Figurine, reddish, very rare, 3 ½ x 1 ¾, 1200BC-100BC, excellent condition
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Human figurine, very rare, 300 - 800 AD, nice cond.180 - Human figurine, very rare, 300 - 800 AD, nice cond.
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Human Figurine, minor chipping at bottom and top, 5 ½ x 4, very rare, very good condition, 300-800AD
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Animal, Soro, Musical, nice color, fine cond, very rare181 - Animal, Soro, Musical, nice color, fine cond, very rare
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Animal Effigy (soro weasel or fox family) musical tambourine, late polychrome, some color fading,excellent condition, very rare, 4 ½ ht., 1000-...
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Figurine, Pregnant Female, Luna,  Ometepe, Rare 300 AD182 - Figurine, Pregnant Female, Luna, Ometepe, Rare 300 AD
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Effigy Animal Female Figurine, pregnant, appears to be human, Luna, Isle of Ometepe, considered to be the peak of Nicoya polychrome productions, excee
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Female Figurine, Polychromo, Fine Cond, 500 - 800 AD183 - Female Figurine, Polychromo, Fine Cond, 500 - 800 AD
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Female Figurine, Nicoya zone, polychromo, small chip at top, excellent condition, 4 x 3 ¾ , 500-800AD
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Male Figurine, Nice Condition 700 - 1100 AD184 - Male Figurine, Nice Condition 700 - 1100 AD
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Male Figurine, Nicoya zone, 1 inch chip on one leg, else very nice condition, 4 x 3, 700-1100AD
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Female Figurine, Chorotega, nice coloring 700 - 1100 AD185 - Female Figurine, Chorotega, nice coloring 700 - 1100 AD
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Female Figurine, Nicoya region, probably Chorotega Indians, nicely colored, some fading, excellent condition, 5 x 3 ½ ,very rare in this size a...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
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Animal Figurines used as whistles, fine cond. 500 BC - 300 AD186 - Animal Figurines used as whistles, fine cond. 500 BC - 300 AD
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Two Animal Effigy Figurines, used as whistles, could be mammal or reptile, negra color, very rare, both approximately 3 ½ x 1 ½ , excellen...
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Animal Figurines Both Tortoise, fine cond, 300 BC- 500 AD187 - Animal Figurines Both Tortoise, fine cond, 300 BC- 500 AD
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Two Animal Effigy Figures, both appear to be tortoises, both in excellent condition, one 300BC-500AD, the other 500AD-800AD, approximately 2 x 2 ...
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