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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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Animal Figures, One Mammal, Reptile, nice color, 600 AD188 - Animal Figures, One Mammal, Reptile, nice color, 600 AD
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Two Animal Effigy Figures, one appears to belong to the ape or monkey family, 2 ¾ ht, color fade 500-800AD; other is either mammal, reptile or ...
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Figurines, human, monkey, colored, fine cond. 500 - 800 AD189 - Figurines, human, monkey, colored, fine cond. 500 - 800 AD
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Two Animal Effigy Figurines, one human, 3 inches high, Polychromo, other also Polychromo, appears to be monkey family, 3 inches high, both in excellen
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Human Figurines, Polychromo, fine condition, 500 - 800 AD190 - Human Figurines, Polychromo, fine condition, 500 - 800 AD
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Two Human Figurines, polychrome, one 3 ¼ other 2 ½ inches high, some fading, excellent condition, 500-800AD
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Jaguar, Serpent Motif, Luna Bowl, nice color & design191 - Jaguar, Serpent Motif, Luna Bowl, nice color & design
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Polychromo Bowl, Luna type, beautiful inside design with clover at bottom of bowl, jaguar and plumed serpent motif inside and out, some fading on outs
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Six arrowheads, Nicoya Region, Fine Cond. 500 BC - 300 AD192 - Six arrowheads, Nicoya Region, Fine Cond. 500 BC - 300 AD
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Arrow Heads, tools etc. 2 ½ -3 ½ inches, total of six, 500BC-300AD, Nicoya region, fine condition
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Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Arrowheads, spear, tools, etc, Nicoya region 500 BC - 300 AD193 - Arrowheads, spear, tools, etc, Nicoya region 500 BC - 300 AD
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Arrow Heads, Tools, etc…, total of six, 2-3 inches, Nicoya region, 500BC-300AD, excellent condition
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Sold to floor for 95.00
 
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Spear heads, tools, Nicoya Region, Fine cond., 500 BC - 300 AD194 - Spear heads, tools, Nicoya Region, Fine cond., 500 BC - 300 AD
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Arrow Heads, Spear Heads, Tools etc…2 ½ - 4 inches Nicoya Region 500BC-300AD, fine condition
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Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Spear heads, tools, Nicoya, Fine Cond. 500 BC - 300 AD195 - Spear heads, tools, Nicoya, Fine Cond. 500 BC - 300 AD
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Spear Heads, Tools etc…4-5 inches, Nicoya region 500BC-300AD, fine condition
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Spear heads, tools, Nicoya, Fine Cond. 500 BC - 300 AD196 - Spear heads, tools, Nicoya, Fine Cond. 500 BC - 300 AD
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Spear Heads, Tools, etc…..4-5 inches, Nicoya region 500BC-300AD, fine condition
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Large Tool Nicoya (Nicaragua, Costa Rico) Fine Cond. 500 BC - 300 AD197 - Large Tool Nicoya (Nicaragua, Costa Rico) Fine Cond. 500 BC - 300 AD
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Large Tool, 5 ¾ inches, Nicoya region, 500BC-300AD, fine condition
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to sanddaddy-.. for 60.00
 
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