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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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Tools pobably chisels, among others, fine, 500 BC - 300 AD198 - Tools pobably chisels, among others, fine, 500 BC - 300 AD
Golden Gavel
Tools, probably Chisels, among other uses, 5 inches X 2 ½, total two, Nicoya region 500BC-300AD, fine condition
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to abajootz for 60.00
 
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War weapon, ancient, unique 1000 BC - 500 BC199 - War weapon, ancient, unique 1000 BC - 500 BC
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Unique Ancient War Weapon, volcanic rock, designed and shaped like a doughnut. Diameter is 3 ¼ inches with a 1 ¼ inch hole in the center, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to sanddaddy-.. for 84.00
 
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War weapon, ancient, unique 1000 BC - 500 BC200 - War weapon, ancient, unique 1000 BC - 500 BC
Golden Gavel
Unique Ancient War Weapon, description same as above item, this has slightly larger diameter 3 5/8 inches, not quite as heavy, and less granulated, al
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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War weapon, ancient, unique 1000 BC - 500 BC201 - War weapon, ancient, unique 1000 BC - 500 BC
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Unique Ancient War Weapon, description same as above, two items, exception, smaller, overall diameter 2 ¼ inches, hole in center, ½ inch w...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jaguar, Serpent, Human motifs on large jar nice design202 - Jaguar, Serpent, Human motifs on large jar nice design
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Large Footed Jar, Polychromo with various motifs including plumed serpents, jaguar and human, very unusual design, very vivid, repair at bottom, a ver
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to abajootz for 300.00
 
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Crow Mother Hopi Kachina Carlton Timms203 - Crow Mother Hopi Kachina Carlton Timms
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Crow Mother Hopi Kachina Carlton Timms 9.8" 25cm
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Kokopella Hopi Kachina Karen Komalestewa204 - Kokopella Hopi Kachina Karen Komalestewa
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Kokopella Hopi Kachina Karen Komalestewa 7.75" 20cm
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Old Oraibi T. Burton Hopi Bowl205 - Old Oraibi T. Burton Hopi Bowl
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Old Oraibi T. Burton Hopi Small Bowl ~2 1/2" tall, ~3 3/4" diameter
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Cactus Maiden Hopi Kachina D. Tallas206 - Cactus Maiden Hopi Kachina D. Tallas
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Cactus Maiden Hopi Kachina D. Tallas 7.75 20cm
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bear Hopi Kachina Largo207 - Bear Hopi Kachina Largo
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Bear Hopi Kachina Largo 10.75 27.5 cm
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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