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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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Polychromo bowl, human face, 500 - 800 AD98 - Polychromo bowl, human face, 500 - 800 AD
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Bowl, polychrome (faded) human face, 500-800AD, small chip on rim 5 x 3 ½
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to tomverlain for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Shoe Shape Vessel, 500 - 800 AD99 - Shoe Shape Vessel, 500 - 800 AD
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Shoe shaped vessel, 1 ¼ chip rear of rim, 500-800AD 5 x 1 ½
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to sanddaddy-.. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Tripod dish, human legs, Polychromo, Chorotega Indians100 - Tripod dish, human legs, Polychromo, Chorotega Indians
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Tripod dish humanoid face on legs, polychrome, Chorotega Indians, 800-1400 AD,
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Monochromo Bowl, Unique handles, 300 BC - 500 AD101 - Monochromo Bowl, Unique handles, 300 BC - 500 AD
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Monochromo bowl with handles, unique, 300BC-500AD, 3 x 2 ¼, much nicer than photo indicates
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Striped Polychromo bowl, 500 - 800 AD102 - Striped Polychromo bowl, 500 - 800 AD
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Striped Polychromo bowl, 500-800AD, 2 ½ x 2 ½
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Human-Frog Face Effigy Vessel, Unique Design 300 BC103 - Human-Frog Face Effigy Vessel, Unique Design 300 BC
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Monochromo bowl type effigy vessel, unique shape and design, combo human face and frog, very rare, minor chips on rim, 300BC-300AD, 4 x 3 ½
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Vase shape vessel, rare with handle, 300 BC - 500 AD104 - Vase shape vessel, rare with handle, 300 BC - 500 AD
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Vase shape vessel, rare with handle, 4 ¾ x 3 ¼, 300AD-700AD
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Bowl with two handle, very unusual, 300 BC - 500 AD105 - Bowl with two handle, very unusual, 300 BC - 500 AD
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Bowl with two handles, unusual, 300BC-500AD
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Ancient Musical Instrument (Tambourine) 300 BC - 500 AD106 - Ancient Musical Instrument (Tambourine) 300 BC - 500 AD
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Tambourine, (musical instrument) unusual with handles, 7 ½ x 4, 300BC-500AD
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Olmec People Twin Bats, Exceedingly Rare 1000 BC107 - Olmec People Twin Bats, Exceedingly Rare 1000 BC
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Monochromo whistle (flute), Twin Bats joined together originally. This exceedingly rare item, sculptured from rock was made by the Olmec people (Atla
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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