Pre Columbian Art Collection

Page from Codex Vaticanus B. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with
1767160 A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with jaguar skin, before him a seated attendant wearing a birds mask, the Ahau Vulture

A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (shell)
1767157 A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c.450-650 (shell) by Mayan; 10.2 wide cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mayan carved plate, with a T boldly cut-out
1767154 A Mayan carved plate, with a T boldly cut-out, a symbol for the wind or the Ik sign, c. 550-950 by Mayan; 21.6 diameter cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mayan carved plate)

A rare Aztec stone frog, c. 1200-1521 (stone)
1767153 A rare Aztec stone frog, c.1200-1521 (stone) by Aztec; 20.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A rare Aztec stone frog, Ca. A.D. 1200-1521. 20.9cm); Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c. 1200-1521 (stone)
1767152 An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c.1200-1521 (stone) by Aztec; 58 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, Ca. A.D. 1200-1521. 58cm high)

A Teotihuacan stone mask, c. 450-650 (stone)
1767150 A Teotihuacan stone mask, c. 450-650 (stone) by Teotihuacan; 28 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Teotihuacan stone mask, Classic. Ca. A.D. 450-650)

A monumental Veracruz priest, c. 550-950
1767148 A monumental Veracruz priest, c.550-950 by Veracruz (AD 600-900); 104 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A monumental Veracruz priest, late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950)

A Chimu wood figural marker, c. 1100-1400 (wood)
1767139 A Chimu wood figural marker, c.1100-1400 (wood) by Pre-Columbian; 89 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chimu wood figural marker, ca. A.D. 1100-1400)

A Chancay painted vessel, c. 1100-1400
1767134 A Chancay painted vessel, c.1100-1400 by Pre-Columbian; 52 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chancay painted vessel, ca. A.D. 1100-1400)

A Mayan cache vessel carved on one side with the face of Sun God, Kinich Ahaw Or G-I, c
1767132 A Mayan cache vessel carved on one side with the face of Sun God, Kinich Ahaw Or G-I, c.250-450 by Mayan; 41.5 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god, Hun Nal Ye, c. 550-950
1767159 A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god, Hun Nal Ye, c.550-950 by Mayan; 24.2 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god)

Detail from a Mayan shell roundel, depicting a crosslegged scribe with pen in hand, c
1767156 Detail from a Mayan shell roundel, depicting a crosslegged scribe with pen in hand, c.550-950 (shell) by Mayan; 5.1 dia

A Colima female figure, Comala style, c. 100 BC-250 AD
1767147 A Colima female figure, Comala style, c.100 BC-250 AD by Colima Culture; 38.7 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colima female figure, Comala style, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D)

A Colima Dog, c. 100 BC-250 AD
1767146 A Colima Dog, c. 100 BC-250 AD by Colima Culture; 29.8 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colima Dog, Protoclassic, Ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250)

A Colima figure, c. 100 BC-250 AD
1767144 A Colima figure, c. 100 BC-250 AD by Colima Culture; 25.4 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colima figure, Protoclassic, Ca 100 B.C.-A.D. 250)

An Huari gold plume ornament, South Coast, c. 700-1000 (gold)
1767137 An Huari gold plume ornament, South Coast, c.700-1000 (gold) by Huari Culture; 41.9 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Huari gold plume ornament, South Coast, ca. A.D. 700-1000)

A Colima Warrior, c. 100 BC-250 AD
1767145 A Colima Warrior, c. 100 BC-250 AD by Colima Culture; 41.9 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colima Warrior, Protoclassic, Ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250)

A rare International style gold figure of a Shaman, probably from Panama or Costa Rica, c
1767141 A rare International style gold figure of a Shaman, probably from Panama or Costa Rica, c.500-1000 (gold) by Pre-Columbian; 12 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Middle Mochica mask of an aged dignitary, c. 100-200
1767136 A Middle Mochica mask of an aged dignitary, c.100-200 by Moche; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Middle Mochica mask of an aged dignitary, ca. A.D)

A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (stone)
1767133 A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c.450-650 (stone) by Mayan; 14.5 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Teotihuacan stone mask)

A Mayan lidded and carved tripod vessel, c. 250-450
1767158 A Mayan lidded and carved tripod vessel, c.250-450 by Mayan; 24.8 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mayan lidded and carved tripod vessel. Early classic, ca. A.D. 250-450)

A Mayan polychrome vessel indicating a scene from the Underworld with two seated
1767155 A Mayan polychrome vessel indicating a scene from the Underworld with two seated dignitaries, possibly the Hero Twins, each emerging from the maw, mouth, of a mythical serpent

A Veracruz figure of a mother and child, Nopiloa, c. 550-950
1767149 A Veracruz figure of a mother and child, Nopiloa, c.550-950 by Veracruz (AD 600-900); 23.5 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Veracruz figure of a mother and child, Nopiloa)

A Colima Dog, c. 100 BC-250 AD (ceramic)
1767143 A Colima Dog, c. 100 BC-250 AD (ceramic) by Colima Culture; 46 long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colima Dog, Protoclassic, Ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250)

A Tlatilco female figure, c. 900-600 B. C
1767142 A Tlatilco female figure, c.900-600 B.C. by Tlatilco culture (1250-800 BC); 35.6 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tlatilco female figure, Middle Preclassic, Ca. 900-600 B.C)

A Mayan polychrome tripod plate depicting the head of a dignitary in profile, c. 550-950
1767161 A Mayan polychrome tripod plate depicting the head of a dignitary in profile, c. 550-950 by Mayan; 35.6 dia cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Mixtec polychrome terracotta effigy vessels, c. 900-1200 (terracotta)
1767151 Three Mixtec polychrome terracotta effigy vessels, c.900-1200 (terracotta) by Mixtec (900-1519); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Mixtec polychrome terracotta effigy vessels)

A Costa Rican gold avian pendant, the predatory bird cast with an openwork beak
1767140 A Costa Rican gold avian pendant, the predatory bird cast with an openwork beak, grasping a small curly tailed animal

A Nazca-Huari feather tunic, c. 700-1100 (cotton, feathers)
1767138 A Nazca-Huari feather tunic, c. 700-1100 (cotton, feathers) by Nazca Culture; 152.5.x81.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nazca-Huari feather tunic, ca. A.D. 700-1100. 152.5 cm)

Anthropomorphic figure in gold, from the archaeological site of Tolima

Altar from the Olmec culture in Villahermosa

Giant head from Olmec culture

Olmec Altar in the Parque Museo La Venta in Villahermosa

Figure of the classic period from Monte Alban

Atlas as a primitive postclassic warrior preserved in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

Scribe

Detail of sculptural reliefs in buildings of the ancient city of Monte Alban

Young divinity

Detail of a sculptural relief on a rock representing a man with a large earring, at his left the representation of a hand in the ruins of the ancient city of Monte Alban

View of the stepped stone pyramid of the ancient city of Monte Alban

Partial view of the ruins of the ancient city of Monte Alban

Partial view of the archaeological ruins of the ancient city of Monte Alban

Exterior view of the House of the Nuns of Chichen Itza

Huehuetl, representation in stone of a drum from Mexico City DF (Tlatelolco?)

Jade figurine, probably a child although the Olmecs used to represent adults with childlike features, it comes from Cerro de las Mesas (Veracruz)

Brest mask made of clay of 14 cm in height, comes from the archaeological site of Tlatilco, in the east of Mexico

Female Figure with a newborn in arms, from a rubbish dump excavated near the town of Valdivia. This culture was developed between 3500 and 1900 BC in the Valdivia River Valley

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"Exploring the Richness of Pre-Columbian Art: A Glimpse into Ancient Civilizations" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Pre-Columbian art. From intricate codices to exquisite vessels, these artifacts offer a window into the artistic brilliance of ancient civilizations. One such artifact, Page from Codex Vaticanus B, transports us to the Mayan civilization with its detailed illustrations and hieroglyphic texts. This sacred manuscript unveils their complex cosmology and religious beliefs. A Mayan polychrome vessel takes us further into their society, depicting a cross-legged lord seated on a dais adorned with vibrant colors. The craftsmanship is remarkable, showcasing their mastery over pottery techniques. Moving on to personal adornments, we encounter a shell pectoral featuring the profile torso of a dignitary. Dating back to 450-650 AD, it exemplifies the importance placed on status and beauty within Mayan culture. The Chimu wood figural marker introduces us to another civilization's unique artistic expression. Carved from wood around 1100-1400 AD, this marker served as both an aesthetic piece and symbol of social identity. Amongst these treasures lies an extraordinary Aztec stone frog dating between 1200-1521 AD. Its significance remains shrouded in mystery; however, its intricate carving suggests connections to mythology or ritual practices. Another Aztec masterpiece emerges—a stone figure representing Macuilxochitl—showcasing divine attributes through carefully sculpted features. These sculptures were revered for their spiritual symbolism during ceremonies or rituals. Teotihuacan's influence comes alive through a stunning stone mask crafted around 450-650 AD. This enigmatic artifact offers insights into Teotihuacan's cultural practices and belief systems that shaped this ancient city-state. A monumental Veracruz priest sculpture captures our attention next—an imposing figure standing tall, dating from 550-950 AD.