ARTEMIS x ARTE Pre Columbian, Spanish Colonial Art

Lot: 1 - Olmec Jade Large Spoon Pendant

Olmec regions / Costa Rica, ca. 600 BCE. Carved blue-green translucent jade double spoon grinding palette pendant, having a tapered long body with two carved recesses and curved rim lower border. Upper edge has two tiny biconical drilled suspension holes at the corners of the center lug. Custom tapered hardwood base. An elegant example.6”L x 2.25”W (15.2 x 5.7cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Hector Santamarina, 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71725

Lot: 2 - Olmec Jadeite Snuff Pallet

Pre-Columbian, México or Guatemala, Olmec., ca. 1000 - 500 BCE. Carved from light blue-green jadeite with warm russet veining, this handsome elongated ritual palette presents a sharply recessed central trough flanked by tapering finials, the crisp shoulders and silky polish exemplifying masterful Formative-period lapidary work. Fashioned from jadeite likely sourced from the Motagua Valley, a stone revered in Mesoamerica for its life‑giving hue and enduring toughness, the piece was shaped by pecking and painstaking abrasion, then brought to a refined luster. Its compact basin would have served to grind and present precious powders or pigments for ceremonial use - possibly aromatics or psychotropic snuffs employed by shamans - while the extended ends provide a secure grasp during handling. Size: 8.625" W x 1" H x 2.125" D (21.9 cm W x 2.5 cm H x 5.4 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202482

Lot: 3 - Olmec Large Jadeite Celt

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Large mottled bluish-green jadeite celt, having a tapered rounded body, single edge blade, and opposing rounded butt. A very nice example.8.5”L x 3.5”W (21.6 x 8.9cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection, acquired from Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner, Tel Aviv, 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71433

Lot: 4 - Olmec Jadeite Celt

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Fine carved olive-green jadeite celt, of rectangular form with rounded butt corners and opposing tapered single edge blade. Excellent finely polished surface. A beautiful example.7.5”L x 2”W (19.1 x 5.1cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71397

Lot: 5 - Olmec Black Jade Celt

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Fine black jade celt having a plump rounded body, elegant tapered single edge blade with flared tips and opposing rounded tip butt. Beautiful ancient polished surface. An exceptional example.7.25”L x 2.25”W (18.4 x 5.7cm). Provenance: Property of an Indianapolis physician. Purchased from Marianne and Robert Huber, NYC., late 1980’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71402

Lot: 6 - Olmec Small Jade Maskette Pendant

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Carved of mottled, deep bluish-green jade depicting a human face in transition having low relief facial features with linear details and slightly down turned mouth. Small inset circular jade plug under nose. Six perforations around the outer edge for attachment. Custom metal base.1.25”H x 1.44”W (3.2 x 3.7cm). Provenance: Ex. Arte Primitivo Auction 31, lot 38. Ex. Collection of David Bramhall, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71596

Lot: 7 - Olmec Human/Jaguar Votive Vessel

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 400 BCE. Medium buff-brown pottery small vessel depicting a seated male figure holding a large bowl in front with both hands resting on his raised knees. Depicted with classic Olmec facial features and a rounded dome head. A jaguar is depicted on his back, clawed paws on the underside, rear of jaguar forms the front of the bowl with incised curled tail on the underside of the bowl. Probably represents a shaman in transformation. A rare example.2.125”H x 3”L (5.4 x 7.6cm). Provenance: Ex. Arte Primitivo auction 83, lot 5. Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950’s-1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71593

Lot: 8 - Las Bocas Standing Figure

Las Bocas, Olmec regions, ca. 1150 - 550 BCE. Buff solid pottery figure with proportionally long legs, paunchy body and the appearance of shrugged shoulders, classic defined face. Custom metal base.3.88”H x 1.75”W (9.9 x 4.4cm). Provenance: Collection of Chris J. Daras, NJ. Active 1980’s - 2000’s. To family by descent. Ex. Arte Primitivo auction, # 8, lot 24, 1990’s. NJ. Private Collection, acquired 1980’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71430

Lot: 9 - Olmec Jadeite Celts (2)

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Two different celts, including a mottled blue-green jade example, having a tapered rounded body, single edge blade and opposing rounded butt. Together with a fine creamy blue-green jadeite celt, having a wide tapered body and a single edge blade. Very nice examples.Both: 3.75”L (9.5cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection, acquired from Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner, Tel Aviv, 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71434

Lot: 10 - Olmec Abstract Stone Crouching Jaguar

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Carved speckled hardstone abstract crouching jaguar, having a multi-linear face and snout, wide mouth with two large front teeth, legs folded under, wide rounded rear hunch. A rare type, and a very nice example.4.75”H x 5.25”L x 3”W (12.1 x 13.3 x 7.6cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71435

Lot: 11 - Olmec Pottery Decorated Bowl

Las Bocas, ca. 1150 - 600 BCE. Deep chocolate pottery bowl having burnished interior and partially burnished exterior. The lower exterior bears incised geometric designs, possibly abstract bird heads on matte finish panels. A large, nicely decorated example.8.5”D x 3.5”H (21.6 x 8.9cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71398

Lot: 12 - Olmec Decorated Chocolate Ware Vessel

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 800 BCE. Chocolate ware pottery vessel of tapered cylindrical form depicting an abstract face, with three carved “flame brows” and a fanged mouth. Excellent surface quality. A very nicely decorated example.4.5”H x 4.5”W (11.4 x 11.4cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71436

Lot: 13 - Olmec Stone Maskette Pendant

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Carved red-brown jasper stone pendant depicting the head of a dignitary, with deeply carved eyes, broad nose with large nostrils, wide mouth with parted lips. Biconical drilled suspension holes through his temples and pierced ears. A beautiful example.2.25”H x 1.5”W (5.7 x 3.8cm). Provenance: Estate of Alphonse Jax, NYC. To family by descent, 1960’s - 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71411

Lot: 15 - Olmecoid Stone Anthropomorphic Figure

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Carved compacted limestone anthropomorphic standing figure, holding his arms slightly away from his body, and having a large head with relief carved facial features. Recessed carved eyes, and long tab ears. Incised decoration on his back and back of his head.3.88”H x 1.88”W (9.9 x 4.8cm). Provenance: Estate of Alphonse Jax, NYC. To family by descent, 1960’s - 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71410

Lot: 16 - Tlatilco Pottery Face Maskette

Tlatilco, ca. 1150 - 550 BCE. Pottery maskette depicting a stylized human face with heavily vertical ribbed age lines and a very bulbous lower lip, painted red-brown. Perforated around the upper rim for attachment. A rare type, nice example.4.125”H x 4.125”W (10.5 x 10.5cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71399

Lot: 17 - Xalitla Seated Figure with Legs Crossed

Guerrero region, ca. 1500 - 1000 BCE. Natural salmon-buff color solid pottery seated figure, legs crossed, resting forearms on his legs. Wearing a belted loincloth and disc ear ornaments. Very nicely rendered facial features. Old hardwood base.2.375”H x 1.75”W (6 x 4.4cm). Provenance: Ex. Mary Sutfin collection, southern California, acquired 1970’s from Stendahl Gallery, Hollywood, CA. acquired 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71361

Lot: 18 - Tlatilco Female Figure

Tlatilco, pre-classic Period, ca. 1200 - 500 BCE. Solid pottery standing female figure, looking slightly downward, having a very long hairdo with locks extending down to her waist. Wearing a very fancy head band. Old custom lucite base. A beautiful example.4.5”H x 1.88”W (11.4 x 4.8cm). Provenance: Estate of Alphonse Jax, NYC. To family by descent, 1960’s - 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71413

Lot: 19 - Olmecoid Serpentine Standing Female Figure

Guerrero regions, ca. 600 - 400 BCE. Carved green-black serpentine stone standing female figure, holding both hands on her stomach. A large recessed circular element in the center of her chest flanked by two small circular breasts. Linear incised hairdo and relief carved facial features. A rare type.8.5”H x 3.5”W (21.6 x 8.9cm). Provenance: Private FL. collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo Gallery, ex. Drapkin collection, FL., acquired 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71421

Lot: 20 - Xalitla Seated Figure Leaning Back

Guerrero, ca. 1500 - 1000 BCE. Natural pinkish-buff solid pottery figure, depicted leaning backwards, arms held in raised positions. Wearing a belted loincloth. Very nicely rendered facial features. A very nice example. Old hardwood block base.1.75”H x 2.25”L (4.4 x 5.7cm). Provenance: Ex. Mary Sutfin collection, southern California, acquired 1970’s from Stendahl Gallery, Hollywood, CA. acquired 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71360

Lot: 21 - Xalitla Standing Male Figure

Guerrero region, ca. 1500 - 1000 BCE. Natural salmon-tan color solid pottery standing figure holding his left hand on his hip, right hand in front of his chest. Wearing a loincloth, slippers and ear ornaments, all having orange-pink pigment highlights. Long textured hairdo. Old hardwood base. A very nice example.2.63”H x 1.25”W (6.7 x 3.2cm). Provenance: Ex. Mary Sutfin collection, southern California, acquired 1970’s from Stendahl Gallery, Hollywood, CA. acquired 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71362

Lot: 22 - Olmec Jade Standing Shaman Figure

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Fine carved blue-green jade standing shaman, probably in transformation to a jaguar, having foreshortened paw-like arms, low relief rib cage indicated and a triangular pelvic region. Elongated dome shape head, with very beautifully carved facial features, upper bow-shape lip, full thick lower lip, finely drilled nostrils, drilled perforated ear lobes, recessed eyes and arched brows. Custom lucite tapered block base. A top quality example.4.88”H x 1.75”W (12.4 x 4.4cm). Provenance: NYC. collection; Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, NYC., acquired 1980's. From the Samuel Dubiner collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71379

Lot: 23 - Olmec Serpentine Maskette

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Carved grayish-green serpentine stone maskette having well carved, expressive facial features, broad nose with drilled nostrils, parted lips with upper teeth, drilled at the corners of his mouth, a tiny drilled circle in the center of his mouth, and an arched brow line. Biconical drilled suspension hole in the top center ridge and two smaller attachment holes in his ear lobes, one with an open edge. A beautiful example.3.75”H x 3”W (9.5 x 7.6cm). Provenance: Ex. George Pepper Collection, acquired between 1951 - 1969, then to Jeanette Pepper Bello, by inheritance. Exhibited: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA., Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and Central America, September 22 - December 1, 1974, cat. no. 51. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71458

Lot: 24 - Olmec Large Adolescent Head

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Fine and large hollow pottery head of an adolescent, originally from a figure. A classic type depicted with expressive facial features, parted lips bearing his upper teeth, wide narrow eyes with perforated pupils, chubby cheeks, and depicted wearing a tall bulbous hairdo having an incised triangle in the front with an applied feathered decoration, highlighted in reddish-brown. A top quality beautiful example.6”H x 3.5”W (15.2 x 8.9cm). Provenance: Ex. Robert & Marianne Huber collection, NYC. and Dixon, IL., acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71635

Lot: 25 - Teotihuacan Seated Stone Figure

Guerrero, ca. 400 - 200 BCE. Carved gray limestone male deity, seated with legs crossed, holding both hands on his knees. Carved openings between his arms and sides. Bold relief carved facial features and sloping forehead, lug type ears. A very nice example.5.88”H x 3.88”W (14.9 x 9.9cm). Provenance: Private NJ. collection. Ex. Arte Primitivo Auction 109, lot 162. Ex. Private FL. collection. Ex. Arte Primitivo, auction 73, lot 16. Ex. Samuel Dubiner collection., Tel Aviv, Israel, 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71599

Lot: 26 - Mezcala Speckled Serpentine Human Face Mask

Guerrero, ca. 400 BCE. Carved speckled greenish-cream serpentine human face mask, depicted with semiabstract facial features having a heavy angular brow line, wide tapered nose and round pecked recessed eyes. Double drilled attachment hole in the center of the top rim. Custom bronze base. A nice example.5.375”H x 5.125”W (13.7 x 13cm). Provenance: Ex. Arte Primitivo Auction 92, lot 20. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71605

Lot: 27 - Xochipala Standing Female Figure

Olmec regions, North central Guerrero, middle Preclassic, ca. 550 BCE. Fine natural buff color pottery standing menstruating female figure, and depicted with a fancy hairdo, parted in the middle, and a very long tail down the center of her back and another down her right arm. Beautifully sculpted expressive facial features, parted lips with teeth exposed. Very naturalistic musculature, hands held to her sides, and legs slightly bent at the knees. Wearing a belted loincloth tied in the front center, necklace and ear ornaments highlighted in pink-orange pigment, A long blood trail on the back of her left leg highlighted in red-orange pigment. This is a symbol of a youthful woman entering into fertility. Custom metal base.8.375”H x 2.88”W (21.3 x 7.3cm). Provenance: TL tested. Private Southwest collection. Ex. Federico Bermudez collection, acquired over 50 years ago. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71445

Lot: 28 - Xochipala Standing Menstruating Female Figure

Olmec regions, North central Guerrero, middle Preclassic, ca. 550 BCE. Fine natural buff color pottery standing menstruating female figure depicted with a fancy hairdo, parted in the middle, and a very long tail down the center of her back and another down her right arm. Beautifully sculpted expressive facial features, parted lips with teeth exposed. Very naturalistic musculature, hands held to her sides, and legs slightly bent at the knees. Wearing a belted loincloth tied in the front center, necklace and ear ornaments highlighted in pink-orange pigment. A long applied blood trail on the back of her left leg highlighted in red-orange pigment. This is a symbol of a youthful woman entering into fertility. Custom metal base. A beautiful example.8.5”H x 3”W (21.6 x 7.6cm). Provenance: TL tested. Private Southwest collection. Ex. Federico Bermudez collection, acquired over 50 years ago. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71443

Lot: 29 - Xochipala Standing Ball Player Figure

Olmec regions, North central Guerrero, middle Preclassic, ca. 550 BCE. Middle Preclassic, ca. 550 BCE. CIRAM dating: 2450 + or - 170 years old.. Fine natural buff color pottery standing figure depicted with a fancy hairdo, parted in the middle and wearing a headband. Beautifully sculpted expressive facial features, having large front teeth. Very naturalistic musculature, hands held to his hip and thigh, and legs slightly bent at the knees. Wearing a belted loincloth, necklace and boots. Wearing a right forearm striking pad, probably for use in the ball game. Boots highlighted with red-orange pigment. Custom metal base. A beautiful example. Custom metal base.8.88”H x 3.25”W (22.6 x 8.3cm). Provenance: With CIRAM TL certificate 0618-OA-238R-4. Private Southwest collection. Ex. Federico Bermudez collection, acquired over 50 years ago. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71442

Lot: 30 - Xochipala Standing Ball Player Figure

Olmec regions, North central Guerrero, middle Preclassic, ca. 550 BCE. CIRAM dating: 2350 + or - 170 years old.. Fine natural buff color pottery standing figure depicted with a fancy hairdo, parted in the middle. Beautifully sculpted expressive facial features. Very naturalistic musculature, hands held to his hip and thigh, and legs slightly bent at the knees. Wearing a fancy belted loincloth with a front panel, necklace and high boots. Wearing a striking pad on his right wrist. Custom metal base. A top quality example.8.75”H x 2.75”W (22.2 x 7cm). Provenance: With CIRAM report 0618-OA-238R-2. Private Southwest collection. Ex. Federico Bermudez collection, acquired over 50 years ago. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71444

Lot: 31 - Rare Mesoamerican Xochipala Pink Alabaster Bowl

Pre-Columbian, Southwest Mexico, Xochipala region, Classic to Postclassic era., ca. 200 - 1400 CE. A rare semi-translucent gypsum (alabaster) bowl in a soft pale pink hue, its thin rounded walls and gently curved profile allowing light to diffuse through the stone when backlit. The luminous material and color suggest ceremonial or high-status use rather than utilitarian function. Such bowls were produced by hollowing a solid gypsum nodule through pecking, abrasion, and prolonged grinding with stone tools and water until the interior achieved its smooth, even contour. The Xochipala region, located in present-day Guerrero, is renowned for its early lapidary and sculptural traditions, reflecting a long continuity of stone-working skill that influenced later cultures across southwest Mexico. Size: 2.3" Diameter x 1.25" H (5.8 cm x 3.2 cm) Provenance: private Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired 1990 to 2000. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199346

Lot: 32 - Xochipala Alabaster Cylinder Vases (2)

Xochipala, Guerrero regions., middle Preclassic, ca. 1150 - 550 BCE. Matching pair of small cylinder vases of translucent, cream-white alabaster with veining throughout. Both have double drilled perforations at the top edge, probably originally for a bail or cover attachment. Rare and elegant examples.5”H x 2.5”W (12.7 x 6.3cm). Provenance: Private Southwestern collection, acquired from Bonhams auction 1998, New York, May 2012, lot 20. Ex. William Spratling Collection, acquired in the 1940’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71405

Lot: 33 - Olmec Speckled Stone Decorated Vessel

Olmec regions, ca. 1500 - 800 BCE. Finely carved, speckled deep blue-green serpentine stone vessel having two large opposing incised panels with an overall geometric design, highlighted with red cinnabar. Two sets of ancient drill holes under the upper rim, probably for a handle or lid attachment. A very elegant, thin walled example.4.125”H x 4.06”D (10.5 x 10.3cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71437

Lot: 34 - Xochipala Blue-green Stone Cylindrical Bowl

Xochipala, Guerrero region., middle Preclassic, ca. 1150 - 550 BCE. Carved mottled blue-green stone cylindrical bowl having a squared, flared rim.5.75”H x 6.375”W (14.6 x 16.2cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71404

Lot: 35 - Xochipala Stone Bowl

Olmec regions, ca. 1000 - 800 BCE. Carved bluish-green and black speckled stone bowl, having thin walls, a slightly flared rim, and a flat bottom.3.5”H x 9.375”D (8.9 x 23.8cm). Provenance: NYC. collection. Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, NYC. Acquired from a private Monaco collection, 1950’s. Merrin Gallery label affixed on base. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71637

Lot: 36 - Olmec Las Bocas Standing Figure

Las Bocas, ca. 1150 - 550 BC.. Large solid pottery standing figure holding the left arm away from her body and right arm raised. Plump belly and wide rounded hips. A very nicely sculpted example.11.5”H x 6.25”W (29.2 x 15.9cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71403

Lot: 37 - Chupicuaro Bedded Figure with Canopy

Chupicuaro, ca. 400 - 100 BCE. Natural buff pottery example with an arch type canopy, with a figure strapped to a multi-slat raised platform bed. Wearing a tall headdress, disc earrings and a large nose ring. A wide strap forms the center of the canopy having an impressed geometric decoration. All highlighted with red and white pigments. A nice example.4.25”L x 3.125”H (10.8 x 7.9cm). Provenance: Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950’s-1960’s, collection # CB2 & 37. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71621

Lot: 38 - Mezcala Standing Figure with Bird

Guerrero, ca. 400 - 100 BCE. Carved gray-green stone standing figure showing pregnancy. Bird perched on top of her head. Drilled perforation at top of head for suspension. Old hardwood custom base. A rare type.4.63”H x 1” x 1.5”D (11.8 x 2.5 x 3.8cm). Provenance: Ex. Arte Primitivo Auction 82, lot 40. Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950’s-1960’s. Collection #770. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71597

Lot: 39 - San Geronimo Female Figures (2)

Guerrero, ca. 400 - 300 BCE. Two different salmon-tan color solid pottery seated female figures. The slightly larger example is supporting her breasts with both hands. Depicted with a fancy tall hairdo with incised details and long braids. Very expressive, beautifully sculpted facial features, large slanted eyes and incised arched brows. Wearing shorts and a wide strand necklace; nodes on her shoulders. A beautiful example. Together with a seated female wearing a skirt with incised decoration.6.5”H (16.5cm) & 7”H (17.8cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71675

Lot: 40 - Guerrero Standing Caesarian Figure

Guerrero, ca. 400 BCE. Solid pottery standing female “caesarian” figure depicted with arms held away from her sides and legs spread. A long incision extends from between her breasts to her navel. Large high relief eyes and angular nose, applied nodes on both shoulders. This is a top quality example for the type, much nicer than most known examples. Custom metal base.11.125”H x 6.5”W (28.3 x 16.5cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, auction 105, lot 034, 2021. Ex. Dr. James Tait Goodrich, Grandview-on-Hudson, NY. By descent to family. Acquired at Arte Primitivo auction #54 lot 401, 2010. Ex. The Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC., Ken Bower. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71424

Lot: 41 - Exceptional Large Guerrero Gray Stone Standing Figure

Guerrero, ca. 500 - 200 BCE. Carved deep gray hardstone standing figure, depicted with a full rounded body, with bulbous hips, holding both hands to her stomach. Large beautifully sculpted head, having drilled pupils, curved nostrils and full lower lip. Wearing small round perforated ear spools and a wide banded headdress. A very rare type. Custom metal base.11.25”H x 4.5”W (28.6 x 11.4cm). Provenance: Private FL. collection. Ex. The Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC., acquired from The Art Group, Houston, TX., 1985. Ex. John F. Dougherty, acquired 1950’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71383

Lot: 42 - Chupicuaro Polychrome Decorated Figure

Chupicuaro, ca. 400 BCE. Polychrome decorated hollow pottery standing female figure holding both hands on her waist, swollen belly and wide hips. Broad squared shoulders, expressive facial features, angular nose and open mouth. Chest, face and back is decorated with a white painted geometric design on a red ground. Wearing white shorts with a faded linear design.7.75”H x 4.25”W (19.7 x 10.8cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71667

Lot: 43 - Guerrero Gray-Green Serpentine Standing Figure

Guerrero, ca. 600 - 400 BCE. Tall carved deep bluish-green serpentine standing figure holding his arms to his sides. Ovoid head having expressive facial features, drilled eyes and mouth with thick carved angular lips, long angular nose and heavy brows. Black lucite base. A impressive and rare example.10”H x 2.5”W (25.4 x 6.3cm). Provenance: Private FL. collection. Ex. Marianne and Robert Huber, NYC. and Dixon IL., acquired 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71384

Lot: 44 - Chupicuaro Standing Male Figure Holding Penis

Chupicuaro, ca. 400 - 100 BCE. Solid buff color pottery standing male figure, holding his penis, and left hand on his stomach. Wearing a fancy headband with incised linear decoration, highlighted with red-orange pigment. Wearing small ear spools and a multistrand necklace. Large slanted eyes and arched brows. Custom metal base. A rare type.4”H x 1.5”W (10.2 x 3.8cm). Provenance: Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950’s-1960’s. Item # 4. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71616

Lot: 45 - Chupicuaro Standing Pretty Lady Figure

Chupicuaro, ca. 400 - 100 BCE. Fine buff color solid pottery standing “Pretty Lady” type figure, holding both hands on her stomach. Wearing a fancy wide segmented headband, and having a finely striated hairdo, small ear spools, multistrand necklace and wristlet. Applied arched brown and large slanted eyes. A very nice example. Custom bronze base.4”H x 1.63”W (10.2 x 4.1cm). Provenance: Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950’s-1960’s. Item #’s: 869 & 33. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71365

Lot: 46 - Michoacan Slab Figure

Michoacan, ca. 400 BCE. Salmon color solid pottery, angular slab type standing figure, having a rectangular head with wide impressed eyes and mouth, large pointed nose, perforated in the upper corners. Holding both hands on her stomach. Decorated on both sides with a white painted face and a white painted linear geometric design on her body. A very rare type.6.5”H x 4”W (16.5 x 10.2cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71664

Lot: 47 - Michoacan Mother & Child Figure

Michoacan, ca. 400 - 100 BCE. Solid buff color pottery standing female figure depicted nursing a child on her left breast. Mother wears an ankle length skirt, fancy multistrand necklace, and hood type headdress with striated bangs and long side tails. A nice example.4.5”H x 2”W (11.4 x 5.1cm). Provenance: Private NJ. collection. Ex. Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950’s-1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71606

Lot: 48 - Colima Stone Janus-Headed Dog Mace Head

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima., ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE. Skillfully carved from a single piece of stone, a marvelous janus canine-headed mace. Each puppy's visage presents bulging eyes, a protruding snout, and short ears delineated in low to high relief. Most of us are familiar with the popular Colima pottery dog vessels, but canine stone maces, especially examples with janus dog heads, are a more unusual find. Due to the wrinkled faces, my guess is these represents the Mexican hairless Xoloitzcuintli. A mace head like this was almost certainly created for ceremonial use rather than as a real weapon, likely buried with its owner or a prominent warrior to honor and accompany him in the next world. Size: 3.5" W x 2.5" H x 1.875" D (8.9 cm W x 6.3 cm H x 4.8 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202543

Lot: 49 - Colima Pre-Classic Seated Male with Upturned Gaze

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 BCE. Natural buff color solid pottery figure seated with his left hand resting on his raised knee, right leg folding inwards. Head turned to the left and gazing slightly upwards, applied tightly knotted hairdo with a long tail extending downward between his shoulders. Face painted black. A large ball ornament, or growth above his right eye, deeply recessed eyes. A rare type.5.375”H x 3”W (13.7 x 7.6cm). Provenance: Private Nevada collection, ex. Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71448

Lot: 50 - Framed Tray of Colima Figures (9)

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Group of nine different solid pottery figures including eight male and female standing figures and one small seated figure. All wearing headbands or caps, hands held in various positions, three depicting pregnancy. Some with painted white, orange or red-brown pigment highlights. Mounted together in a box frame. Nice examples.4.5”H (11.4cm) to 7”H (17.8cm) & one is 1.75”H (4.4cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71677

Lot: 51 - Large Colima Pottery Female Flat - Fertility Deity, Scarification, Headdress

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima., ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE. A Colima female pottery flat wearing a headdress, armbands, necklace with an incised rectangular pendant and loin cloth. The visage shows nicely modeled and incised facial details. Wide hips, defined buttocks, and breasts beneath the armpits are well-delineated to underscore her fertility. Applied roundels on shoulders represent scarification. A large, strong example. Size: 5.875" W x 12.875" H x 1.5" D (14.9 cm W x 32.7 cm H x 3.8 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202634

Lot: 52 - Colima Pottery Censer Lids House-Form Covers, Animal Protomes

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, West México, Colima, Shaft Tomb tradition., ca. 100 BCE - 300 CE. A charismatic pair of architectural censer lids modeled as diminutive house-shrines, one a barrel-vaulted cover with a front portal, corner appliqués and a pierced tab grip, the other a rectilinear cover on four splayed feet with an arched handle and a lively animal protome peering over the rim; both are hand-built in coarse terracotta, low-fired, and originally coated with red slip now softened to warm earthen hues. Such covers likely capped box or bowl braziers used for incense in mortuary and domestic rites, the house form evoking lineage dwellings or temples while the creature head may signal tutelary spirits familiar in Colima iconography. Size: 5" W x 4.125" H x 5" D (12.7 cm W x 10.5 cm H x 12.7 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202549

Lot: 53 - Large Colima Pottery Flat Figure - Woman w/ Dog

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima., ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE. What an adorable figure and the only example we have handled in the last 10 years of a Colima "flat" holding a dog. Large "flat" female wearing turban-styled headdress, arms to her sides, she wears a long skirt tied at the waist. In her left hand she holds what appear to be a young puppy. This sculpture clearly shows the tight connection this ancient culture had with their furry friends, just as we do today. Size: 3.875" W x 9.75" H x 1.5" D (9.8 cm W x 24.8 cm H x 3.8 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202637

Lot: 54 - Large Colima Redware Hunchback Pottery Vessel

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima., ca. 200 BCE - 500 CE. A seated male figure folds in upon himself with concentrated physical presence, his crossed arms drawn up to his chin in a posture somewhere between self-containment and supplication. The body is compact and volumetric, the rounded limbs and softly swelling torso modeled with the sensuous, nearly abstract confidence that distinguishes the finest Colima figural work. A pronounced dorsal curvature identifies the subject as a hunchback, a figure of considerable ritual significance in ancient West Mexican society, where physical difference was understood not as defect but as a marker of proximity to the supernatural world. Hunchbacks appear with notable frequency in the funerary ceramic traditions of Colima, likely serving as intermediaries between the living and the dead, or as attendants to the underworld journey. Size: 7.8" W x 13" H x 7" D (19.8 cm W x 33.0 cm H x 17.8 cm D) The hollow vessel form is revealed at the back, where a cylindrical neck opening emerges from between the shoulders. The surface carries a burnished slip in warm red-orange, shading to deeper charcoal tones where the reduction firing pooled unevenly, producing the mottled, smoke-kissed patina characteristic of the type. The face is rendered with pinched, slightly upturned features and a broad flat nose, the expression fixed in an alert, forward-leaning attention. A squared headdress or cap crowns the head. The overall treatment balances formal restraint with a quality of psychological immediacy that makes these figures among the most compelling objects in Pre-Columbian art. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202526

Lot: 55 - Colima Nude Male Figural Vessel - Hunchback

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima culture., ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE. A vivid Colima redware figural vessel portraying a nude male figure seated in a compact, contemplative pose. The figure sits with knees drawn upward, elbows resting on the knees and hands clasped together in front of the chest, while a short cylindrical spout rises from the crown of the head, transforming the sculpture into a functional vessel. The body is modeled with smooth, rounded contours typical of Colima ceramic traditions. The figure's broad face, large ears, and simplified features convey a calm expression, while the curved back suggests a hunchbacked form. The posture emphasizes the bent limbs and compressed seated stance. A prominent erect phallus is clearly depicted between the legs, a detail that may relate to themes of fertility, vitality, or masculine potency in West Mexican ceramic symbolism. Size: 7" L x 6.3" W x 12.7" H (17.8 cm x 16 cm x 32.3 cm) Hunchbacked figures appear with notable frequency in West Mexican ceramic sculpture and are widely interpreted by scholars as individuals with special spiritual or social roles. In Mesoamerican belief systems, physical difference was often associated with supernatural power, and hunchbacks, dwarfs, and other unusual bodies could be regarded as intermediaries between the human and spirit worlds. Figural vessels such as this were commonly placed in shaft tombs across the Colima region as funerary offerings. Their lively modeling and expressive poses reflect the remarkable sculptural tradition of West Mexican pottery, in which human figures were transformed into dynamic ceremonial vessels. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201525

Lot: 56 - Colima Redware Seated Phallic Figure

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Large redware figural vessel, depicting a crouching burden carrier, with his hands held to the top of his head to support the large “vessel” on his back. Wide open vessel mouth with a collar rim. Raised knees with his erect penis positioned between his feet, head held in a forward position. A large, impressive example.10.25”H x 7”W x 10”L (26 x 17.8 x 25.4cm). Provenance: Private West coast collection. Ex. Robert Dowling, San Francisco, CA. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71680

Lot: 57 - Colima Redware Bound Prisoner

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Two-tone redware pottery seated bound prisoner, with his arms tied behind his back. Leaning forward with his chin between his legs. Elongated head with a top spout, pierced ears and a long angular nose. An incised rope around his neck and wrapped around his legs. A very nice example.8”H x 7”L x 4.5”W (20.3 x 17.8 x 11.4cm). Provenance: Ex. Emily and Walter Mead collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Active 1950’s-1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71683

Lot: 58 - Colima Seated Male Wearing a Back Blanket

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Redware pottery seated figure with diamond shape eyes, and his hands held in a clapping gesture lips parted as if singing, Wearing a square blanket over his back, secured with a shoulder rope. Raised knees under his arms. Spout with a collar rim on top of his head.8.5”H x 4.25”W (21.6 x 10.8cm). Provenance: Ex. Professor Robert Berg, La Mesa CA., collected in the 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71682

Lot: 59 - Colima Standing Redware Figure with Pole

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Redware pottery figure depicting a standing male leaning slightly forward and holding a long pole across his shoulders. Wearing a shaman’s horn in the center of his forehead secured by incised multiple straps. Perforated eyes, angular nose and a slight smile, perforated ear lobes. Incised loincloth with a large tied bow in the back.13.25”H x 8”W (33.7 x 20.3cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71663

Lot: 60 - Colima Standing Bundle Carrier

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Fine salmon-orange ware pottery standing figure, leaning forward carrying a large “agave heart” bundle on his back secured with a strap, incised cross hatched details. Holding both hands to the strap. Excellent surface quality. A nice example.8.75”H x 5.75”W (22.2 x 14.6cm). Provenance: Private CA. collection. Ex. Throckmorton Gallery, NYC., 1980’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71681

Lot: 61 - Colima Sitting Hunchback Shaman

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Fine redware pottery seated hunchback dwarf shaman figure, having muscular arms and powerful wide shoulders, full rounded stomach and a well formed hunchback with a section of vertebrae prominently showing. Large well formed head with crescents above his ears, domed rear, wearing a shaman’s horn in the center of his forehead, and having a top collar spout. Beautifully rendered facial features, puckered mouth full cheeks and coffee bean type eyes. Overall excellent surface quality, with black painted details and decoration. Incised belted loincloth. A top quality, exceptional example.11”H x 8.25”W (27.9 x 21cm). Provenance: Ex. Emily and Walter Mead collection, Santa Fe. N.M., active 1960’s - 1980’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71679

Lot: 62 - Colima Redware Dog

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Small size, redware pottery crouching puppy of plump proportions with perky ears, bulging eyes and a small curled tail. A nice example with excellent surface quality, a playful example.6.375”H x 8.88”L (16.2 x 22.6cm). Provenance: Private NJ. collection. Ex. Sotheby's Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, May 19th, 2001. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71595

Lot: 63 - Colima Redware Dog

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Redware pottery standing dog having a very wide belly and rear tail spout. Incised toothy mouth, perked ears. A very nice example.14.5”L x 7.25”H (36.8 x 18.4cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71665

Lot: 64 - Chinesco Type B Seated Man Mourning Figure

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Reddish-orange ware pottery figure depicting a man sitting with his right leg extended forward. Resting his elbow and hand on his raised left knee, hand on his left jaw, leaning in a forward position. Wearing a painted blanket over his back decorated with a white painted dot pattern and painted necklace. Incised striated hairdo and wearing a nose ring.8.5”H x 5.25”W (21.6 x 13.3cm). Provenance: Ex. Clifford Baker collection, San Diego, CA., formed in the 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71684

Lot: 65 - Colima Mahogany Obsidian Blade

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Fine knapped mahogany obsidian long blade of elliptical form, terminating to a point at both ends. A very nice example.10.5”L (26.7cm). Provenance: Private New England collection, acquired from Anthropos Gallery. Ex. Federico Bermudez Family, Houston, TX., 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71471

Lot: 66 - Colima Mahogany Obsidian Blade

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Fine knapped mahogany obsidian long blade of elliptical form, terminating to a point at both ends. A very nice example.11.375”L x 1.75”W (28.9 x 4.4cm). Provenance: NJ. collection, acquired 2004. Ex. Ramos collection, Texas. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71600

Lot: 67 - Jalisco Mother with Child

Colima-Jalisco border, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Solid pottery seated archaic type Jalisco mother with an elongated head, wearing a banded headdress, and holding a large upright child on her lap, resting his head on her left breast. Faint painted black lines radiate across the mothers chest, on an orange-pink slip ground. Two perforations above her breasts and wearing a knee length skirt.5”H x 3”W (12.7 x 7.6cm). Provenance: Joan and Alvin Einbender collection, NYC., acquired from The Merrin Gallery, NYC. Collection #E120. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71364

Lot: 68 - Jalisco Seated Elderly Woman

Jalisco, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Red-tan color pottery seated elderly woman, holding her right hand to her stomach and her left left hand to her neck, having a plump stomach and large pendulous breasts. Wearing an ankle length skirt. Head tilted downwards, and having skillfully sculpted facial features. Wearing a fancy headdress. A rare type. Quite an excellent example.8”H x 4.25”W (20.3 x 10.8cm). Provenance: Private Baltimore collection. Acquired mid 1960’s to mid 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71395

Lot: 69 - Chinesco “C” Seated Male Singer Figure

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Red-orange painted pottery seated figure, with his left leg folded and his right leg raised, and resting his right elbow and left hand on his raised knee. Chin resting on his left forearm, looking slightly downwards, mouth extenuated, as if singing. Hair painted black, white and black net pattern loincloth and arm bracelets. A nice example.6.5”H x 5.125”W (16.5 x 13cm). Provenance: Ex. Clifford Baker collection, San Diego, CA., formed in the 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71687

Lot: 70 - Colima Redware Female Holding Bowl

Colima, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Large pottery seated female figure holding a large bowl in front of her chest. Depicted with a somewhat elongated head, nicely sculpted, strong facial features, parted lips exhibiting teeth. Noded shoulders and wearing a knee length skirt. Torso and lower face painted red. A nicely sculpted and large example.16”H x 9.63”W (40.6 x 24.5cm). Provenance: Ex. Hamson collection, California. Acquired 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71385

Lot: 71 - Jalisco San Sebastian Female with Bowl

Jalisco, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Large orange ware hollow pottery sitting female figure, holding a pinch bowl in her left hand, right arm held in a forward position, depicted with round breasts. Expressive facial features having a pointed nose, parted lips bearing upper and lower teeth. Wearing a tightly fitted cap and small disc ear ornaments, knee length skirt.15.5”H x 11.5”W (39.4 x 29.2cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71676

Lot: 72 - Chinesco Reclining Female with Bowl

Lagunillas Type B, Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Red-brown slip glazed pottery reclining female figure holding a bowl with her left hand, legs folded, incised striated and cross hatched hairdo. The reclining figures of this Chinesco type are less frequently depicted; she lies with a bowl by her side, suggestive of the repose induced by a hallucinogenic trance. See the figure in the Lewis K. And Elizabeth M. Land collection in the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco (inv. No. 2009.1.81); see also Jacki Gallagher, Companions of the Dead: Ceramic Tomb Sculpture from Ancient West Mexico, Los Angeles, 1983, p. 119, fig. 153.5.25”H x 7.75”L (13.3 x 19.7cm). Provenance: NJ. collection. Ex. Herbert Stever, ex. Gray and Patsy R. Taylor, Greenwich, CT., acquired from the above prior to 1971. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71376

Lot: 73 - Chinesco “D” Pregnant Woman in Labor

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Red-orange pottery seated pregnant woman in labor, splayed legs, and holding both hands on her large rounded stomach. Fine-line incised hairdo, coffee bean type eyes and having a nicely sculpted nose wearing a simple nose ring and ornate ear ornaments. Cream painted face with large orange triangular elements painted on her cheeks. Simple cream painted necklace. A very nice example.8.88”H x 6.75”W (22.6 x 17.1cm). Provenance: Private West Coast collection. Ex. Kaplan Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA., collected 1980’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71689

Lot: 74 - Chinesco Type C Kneeling Woman

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Large cream slipware pottery kneeling female figure, holding both hands to her waist, legs folding under her buttocks. Large tapered head with coffee bean type eyes, lips parted as if signing with with slit vented cheeks. Painted black hair and details, The painted diagonal bands on her right cheek, loin cloth, fingers and arm bands painted in orange pigment. Wearing a black and red-orange diagonal striped cape. A nice example.11.5”H x 6.5”W (29.2 x 16.5cm). Provenance: Ex. Clifford Baker collection, San Diego, CA., formed in the 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71690

Lot: 75 - Chinesco Seated Female

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Cream slip glazed pottery kneeling female figure with both hands held on her plump stomach. A red painted hand on her left cheek and an long painted arched line from the corner of her mouth to ear. Painted red long necklace and arm ligatures and belt. The red hand on the face is original to the figure, the hands on her chest and back shoulder are post-fire additions. The Lagunillas style, is notable for its smooth burnished surfaces and painted ornamentation.7.5”H x 5”L x 3.5”W (19.1 x 12.7 x 8.9cm). Provenance: Private Southwest collection. Ex. Federico Bermudez collection, acquired over 50 years ago. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71401

Lot: 76 - Chinesco “Type B” Seated Woman

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Red-brown seated female figure holding both hands to her waist, rounded knees as if kneeling, rounded heart shape head, incised striated hairdo, slit eyes and wearing a nose ring. Deep brown resist triangular elements on her chest forming a double sash, face and knees with resist highlights. A nice example.8”H x 5.25”W (20.3 x 13.3cm). Provenance: Private CA. collection. Ex. Robert Dowling, San Francisco, CA. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71685

Lot: 77 - Chinesco “Type B” Seated Female Figure

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Reddish-orange ware pottery female figure seated with both legs extended in a forward position, and holding both hands on her chest. Depicted with a rounded heart shape head, incised simple hairdo and facial features, wearing a nose ring and chin strap.8.375”H x 5”W (21.3 x 12.7cm). Provenance: Ex. Clifford Baker collection, San Diego, CA., formed in the 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71686

Lot: 78 - Chinesco “C-D” Kneeling Woman in Birthing Position

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Two-tone red and cream painted pottery pregnant female figure holding both hands on her rounded stomach, splayed legs in a birthing position, wide rounded legs. Fineline incised hairdo, wearing a nose, fancy ear ornaments, multi-ring arm bracelets. A very nice example.8.5”H x 6.5”W (21.6 x 16.5cm). Provenance: Ex. Clifford Baker collection, San Diego, CA., collected 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71688

Lot: 79 - Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio Seated Figures

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Unmatched pair of orange ware pottery male and female seated figures. The male is depicted playing a turtle shell drum, wearing an angular nose ornament, fancy ear ornaments and a wide brimmed headband. The female is holding a vessel in her right hand. Wearing a head band, simple nose ring and fancy ear ornaments.9.25”H (23.5cm) & 9.75”H (24.8cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71674

Lot: 80 - Nayarit / Ixtlan del Rio Matching Male & Female Figures

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Hollow orangeware pottery male and female seated figures. The female wears a knee length striped skirt and holds a bowl on her right shoulder. The male rests his left hand on his raised knee and holds a club in his right hand. Both are wearing head bands, elaborate ear ornaments and nose rings. A nice quality pair.8.5”H (21.6cm) & 8.125”H (20.6cm). Provenance: Collection of Chris J. Daras, NJ. Active 1980’s - 2000’s. To family by descent. Ex. Arte Primitivo auction, auction 54, lot 183, 2009. Private Southern California collection. Ex. William Schneider collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71429

Lot: 81 - Nayarit Bone Rasp & Incised Decorated Spatula (2)

Nayarit & Mixtec., ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Two different carved bone examples, including a rasp, of stylized figural form, with the head having simple drilled perforated eyes and mouth, body is cut with a series of rasp teeth with simple stylized arms and legs on the sides. Custom metal base. A rare and interesting example. Together with a Mixtec bone spatula having a fineline decoration depicting a standing dignitary wearing a feathered headdress, black highlights in the decoration. Custom metal base.Rasp: 5.63”H (14.3cm) Tool: 5.75”H (14.6cm). Provenance: Ex. Clifford Baker collection, San Diego, CA., formed in the 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71707

Lot: 82 - Ixtlan del Rio Seated Female Holding Bowl

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Orangeware pottery seated female figure holding a bowl on her left shoulder, wearing an ankle length skirt, fancy ear ornaments, nose ring, wide decorated head band and pendant necklace. Overall elaborately painted polychrome geometric decoration. A beautiful example.9.75”H x 7.75”W (24.8 x 19.7cm). Provenance: Private New England collection, acquired from Robert Dowling, with copy of invoice listing provenance: “From a California collection”, inv. # 6284. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71380

Lot: 83 - Two Jalisco Polychrome Semi-Nude Female Figures

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Ixtlan Del Rio type., ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Pair of hand-built pottery pieces, each decorated in polychrome and both of similar form. Each is a female sitting upon a stool, human legs extended forward. Largest example shows hands at her belly, wearing striped tunic woth long beaded necklace / pectoral. Other, also female has hands extended to the sides, holding bowl in her left hand. Each balances a lobed jar on their heads. Size of largest: 7.125" W x 13.5" H x 4" D (18.1 cm W x 34.3 cm H x 10.2 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202546

Lot: 84 - Zacatecas Seated Male Figure

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Male polychrome decorated seated figure with two antennae projecting from his head, and resting his long circular arms on his raised knees, openwork eyes and mouth, pierced ears. A very nice example.12.63”H (32.1cm) & 12.375”H (31.4cm). Provenance: Ex. Renate DeSoto Collection, acquired from Sotheby’s 1960’s - 1980’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71358

Lot: 85 - Zacatecas Seated Female Figure

Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Polychrome decorated pottery seated female figure, holding both hands on her sides, splayed legs, and prominent round breasts. Expressive facial features with openwork eyes and mouth, pierced ears with ear ornaments, angular projecting nose. Linear v-shape decoration on her chest and back. A very nice example.12.25”H x 6.5”W (31.1 x 16.5cm). Provenance: Private NJ. collection, acquired from The Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC, 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71592

Lot: 86 - Zapotec Seated Figural Urn

Monte Alban, ca. 500 - 750 CE. Grayware pottery vessel depicting a seated god with hands held to his knees, wearing a striated headdress with side lappets, large ear discs and rope style necklace with central pendant. Loin cloth with crosshatched and applied decoration. Excellent sculpted facial features. A very nice example.7.25”H x 5.25”W (18.4 x 13.3cm). Provenance: Private NJ. collection, acquired 2004, from Arte Primitivo, NYC., auction 31, lot 155. Collection of Allan L. Long, NYC., 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71366

Lot: 88 - Teotihuacan Standing Figure with Rasp Type Headdress

Teotihuacan, ca. 400 - 100 BCE. Fine carved grayish-green stone standing figure wearing a fancy headdress with a segmented hairdo and tall plume. Wearing a wide headband with a stylized rasp hanging from the right side of the headband. Carved wide recessed eyes, angular relief nose, angular shoulders and belted waist. Custom metal base.10.25”H x 3.75”W (26 x 9.5cm). Provenance: Private FL. collection. Ex. The Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC., acquired from The Art Group, Houston, TX., 1985. Ex. John F. Dougherty, acquired 1950’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71382

Lot: 89 - Veracruz Sonriente Figure Holding Implement

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Molded salmon-buff color pottery standing smiling sonriente figure holding a hook-knife or rattle in his left hand, raised left hand. Wearing a fancy headdress with a relief geometric decoration, ear ornaments, beaded necklace, bra band and loincloth both are decorated with relief glyphic decoration. A nice example.13”H x 8”W (33 x 20.3cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71669

Lot: 90 - Exceptional Veracruz Sitting Dignitary

Totonaque culture, Veracruz, ca. 1450 CE. Fine pottery dignitary sitting with legs crossed under a long wrapped skirt, belted at the waist with a large bow in the front. Leaning slightly forward with both hands resting on knees. Wearing a double bundle pendant necklace. Depicted with exceptional expressive facial features, open toothy mouth with beautifully sculpted bow-shape lips, perforated flaring nostrils, and heavily lidded eyes, possibly singing or chanting. Long striated hairdo painted with black bitumen, and wearing a head band decorated with rows of impressed circular elements, and fancy ear ornaments. Body painted a flesh orange-pink, ocher bow and white skirt. An exceptional and beautiful example.15.75”H x 10”W (40 x 25.4cm). Provenance: Private FL. collection acquired from William Siegel Gallery, Santa Fe, NM. Ex. Ancient Art of the New World, (Claudia Giangola and John Menser). CIRAM TL report # 0218-OA-10N-1. Dated: April 9th, 2021. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71470

Lot: 91 - Teotihuacan Huehueteotl God of Fire Brazier

Teotihuacan, classic Period, ca. 450 - 650 CE. Large carved gray volcanic stone brazier depicting the aged deity Huehueteotl hunched over from the weight of the circular brazier, the sides carved with bar and diamond motifs, with one hand cupped and the other with palm open. His sunken face showing toothless mouth and wide recessed eyes, adorned with earrings, and wearing a knotted loincloth at the back. A well carved, beautiful example.15.25”H x 15”W (38.7 x 38.1cm). Provenance: Ex. Morton Swinsky collection, NYC., 1960 to 2000. Published: "Pre-Columbian Art", Parke-Bernet Galleries, NYC., Jan. 7, 1960, lot 328. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71374

Lot: 92 - Veracruz Corral Figure

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Buff color pottery shaman standing within a fence-post corral. Wearing a tall feathered headdress with a wide front band and a wide lower lappet, large disc ear ornaments, nasal mask, beaded necklace. Wearing a shoulder cape and wide skirt. A very nice example.7.75”H x 4.5”W (19.7 x 11.4cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71670

Lot: 93 - Veracruz Corral Figure

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Natural buff color pottery corral figure, depicting a shaman standing in a log pole type corral, both hands holding the side rails. The shaman is depicted wearing a nasal mask and a fancy headdress having three long central feathers, disc ear ornaments and an applied fancy pendant necklace, shoulder cape and a short skirt. All on an integral tapered slab base.6.25”H x 5.63”W (15.9 x 14.3cm). Provenance: Long Island, N.Y. collection. Ex. collection of Nancy and John Hyde Devoe, NYC. and N.J. Collected 1950’s - 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71656

Lot: 94 - Veracruz Bench Figure

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Buff color pottery bench figure, depicting a smiling shaman sitting on a long rectangular platform bench, holding both hands on his thighs. Wearing a fancy headdress with side lappets, nasal mask, long stemmed disc ear ornaments, beaded necklace, knee length dress. A wide band over his wrists continuing around his body. A nice example.7”H x 5.25”W (17.8 x 13.3cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71671

Lot: 95 - Teotihuacan Standing Figure with Outstretched Arms

Teotihuacan, miccaotli Phase, ca. 150 - 200 CE. Natural buff color pottery standing dancer figure, having outstretched arms with dance sashes over his wrists, wearing a belted loincloth, necklace and straps around his ankles. A rare type having a much smaller head than normally seen. Old custom presentation box, marked: Harold and Miriam Kaye.3.75”H x 3.125”W (9.5 x 7.9cm). Provenance: Estate of Alphonse Jax, NYC. To family by descent, 1960’s - 1990’s. Ex. Andre Emmerich Gallery, NYC., ca. 1960’s with Emmerich Gallery sticker on presentation box from the Harold and Miriam Kaye collection, ca. 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71412

Lot: 96 - Veracruz Large Dignitary Head

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Depicted with recessed eyes, naturalistic nose and a bow shape upper lip. An impressive example.7.5”H x 7”W (19.1 x 17.8cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71673

Lot: 97 - Veracruz Jaguar Vessel

Veracruz, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Light salmon color pottery zoomorphic vessel, having a tail type rear spout. Depicting a seated jaguar, with very long ears, and rounded snout with a protruding tongue. Overall incised circular spots on his body, along with two large incised floral and geometric elements. A large incised decorated plaque on his chest. A rare type.6.5”H x 6.25”W (16.5 x 15.9cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection, acquired from Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner, Tel Aviv, 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71419

Lot: 98 - Veracruz Seated Figures (2)

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Two different buff color solid pottery seated figures. First having a tall, finely striated, double winged hairdo, painted with black bitumen, and wearing a fancy headband, pendant necklace and disc ear ornaments, incised decorated shoulders. Together with a seated shaman, in bondage, with his body covered with ties. Wearing a multi-tied headdress. Bitumen painted around his mouth. Both are unusual examples.6”H (15.2cm) each. Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71672

Lot: 99 - Veracruz Stone Head Hacha

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Carved gray basalt stone hacha depicting a deity head, having two large ball shape elements on his head to forehead having simple incised linear decoration, large recessed eyes, boldly sculpted nose and thick parted lips. A nice example. Custom metal base.6.5”H x 3.63”W (16.5 x 9.2cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection, acquired from Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner, Tel Aviv, 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71463

Lot: 100 - Veracruz Deity Hacha

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Carved gray volcanic stone hacha depicting the head of a god or deity, possibly Xipe Totec. Depicted with an animal clinging to the top rear of his head, with his front paws held to the deity’s forehead. Very expressive facial features, open mouth, arched brows and flaring nostrils.9.5”H x 7.25”W (24.1 x 18.4cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1950’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71591

Lot: 101 - Aztec Stone Keeling Figure Holding Skull

Aztec Empire, ca. 1250 - 1525 CE. Carved black basalt stone kneeling male hunchback figure, probably a shaman, holding a skull on his lap, possible representing the skull of an ancestor.6.75”H x 3.75”W (17.1 x 9.5cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71446

Lot: 102 - Veracruz Stone Avian Pendant

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Carved cream veined-green stone avian pendant, having a large beautifully carved head with a hook beak, deeply recessed eyes with drilled pupils and nostrils. Drilled suspension hole under his beak. Biconical drilled sets of suspension holes on the top and both sides of his neck and two attachment holes at the corner tips of his tail. A rare and beautiful example.4.63”L x 1.63”W (11.8 x 4.1cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71438

Lot: 103 - Rare Mixtec Alabaster Bowl - Jaguar Form

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec culture., ca. 500 - 800 CE. Carved alabaster oval bowl having a projecting jaguar head at one end, depicted with rounded perked ears, open mouth. Tail curled around the right edge of the bowl. A rare example. Size: 10.25" W x 2.25" H x 2.5" D (26.0 cm W x 5.7 cm H x 6.3 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, ex Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, NY, Private Southwestern collection. Ex. Private NYC. collection, acquired from Jean Louis Sonnery, Paris, 1970. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202481

Lot: 104 - Aztec/Mixtec Tlaloc Seated Figure

Oaxaca region, ca. late 15th - early 16th century. Carved gray volcanic stone sculpture depicting Tlaloc, the god of rain, sitting with legs crossed and resting his hands on his knees. Wearing a headdress with wide lappets and a head band of circular elements, large ear spools and a large disc pendant on his chest. “Tlaloc, the deity of rain and water, whose worship was very old and widespread. By integrating local ideologies with that of the Mexica state, the Aztecs assimilated disparate groups into their expanding social, political, and economic structures.”- Walters Museum.12.25”H x 8.125”W (31.1 x 20.6cm). Provenance: Private Nevada collection, ex. Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71472

Lot: 105 - Huastec Bone Pin with Figural Finial

Panuco River area, Huastec, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE. Carved bone pin having a carved finial depicting a sitting human figure wearing a long feathered headdress and helmet. Custom lucite block base. A rare type.6.375”H (16.2cm). Provenance: Private NJ. collection. Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950’s - 1960’s, #26. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71602

Lot: 106 - Xantil Seated Shamanic Figure

Xantil. Mixtec / Aztec, Nahua culture, Late Post classic period, ca. 1200 - 1500 CE. Polychrome decorated pottery seated figure, depicting a shaman wearing an avian helmet mask with his face peering from within wide open birds beak, open toothy mouth. Both hands resting on his raised knees. Overall painted in colors of red-orange, blue, black and white. A nice example.11.75”H x 6.75”W (29.8 x 17.1cm). Provenance: Collection of Justin Kerr and Dicey Taylor, NYC. Acquired mostly 1970 through the 1980’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71447

Lot: 107 - Aztec Red Stone Seated Figure

Aztec Empire, ca. 1350 - 1520 CE. Carved, red volcanic stone male figure, squatting on his haunches with hands resting on knees, wearing a feathered headdress, wide head band decorated with large raised circular discs and large ear spools. Integral rectangular base is decorated on all sides with registers containing a series of carved discs. Drilled cavity in chest. A beautiful example.14”H x 8.75”L x 6.75”W (35.6 x 22.2 x 17.1cm) at base. Provenance: Private NJ. collection. Acquired from Arte Primitivo, auction 24, lot #87, 2003. 2003. Ex. John-Platt/Daniel M. Friedenberg collection, NYC. & Greenwich, CT., 1980’s. Ex. Allan L. Long, NYC. 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71357

Lot: 108 - Aztec Gold Over Pottery Floral Ear Ornaments (2)

Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan., ca. 1400 - 1533. Fine matching pair of blackware ceramic ear ornaments of floral design, each having an openwork central roundel depicting two perched birds. The petals are covered with a beautifully applied ancient gold foil. Top quality, rare and very beautiful examples.2.25”W x 1.25”L (5.7 x 3.2cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Luz Miriam Toro, NYC., 1990’s. Ex. Galerie Paris, from an old French collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71479

Lot: 109 - Aztec Monumental God Mictlantecuhtli

Aztec Empire, ca. 1000 - 1450 CE. Monumental three piece natural buff color pottery sculpture depicting the god Mictlantecuhtli who was the primary Aztec god of death and ruler of Mictlán, the lowest underworld, governing the dead alongside his wife, Mictecacíhuatl. Depicted as a skeleton chested figure with a skull face wearing owl feathers, he was deeply feared and associated with the north, spiders, bats, and the 10th day sign, Itzcuintli. Having fleshy arms and legs and beautifully rendered fingers. A very impressive and rare example. *Note: this figure is very low fired and will not render a dating curve with TL testing, despite numerous attempts. "Lord of Mictlan", in Aztec mythology, is a god of the dead and the king of Mictlan He is one of the principal gods of the Aztecs and is the most prominent of several gods and goddesses of death and the underworld. The worship of Mictlantecuhtli sometimes involved ritual cannibalism, with human flesh being consumed in and around the temple. The Aztec holiday Hueymiccaylhuitl, or great feast of the dead, celebrated the recently deceased and helped them as they traveled to Mictlan. Following someone’s death, the Aztecs would cremate the departed person’s remains. From there, the deceased soul would embark on a four-year journey through the various levels of the underworld and have to overcome a series of trials along the way. Eventually, those who had successfully completed the journey would find themselves in the deepest level of the underworld: Mictlan. Hueymiccaylhuitl was celebrated not only to aid those embarking on this journey, but also to allow the dead an annual opportunity to return and visit the land of the living.50.25”H x 17”W (127.6 x 43.2cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1950’s, with copies of substantial provenance documents from Kernerman, available on request. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71563

Lot: 110 - Maya Pottery Lidded Urn with Jaguar Lid

Pre-Columbian, Meso-America, Mexico or Guatemala, Maya., ca. 550 - 900 CE. Crowned by a crouching jaguar with a lolling tongue, this imposing terracotta lidded urn bristles with sculptural energy, its feline guardian presiding over a procession of mask-like visages and framed cartouches. Hand-built of earthenware by coil and modeling techniques, the domed lid supports the jaguar effigy while the globular body is encircled by bold appliqué panels, raised cords, and faces with earflares; mineral accretions and firing clouds confer a mottled tan and slate-gray surface consistent with ancient burial. Such effigy vessels were central to elite rites - likely serving as funerary urns for cremated remains or, perhaps, as incense burners (incensarios) - with the jaguar, báalam in Classic Maya, symbolizing rulership, warfare, and nocturnal passage between worlds. Size: 13.5" W x 14.5" H x 12.5" D (34.3 cm W x 36.8 cm H x 31.8 cm D) This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, acquired at auction. Ex Denver Art Museum, accession number 1984.598A. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202598

Lot: 111 - Maya Hardstone Yugito for Ball Game

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Carved, cream color hardstone yugito, ball form ceremonial example, used in the ball game, having a basket type handle and a partially hollowed surface under the handle.5.375”H x 5.125”W (13.7 x 13cm). Provenance: Collection of Palmer “Kit” Carson, IL., acquired 1999 from Sid Sheffield, acquired 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71564

Lot: 112 - Massive Maya Pottery Urn with Deity Tlaloc

Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, Maya territories, most likely Peten region., ca. 550 - 900 CE. Large pottery cache vessel - large pottery receptacle for holding personal objects in the tomb usually for deceased elite members of the clan. Applied figure of a costumed ritual personage, likely representing an elite or shamanic individual engaged in ceremonial activity, possibly embodying a supernatural or ancestral force. Such imagery is consistent with vessels deposited as ritual caches in the Maya lowlands. "Wings" to each side.19" Diameter x 15" H (48.3 x 38.1cm). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, ex Knox Artifacts, Scottsdale, AZ 2011, ex Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, NY, sold September, 2011. Ex Pine Crest School Museum, Ft. Lauderdale, FL between 1975 and 1986. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202630

Lot: 113 - Exceptional Maya Marble Chac Vase

Honduras. Ulua Valley region, ca. 600 - 800 CE. Carved white marble tapered cylindrical vase depicting the Maya god Chac, of rain, thunder, and lightning, having large angular flanges decorated with a low relief carved loop design, wearing a wide banded headdress with a faux woven pattern with two small round eyes and a bird of prey hooked beak in the front center, tied in the back with an incised bow. High relief sculpted facial features with a large angular nose wearing a nose ornament, perforated lug type mouth and another between his eyes. Eyes surrounded by high relief eye brows. A very rare and beautiful example.7.63”H x 6”W (19.4 x 15.2cm) with flanges. Provenance: NYC. collection; Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, Inc., NYC., 1980’s - 1990’s. Ex. Private Chicago and Florida collections, 1950’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71632

Lot: 114 - Maya Large Orangeware Cache Vessel

Maya regions, ca. 800 - 1000 CE. Large orangeware pottery lidded urn with elaborate relief decoration depicting the face of a deity wearing a triangular headdress, and fancy flanges. The lid with a more intricate deity face having spiraled eyes, curled mustache, relief bird-form headdress and fancy side flanges. Frontal. A classic type.12.75”H x 9.3125”W (32.4 x 23.7cm). Provenance: Florida collection. Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71387

Lot: 115 - Exceptional Maya Vase with Seated Dignitaries

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Fine polychrome decorated pottery vase, having a wide center band depicting four different, beautifully painted, seated gods, with three glyph columns below the figures. Upper glyph band having four orange painted glyphs. The opposing side is decorated with a very large, complicated center glyph, and flanked on both sides with three glyphs, and an upper band with six glyphic elements. A rare type, top quality, exceptional example.7.5”H x 6.63”D (19.1 x 16.8cm). Provenance: NYC. collection; Ex. Veracruzana Inc. NYC., acquired by Ed Merrin Gallery, 1968-69. Ex. Curtis Katz collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71373

Lot: 116 - Maya Relief Carved Double Chambered Cylinder Vase

El Salvador/Honduras region, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Chocolate ware pottery double chambered cylinder vase, having an overall carved decoration on both cylinders. Depicted is a seated deity with a zoomorphic head and human body, wearing a very elaborate feathered and decorated headdress, and long bead necklace with a central pendant. The scene is repeated on both cylinders, and each has two vertical columns of glyphic decoration. There is an opening in the interior base wall, which would allow liquid to flow between the two cylinders. A very rare double cylinder example.7”H x 7.5”W (17.8 x 19.1cm). Provenance: Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950’s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, 1944 - 1950’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71370

Lot: 117 - Maya Deity Holding Olla Two-Piece Jar

Maya regions, classic Period, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Exceptional salmon-tan color pottery two-piece lidded figural vessel, depicting a seated deity with his legs crossed, and holding an olla in front of his chest. Wearing an elaborate zoomorphic headdress having an open toothy mouth above his forehead and large round eyes, headdress is flanked on each side with an additional deity head, possibly depicting the wind god. Wearing long fancy ear ornaments. Depicted with expressive facial features, deeply set spoon type eyes, aquiline nose and open toothy mouth. A rare, top quality and beautiful example.7”H x 5”L x 3.88”W (17.8 x 12.7 x 9.9cm). Provenance: Private NYC. collection. Ex. Robert & Marianne Huber, NYC., acquired 1960’s - 1970, collection # MA1234. Exhibited San Francisco Tribal & Textile Show, 2010. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71371

Lot: 118 - Maya Polychrome Decorated Palace Scene Cylinder Vase

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Fine, polychrome decorated pottery cylinder vase, with an audience scene of a young lord seated on a jaguar skin covered pillow with three attendants around him. Before him is a kneeling figure with arms folded in reverence. Beside him is a large bundled vase marked with glyphs, behind him a mirror propped within a wooden frame, with two kneeling attendants each in elaborate decorated loincloths and turbans with long plumage. One with a hummingbird nibbling the projecting flower, another bundled jar between them with bone blood letting implements on top, a dish with offerings on the ground and a column of three secondary glyphs in the field. A very nice example.6.125”H x 5.375”W (15.6 x 13.7cm). Provenance: Collection of Chris J. Daras, NJ. Active 1980’s - 2000’s. To family by descent. Ex. Arte Primitivo, auction 26, lot 104, 7/2003. Ex. John-Platt/Daniel M. Friedenberg collection, acquired from Sotheby’s, NYC., sale of May 15, 2003, lot 293. Red painted on base: “1982.71.110”. Published: Von Winning, John Platt Collection 1986, #133 and Brinckerhoff, A Cosmic View, 1994, #123. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71428

Lot: 119 - Maya Incised Decorated Glyph & Chiefs Cylinder Vase

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Superb example bearing very finely incised decoration on the exterior. Two repeated panels each contain a seated chief in left profile having one hand extended with fingers down. He wears an ornate headdress, necklace and loin covering. Separated on the body by two vertical panels of hieroglyphics, with horizontal bands of glyphs above and below. Deep recesses bear red pigment and the cream colored pottery is nicely burnished.7”H x 5.5”W (17.8 x 14cm). Provenance: Collection of Chris J. Daras, NJ. Active 1980’s - 2000’s. To family by descent. Ex. Arte Primitivo, auction 18, lot 246. 2007. Ex. Robert & Marianne Huber Collection, NYC. & IL. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71427

Lot: 120 - Maya Seated Dignitary with Arms Crossed

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Natural buff color pottery seated dignitary, depicted with his arms folded across his chest, and legs crossed under his large loincloth panel. Wearing an elaborate fancy floral and disc headdress and shell pendant necklace. Depicted with particularly fine and elaborate relief facial tattooing, wearing a goatee and disc ear ornaments. An elegant, high quality example.7.63”H x 3”W (19.4 x 7.6cm). Provenance: Private FL. collection. Ex. Quinn’s Auction Galleries, “Collector’s Series: Ethnographic Arts Auction”, June 4, 2021, lot 52. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71468

Lot: 121 - Maya Carved Bone Brush Handle

Maya regions, Guatemala, ca. 500 - 800 CE. In her descriptive document, Marianne Huber states the following: “A Maya sculpture showing a masked personage in profile: The image is sculpted in relief on a bone, said to be a jaguar’s leg bone. The figure is shown wearing a large bird/hawk like headdress. It is difficult to say with certainty, but it appears that he may be dancing. He

Lot: 122 - Maya Elongated Standing Figure

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Fine buff color pottery tall slender standing deity or god, having very long slender legs. Body painted black. Wearing a multi-layered loincloth, and an elaborate headdress with composed of multiple thick hair locks, tied in a bundle near the top. Wearing large disc ear ornaments painted blue, and a triple ball pendant in the center of his chest. A rare and beautiful example.8.75”H (22.2cm). Provenance: NYC. collection; Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, Inc., NYC., 1980’s - 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71634

Lot: 123 - Maya Standing Priest with Trumpet

Veracruz, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Buff-brown color pottery standing priest holding a large trumpet in his left arm, right arm extended. Wearing a fancy headdress, large disc ear ornaments, necklace and long paneled loincloth. A very nice example.7”H x 5.25”W (17.8 x 13.3cm). Provenance: NYC. collection, ex. Merrin Gallery, NYC., ex. David Campbell collection, Toronto, 1980’s - 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71633

Lot: 124 - Maya Stucco Portrait of a Royal Queen or Princess

Maya regions, late Classic period, ca. 550 - 950 CE. Large stucco portrait of a woman, perhaps of royal or upper-class lineage. Her feminine features include bulging eyes framed by generous lids, a prominent nose that extends up past her eyebrows, parted lips with a delineated philtrum, and revealed teeth positioned as if she were caught speaking mid-sentence. Her cheeks, eyes. Great preservation to features given the size. Custom metal base. A large and impressive example.13.5”H x 7”W (34.3 x 17.8cm). Provenance: Ex. Alan Stone Collection, NYC., active 1960’s 1980’s. Ex. Arte Primitivo. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71775

Lot: 125 - Maya Orangeware Vase with Carved Decoration

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Orange ware pottery vase having an overall mottled black-brown coloration. Decorated with a large front rectangular carved register depicting seated chief wearing an elaborate feathered headdress, beaded necklace, tied loincloth with a feathered backsplash. Upper glyph band having eight carved glyphs.6”H x 5.5”W (15.2 x 14cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71666

Lot: 126 - Maya Decorated Poison Bottle

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Molded gray pottery rectangular poison bottle, relief decorated on both sides with a chief sitting in a temple, and wearing a large feathered headdress and beaded necklace. Tapered paneled roof.4”H x 2.25”L x 1.25”W (10.2 x 5.7 x 3.2cm). Provenance: Collection of Assen and Christine Nicolov, Darien, CT. Collected 1990’s. To family by descent. Acquired from Alphonse Jax, NYC., 2/29/2000, with copy of invoice. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71417

Lot: 127 - Maya Pair of Face Urns

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Two similar natural buff color pottery cylindrical urns, both having applied faces, with a feather and beaded ball outer border, with painted black, white and red-brown highlights. Both wearing nose ornaments and ear spools. A rare type. Quite nice.6.5”H x 5.5”W (16.5 x 14cm) & 6.5”W (16.5cm). Provenance: Private Baltimore collection. Acquired mid 1960’s to mid 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71394

Lot: 128 - Maya Shell Decorated Ear Ornaments

Maya regions, ca. 550 - 950 CE. Pair of carved openwork shell disc ear ornaments, each depicting a Maya lord wearing a long feathered headdress, disc ear ornaments and a segmented belt, and each holding a scepter. Cinnabar highlights in the lower carved details. Custom display base.2.5”D (6.3cm) each. Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Alan Kaplan Collection, Florida, 1960’s. Old Bonhams label affixed. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71776

Lot: 129 - Maya Matching Pair of Jade Floral Ear Flares

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Fine carved matching pair of four petal floral ear ornaments, having a separately carved disc center and a squared tubular dangler. Wide carved integral attachment tube on the reverse. Open work, drilled and carved c-shape decorative element in each petal. Individual lucite bases. Large exceptional examples.Flower: 3”W (7.6cm), Danglers: 2.63”L (6.7cm). Provenance: Collection of Assen and Christine Nicolov, Darien, CT., collected 1990’s. To family by descent. Acquired from Alphonse Jax, NYC., Nov. 27, 1998, with a copy of invoice. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71418

Lot: 130 - Maya Large Conch Shell Trumpet

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Large natural conch shell trumpet with an ancient sanded smooth surface, and two drilled suspension/attachment holes along the lower rim.13.25”L x 7”W (33.7 x 17.8cm). Provenance: Collection of Palmer “Kit” Carson, IL., acquired 1999 from Sid Sheffield, acquired 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71565

Lot: 131 - Maya Decorated Shell Decorated Pectoral

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Carved giant scallop shell pectoral decorated with an incised and stipple-detailed, seated chief in the center, wearing a fancy headdress and ear ornaments. Flanked on both sides with two sets of profile glyphs. Biconical drilled suspension holes at the top ridge and at both ends and lower rim. Custom metal base. A large and impressive example.6.25”L x 2.88”H (15.9 x 7.3cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Hector Santamarina, 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71733

Lot: 132 - Maya Bowl with Glyph Band

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Orange ware pottery bowl decorated on the exterior with a very nicely painted upper glyph band having twelve different profile glyphs of mostly zoomorphic and avian heads. An alternating striped decoration below the glyph band. A beautifully decorated example.4.375”H x 5.25”W (11.1 x 13.3cm). Provenance: Estate of Eugene (1899-1985) and Hedwig (1897-1989) Fleischhacker, Ontario, Canada and New Hampshire. Collected 1950’s-1970’s. To family by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71668

Lot: 133 - Maya Codex Glyph Bowl

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Pottery bowl having a flared rim and flat bottom. Decorated on the exterior with a wide band of black on white painted codex type glyphs. Interior has a wide red-orange solid rim band.2”H x 7.25”D (5.1 x 18.4cm). Provenance: Collection of Palmer “Kit” Carson, IL., acquired from Old Barn Auctions, 2000. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71571

Lot: 134 - Maya Polychrome Decorated Bowl

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl having a flared rim. Decorated on the exterior with a wide lower band containing eight oval glyphic elements, each having a stylized linear segmented cross with a circular element in the center. Upper band of interlocking triangular elements and solid bands. The interior is decorated with a wide solid red-orange rim band and a lower multi-brush stroke band. A nice example.4.125”H x 6.25”D (10.5 x 15.9cm). Provenance: Collection of Palmer “Kit” Carson, IL., ex. Marc Schmitt, 2000. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71570

Lot: 135 - Maya Polychrome Decorated Glyph Bowl

Maya regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl, having an orange ground with an upper rim band in red-orange with thirteen sets of black painted glyphs. A center band of red painted abstract glyphic animals.4.25”H x 7.5”D (10.8 x 19.1cm). Provenance: Collection of Palmer “Kit” Carson, IL., acquired from Marc Schmitt, 2002. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71568

Lot: 136 - Maya Tripod Polychrome Bowl with Lords

Ulua Valley regions, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Polychrome decorated pottery vase standing on integral short rectangular tripod feet. Decorated on the exterior with a wide band having three equidistant roundels, each depicting a frontal deity head wearing a feathered headdress, each roundel is separated with a column of stylized diamond shape elements.4.5”H x 6”D (11.4 x 15.2cm). Provenance: Collection of Palmer “Kit” Carson, IL., ex. Marc Schmitt, 2002. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71569

Lot: 137 - Maya Polychrome Bowl w/ Birds

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Guatemala, Peten Region, Maya, Late Classic Period., ca. 550 - 900 CE. A hand-built pottery bowl of a flat-bottomed form with highly burnished exterior walls decorated in hues of orange, red, and black. Illustrated on the side of the vessel are an abstract bird and another zoomorphic creature that may the Maya “vision serpent” or some other creature that we do not recognize. Red stripes below possibly a representation of feathers. Reverse with Red ball and black bands eminating to the sides and below. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202474

Lot: 138 - Mayan Polychrome Pottery Bowl Ulua Valley

Pre-Columbian, Honduras, Ulua Valley, Maya culture., ca. 550 - 900 CE. Lovely Mayan pottery bowl in shades of red and black against an orange background. Repeating "temple-form" band across the top, lower band with glyphoids in the form of human lords in elaborate feathered costumes and fine woven "mat" glyphs - a symbol of rulership and elite status in Maya iconography. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202473

Lot: 139 - Maya Standing Dignitary Plate

Maya Regions, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Large polychrome decorated pottery deep dish plate standing on integral rattle type tripod legs. Decorated with a tall standing dignitary with his right arm held in a forward position, pointed finger. Wearing a zoomorphic headdress with a long tail and open toothy mouth. Wide painted black glyphic border.14.75”D x 4”H (37.5 x 10.2cm). Provenance: Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner collection, Tel Aviv, Israel, acquired 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71378

Lot: 140 - Maya Large Deity Head Pot

Maya regions, ca. 600 - 900 CE. Large gray painted orangeware (plumbate type), deity head pot, having exaggerated facial features, large projecting lower lip with upper teeth exposed, high bulbous cheek bones and heavy brows with incised wrinkled forehead. A very impressive example.8.25”H x 11.75”W (21 x 29.8cm). Provenance: Private Florida collection, acquired from Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner, Tel Aviv, 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71420

Lot: 141 - Cocle Anthropomorphic Vessel

Panama, ca. 900 - 1100 CE. Large polychrome decorated pottery anthropomorphic vessel, depicting a stylized human figure with short outstretched arms, relief nose and ears, and a wide opening in the top of his head. Front of body decorated with four registers of abstract zoomorphic elements. A large size example.11.5”H x 8.75”D (29.2 x 22.2cm). Provenance: Estate of Peter H. Tillou, CT., acquired 1990’s, then to family by descent. Appraised by Marianne Huber in 2014, collection # 161. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71396

Lot: 142 - Cocle Polychrome Decorated Olla

Panama, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Polychrome decorated pottery olla, having a flat flared rim and bulbous body. Beautifully decorated on the exterior with two large opposing arch shape registers, both containing a undulated serpent, probably a rattle snake. Two large opposing triangular pelvic type elements on the sides. A nice example.8.25”H x 9”W (21 x 22.9cm). Provenance: Collection of Palmer “Kit” Carson, IL., ex. Royce Humbert, 1995. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71566

Lot: 143 - Gran Cocle Polychrome Vessel with Lizard Handle

Pre-Columbian, Panama, Cocle Culture., ca. 600 - 800 CE. A striking polychrome vessel, the body in rounded form painted in red and black against an orange background. Vessel with dramatic crested avians interspersed with geometric and abstract elements. A zoomorphic handle joins one end of the rim to the shoulder. Size: 10.5" D x 10.25" H (26.7 cm D x 26.0 cm H) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, ex Tillou collection, Connecticut, USA before 1990 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202566

Lot: 144 - Gran Cocle Pottery Effigy Jar - Simian Head, TL'd

Pre-Columbian, Panama, Gran Cocle., ca. 800 - 1200 CE. A large polychrome effigy jar modeled as a broad human head with protruding nose, lidded eyes, and a toothy grin enlivened by bold painted chevrons and sweeping volutes, all surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck with everted rim and a slender, banded spout-handle pierced at the tip. Hand-built of terracotta and finely burnished, the vessel is slip-painted in rich red, black, and cream, with small applied ear lugs and geometric panels that frame the visage; the globular body carries spiraling motifs that in Coclé iconography likely reference water, wind, or serpentine energy. Such anthropomorphic face-jars belong to the celebrated Conte/Macaracas polychrome tradition and were likely used to serve ritual beverages - perhaps cacao or chicha - in feasting or mortuary rites. Size: 10" W x 9.5" H x 10" D (25.4 cm W x 24.1 cm H x 25.4 cm D) This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection acquired at auction. Ex Tillou collection, Connecticut, acquired before 1990 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202540

Lot: 145 - Large Gran Cocle Polychrome Globular Pot

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Panama, Gran Cocle culture., ca. 800 - 1000 CE. A well-preserved, large vessel with a globular body, tightly corseted neck, and flaring mouth with rolled rim. Around the shoulder is a wonderful painting of an abstract mythical creature - known as the "rainbow serpent" painted with thick black outlines filled in with red that contrasts strongly with the earthy beige background color. Vessels like this one are mainly found in graves, especially the graves of Sitio Conte, which also included a vast array of gold objects. Size: 12.5" D x 12" H (31.8 cm D x 30.5 cm H) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, Estate of Peter H. Tillou Collection, thence by descent. Acquired in the 1990s Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202619

Lot: 146 - Panamanian Gran Cocle Polychrome Olla, ex-Tillou

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Panama, Gran Cocle., ca. 600 - 1000 CE. A hand-built and stone-burnished pottery vessel of spherical, round-bottomed form with a rounded shoulder, a squat neck, and an everted rim. The light-orange exterior as well as the top of the rim is decorated with broad and tall geometric motifs of abstract form in black pigment, and a single stripe of red pigment encircles the base of the neck. Size: 9.35" Diameter x 8.2" H (23.7 cm x 20.8 cm) Provenance: private Parker, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery, Colorado, USA; ex-Estate of Peter H. Tillou Collection, thence by descent. Acquired in the 1990s, collection # 240. Appraised by Marianne Huber in 2014. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202524

Lot: 147 - Nicoya Period VI Polychrome Globular Face Vessel

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica/Nicaragua, Greater Nicoya, Period VI., ca. 1000 - 1350 CE. A rotund, globe-bodied jar whose swelling terracotta form becomes, almost slyly, a face. Applied coffee-bean eyes with painted concentric arcs above them, a pair of small pellet nostrils, and flanking scroll elements that read as ears or ornaments coalesce on the vessel's widest girth into a visage at once alert and inscrutable. The painted decoration works in concert with the modeled elements, dark brown-black lines on a warm orange-red slip tracing arching brow forms and concentric ovoid registers that amplify the ocular motifs. The shoulder carries a continuous band of curvilinear and rectilinear geometric ornament, including dotted outlines and interlocking scroll forms, bounded above and below by dark painted lines. The flaring disc rim and short cylindrical neck sit cleanly above the composition. The base, viewed inverted, reveals a further painted panel of bilaterally symmetrical scrollwork suggesting a second masked face, a design strategy common in Greater Nicoya ceramics where the vessel reads as inhabited from every angle. A well-preserved and visually compelling example of the effigy-vessel tradition of the Greater Nicoya Polychrome horizon. Size: 9.3" D x 9" H (23.6 cm D x 22.9 cm H) Publication: Similar vessels can be found at the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum (2003.51.60) and the Emory University Michael C. Carlos Museum (1991.004.262). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, ex Arte Primitivo Gallery collection of a California attorney, acquired from Arte Primitivo, auct. 28, lot 156, ex. Frank Friedman collection, NYC Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202545

Lot: 148 - Chorotega Large Hardstone Mano & Zoomorphic Metate (2)

Chorotega, Nicoya Peninsula, western Costa Rica., ca. 300 BCE - 700 CE. Very large hardstone mano (grinding stone) and zoomorphic metate. The mono of elliptical form tapering to cylindrical hand grips. The wide central elliptical area has a very fine surface polish from ancient use, and the hand grips have a smooth matte surface. Roughly hewn at the ends of the grips. Together with a fine carved hardstone metate of rectangular form having a curved grinding table with a projecting mythological creature head, with a large projecting circular tongue. Smooth ancient polished grinding surface from use. Standing on integral tripod legs. An elegant example.Mono: 23.375”L x 4”W (59.4 x 10.2cm), Metate: 33.5”L x 17”W (85.1 x 43.2cm). Provenance: Private American collection, acquired from Freeman’s/Hindman auction, Chicago. Ex. Stolper Gallery, Los Angeles, Oct. 17th, 1959. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71485

Lot: 149 - Costa Rican Stone Metate Jaguar, CIRAM

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed., ca. 800 - 1200 CE. A very large jaguar effigy metate depicting the wild feline standing on all fours with a broad, slightly convex back/table forming the grinding surface, and a large hole drilled through the center, presumably for funneling its contents, expertly carved from one piece of volcanic stone with refined dimensions and skillfully incised details. What's more, the sculptor of this piece successfully created an expressive countenance; just look at those bulging eyes, gnashing teeth/fangs, alert ears, and snarling snout as he stands proudly. In addition to this fabulous iconography, the piece is decorated with attractive striated bands around the periphery of the table. A very special example! Size: 33.5" W x 12.5" H x 9.5" D (85.1 cm W x 31.8 cm H x 24.1 cm D) This item has been tested by CIRAM Lab in France - one of the few labs in the world that is recognized for their ability to accurately test the authenticity of stone - and has been shown to be ancient as described. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202516

Lot: 150 - Costa Rican Stone Jaguar Metate

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved gray volcanic stone oval metate, depicting a stylized jaguar, having a projecting head and long curled tail which connects to his right rear foot. A relief diamond decoration around the table border.4.25”H x 18”L (10.8 x 45.7cm). Provenance: Ex. Eddie and Mildred Echandi collection, acquired in Costa Rica between 1960 and 1969. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71439

Lot: 151 - Costa Rican Stone Round Table Metate

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved gray volcanic stone round grinding table type metate, having a carved lower border with twenty-four small stylized human heads, and a round raised leg base. A very scarce type.11.25”D x 2.5”H (28.6 x 6.3cm). Provenance: Ex. Eddie and Mildred Echandi collection, acquired in Costa Rica between 1960 and 1969. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71440

Lot: 152 - Costa Rican Stone Cacique

Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 10th to 14th century CE. Carved gray volcanic stone cacique figure sitting in presentation on a throne. Wearing a pointed headdress with a segmented headband, holding both hands to his stomach, relief carved facial features. Custom base.12”H x 5”W (30.5 x 12.7cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Dr. Eddie Echandi (1926-1995), Raleigh, N.C. By inheritance to Ivonne E. Bennett. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71759

Lot: 153 - Costa Rican Stone Warrior

Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 10th - 14th century CE. Carved gray volcanic stone standing warrior holding a mace head club in his raised right hand and a trophy head in his left hand. A double belt around his waist. Large drilled perforated loop ears, braided hairdo. Custom base.10”H x 8”W (25.4 x 20.3cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Dr. Eddie Echandi (1926-1995), Raleigh, N.C. By inheritance to Ivonne E. Bennett. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71758

Lot: 154 - Diquis Stone Jaguar

Costa Rica, ca. 600 - 1200 CE. Carved gray volcanic stone jaguar standing on four legs, having a large rounded head with relief carved features, wide toothy mouth, large eyes, two small tufts on top of his head and small upcurled tail with genitalia below.6”L x 3.25”H (15.2 x 8.3cm). Provenance: NJ. collection. Ex. Arte Primitivo Auction 108, lot 232. Ex. Scheifele private collection, CT., acquired 1963. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71601

Lot: 155 - Costa Rican Nephrite Jadeite Stylized Alligator

Atlantic Watershed region or Northwestern province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, ca. 300 - 700 CE. Carved deep blue-green jadeite rounded slab form pendant depicting a semiabstract zoomorph, possibly an alligator, having incised details. Biconical drilled attachment or suspension hole in the center. A beautiful example.4.5”L x 1.75”W (11.4 x 4.4cm). Provenance: Estate of Alphonse Jax, NYC. To family by descent, 1960’s - 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71409

Lot: 156 - Costa Rican Jade Zoomorphic Spoon Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved blue-green jade tapered celt pendant having a carved recessed oval spoon or grinding bowl near the blade tip. Upper portion depicts a semiabstract saurian with a simple incised linear square body detailing and a carved head with a drilled eye, mouth, nostril and brow. Two biconical drilled suspension holes in the upper edge. Custom bronze base.7”L (17.8cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71717

Lot: 157 - Costa Rican Jade Long Anthropomorphic Celt Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Elegant carved bluish-green jadeite long anthropomorphic celt pendant depicting a seated deity with a bird-like head lower body. Long integral celt blade below. Biconical drilled suspension hole. Old metal base.7.5”H x 1”W (19.1 x 2.5cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71721

Lot: 158 - Costa Rican Very Large Jadeite Anthropomorphic Celt Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Fine and large blue-green jadeite anthropomorphic deity celt pendant, holding both hands across his stomach, having delineated fingers. Wearing a headdress with two profile zoomorphic heads and a fancy drilled and incised decorated headband. Large recessed oval eyes, flat angular nose and a wide toothy mouth drilled in both corners, protruding tongue over his chest. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his neck. String cut spine on the reverse. A top quality impressive example. Custom bronze base.9”H x 3.125”W (22.9 x 7.9cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71724

Lot: 159 - Costa Rican Jade Saurian Deity Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved fine blue-green jade standing saurian deity pendant having a long tapered rectangular snout and toothy fanged mouth with drilled and carved openwork detailing. Human type body holding both hands to his chest and legs bent at his knees. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his neck, and another hole drilled through the center of his head. A beautiful example.2.5”H (6.3cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71481

Lot: 160 - Costa Rican Blue Stone Standing Deity Figures (2)

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Two carved rich blue-green stone standing anthropomorphic deity figures, probably Amazonite, both holding their hands on the sides of their chests, having delineated fingers and toes. Foreheads bear triple biconical drilled perforations, both with an undulated snake at the top of their head. Relief carved angular facial features. Biconical drilled suspension hole through their necks. Both are beautiful examples. Mounted together on a custom bronze base.2.88”H x 1.5”W (7.3 x 3.8cm) & 2.5”H x 1.375”W (6.3 x 3.5cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71482

Lot: 161 - Costa Rican Large Jade Anthropomorphic Celt Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Exceptional carved deep blue-green jade anthropomorphic deity pendant, elaborately relief carved depicting a deity holding both hands over his stomach, with delineated fingers. Wearing a fancy headdress with two profile zoomorphic finials, wide band decorated with an incised fineline braided pattern. Wide toothy mouth drilled at both ends, long protruding rectangular tongue. Relief carved round breasts. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his neck. String cut spine on the reverse. Custom bronze base. A top quality, impressive example.7.75”H x 2.25”W (19.7 x 5.7cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71722

Lot: 162 - Costa Rican Large Jade Anthropomorphic Celt Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved large blue-green jade anthropomorphic deity celt pendant. Holding both hands across his stomach, delineated fingers. Tapered head with string cut, carved and drilled facial features, having a large angular nose, slanted eyes and a wide mouth drilled in the corners, framed with a relief rectangular borders extending with two long curled tongue like elements covering his chest. Wearing a rope type headband and stepped hairdo. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his neck. String cut spine on the reverse. Custom bronze base.7.88”H x 2.5”W (20 x 6.3cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71723

Lot: 163 - Costa Rican Jade Anthropomorphic Celt Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved blue-green jade anthropomorphic celt pendant, depicting a stylized human figure holding both arms across his stomach. Double banded headdress and segmented hairdo. Drilled recessed oval eyes, highlighted with red cinnabar, triangular nose, wide mouth and pointed chin. Biconical drilled suspension hole through the neck. Raised string cut spine on the reverse. Old custom bronze base. Very rare with cinnabar eyes.4.25”H x 1.75”W (10.8 x 4.4cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71719

Lot: 164 - Costa Rican Light Green Jade Figural Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Fine carved medium gray-green jade anthropomorphic pendant, depicting a highly detailed standing figure with his hands held over his stomach, wearing a simple rope type head band. Biconical suspension holes in neck. A beautiful example. Custom bronze base.3.375”L x 1.75”W (8.6 x 4.4cm). Provenance: Ex. Arte Primitivo Auction 105, lot 252. Ex. Private Midwest collection, acquired between 1969 and 1975. To family by descent. Collection # 71.345. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71598

Lot: 165 - Costa Rican Jade Owl Deity Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved blue-green jade owl deity pendant, having a long rectangular slab type body, large squared head with a long tapered beak, small drilled eyes, and a raised zoomorphic head crest. Both feet decorated with stylized faces. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his neck, and additionally drilled through his shoulders and both feet, probably for the addition of decorative elements. A very unusual and beautiful example. Custom metal base.5”H x 1.5”W (12.7 x 3.8cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71720

Lot: 166 - Costa Rican Onyx Jade Serpent Head Mace

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Fne carved ceremonial onyx mace head depicting a semiabstract serpent deity head with large carved recessed eyes with a raised border, large fanged mouth with drilled and carved recesses, and a protruding bifurcated tongue. Opposing end has a relief carved rattle snake rattle element. Biconical drilled large center hafting hole. Highly polished surface. A very rare and top quality example. Custom hardwood and bronze base.3.75”L x 2.25”H (9.5 x 5.7cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71716

Lot: 167 - Costa Rican Openwork Jade Composite Carving Depicting Four Monkeys

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved greenish-gray jade square slab plaque, depicting four stylized openwork profile monkeys with long tails curled above their heads. Monkeys set in a circular pattern, suggesting movement. Old reused bronze base. A very unusual example.2.75”L x 2.75”W (7 x 7cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired in 1981 from Carlos Poveda. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71441

Lot: 168 - Costa Rican Stone Head Pendants (2)

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Matching pair of medium blue-green hardstone head pendants, probably necklace components, with relief string cut facial features, large triangular nose, slit linear eyes and mouth. Biconical drilled suspension holes on the reverse with a relief nose-like spine in the center. Custom bronze base.1.25”H (3.2cm) each. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired in 1981 from Carlos Poveda. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71480

Lot: 169 - Costa Rican Fine Blue Jade Belt Celt

Costa Rica, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Large and exceptional, translucent blue jade belt celt of slightly curved slab form. String cut with a medial rib, curved tapered blade ends. Two drilled perforations at the top for suspension. Custom metal base. A rare and beautiful example of exquisite color.6.25”L x 2.25”W (15.9 x 5.7cm). Provenance: Private California collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo auction 80, lot 171, 2016. Ex. private Tampa, FL. collection, acquired from Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL. in 1968. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71386

Lot: 170 - Costa Rican Jade Dancer Deity Pendant

Costa Rica, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Carved blue-green jade anthropomorphic pendant, depicting a dancer figure, holding both hands on his stomach, wide headband with a center point. Carved and drilled facial features, arched brows and a wide flat angular nose. Carved spiral elements decorate his his chest and arms. String cut slit between his stocky legs. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his neck, and remaining evidence of a string cut spine on the reverse. Old custom metal base. A very rare and beautiful example.3.75”H x 1.88”W (9.5 x 4.8cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the Latin American artist, Carlos Poveda, 1980-1990. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71718

Lot: 171 - Costa Rican Greenstone Mace

Costa Rican, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Fine and large carved, deep blue-green hardstone ceremonial mace head depicting the head of a deity with large round recessed eyes wide mouth with parted lips, drilled at both corners. Wearing a headband and having a triple row head crest. Projecting disc ear ornaments. Biconical drilled shaft hole. A beautiful, high quality example.3.5”H x 4.125”W (8.9 x 10.5cm). Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. Ex. collection Lawrence Gichner, Washington, D.C., 1965. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71797

Lot: 172 - Ecuadorian Spondylus Shell Anthropomorphic Pendant

Ecuador, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Very large carved spondylus shell anthropomorphic pendant, depicted with coffee bean type slit eyes and slit type mouth, heavy arched brows, both hands held on stomach with delineated fingers, lower body terminating to a point. Drilled suspension holes through his neck and head. A rare and impressive example.5.63”L x 1.75”W (14.3 x 4.4cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71736

Lot: 173 - Taino Stone Anthropomorphic Pendant

Hispaniola. Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, ca. 1200 - 1425 CE. Carved white stone anthropomorphic pendant depicting a crouching figure holding both hands to his knees, large bulbous nose and round drilled recessed eyes. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his neck. Old custom metal base. According to the Met Museum: “stone pendant, worn by Taíno leaders and healers, features a crouching anthropomorphic figure known as a zemí. Zemí (or cemí) is a term used by Taíno peoples, the diverse societies that inhabited the Antilles archipelago before European contact, that linguistically relates to a quality akin to sweetness. Zemí refers not to an object or image but to an immaterial, spiritual, and vital force pertaining to deities and ancestors. There are several known zemí identities recorded by the Spanish, some of which have been linked to archaeological images.”.2.25”H (5.7cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Galerie 1492, Paris, old French collection. cf. Met. Museum, Object Number: 1982.48.5 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71730

Lot: 174 - Taino Shell Anthropomorphic Pendant

Hispaniola. Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, ca. 1200 - 1425 CE. Carved shell deity pendant, depicted with a large projecting head with a mask type element around his eyes, angular nose and wide toothy grim, and having a long snail-like body. Biconical drilled suspension hole through his body. Custom bronze base. A very nice example.1.63”H (4.1cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Galerie 1492, Paris, old French collection. cf. Met. Museum, Object Number: 1982.48.5 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71729

Lot: 175 - Taino Miniature Green Stone Zemi

Hispaniola. Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, ca. 1200 - 1425 CE. Carved and pecked blue-green stone miniature zemi depicting the stylized head of a deity, of tri-pointed form. Drilled recessed eyes, wide nose and mouth, pointed chin. Incised geometric decoration on the back of his head. A rare miniature example.1.5”L x 1.25”H (3.8 x 3.2cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Galerie 1492, Paris, old French collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71728

Lot: 176 - Large Taino Stone Snake Yoke - CIRAM Tested

Pre-Columbian, Greater Antilles Islands, Caribbean Sea, Hispaniola, Taino culture., ca. 1000 - 1500 CE. Simple but simply wonderful stone yoke from the first peoples Columbus encountered in his 1492 cruise vacation to the Islands of the Caribbean. Carved of a variegated green and brown stone in typical Taino yoke form, but in the style of a simple snake, its head emerging from its coiled body. Size: 10" W x 16.25" H (25.4 cm x 41.3 cm); 17.75" H (45.1 cm) on included custom stand. This item has been tested and declared ancient by CIRAM Labs in France and comes with a certificate stating such. According to current thinking, Taíno stone yokes were ceremonial, symbolic objects tied to the ballgame, elite identity, and spiritual belief—not functional belts worn in daily or athletic use. Provenance: ex-Amrhein collection, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA, collected from 1985 to 2010 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201555

Lot: 177 - Chiriqui Gold Pendants of Birds (2)

Chiriqui, Panama-Costa Rica, ca. 800 - 1000 CE. Two similar cast gold avian pendants, depicted with very long beaks, hooked at the tips, triple spiral head crests and stylized small wings. Each has an upper wide suspension lug. Each is mounted on an individual custom pedestal base. XRF analysis: Gold: 11.2K. Gold: 46.83% Silver: 11.19% Copper: 41.98% Gold: 12.1K. Gold: 50.47% Silver: 13.84% Copper: 35.69%.2”H x 1”W (5.1 x 2.5cm) each, XRF: 12.1K & 11.2K. Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Edward Merrin Gallery, NYC. XRF tested with report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71742

Lot: 178 - Cocle Decorated Gold Diadem Crown

Cocle, Panama, ca. 1000 - 1450 CE. Fine and heavy weight sheet gold diadem decorated with four repousse registers of fine semiabstract decoration, each depicting a top view of a saurian/alligator head. Small connection holes at both band ends. A very beautifully decorated example. Custom hardwood and bronze display base.22”L x 7.125”W (55.9 x 18.1cm) on mount x 1.5”W (3.8cm), 139 gr. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71715

Lot: 179 - Diquis Gold Eagle Pendant

Diquis, Panama, ca. 1200 - 1500 CE. Exceptional large and heavy weight gold Harpy eagle pendant. This is a classic representation of a Harpy Eagle”, with pointed ears and large, curled claws, decorated with a wide neck band and elaborate bead design under each wing. Integral suspension loop on the reverse. The eagle was ceremonially "killed” with the wings and tail bent over. There are soldered joins on the right wing, below the torso with the tail and both tips of the tail. A very impressive example. XRF analysis: Gold: 21K Gold: 87.5% Silver: 6.75% Copper: 5% Germanium 5% Iron: .25%.3.88"H (9.9cm) x 4- 0.75"W (1.9cm), 152.7 gr at 21.2K. Provenance: Ex. From the estate of Jan Mitchell, by descent to his son Oliver, collected prior to 1970’s. Exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1985. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71645

Lot: 180 - Costa Rican Gold Chimera Deity Pendant

Costa Rica, period IV-V, 400 - 1200 CE. Lost wax cast gold zoomorphic deity resembles a turtle with the head of a jaguar, having three smaller attendant jaguar kittens surrounding him. The deity’s rounded belly also serves as a functional bell with beads inside, making a ringing sound. Integral suspension loop on back. A large and impressive example. XRF analysis: Gold: 21.6K. Gold: 90% Silver: 6% Germanium: .5% Iron: .25%.139 gr, 20K, 3.88”H x 3”W (9.9 x 7.6cm). Provenance: New York collection. Acquired in 2021 from a New Jersey collector and before from Lawrence Witten, CT., prior to the 1980’s. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71646

Lot: 181 - Cocle Large Gold Monkey Pectoral

Panama, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Large and heavy cast gold pendant depicting a monkey deity with two heads, his long tail forms a large arch above his head decorated with six profile zoomorphs, two small monkeys at his hips. Gold rattle ball incorporated into his stomach. Large suspension loop on the reverse. A beautiful and top quality example. Custom bronze base. XRF analysis: Gold: 13.6K Gold: 56.8% Silver: 5.2% Copper: 38%.5”H x 3.75”W (12.7 x 9.5cm), 159 gr, 13.6K. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. FL., acquired from Arte Primitivo, auction 87, lot 163, 2017. Private AZ. collection, acquired from Heritage, Dallas, TX., 2013. Ex. Charles Craig collection, 1960’s. XRF tested with certificate available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71451

Lot: 182 - International-Veraguas Gold Shark Pendant

Panama-Colombia border, ca. 800 - 1500 CE. Finely cast and very realistic gold pendant in the form of a grimacing shark with body slightly curved as if using his powerful tail and heavily muscled torso to propel. Bears excellent attention to detail including the gill slits, bulging eyes, angular fins and semi-open mouth displaying two rows of fine, serrated teeth. Openwork triangles cut into body, low relief guilloche decoration on head and a suspension loop beneath. A very rare and top quality example. XRF analysis: Gold: 20.5K Gold: 85.69%, Silver: 7.44 Copper: 6.64%, Nickel: 0.10%.4.125”L (10.5cm), 58 gr, 20.5K gold. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from the artist, Carlos Poveda. XRF tested with certificate available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71450

Lot: 183 - Tairona Gold Avian Pendant

Tairona, ca. 1000 - 1500 CE. A gold avian pendant, having a prominent curved beak with a tiny suspension loop at the tip. His talons grasp a bar, top of his head is decorated with two rows of three small hoops, a wide ornament at the back of his head having two stylized semiabstract birds with braided details and tiny ball type eyes. Also having a wing type plaque from his body with a set of stylized birds on the wing tips, having tiny ball eyes, wide fan tail. Set with a modern, custom 18K. Gold pin with two suspension loops. A very nice example. XRF analysis: Gold: 13.4 K. Gold: 56.23% Silver: 9.85% Copper: 33.37% Iron: 0.55%.3.375”H x 2.75”W (8.6 x 7cm), 38 gr, 13.4K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. Ex. Sotheby’s Parke Bernet auction, May 12, 1979, lot 7, listed under “property of NYC. private collectors.” Also with Sotheby’s in April of 1972 in their April 8 auction of “Inventory of the Arts of the Four Quarters, LTD.”. Lot 27 of that sale. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71802

Lot: 184 - Sinu Gold Staff Finial

Sinu zone, Musco del Oro, Bogota, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. Heavy weight cast gold finial depicting a jaguar biting the snout of a cayman, having a long toothy openwork snout and front legs head to each side of his head. Rear rectangular insertion socket has a faux braided border. Jaguar with a faux braid in the center of his head extending to his curled tail. A beautiful example. XRF analysis: 1st results: Gold: 16.4 K. Gold 68.4% Silver 22% Copper 9.3% Iron: 0.30% 2nd analysis: Gold: 17.53K Gold: 73.02% Silver: 17.49% Copper: 9.24% Iron:0.24%.3.125”L x 1.88”H (7.9 x 4.8cm) , 48.8 gr, 16.4K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1990’s in NYC.. cf. The Art of PreColumbian Gold, the Jan Mitchell collection, 1985, page 55, figure 18. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71809

Lot: 185 - Classic Veraguas Gold Frog with Serpents

Veraguas, Panama, ca. 1000 CE. Cast gold frog pendant depicted with oval eyes and a faux braided ribbon down the center of his back with hammered hind legs. Two undulated serpents extend from the frog’s mouth, with upturned heads. There is a similar example in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, from the Jan Mitchell collection. XRF analysis: Gold: 12K. Gold: 50.41% Silver: 3.65% Copper: 45.39% Iron: 0.18%.32.4 gr, 2.88”L x 1.75”W (7.3 x 4.4cm). Provenance: Ex. Jan Mitchell collection by descent to his son Oliver, collected prior to 1970’s. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71649

Lot: 186 - Tairona Gold Frog Pendant

Santa Marta, Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1500 CE. Fine cast gold crouching frog pendant, depicting a frog with large beady eyes hunched on its hind legs. A delicate faux braided ribbon slopes down its back and borders its legs. Frogs are symbols of fertility and announce the rains. An integral barrel type suspension loop through his front feet, with two modern gold suspension loops. A large and beautifully detailed example. XRF analysis: Gold: 13 K. Gold: 54.55% Silver: 8.22% Copper: 36.50% Iron: 0.26%.1.88”L x 1.63”W (4.8 x 4.1cm), 21.2 gr. Provenance: Ex. Jan Mitchell collection by descent to his son Oliver, collected prior to 1970’s. XRF tested with a copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71648

Lot: 187 - Sinu Gold Figural Shaman Pectoral

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. Heavy cast, high karat gold standing figure with expressive facial features, finely striated updo and spiral ear ornaments with a long beaked bird perched on both spirals. Arms held akimbo having spread fingers, arm and leg ligatures, fancy multi-strand necklace with pendants, nosering, granulated ball nipples and tiny penis. Dangling sequins affixed via loop to both elbows and on top of head. A rare and exceptional example. Custom bronze base. XRF analysis: Gold: 80.38%, Silver: 13.77%, Copper: 4.52%, Iron: .84%, Lead: .49%.3.25”H (8.3cm), 59 gr, 19.2K. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Luz Miriam Toro, late 1990’s. XRF tested with certificate available. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71452

Lot: 188 - Exceptional Calima Gold Men on Raft

Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE. Fine gold small raft with two standing fishermen holding paddles, three fish lying near the center of the raft and a small bowl. Finely detailed raft having a multi reed floor with an openwork fancy border. Both depicted with striated hairdos and a rope type headband. A rare and beautiful example. XRF analysis: Gold: 76.27%, Silver: 11.62% Copper: 9.50%, Iron: 2.61%.2.125” x 1.25” (5.4 x 3.2cm) base, 1.06”H (2.7cm), 18.3K, 27 gr. Provenance: Collection of Nilsa Abrego, gifted from Angelica Abrego, Las Vegas. In USA with Abrego family since 1962. Acquired from her employer, Joseph Smith, pre-1962. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71465

Lot: 189 - Veraguas Tumbaga Pair of Animals Pendant

Veraguas, Panama bordering with Colombia, ca. 1200 - 1500 CE. This cast copper and gold alloy pendant was purportedly found in Panama, along the Panamanian border with Colombia, but was influenced by the Darien aesthetic, which spread from eastern Colombia to Honduras. These stylized anthropomorphic figures, representing shamans or priests in hybrid form, feature thin arms and simple faces, with birds representing celestial wanderings. A large sheet gold dangler is suspended from the back of each head. Two integral suspension loops below the heads and a gold hook on the lower backs. A rare type. XRF analysis: Gold: 9.6 K. Gold: 40.25% Silver: 10.13% Copper: 49.26% Iron: 0.18%.3”L x 2.63”W (7.6 x 6.7cm), 62.8 gr. Provenance: Ex. Jan Mitchell collection by descent to his son Oliver, collected prior to 1970’s. XRF tested with report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71650

Lot: 190 - Cocle Gilt Tumbaga Pendant of Crocodile

Panama, Cocle, Parita, ca. 500 - 1200 CE. The crocodile has a conventionalized object in his jaws and double set of extensions on his tail. Integral suspension loop on the reverse. A very similar pendant is illustrated in 3 books, Medieval American Art by Pal Kelemen, vol.2, 1943, plate 222, Gold Before Columbus, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1964, plate 20, and The Gold of Ancient America by Allen Wardwell, 1968, plate 97.3.5”L x 1.5”W (8.9 x 3.8cm), 43.9 gr, gilt. Provenance: Ex. Jan Mitchell collection by descent to his son Oliver, collected prior to 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71647

Lot: 191 - Tairona Gold Nose Ornament

Tairona, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1425 CE. Large hammered gold nose ornament, of a stylized “butterfly” wing form, having a raised inner border opening to an angular openwork element, and terminating with an angular attachment hook, an openwork separation between the bottom of the two wings. A very tiny edge ping, only mentioned for accuracy. XRF analysis: Gold 15.9 K. Gold: 66.65% Silver: 11.24% Copper: 21.95% Iron: 0.16%.2.75”W x 2”H (7 x 5.1cm), 8.8 gr 15.9K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1997. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71807

Lot: 192 - Tairona Large Gold Pair of Ear Ornaments (2)

Rio Magdalena, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1400 CE. Fine pair of matching gold ear ornaments, having an outer crescent form border, composed of a rope twist heavy gold wire outer edge and and eight large hoop elements, large inner cast gold hoop terminating with geometric decorated terminals. A beautiful pair. XRF analysis: Gold 15.3K. Gold: 63.95% Silver: 13.32% Copper: 22.29% Iron: 0.44%.2.375”W x 1.75”H (6 x 4.4cm) 38 gr total 15.3K. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Luz Miriam Toro, NYC., 1990’s. XRF tested with report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71711

Lot: 193 - Sinu Large Pair of Gold Filigree Ear Ornaments (2)

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. Large and elegant matching pair of cast gold ear ornaments, crescent fan form with three wide bands of openwork diamond net design, and a zigzag element at the ends of the top bar having a small spiral finial. Integral attachment hoop. A very high quality and large pair. XRF analysis: Gold: 16.5 K. Gold: 69.08% Silver: 12.33% Copper: 18.37% Iron: 0.22%.Both: 3.125”W x 1.88”H (7.9 x 4.8cm), 16.5K, 23.5 gr combined weight. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1997. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71812

Lot: 194 - Sinu Gold Filigree Ear Ornaments (2)

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. Fine cast gold ear ornaments of crescent form with long wings, having three bands of openwork diamond net decoration, long wing bars decorated with a long zigzag element. Integral suspension hoop. A beautiful match pair. XRF analysis: Gold: 18.1 K. Gold: 75.57 % Silver: 14.26% Copper: 9.92% Iron: 0.25%.3.375”L x 1”H (8.6 x 2.5cm), 12 gr combined weight, 18.1K gold. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1997. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71810

Lot: 195 - Sinu Gold Filigree Ear Ornaments (2)

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. Matching pair of cast gold ear ornaments, of crescent form with side wings, having two bands of openwork diamond net design. Upper wing bar decorated with zigzag elements terminating with a small spiral finial. Integral attachment hoop. XRF analysis: Gold: 20 K. Gold: 83.36% Silver: 16.30% Copper: 0.08% Iron: 0.26%.2”L x 0.88”H (5.1 x 2.2cm) 8 gr combined weight, 20K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1997. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71811

Lot: 196 - Sinu Gold Nose Ornament

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. Double sided crescent form nose ornament, of a slightly rounded form, round aperture with an attachment slit at the top. Constructed of two gold sheets. Old wood block base. XRF analysis: Gold: 19.4K. Gold: 80.92% Silver: 18.84% Zinc: .05% Iron: 0.19%.1.75”W x 1.5”H (4.4 x 3.8cm) 11 gr 19.4K. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Luz Miriam Toro, NYC., 1990’s. XRF tested with report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71710

Lot: 197 - Quimbaya Gold Nose Ornament

Quimbaya, Colombia, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Large hammered thick gold crescent form nose ornament of high quality gold, slightly convex ovoid form with and oval openwork element forming two pincers at the top center for attachment. A large and elegant example. XRF analysis: Gold: 19.6 K. Gold: 81.80 % Silver: 17.22% Copper: 0.79% Iron: 0.19%.2.88”W x 2.125”H (7.3 x 5.4cm), 20 gr, 19.6K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1997. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71808

Lot: 198 - Muisca Gold Standing Tunjo Figure

Andes Mountains, Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1550 CE. Fine high quality cast gold standing male votive figure of angular form, having long tapered legs, wide angular shoulders, wearing a head band, spiral earrings, and a multi-pendant necklace, holding an object in his right hand, and a ball in his left hand. An exceptional example. According to Warwick Bray, The Gold of Eldorado, these figures. “are usually found buried in pots or thrown into lakes. Like the ‘ex. Votos’ offered to Catholic saints today, their purpose may have been to thank the gods for past help, or to serve as gifts in anticipation of future services.” XRF analysis: Gold: 16.3 K. Gold: 68% Silver: 14.5% Copper: 17% Iron: Less than 1/2%.4.63”L x 1.125”W (11.8 x 2.9cm), 38.7 gr, 16.3K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. , acquired from Ritchies auction, 1990’s. Ex. Galeria Pre-Colombia, A. Alfaro, 1971- 1974, with copies of sales receipts. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71801

Lot: 199 - Muisca Gold Standing Tunjo Figure with Child

Andes Mountains, Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1550 CE. Fine high quality cast gold standing female votive figure of angular form, her head is slightly tilted to the right, and having wide angular shoulders. Wearing a multi banded headdress, large spiral ear ornaments, and a very elaborate multi-strand necklace with two large disc pendants. Holding a child with both hands in front of her stomach. An exceptional example. According to Warwick Bray, The Gold of Eldorado, these figures. “are usually found buried in pots or thrown into lakes. Like the ‘ex. Votos’ offered to Catholic saints today, their purpose may have been to thank the gods for past help, or to serve as gifts in anticipation of future services.” XRF analysis: Gold: 12.5K Gold: 52% Silver: 13.5% Copper: 34% Iron: 1/2%.4.25”H x 1.5”W (10.8 x 3.8cm), 37.1 gr, 12.5K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. , acquired from Ritchies auction, 1990’s. Ex. Galeria Pre-Colombia, A. Alfaro, 1971- 1974, with copies of sales receipts. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71800

Lot: 200 - Muisca Gold Standing Tunjo Figure

Andes Mountains, Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1550 CE. Fine cast gold standing votive figure of angular form, having very long tapered legs, wearing a dome headdress, spiral earrings, multi-strand necklace, holding his right hand to his chest and a staff in his left hand. A beautiful example. According to Warwick Bray, The Gold of Eldorado. These figures. “are usually found buried in pots or thrown into lakes. Like the ‘ex. Votos’ offered to Catholic saints today, their purpose may have been to thank the gods for past help, or to serve as gifts in anticipation of future services.” XRF analysis: Gold: 13.7 K. Gold: 57% Silver: 27% Copper: 15% Iron: less than 1%.5.63”H x 0.88”W (14.3 x 2.2cm), 16.9 gr, 13.7K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. , acquired from Ritchies auction, 1990’s. Ex. Galeria Pre-Colombia, A. Alfaro, 1971- 1974, with copies of sales receipts. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71799

Lot: 201 - Musica / Calima Gold Man on Raft

Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE. Fine cast gold man reclining on a raft, holding both hands on his raised knees, wearing large spiral ear ornaments and a spiral hairdo. A beautiful example. XRF analysis: Gold: 15.8K. Gold: 66.5% Siver: 18% Copper: 15.1% Iron: .4%.2.25”L x 0.88”W (5.7 x 2.2cm), 13.7 gr. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., 2006, acquired from Ritchies auction, 1990’s. Ex. Galeria Pre-Colombia, A. Alfaro, 1973, with copies of sales receipts. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71813

Lot: 202 - Muisca Gold Atl Atl

Andes Mountains, Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1550 CE. Fine gold votive atl-atl having a cast gold multi-arched finial attached to a lower gold shaft. The shaft of the atl-atl is wrapped with a fine cast braided gold wire having a bird at one end with heart shaped wings and a long tail, at the opposing end there is a wrapped snake head type hook. A rare and beautiful example. According to Steven C. Brown: “Atlatl is a word that comes from the Nahuatl or Aztec language. The atl-atl is essentially an extension of the hunter's arm. Sometimes referred to as a spear thrower, an atlatl is about as long as a person's forearm and can be fashioned to fit exactly the grip of one's hand. Devised to increase the speed and flight distance of the arrowlike hunting darts.” XRF analysis: Gold: 15.9 K. Gold: 66.64% Silver: 14.57% Copper: 16.69% Nickel: 1.22% Iron: 0.88%.5”H (12.7cm), 14.2 gr, 15.9K. Provenance: Private CT. collection, acquired from Ritchies auction, 1990’s. Ex. Galeria Pre-Colombia, A. Alfaro, 1971- 1974, with copies of sales receipts. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71798

Lot: 203 - Muisca Fancy Gold Nose Ornament

Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1550 CE. Large gold nose ornament, of rectangular form with two wide horizontal bars of openwork triangular decoration with braided gold borders, having two stylized birds at both ends and a round center element. Six gold danglers along the bars. Custom bronze base. A rare and beautiful example. XRF analysis: Gold: 62.55%, Silver: 11.41%, Germanium: 0.08%, Copper: 25.71%, Iron: 0.25%.4.375”W (11.1cm), 33 gr, 15K. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Geraldo Roca, N.Y., 1990’s. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71449

Lot: 204 - Sinu Very Long Gold Nose Ornament

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. A very long cast and hammered gold nose ornament with long tapered wings terminating with a crescent finial at both ends, each having a raised circular decorative circular element within the crescent. Central loop ring fitting. An impressive example.15.375”L (39.1cm), 37 gr. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71712

Lot: 205 - Sinu Very Long Gold Nose Ornament

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. A very long cast and hammered gold nose ornament with long tapered wings terminating with a crescent finial at both ends, each having a raised circular decorative circular element within the crescent. Central loop ring fitting. An impressive example.13.5”L (34.3cm), 34 gr. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71713

Lot: 206 - Sinu Very Long Gold Decorated Nose Ornament

Sinu, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. A very long cast and hammered gold nose ornament with long tapered wings, decorated with a raised beaded outer border and a raised spine in the center of both wings. Central loop ring fitting. An impressive and beautifully decorated example.15”L (38.1cm), 38 gr. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71714

Lot: 207 - Matching Pair of Ear Ornaments (2)

. Matching pair of carved disc ear ornaments, having a relief carved design consisting of four equal quadrants with a circular element in the center, each quadrant is decorated with an abstract “human head” with pointed shoulders or wing tips. Mounted together on a custom bronze base.2.25”D (5.7cm) each. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Luz Miriam Toro, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71739

Lot: 208 - Carved Shell Spiral Ear Ornaments (2)

. Matching pair of spiral shell ear ornaments, carved from the natural spiral tips of a large shell, with an adjoining similar spool attachment on the reverse. Shading from cream-pink to shades of brown coloration.2”W x 1.125” (5.1 x 2.9cm) each. Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Luz Miriam Toro, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71734

Lot: 209 - 14kt Gold Necklace w/ Ancient Maya & Olmec Stone Face Pendants

Pre-Columbian, Mexico., ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Heavy 14kt gold necklace decorated with ancient stone pendants along with 2 probably modern stone carvings. Large greenstone central pendant of Maya origin along with 2 other ancient carvings, Maya and probably Olmec at the top and two carvings that we think are modern. The chain is made of large hammered links with 14kt bezels holding each stone in place. Because of the size, there is no clasp - necklace designed to fit easily over the head. The gold weighs about 65 grams, which at 14kt puts the spot value over $5000. Size: 26" C x 32" L x 1.25" W (66.0 cm C x 81.3 cm L x 3.2 cm W) Provenance: private Henderson, Nevada, USA collection , via family descent from father who acquired it around 1965 - with photos of him wearing it around that time period. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202650

Lot: 210 - 14kt Gold Necklace w/ Pre-Columbian Jade Pendants

Pre-Columbian, Mexico or Guatemala, Maya., ca. 500 - 900 CE. Lovely wearable necklace comprised of 14kt gold chain and 5 authentic Maya jade adornments. The central pendant is a Maya jade raptor in profile, followed by an earspool, small earspool or labret and two jade beads. The necklace weighs approximately 20 grams (gold only). Size: 26" L x 1.5" W (66.0 cm L x 3.8 cm W) Provenance: private Henderson, Nevada, USA collection handed down by father who assembled this in the 1960's. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202649

Lot: 211 - Nariño-Capulí Negative-Resist Effigy Urn - Human Visage, Volutes & Sunburst

Pre-Columbian, Andes, Colombia - Ecuador border region, Nariño - Capulí culture., ca. 800 - 1200 CE. A large and rare ovoid urn whose flared mouth crowns a modeled human visage, the cheeks and chin emerging from the neck and flanked by small lug projections that read as stylized shoulders. Hand-built of terracotta and finely burnished, the vessel is decorated in the celebrated Nariño negative-resist technique, yielding a rich red ground enlivened by black-painted volutes, zigzag mountain bands, radiating sunbursts, and cross-hatched panels that wrap the body; fire-clouds from the kiln softly mottle the lower cone-shaped base. Size: 11.75" W x 19.25" H x 9" D (29.8 cm W x 48.9 cm H x 22.9 cm D) Nariño - Capulí ceramics and is here deployed with graphic precision to create a continuous frieze encircling the midsection. Such figural jars likely served in funerary rites as effigy urns or containers for chicha and offerings, with close stylistic parallels preserved in major collections including the Museo del Oro, Bogotá, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, ex Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, NY, ex collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami, active since 1974 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202569

Lot: 212 - Valdivia / Chorrera Stone Mortar

Ecuador, ca. 2300 - 2000 BCE. Carved speckled bluish-green and cream color hardstone example, depicting a stylized jaguar having a large spiral, openwork tail, squared tapered body with a recessed grinding bowl in the top, large projecting head with upturned snout, incised wide toothy mouth. Standing on four integral short legs. A very nice example.6.75”L x 3.88”H (17.1 x 9.9cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71726

Lot: 213 - Valdivia Slab Figure

Ecuador, ca. 2300 - 2000 BCE. Compacted limestone slab figure, having an overall tapered form, with carved recessed and relief geometric facial features. Legs indicated with simple carved diagonal lines. Custom metal base. A nice example.8.75”H x 4.5”W (22.2 x 11.4cm). Provenance: Ex. Private Madison Ave., NYC. collection, acquired about 30 years ago from Hacinto Santana, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71406

Lot: 214 - Valdivia Large Limestone Slab Figure

Ecuador, ca. 2300 - 2000 BCE. Limestone slab figure of stylized form having boldly incised lines forming the face, neck and body. A very impressive, unusually large example. Custom metal base.13.375”H x 8”W (34 x 20.3cm). Provenance: Private Madison Ave. NYC. collection, acquired about 30 years ago. Ex. Hacinto Santana, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71391

Lot: 215 - Valdivia / Chorrera Stone Mortar

Ecuador, ca. 2300 - 2000 BCE. Carved bluish-olive and black speckled hardstone example, depicting a stylized jaguar having a spiral, openwork tail, squared tapered body with a recessed grinding bowl in the top, carved block type projecting head with an incised wide toothy mouth. Standing on four integral short legs. A very nice example.5.375”L x 2.5”H (13.7 x 6.3cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71727

Lot: 216 - Chorrera Feline Mortar

Chorrera, Ecuador, ca. 1500 - 1200 BCE. Carved variegated bluish-green and cream color hardstone zoomorphic mortar having a squared body with a carved recessed bowl in the top center. Depicting a semiabstract jaguar with a large spiral tail, incised teeth, carved block type head with simple raised ears and short legs. Simple incised linear geometric decoration on both sides. A very nice sculptural example, carved from a beautiful variegated stone.9”L x 6”H x 3.5”W (22.9 x 15.2 x 8.9cm). Provenance: Private Madison Avenue, NYC. collection, acquired about 30 years ago. Ex. Hacinto Santana, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71392

Lot: 217 - Manteno Bone Anthropomorphic Bottle Stopper

Ecuador, ca. 800 - 1425 CE. Carved bone anthropomorphic bottle stopper, having a carved finial depicting a standing human figure wearing a large dome type headdress with a carved stylized bat or bird on the front of the headdress, and having a multi-segmented brim. Wearing small ear spools and an apron type garment. Standing on an integral disc base with a lower stopper tang. A very rare example. Custom lucite block base.2.63”H (6.7cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71731

Lot: 218 - Ecuadorian Carved Shell Avian Pendant

Ecuador, ca. 500 - 1000 CE. Very large carved white shell avian pendant, (probably spondylus shell), having an integral suspension loop on the top of the head. Carved pointed beak and relief carved disc eyes, squared neck and angular wings, feet frontally projected with delineated talons. Custom tiered bronze base. A rare and beautiful example.3”H x 2” (7.6 x 5.1cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Gerardo Roca, NYC., 1990’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71737

Lot: 219 - Chavin Shell & Inlaid Stone Ear Ornament

North coast, ca. 1200 - 500 BCE. Carved slightly concave shell disc ear ornament having finely inlaid mosaic mottled blue-green and turquoise color stone stylized trophy heads with inlaid shell toothy mouths, all connected to one another with curved stone elements, probably in reference to the life force to one another. Drilled center attachment hole. Custom pedestal base. A rare and beautiful example.1.5”H x 2”W (3.8 x 5.1cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Edward Merrin Gallery, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71761

Lot: 220 - Frias Gold Parrots on Stand (2)

Frias, North Coast, ca. 500 BCE. Matching pair of sheet gold and hollow hammer molded parrots having large round heads and multi-piece sheet gold constructed bodies, with long tails having relief dot decorated borders, wings with feather details. Very early examples. Mounted on a custom tree branch style base. XRF analysis: Gold: 10.7K. Gold: 44.64% Silver: 20.28% Copper: 11.51% Iron: 23.57%.Bird 1” (2.5cm) Tree 3”H (7.6cm) 3”W (7.6cm), 10.7K. Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Edward Merrin Gallery, NYC. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71748

Lot: 221 - Chavin Lapis & Spondylus Necklace Elements (15)

Jequetepeque River, ca. 1200 BCE. Group of fifteen carved Chavin necklace elements, including thirteen light blue-gray lapis birds, and two orange spondylus shell stylized human heads. Custom tiered display base.9.5”W x 6”H (24.1 x 15.2cm) on display base. Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71771

Lot: 222 - Chavin Lapis (Sodalite) Decorated Vessel

Chavin, ca. 400 BCE. Carved mottled blue sodalite-lapis vessel, having four jaguar heads carved in high relief, each having a wide fanged mouth and large eyes, their bodies are incised under each head, having a curled tail. A nice example.2”H x 2.75”W (5.1 x 7cm). Provenance: Ex. collection of Alex del Canho, Israel. By descent from father. Collected 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71356

Lot: 223 - Paracas Large Decorated Vessel

Paracas. South coast, ca. 500 - 200 BCE. Large polychrome decorated pottery saucer shape vessel, having a bridge type handle connected to a tapered rear spout and terminating at the front with a simple stylized bird head. Incised and polychrome resin painted decoration, depicting two stylized standing profile jaguars, on the opposing top sides with incised linear borders. Lower wide band of incised and painted geometric elements. Lower body decorated with a wide band incised and painted with an elaborate stepped, checkered and geometric patterns. Very rare and impressive in this large size.8”H x 8.75”W (20.3 x 22.2cm). Provenance: Private Chicago collection, acquired from Sotheby’s sale of May 28, 1997 lot #4 with tag. Ex Louis Slavitz collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71824

Lot: 224 - Chavin Wooden Poporo

North coast, ca. 1200 - 500 BCE. On list at $1,800. Previously consigned for $1,500. Carved wood poporo in the form of a crouching jaguar, having a carved opening in the center of his hollow body. Well carved facial features, wide toothy fanged mouth arched brows and rounded perked ears, body decorated with circular spot elements. Custom lucite covered box with pedestal base. An early and rare wooden poporo example, used in coca consumption.4.5”L x 2”W (11.4 x 5.1cm) poporo, display case: 7”L x 5”W x 7.75”H (17.8 x 12.7 x 19.7cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71768

Lot: 225 - Chavin Stone Mace Head

North coast., ca. 1200 BCE. Carved with a wide center band having eight conical points, integral tapered pedestal hafting shaft with an upper ring collar. A rare, very large example. Custom metal base.4”H x 5”W (10.2 x 12.7cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71757

Lot: 226 - Early Moche Clenched Fist Spatula

Moche, ca. 200 BCE - 400 CE. Exceptional carved bone ceremonial spatula with an elaborately carved handle with five finely carved banded registers. The center band depicts two battle scenes, three registers with jaguars and various animals with sun and geometric elements, with tiny inset turquoise stones. Bottom band with geometric elements inset with mother-of-pearl. The clenched fist is also highly decorated with relief carved geometric elements and a scene depicting an enthroned winged deity facing a standing warrior wearing a tumi decorated helmet and holding a kero in his raised left hand, and a small sitting prisoner tethered with a rope around his neck, with two jaguars behind the winged deity. A very rare, top quality example.8.63”H (21.9cm). Provenance: Private Chicago collection, acquired from Robert Morris Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM, 2004. Ex. Primitive Arts Gallery, Tucson. Acquiured from the Cannizo family, Boston, late 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71828

Lot: 227 - Gilded Gold Double Headed Tupas with Serpent Finials (2)

Maranon Jungle, Amazon, ca. 300 - 100 BCE. Matching pair of large gilt over copper tupus, each having a semiabstract design finial depicting a double headed serpent with triangular shape heads, arched form bodies and applied round eyes. Each mounted on a custom metal base.8”H x 2”W (20.3 x 5.1cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71747

Lot: 228 - Chavin Carved Bone Decorated Handle

Chavin, ca. 400 BCE. Tan-brown and cream color bone handle, having an overall relief carved decoration consisting of rows of circular dot elements, with carved cap bands at both ends.4.13" (10.5 cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Galerie 1492, Paris, old French collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71735

Lot: 229 - Chavin Sniffing Tube

North coast, ca. 1200 BCE. Archaic carved bone sniffing tube for hallucinogenic drugs. Made of a long bone carved in a vertebra design. Attached to a metal base. A rare example.7”L x 1.5”W (17.8 x 3.8cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71773

Lot: 230 - Important Sican Silver/Copper Mask with Danglers

Lambayeque Valley, North coast, ca. 800 - 1200 CE. A large royal silvered sheet copper mummy mask having large drop shaped eyes with applied button pupils and silver bead eyes with extended sliver dangles (tear drops), relief nose of separate construction, with two dangles extending from beneath nose, a large dangler on each ear, and large flat dish ear ornaments with beaded borders. Tip of crown depict profile old deity heads wearing multitiered crescent form headdresses. Red painted pigment on the face. Custom bronze base. This is an exceptional example both in terms of size and quality.16.5”H x 27.25”W (41.9 x 69.2cm). Provenance: Private NYC. collection; Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, Inc., NYC., acquired 1960’s. Purportedly from the Duke Marks collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71369

Lot: 230A - Moche Blackware Stirrup Spout Vessel Spiral Octopus Motif

Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Moche culture, phase 2., ca. 300 - 400 CE. A finely burnished blackware ceramic stirrup-spout vessel, the globular body deeply modeled with a bold, swirling spiral design that wraps around both sides, possibly evoking water, wind, or cosmic motion in Moche iconography. It has been suggested this represents an octopus, a creature that would have certainly been in the menu and had supernatural abilities. The tall, cylindrical spout rises from the arched stirrup handle, a hallmark of North Coast ceramic tradition. The vessel’s smooth surface and crisp relief demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship characteristic of Moche potters, whose works often carried symbolic meaning tied to ritual, nature, and cosmology. Size: 5.75" W x 7" H (14.6 cm x 17.8 cm) This vessel has been tested using Thermoluminescence technology and dates to the period shown above. A report will accompany this piece. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, ex Minerva Gallery, ex Merida collection Florida acquired prior to 1960. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196515

Lot: 231 - Moche Copper Mace Head

Loma Negra, ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE. Heavy weight cast copper mace head depicting a high relief owl head on both sides, having a heart shape feathered border framing their faces, small pointed beak. Central shaft hole.2”H x 2”W (5.1 x 5.1cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71743

Lot: 232 - Moche Algarroba Wood Carving of Owl Head

La Liberdad, North Coast., ca. 100 - 300 CE. Large Algarroba hardwood votive carving of an owl head, the owl being a messenger to the afterlife, having large eyes surrounded by a bowl shaped feather tuffs. Long slender beak, tapered face. Custom block base. A very rare and large, impressive example.6”H x 5”W (15.2 x 12.7cm). Provenance: Ex. Harry Franklin Collection. Los Angeles, CA. James & Marilyn Alsdorf Collection,Chicago, acquired from above, Nov.15,1976. Exhibited: Arts Club of Chicago, “High Cultures in the Americas before 1500”, 1982. Published: High Cultures in the Americas Before 1500 , Arts Club of Chicago, p. 42, no. 98. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71756

Lot: 233 - Large Gold & Silver Nose Ornament

North coast., ca. 100 - 300 CE. Elaborate, large gold and silver nose ornament having two large sheet gold rectangular rays with two relief gold jaguars facing each other, with open toothy mouths and long curled tails, at the bottom of the ray. Mounted on the original sheet silver backing are four gold frogs and a multitude of suspended sheet gold danglers. Custom display tiered base. A rare and beautiful example.4”H x 7.5”W (10.2 x 19.1cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Collection of Fred Leighton, NYC., ex. Alexander Acevedo, Alexander Gallery, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71753

Lot: 234 - Moche Gilt Copper Owl Head Bell

North coast, ca. 100 - 300 CE. Hammer molded gilded copper hollow bell depicting an owls face on both sides, having deeply recessed eyes, and a long beak. The owl being a messenger to the afterlife. This type of owl bell was worn only by lord kings. Custom pedestal base.2”H x 2”W (5.1 x 5.1cm). Provenance: Ex. Ian Arundel Collection. Ex. Curiosity Shop, Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, 1950-1970. By inheritance to Colin Arundel. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71755

Lot: 235 - Moche Gold Shell Form Necklace

Moche, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Long single strand necklace composed of forty-two hammer molded hollow shell form beads. Modern strung with small ancient gold ball beads between the shells as spacers, and a gold bead attached to the bottom of each shell bead. Many of the gold shell beads are of two-piece construction having a conical gold cap. A rare type. XRF analysis: Gold: 15.5 K. Gold: 65% Silver: 31% Copper: 3.5% Iron: .5%.23”L (58.4cm), 47 gr, 15.5K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. Ex. Sotheby’s, NYC., May 19th, 1992, lot 226. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71803

Lot: 236 - Huari Royal Gold Plume

Huari, ca. 700 - 1000 CE. Royal sheet gold plume decorated with a relief and openwork decoration, depicting two semiabstract mythological zoomorphs or birds, each having a triple ball raised head crest, large round eye and hook beak, squared body with rows of relief circular elements, each within a tall arch with a center sun disc. Upper arched row of relief circular elements below a serrated border, all surmounted with a tall plume. Two silver tumi form danglers suspended from the lower corners, long flat integral gold pin from the lower center. A beautiful example. Custom black lucite display base. XRF analysis: Gold:16K. Gold: 66.68% Silver: 29.11% Copper: 3.41% W: 0.79%.7.5”H x 3”W (19.1 x 7.6cm), 16K. Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Tom Richard Cavanaugh, Professor of Art, Boothbay Harbor, ME., 1970-1990. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71767

Lot: 237 - Moche Gold & Silver Nose Ornament

Loma Negra., ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE. Large sheet gold and silver nose ornament, relief decoration depicting two stylized jaguars sitting in presentation, head turned to the front, long curled tails, large eyes and toothy mouths. Outer beaded double row border. One half of ornament is of gold, while the other half is silver. This technique, developed by the Mochica, represented the principle of duality and the sun and moon, shown in much of Mochica art and was taken from the earlier influence of the Chavin culture. Custom metal base. A classic and beautiful example. XRF analysis: Gold side: Gold: 18.1K Gold: 75.68% Silver: 22.01% Copper: 1.91% Iron: 0.41% Silver side: Gold: 10.3K Gold: 43.31% Silver: 52.55% Copper: 3.78% Iron 0.35%.4.5”L x 4”H (11.4 x 10.2cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Mattias Komor Gallery, NYC., acquired by owner 1979. With Komor label affixed on the reverse. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71751

Lot: 238 - Moche Silver Jaguar Nose Ornament

North coast, ca. 100 - 300 CE. Large sheet silver nose ornament, relief decorated depicting two jaguars, sitting back to back, in presentation, with an integral crescent shape nose ring in the center. Depicted with large toothy mouths and spotted coats. Custom display base. A rare and beautiful example.3”H x 4”W (7.6 x 10.2cm). Provenance: Ex. Eugene Lions Collection, Geneva, Switzerland, active 1950’s - 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71740

Lot: 239 - Sican Gold Tumi Scepter

Lambayeque, ca. 700 - 1000 CE. Sheet gold scepter with two depictions of Nayalam the Emperor, seated back to back, holding bell shaped ornaments, upside down jaguars below, giant tumi roof above, probably indicating a palace structure. Integral long flat gold blade like below the finial. Custom tiered base with a lucite cover. A rare and beautiful example.8”H x 3”W (20.3 x 7.6cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71765

Lot: 240 - Ica Gold Kero

Ica, ca. 750 - 1000 CE. Beautifully decorated gold kero, having a relief decoration depicting two opposing standing shamanic dignitaries, holding a monkey in both raised hands. Wearing a crown with long danglers, v-neck tunic with a dangler between his legs, stepped necklace and geometric elements extending from their feet. Both figures are flanked with two standing mythological male figures with open beak type mouths, wearing fancy crowns, holding a tall septer with a finial. Flat flared rim decorated with an incised crosshatched decoration. A rare and beautiful example. XRF analysis: Gold: 14.5 K. Gold: 60% Silver: 38% Copper: 1.5% Iron: less than.05%.3.5”H x 3.5”W (8.9 x 8.9cm), 70 gr, 14.5K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. , acquired 1970’s, from an old German collection, 1960’s. cf. See The Gold of Ancient America, 1969 p. 40-41. With two old photos of the kero accompany this lot. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71804

Lot: 241 - Inca Gold Standing Male Coca Chewer

Inca Empire, ca. 1200 - 1425 CE. Fine and large heavy sheet gold standing coca chewer figure, constructed in the round, holding both hands to his chest, wearing a tall slightly tapered round hat with a flat disc top, decorated with four bands, large loop ear ornaments. Depicted with genitalia. Coca cud in his left check. A bend in the rear top cap rim, and a few minor, as expected dents. A large and impressive example. XRF analysis: Gold: 17.2 K. Gold: 71.71 % Silver: 24.44 % Copper: 2.04% Iron: 1.82%.4.125”H x 1.5”W (10.5 x 3.8cm), 38.4 gr, 17.2K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired in 2006 from a Canadian collector. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71805

Lot: 242 - Inca Gold Standing Llama

Inca Empire, ca. 1200 - 1425 CE. Standing male llama of tubular form, constructed of multi piece heavy sheet gold, having a short curved pointed tail and long perked ears, large ovoid eyes, feet with toes, with genitalia. A large and very nice example. XRF analysis: Gold: 16.5 K. Gold: 68.77% Silver: 25.16% Copper: 5.9% Iron: .1%.3.25”L x 3”H (8.3 x 7.6cm), 14.3 gr, 16.5K. Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 2006, from a Canadian collector. XRF tested with copy of report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71806

Lot: 243 - Chimu Decorated Silver Ear Plugs

Chimu, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE CE. Matching pair of large silver ear plugs, each having a relief moon like center surrounded by sea birds and zoomorphs, probably monkeys in relief. Wide outer border rim. Individual custom metal bases. A rare and beautiful quality example. XRF analysis: Silver: 830 fine Silver: 85.91% Copper: 12.71%.2”D x 2”L (5.1 x 5.1cm), 830 pure silver. Provenance: Private American collection. Mattias Komor Gallery, NYC., 1960’s. XRF tested with report available. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71750

Lot: 244 - Chimu Matching Gold & Silver Ear Ornaments (2)

Chan Chan, Chimu, ca. 1000 CE. Fine matching pair of sheet gold disc ear ornaments, each decorated in relief, depicting a lord king wearing a large crescent tumi-form feathered or sun rayed headdress, and holding a vessel in each hand. Each gold disc is attached to its matching long silver cylindrical stem, decorated with a wide band of sun elements and ocean waves. Rare and beautiful examples. Custom base.2”D x 3.5”L (5.1 x 8.9cm). Provenance: Ex. Eugene Lions Collection, Geneva, Switzerland, active 1950’s - 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71752

Lot: 245 - Chimu Copper Figural Appliqués (7)

North coast., ca. 1000 CE. Seven matching, beautifully detailed, sheet copper appliqués, each depicting a standing lord or king wearing a crescent shape headdress and short tunic. Each holds a ceremonial kero or beaker. Originally, most likely attached to a shirt or backing of a wooden throne. All have three tiny slit perforations for attachment. Mounted on a custom display base.8.5”H x 11”W (21.6 x 27.9cm). Provenance: Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions Collection, Geneva, Switzerland, active 1950’s - 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71754

Lot: 246 - Huge Chimu High-Grade Silver Human Effigy Kero, XRF Tested

Pre-Columbian, North/Central Peru, Chimu., ca. 1100 - 1400 CE. A high-grade silver (95.3%) kero or drinking vessel comprised of silver sheet, hammer-molded to form a drinking cup depicting a stylized human head with bold repousse features defining the face and repeating raised dots throughout. The face presents with concentric ovoid eyes, a projecting aquiline nose, well-defined cheeks with a strong jaw line, and petite ears. Behind the head are repeating concentric circles, plausibly water, ripples or cosmological symbolism. Above this area a substantial neck is decorated with repeating circular dots possibly representing rain or fertility, terminating at a slightly flared rim. A magnificent effigy kero. Silver Quality (95.3%); Size: 4.25" W x 17.625" H (10.8 cm x 44.8 cm) The kero form was also created by Chimu as well as Huari, Inca and other peoples of the ancient Americas. However, the indigenous of Peru created these for more than domestic purposes. Rather, they were used during life and after life at funerary ceremonies that incorporated intricate religious libations and imbibing rites. To create this piece, the ancient metalsmith hammered a piece of silver into a very thin sheet, approximately the size of the finished work. Then, the artisan used fine-grained stone anvils and hammer stones made of hematite or green porphyry, sometimes with animal hide attached, using a wooden template to create the form and its repousse ornamentation, as the metalsmith hammered the silver sheet upon the wooden template. Provenance: Ex-private collection of Samuel Saunders, Nogales, AZ, partner of Holler & Saunders, Ltd., founded in 1979 and widely regarded as one of the preeminent authorities in Spanish Colonial and Mexican folk art, acquired before 1996 from HD-Enterprise, Hank Johnson, Denver, Colorado. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201734

Lot: 247 - Sican Portrait Head Beaker

Lambayeque., ca. 700 - 1000 CE. Hammered heavy sheet silver tall head beaker, depicting the stylized head of a dignitary having a large arched nose and large almond shape eyes, c-shape ears and wearing a triple beaded headband with a long triangular hair element on the back of his head. Wide head band below the rim having a low relief geometric decoration. A large and impressive example.10”H x 4”W (25.4 x 10.2cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71766

Lot: 248 - Sican-Lambayeque Silver Votive Plaque, Repousse Marine Figures

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican-Lambayeque., ca. 800 - 1000 CE. An extremely rare votive plaque comprised of high-grade silver (96% silver) most likely used to decorate a temple - depicting lobsters, fishes, beans, fruit, and cactus leaves (for eating as well) in repousse. Note: At the time of Inca conquest Spanish soldiers encountered temple walls dedicated to the Moon Goddess that were decorated with plaques similar to this one. Size: 7" W x 8.75" H (17.8 cm x 22.2 cm); 12.25" H (31.1 cm) on included custom stand. Silver quality: 96% Provenance: Tull collection, Fresno CA 2019; ex-Artemis Gallery; private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Gary Drimmer collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired 1960's Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202489

Lot: 249 - Moche Gold Coca Poporo & Serpent Spoon (2)

Loma Negra, ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE. Coca poporo made from a heavy sheet copper construction with a thick gilt surface, of pod form with two tiny suspension holes at the top rim. A rare example. Together with a very rare solid silver coca spoon depicting a undulated serpent, with the top side having a thick layered gold surface, set with tiny turquoise eyes. Both have custom tiered block bases.4”H (10.2cm) & 3”H (7.6cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Collection of Fred Leighton, NYC., ex. Alexander Acevedo, Alexander Gallery, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71746

Lot: 250 - Moche Silver Pectoral & Nose Ring + 3 Copper Nose Rings

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche., ca. 300 - 800 CE. Nice assortment of 5 metal objects of adornment. First, a large silver pectoral, attached on the chest via 4 small suspension holes. Next, a lustrous silver nose ring in crescent shape and opening where inserted into septum. Next, three copper nose rings of various sizes also in crescent forms. Size of largest: 6.925" W x 4.5" H (17.6 cm W x 11.4 cm H) These have been tested for the presence or absence of particular elements via XRF elemental analysis and are consistent with metals of this period. Provenance: private , Colorado, USA collection, 2025. Ex Hawaiian collection, Splendors of the World, acquired before 2000 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202553

Lot: 251 - Moche Copper Warrior Tumi

Loma Negra., ca. 100 CE. Large copper tumi-chisel having a large figure of a warrior wearing a sun crest headdress, and large ear disks, holding a shield and a war club, and a bell type trophy head on his back. Long tapered, squared blade. A very nice example. Custom metal base.9.5”H x 1.5”W (24.1 x 3.8cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71749

Lot: 252 - Moche Copper Corn Deity Tumi

Moche, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Fancy copper tumi having a very elaborate finial depicting a standing deity, surrounded by several corn stalks and two large stalks in the front having stylized human heads. Two vessels at the deitys feet. Custom metal base. A nice example.7”H x 1.5”W (17.8 x 3.8cm). Provenance: Dr. James Tait Goodrich collection, Grandview-on-Hudson, NY., acquired Arte Primitivo, auction 93, lot 238, ex. Steve Berger collection, ex. Arte Textile, San Francisco, CA. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71377

Lot: 253 - Moche Copper Tumi with Jaguar

Moche, ca. 500 - 700 CE. Copper tumi having a large seated jaguar finial, depicted with an open fanged mouth, protruding tongue, large c-shape ears, a long curled tail over his back and powerful body. Long rectangular blade having a curled tip. Blade is an ancient, matching replacement.6”L x 1.5”W (15.2 x 3.8cm). Provenance: Ex. James Tait Goodrich, Grandview-on-Hudson, NY., ex. private CA. collection, acquired from Pat Woolsey, mid 1960’s to early 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71375

Lot: 254 - Huari Anthropomorphic Bone Awl or Tupa

Huari, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Carved bone anthropomorphic awl or tupu, depicting a stylized bust of a man holding both hands on his chest, with three fingers on each hand. Well carved relief facial features, having a broad nose, large recessed eyes and a thin wide mouth. Lower portion has a long tapered shaft terminating to a point, for use as a pin or a drill. Drilled suspension hole in the top of his head. Custom bronze base.5.25”L (13.3cm). Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Galerie 1492, Paris, early 2000’s, from an old French collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71738

Lot: 255 - Moche Wooden Spoon Depicting a Flying Shaman

North coast, ca. 100 - 500 CE. Carved wooden medicine spoon depicting a flying shaman holding a large spoon bowl with both hands. The shaman’s head is looking in an upward position, and wearing an ovoid headdress, and wearing shorts. The wood carvings from the Mochica culture are extremely rare as the climate didn’t permit most of the wood to survive in the climate zone of the Mochica. Custom metal base.7.5”L x 2”W (19.1 x 5.1cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Tony Roeckl Collection, Germany. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71770

Lot: 256 - Moche Gold & Silver Labrets (5)

Moche, ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE. Group of five different gold labrets, in various sizes, of cylindrical form. The largest is composed of a wide gold band with a beaded edge and set with a thick copper disc cap. Together with three different medium size gold labrets one set with a mother-of -pearl and gold disc cap, another example set with a gold decorated cap having a braided border and set with a mother-of- pearl disc. One having a gold cap with a beaded border and set in the center with a copper disc. Finally, the smallest example having a gold cap with two beaded bands, silver insert. All mounted together on a custom display base.Largest 1.5”W (3.8cm). Provenance: Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions Collection, Geneve, Switzerland, active 1950’s - 1970’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71741

Lot: 257 - Moche IV Portrait Head Stirrup Spout Vessel

North coast, ca. 400 CE. Fine quality pottery portrait vessel having a stirrup type spout. Depicting a young lord, with very strong facial features, decorated on his chin with a black linear and dot tattoo. Wearing long tubular ear ornaments, and a headdress with a mushroom finial and a chin strap. Painted cream and reddish-brown. A large and classic example.12”H x 7”W (30.5 x 17.8cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Edward Merrin Gallery, NYC., 2 early Edward H. Merrin labels affixed to the base. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71763

Lot: 258 - Moche IV Portrait Vessel Depicting a Young Lord

North coast, ca. 400 CE. Red-brown and cream painted pottery portrait vessel depicting a young lord wearing a turban with a lock of hair on both sides of his head. Classic strong facial features, small lidded eyes and puckered lips. Stirrup type spout. A classic example.10”H x 6”W (25.4 x 15.2cm). Provenance: Ex. Mohnheim Collection. Business partner of Ludwig, largest chocolate company in Germany called Stollwerk. Most famous German Collector from 1950’s Ex. Christies, Paris. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71762

Lot: 259 - Moche Phase IV Stirrup Vessel - Seated Shaman, Jaguar Headdress

Pre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Moche, Phase IV., ca. 550 - 700 CE. A skillfully executed, hand-built pottery stirrup vessel portraying a seated shaman with knees drawn up to his chest and wearing a cream and red vestment covered with a russet-hued cape knotted in the front. The figure holds both hands atop his knees and partially covers part of the concentric rectangular motif accentuating his garment. Discoid earrings bearing a broad, target-style design embellish his tall ears and frame the heavy-lidded eyes, aquiline nose, pursed lips, and shallow nasolabial folds constituting his pensive visage. Atop his head is an eccentric headdress with the forelegs and head of a long-fanged jaguar, and a strap handle arches over top to a mushroom-shaped protrusion along the verso. The vessel is completed with a stirrup-shaped handle and a cylindrical spout emanating from the top to make this as functional as it is entrancing! Size: 4.875" W x 9.2" H (12.4 cm x 23.4 cm) Publication: Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 64.228.41 Provenance: Private Fresno CA; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired prior to 2000 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202491

Lot: 260 - Moche Erotic Stirrup Vessel

Moche, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Pottery vessel having a stirrup type spout, and a squared platform bed type body with a male and female couple with a small child lying in front of the couple. Male is on top holding his hand to the females jaw, while engaged in intercourse. Painted red-brown and cream decoration and highlights.7.125”H x 5”W (18.1 x 12.7cm). Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. Ex. collection of Lawrence Gichner, Washington, D.C., 1965. With Old Photograph by Dellenback. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71795

Lot: 261 - Moche Erotic Stirrup Vessel

Moche, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Pottery erotic vessel having a stirrup type spout. Depicting a nude female reclining in front of a male figure, performing fellatio. His hand is held on her left cheek, blanket roll under is head.7.5”H x 5.25”W (19.1 x 13.3cm). Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. Ex. collection of Lawrence Gichner, Washington, D.C., 1965. With Old Photograph by Dellenback. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71794

Lot: 262 - Moche Shamanic Stirrup Spout Vessel

Moche, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Pottery vessel having a stirrup type spout, depicting a scene of a shaman attending to and sitting next to a patient lying on his back with half of his torso exposed. Shaman is holding his hand on the patients stomach, a blanket roll under his head. Shaman is wearing a zoomorphic head band and disc ear ornaments, a belted skirt. A medicine box is next to the shaman. Painted red-brown, cream and black highlights. A very rare depiction.7.25”H x 5”W (18.4 x 12.7cm). Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. Ex. collection of Lawrence Gichner, Washington, D.C., 1965. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71796

Lot: 263 - Nazca Pair of Miniature Headhunter Vessels

Nazca, ca. 0 - 600 CE. Two very similar polychrome decorated pottery vessel, having tapered spouts connected with a bridge type handle. Both depict a mythological headhunter creature, one is holding a beheading knife in each hand and has two spiny snakes down the sides of his body. The other example is depicted with a long spiny tail terminating with a large trophy head, and three small trophy heads between the spines.Both 3.5”H x 2.75”W (8.9 x 7cm). Provenance: Private Chicago collection, acquired from Bettina Schwimmer, Chicago. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71827

Lot: 264 - Nazca Anthropomorphic Vessel

Nazca, ca. 0 - 600 CE. Polychrome decorated pottery figural vessel, having a bridge type handle connected to a rear tapered spout and to the projecting head at the front. The depiction is of a female figure with a bulbous body, holding bell peppers in both hands. She wears a blanket over her back having a fine multicolor linear striped design. Stepped border around the front hemline. A beautiful example.4.75”H x 4”W (12.1 x 10.2cm). Provenance: Private Chicago collection, acquired from Bettina Schwimmer, Chicago. Old handwriting on base. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71825

Lot: 265 - Sican Lambayeque Copper Stirrup Vessel

North coast., ca. 800 - 1000 CE. Oxidized copper stirrup vessel having openwork bridge handle with triangular elements, flanked by two stylized profile jaguar heads. Lentoid shape body on an integral conical pedestal base. A rare copper example.7”H x 5”W (17.8 x 12.7cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71745

Lot: 266 - Moche Fineline Stirrup Spout Vessel

North coast. La Liberdad, ca. 400 CE. Decorated pottery bottle having a stirrup type spout, painted red-brown on a cream ground. Fineline painted showing a battle scene depicting Chiriqui Warriors, the messengers of death and the afterlife, in full armor, each holding a war club, shield & atl-atl with spears. Also wearing a coatl on belt surrounded by hummingbirds. A very nice example.11”H x 6”W (27.9 x 15.2cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Edward Merrin Gallery, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71764

Lot: 267 - Huari Pile Decorated Hat

South coast, ca. 600 - 800 CE. Four-cornered, square camelid wool cap, decorated on all four sides, each containing rectangular registers of large multicolored geometric elements and a lower band of diamond elements, with a concentric cross element on the top. A lovely example.6”H x 5.75”W (15.2 x 14.6cm). Provenance: Private Chicago collection, acquired from Bettina Schwimmer, Chicago. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71826

Lot: 268 - Moche Prisoner Vessel

Moche, ca. 500 - 800 CE. Molded pottery vessel depicting a seated prisoner with his hands bound behind his back and a noose around his neck. Wearing a large arched headdress with a stylized jaguar center piece. Painted white and red-brown highlights. Wide spout incorporated in the top of his head.11”H x 5.125”W (27.9 x 13cm). Provenance: Old collection labels affixed on the base. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71552

Lot: 269 - Huari Necklace Elements (17)

South coast, ca. 700 CE. Seventeen carved shell necklace elements including three larger center elements and fourteen smaller, carved mother-of-pearl “hour glass” elements. Each are inlaid with spondylus shell of different colors and turquoise stones. All have perforated edges for stringing. Custom mounted on a custom tiered base. Excellent quality examples.9”W x 8”H (22.9 x 20.3cm) on display base. Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71772

Lot: 270 - Huari-Inca Very Large Petroglyphic Stone

Huari-Tihuanaco. Chucu type, huari-Tiahuanaco to Inca period, ca. 1000 - 1400 CE. Very large hard stone slab, painted on one face with resin pigments in white, blue, brick-red and yellow ocher on a brick-red ground. Resinous paint with micaceous glitter. Elaborately painted scene suggests the Pachamama rite and earth mother with painted human figures and animals. Large circular target and loop patterns along the lower portion. Custom metal base. A very impressive, top quality, beautifully painted example.29”H x 19.5”W (73.7 x 49.5cm). Provenance: Private NJ. collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC. Ex. J. Hillburg collection, Calif., acquired 1974. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71389

Lot: 271 - Huari Mosaic Decorated Shell Ear Ornament

South coast., ca. 700 CE. Fine carved shell round ear ornament having a beautiful lapidary work mosaic inset with different colored shell and stones, with a pyrite disc center stone flanked by purple and light orange shell, with brilliant blue-green stone circular elements, and mother-of-pearl wedge shape elements, all forming an overall spoked roundel. A beautiful example of ancient lapidary art. A set of small drilled attachment holes on the reverse. Custom pedestal base.2”D (5.1cm). Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Edward Merrin Gallery, NYC. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71760

Lot: 272 - Inca Chucu Painted Terracotta Plaque

Pre-Columbian, southern Peru, Inca hinterlands (Chucu)., ca. 1000 - 1500 CE. A rectangular pottery plaque of a slightly concave form from a larger ceramic. The concave obverse face exhibits a light gray ground upon which 4 camelids (alpacas or llamas) presented in crimson, white and marigold, and four humans in similar shades, background in shimmering metallic gray hues. The area in which the camelids graze is filled with red and yellow spots which perhaps represent different types of vegetal life. Plaques like this example were placed as offerings to Pacha Mama and Pacha Papa (Mother and Father Earth) to protect the health of the livestock and the human inhabitants of the clan. Size: 7" W x 9.5" H x 2" D (17.8 cm W x 24.1 cm H x 5.1 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, ex private Hawaii, USA collection, before 2010; ex-private Hillberg collection, California, USA Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202480

Lot: 273 - Chimu-Inca Copper Figural Poporo

Chimu, ca. 1200 - 1425 CE. A large cast copper votive seated man wearing a tall conical headdress with a bird on top, holding his hands on his ears. Suspension loop on the reverse. A nice example.3.125”H x 1”W (7.9 x 2.5cm). Provenance: Ex. Arte Primitivo Auction 97, lot 170. Ex. private NYC. collection. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71604

Lot: 274 - Chancay Large Wooden Mask with Textile Headdress

Central coast, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE. Beautiful large carved hardwood mask painted with red pigment, having large diamond shape eyes, set with a stone disc pupils, large arched nose, and carved upper lip and mouth, highlighted with black-brown pigment. Wearing a woven textile headdress having a diagonal wave pattern. A long integral tapered tang from under his chin. Custom metal base. A beautiful example.21”H x 10.5”W (53.3 x 26.7cm). Provenance: Ex. Eugene Lyons Collection, Geneva, Switzerland, active 1950’s - 1970’s. Ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71769

Lot: 275 - Inca Copper Tumi

Inca Empire, ca. 1400 - 1521 CE. Copper tumi having a deer finial, depicted with multipointed antlers, curled tail and protruding tongue. Wearing a large bell around his neck. Custom metal base. A nice example.6”H x 3”W (15.2 x 7.6cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71744

Lot: 276 - Chancay Wooden Balance Beam

Chancay, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE. A carved hardwood example, decorated on both sides. One side with six rectangular panels, each containing a relief carved seated monkey, painted in red-brown, yellow and white. The reverse side is decorated with four relief carved panels, each containing two stylized intertwined birds, painted highlights. A top quality, beautiful example.6.5”W x 1.25”W (16.5 x 3.2cm). Provenance: Ex. Arte Primitivo auction 51, lot 413. Private NYC. collection. Ex. Merrin Gallery. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71594

Lot: 277 - Chimu Pottery Bottle w/ Relief Motifs

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture., ca. 1100 - 1470 CE. A quaint hand-built pottery jar featuring a rounded base, a conical neck, and a rotund body with an abstract linear motif incised across its exterior. The surface is highly burnished displaying a nice lustrous sheen. The neck has been painted a dark brown with a cream-colored stripe encircling its base. The globular body is a deep orange hue with a varnished wood presence. Along its tapered shoulders are incised panels, two on each of its sides, all identical in nature and execution. Abstract anthropomorphic forms including feet and human-like silhouettes can be deciphered when closely observing the loose compositions. The sides of the vessel are accented by narrow stripes illustrated with upward facing triangles or arrows. Size: 6" W x 7.75" H (15.2 cm x 19.7 cm) Provenance: Tull collection, Fresno, California, USA 2021; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Drimmer collection, Florida, USA, before 1965 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202494

Lot: 278 - Inca Decorated Wood Kero

Inca Empire, ca. 14th - 15th century CE. Carved wooden kero having an incised carved decoration and painted with a multicolor resin paint. Two large upper registers depicting royal Inca emperor flanked by two princesses, with two large flying birds between the two registers. A center band depicting the Inca cross, and a bottom band with four lilies, used only by royals.6.75”H x 6”W (17.1 x 15.2cm). Provenance: Private American collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, about 2000. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71486

Lot: 279 - Chimu Chan Chan Large Venus Figure

North coast, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE. Large carved hardwood standing Venus type female idol carved in the Chan Chan style, holding both hands on her stomach. Low relief carved large almond shape eyes, long flat nose and recessed carved small mouth. Standing on an integral long tang. Old custom tiered base. Chan Chan was the largest Chimu city in the north of Peru. In its walls where niches in which similar wood idols where displayed. Only royalty were interred in Chan Chan.18”H x 4.5”W (45.7 x 11.4cm). Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71774

Lot: 280 - Inca Decorated Kero

Inca Empire, ca. 14th - 15th century CE. Carved wood kero having a incised carved decoration highlighted with the original multicolor resin paint. Decoration depicts a royal Inca textile pattern in three upper bands, and a wide lower band decorated with four lilies.7.25”H x 6.125”W (18.4 x 15.6cm). Provenance: Private American collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, about 2000. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71487

Lot: 281 - Ancient Peruvian Chancay Ceramic Animal Effigies

Pre-Columbian, Peruvian Coast, Chancay Culture, c., ca. 1200 CE. One look at this endearing pair suggests that the Chancay appreciated llamas for their utility as well as contrary personality. The llama was the only domesticated animal of the ancient Americas that served as a beast of burden. These llama effigies are elegantly simple in form and decoration, as is characteristic of Chancay artistry. The bodies of these forms assume the shape of a sweet potato with one end turned up to represent a tail and the other extended to represent the head and neck. The cone-shaped legs are short by design, ideal for supporting this fragile ceramic form. The forms are slip- decorated in an almond brown on cream background with details indicating saddle blankets, tethering ropes and halters. Size of largest: 11" W x 4" H x 3.5" D (27.9 cm W x 10.2 cm H x 8.9 cm D) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202534

Lot: 282 - Timoto-Cuica Miniature Rattle Figure

Venezuela, ca. 700 - 1200 CE. Small semiabstract rattle type figure having a rectangular head and perforated lug type arms. Decorated with painted red-brown diagonal stripes on a cream ground. A nice example of a rare type.2.63”H x 2.375”W (6.7 x 6cm). Provenance: Ex. Arte Primitivo Auction 64, lot 120. Private California collection, gifted to Lola Ambrosi in the late 1960’s, to present owner by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71603

Lot: 283 - Huari Very Large Textile Panel

Pacific Coast, ca. 700 - 1000 CE. Very large and colorful woven textile panel, decorated with two wide long central registers, each composed of thirty-six boxes, with elaborate and multicolor geometric stepped decoration and stylized zoomorphic heads. Two additional long registers on the outer edges, of similar decoration. Sewn to a cloth backing and mounted on a wooden frame. A very impressive example.80”H x 37.5”W (203.2 x 95.2cm). Provenance: NYC. collection. Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, NYC. Acquired from Alan Lapiner, 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71660

Lot: 284 - Vibrant Tiahuanaco Textile Sash - Jaguar Masks

Pre-Columbian, Bolivia, Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku) culture., ca. 600 - 900 CE. A lovely textile sash fragment comprised of tightly-woven camelid (alpaca or llama wool) fibers in vivid hues of crimson, wheat, cream, olive-green, and midnight-blue. Against the red ground are several abstract jaguar masks with diamond-shaped mouths, spiraling eyes, and three-pronged crowns. Two of the masks meet at their mouths and mirror each other, and three of the masks have similarly-colored crowns. The peripheries are reinforced with red thread. A vivid and attractive example of ancient Bolivian textile artistry! Mounted against black, museum-quality fabric. Size (textile): 3.5" W x 20.625" H (8.9 cm x 52.4 cm); size (fabric): 29" W x 39.5" H (73.7 cm x 100.3 cm). Provenance: private Fresno, California, USA Collection, acquired in September 2021 via Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950s to 1960s Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202476

Lot: 285 - Paracas Camelid Textile Panel

Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Cavernas, Paracas culture., ca. 500 - 300 BCE. A lovely textile panel fragment composed of tightly-woven camelid (alpaca or llama wool) fibers in hues of salmon, wheat, burgundy, emerald, and cobalt. The panel displays two identical figures, perhaps suggestive of a decapitator deity, each holding a trophy head in one hand and a ceremonial tumi in the other. Each figure is flanked by a pair of abstract zoomorphic figures, and the deities' highly-abstract heads are surrounded by a radiating corona. Mounted on a fabric-lined wooden frame. Size of frame: 7" W x 10.9" H (17.8 cm W x 27.7 cm H); Size of textile: 3.95" W x 7.95" H (10.0 cm W x 20.2 cm H) Provenance: private Fresno, California, USA Collection; ex-Artemis Gallery, Colorado, USA; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection, purportedly acquired at Sotheby's, New York City, New York, USA, in the 1990's Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202490

Lot: 286 - Chancay Large Feline Textile

Chancay, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE. Woven multicolor textile panel section, decorated with four large registers, each containing two seated felines, probably jaguars, having long curled tails, wearing crowns, perked ears, and heads facing forward. Small various geometric elements throughout the ground.74.25”L x 21.5”W (188.6 x 54.6cm). Provenance: NYC. collection. Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, NYC. Acquired from Alan Lapiner, 1960’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71638

Lot: 287 - Chimu Very Large Textile Panel

North Coast, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE. Woven textile panel, composed of eight individually woven square panels sewn together to form a very large panel. Each of the eight panel depicts and standing human figure, wearing a feathered headdress, with raised arms with the backs of their hands decorated with wave patterns. Each figure is surrounded with 20+ red birds, red and yellow string border fringes at both ends, and with multiple small bird borders. A very impressive example.100”L x 45”H (254 x 114.3cm). Provenance: NYC. collection. Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, NYC. Acquired 1960’s-’70’s. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71661

Lot: 288 - Chuquibamba Woven Tumpline Decorated With Birds

South coast, ca. 1460 - 1540 CE. Fine woven multicolor textile tumpline belt beautifully decorated with thirty-nine birds on both the front and back, seventy-eight total birds. A simple string tie at each end. A rare and beautiful example. According to the Met Museum: “recent scholarship has revealed that Chuquibamba was a distinct culture that preceded the rise the Inca Empire. After this region was incorporated into the Inca empire, Chuquibamba weavers retained many of their own stylist traditions that can be distinguished from classic Inca styles.”.57”L (144.8cm) (85”L (215.9cm) with strings) x 0.75”W (1.9cm). Provenance: Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960’s to early 1970’s. To present owner by descent. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 71469

Lot: 289 - Chancay Painted Textile - Abstract S-Figures, Stepped Spirals

Pre-Columbian, central coast Peru, Chancay culture., ca. 800 - 1200 CE. A beautiful textile panel fragment comprised of tightly woven camelid (alpaca or llama wool) fibers and painted with white, brown, and beige pigments to create the wondrous, abstract motifs. The rectangular panel features two full and two partial abstract S-shaped figures with layered triangular bodies filled with inversely corresponding serrations that coalesce in the middle to form a semicircular face with petite white eyes and mouth. The lower register features large spirals with diagonal stepped bars extending from some corners, and the exterior periphery features narrow fringe panels in light and dark hues. Custom display frame included. Size (textile): 11.25" W x 29.125" H (28.6 cm x 74 cm); (frame): 15.25" W x 33.375" H (38.7 cm x 84.8 cm) Provenance: Tull collection Fresno, California, 2021; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-Ritterbush, California, USA, acquired in the 1990-2000 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202478

Lot: 290 - Mexican Colonial San Miguel Arcángel Bulto, Glass Eyes, ex-Holler & Saunders

Spanish Colonial, Mexico., ca. 1700 - 1799 CE. A polychrome and gessoed wood bulto of Saint Michael the Archangel, animated with the kinetic energy that distinguishes the finest colonial Mexican sacred sculpture from its more static European counterparts. The archangel strides forward in a posture of militant authority, right arm raised to deliver a blow with his sword, the left extended outward

Lot: 291 - 18th C. Cusco School Oratorio Portátil, Viceregal Peru, ex-Holler & Saunders

Spanish Colonial, Viceregal Peru, Cusco School., ca. 1720 - 1780 CE. This is an exceptionally rare and scholarly object — a Cusqueno portable devotional oratory (oratorio portátil), the domestic equivalent of the great Baroque altarpieces that filled Andean churches in the 17th–18th centuries. These were made for elite criollo households, clergy on pastoral circuits, or

Lot: 292 - Large Early Mexican Wood Fariseo Mask - Danced!

Mexico, San Luis Potosi., ca. 1900 - 1949 CE. A dramatic Fariseo mask in the tradition of the Mayo and Yaqui peoples of northern Mexico, combining a painted carved face with hide across the crown and large projecting horns. The mask features exaggerated eyes, broad grinning teeth, and bold polychrome decoration in red, black, and gold tones, creating a vivid ceremonial presence. Masks of this type are associated with Holy Week observances in northern Mexican communities, where Fariseo participants appear in distinctive masked costume as part of complex ritual drama. This example shows strong visual impact and was danced in such a ceremony. Size: 22" W x 12" H (55.9 cm x 30.5 cm) Size: 22" W x 12" H (55.9 cm x 30.5 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201708

Lot: 293 - Vintage Mexican Wood Conquistador Mask & Helmet

Latin America, Mexican., ca. 1933 - 1966 CE. A blazing vermilion máscara de conquista depicting a bearded Spanish soldier, its heavy-lidded eyes with radiating lashes and gilt irises set beneath an exaggerated brimmed hat painted with a cross and foliate scrolls. Hand-carved from wood and finished in thick polychromy, the face shows a sharp, faceted nose, rouged cheeks, pursed lips, and a neatly outlined barba; the dramatic red hat, recalling a morrión-like helmet, is integral to the character’s European guise. Pierced along the sides for cords (one surviving) and exhibiting honest wear and touch-ups from festival use, this mask would have been performed in the Moros y Cristianos cycle or the Danza de la Conquista, pageants introduced in the colonial era to narrate the encounter between Indigenous peoples and Spaniards; in these dramas, the “conquistador” or Cristiano is conventionally shown fair-faced, bearded, and hatted. Parallels are held in the Museo Nacional de la Máscara (San Luis Potosí), the Fowler Museum at UCLA, and the Brooklyn Museum. Size: 11" W x 14" H x 5" D (27.9 cm W x 35.6 cm H x 12.7 cm D) Provenance: Ex-private collection of Samuel Saunders, Nogales, AZ, partner of Holler & Saunders, Ltd., founded in 1979 and widely regarded as one of the preeminent authorities in Spanish Colonial and Mexican folk art. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201763

Lot: 293A - 1950s Mexican Guerrero Copper Dance Mask, ex-Hollers & Sanders

Latin America, Mexico, Guerrero., ca. 1933 - 1966 CE. A commanding and expressive copper mask with a vividly painted red visage, green inset eyes, and a deeply modeled curling beard, presenting the unmistakable features of a Europeanized face framed by three floral motifs across the brow and an open mouth revealing four pronounced teeth, with crescent-shaped apertures beneath the almond eyes

Lot: 294 - Mexican Silver Barbone Mask Pre-Columbian Bell, ex-Holler & Saunders

Latin America, Mexico, Guerrero., ca. 1900 - 1949 CE. A dramatic and finely worked example of a so-called "Barbone" mask, this silver visage merges European physiognomy with fantastical animal imagery, its surface alive with repousse detail and theatrical expression. The face, unmistakably bearded and foreign in character, is framed by curling, textured locks and punctuated by almond-shaped eyes

Lot: 295 - Large Colonial Silver Santo Crown - 2.6 Pounds!

South America, Bolivia or Peru., ca. 1800 - 1899 CE. Large and exceptional silver (about 95% pure) votive / santo crown in the Spanish Colonial ecclesiastical tradition — made to adorn the head of a church altar figure of the Virgin Mary or a major saint. The form is classic: a flared repoussé band base, arched ribbed supports rising to an orb-and-cross finial, all worked with scrolling acanthus and foliate Baroque ornament. The scale is notable — at 2.6 lbs, this is a substantial piece. Exhibiting rich repoussé and chased decoration throughout. The openwork form is composed of four arched panels, each densely embellished with scrolling foliate motifs, masks, and baroque-inspired ornament. The crown is surmounted by a domed element and cross finial, consistent with ecclesiastical use - possibly as a processional crown or devotional ornament associated with religious statuary. Size: 8.75" W x 13.75" H (22.2 cm x 34.9 cm); silver quality: 95%; total weight: The lower band is finely detailed with high-relief decorative elements, reflecting the strong Spanish Colonial influence present in Andean silverwork of the period. The craftsmanship and exuberant design are characteristic of 19th-century religious metalwork from the region . A visually striking and authentic example of South American ecclesiastical silver, well-suited for collectors of colonial art and religious artifacts. Provenance: Ex-private collection of Samuel Saunders, Nogales, AZ, partner of Holler & Saunders, Ltd., founded in 1979 and widely regarded as one of the preeminent authorities in Spanish Colonial and Mexican folk art. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201752

Lot: 296 - 19th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Santo Crown

South America, Bolivia or Peru., ca. 1800 - 1899 CE. Exceptional silver (about 93% pure) crown of the type used on Santos figures of the day. An ornate 19th-century silver crown of Andean origin, likely Peru or Bolivia, exhibiting rich repoussé and chased decoration throughout. The openwork form is composed of four arched panels, each densely embellished with scrolling foliate motifs and baroque-inspired ornament. Adorned further with 2 glass "gems" that were probably of Murano origins. The crown is surmounted by a domed element and cross finial, consistent with ecclesiastical use - possibly as a processional crown or devotional ornament associated with religious statuary. Size: 7.5" W x 9.5" H (19 cm x 24.1 cm); silver quality: 93%; weight: 201 grams Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales, Arizona, USA collection Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201711

Lot: 297 - Large 19th C. Andean Silvered Coquera w/ Lid

South America, Andean region (Bolivia or Peru), Republican period., ca. 1800 - 1999 CE. A substantial Andean coquera of silvered nickel silver, assembled from two components of related but distinct manufacture. The bowl, raised in gourd form on a stepped polygonal foot, carries two handles each formed as a pair of entwined serpents, their bodies coiling outward from the vessel wall in a gesture that owes something to indigenous Andean serpent symbolism and something to the Rococo Revival taste that swept Republican-era silverwork across the continent. The gourd form itself carries meaning: the calabash was among the first containers in Andean material culture, used to hold lime powder for coca chewing long before the silversmiths of the highlands cast its shape in metal. Size: 15.9" W x 12.4" H x 11.2" D (40.4 cm W x 31.5 cm H x 28.4 cm D) The domed lid, not original to the bowl but sympathetic in scale and spirit, is worked in high-relief repousse with a generous program of fruits, vegetables, and foliate sprays, the whole crowned by a clustered finial of rounded forms among leaves, perhaps tomatoes or small gourds, rendered with the exuberance characteristic of Republican Andean workshop production. Where the bowl is silvered over the alpaca substrate, the lid presents as unplated nickel silver, the two components likely produced in different workshops or at different moments before finding each other in use or trade. Coqueras of this scale and formal ambition were household objects of standing in the Andean Republican home, where the social ritual of coca sharing bridged indigenous practice and colonial inheritance with equal ease. The serpent handles are the piece's most arresting feature, rare among surviving examples and suggesting a workshop with stronger roots in indigenous iconographic tradition than the purely European-derived floral and fruit programs that dominate the type. Provenance: Ex-private collection of Samuel Saunders, Nogales, AZ, partner of Holler & Saunders, Ltd., founded in 1979 and widely regarded as one of the preeminent authorities in Spanish Colonial and Mexican folk art. Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201758

Lot: 297A - Colonial Peruvian Silver Turkey Effigy Incense Burner, ex-Holler & Saunders

South America, Peru., ca. 1800 - 1899 CE. A silver sahumador incense burner formed as a turkey with a rounded body raised on slender legs above a shallow dish base. The domed body opens on a hinge, revealing a hollow interior, while the spread wings and fan-shaped tail are detailed with engraved feather patterns. The surface is worked with scrolling and textured motifs that enhance the naturalistic form. A sahumador is a ceremonial incense burner used in Indigenous traditions for purification, rituals, and offerings, typically holding copal or other resins. During the colonial period, animal-form sahumadores became popular among elites, serving both functional and decorative purposes. In Peru, these silver examples reflect a long history of colonial-era metalwork tied to the region's rich mining industry. Size: 7.5" W x 8.5" H (19 cm x 21.6 cm); silver quality: 92%; weight: 997 grams Provenance: Ex-private collection of Samuel Saunders, Nogales, AZ, partner of Holler & Saunders, Ltd., founded in 1979 and widely regarded as one of the preeminent authorities in Spanish Colonial and Mexican folk art Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201709

Lot: 298 - William Spratling Sterling Silver Articulated Panel Bracelet

Latin America, Taxco Mexico., ca. 1933 - 1966 CE. A sterling silver William Spratling bracelet composed of seven rectangular panels joined by hinges for articulated movement. Each panel is incised with a diamond lattice pattern and set with four raised silver spheres that add dimension to the surface. The bracelet closes with a fold-over clasp. Marked on the verso with the Spratling WS Print Circle hallmark. Size: 7.2" L x 0.8" W (18.3 cm x 2 cm); silver quality: 92%; weight: 62 grams Provenance: ex-private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired prior to 1990 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201179

Lot: 299 - Carmen Beckmann Silver & Amethyst Necklace

Carmen Beckmann (Mexican, active XX century)., . Silver and amethyst necklace. Stamped "Sterling," "Mexico," and "Beckman" on second link from hook. A sterling silver and amethyst necklace by Mexican modernist jeweler Carmen Beckmann, composed of articulated double-rail links of angular, chevron-pointed profile set at each junction with a round amethyst cabochon, the whole forming a spare geometric collar that sits close to the throat. The design belongs squarely to the Mexican silver modernist tradition centered in Taxco, where mid-twentieth century workshops translated the formal language of Art Deco and International Modernism into wearable objects of remarkable restraint, pairing the architectural austerity of flat and angled metalwork against the sensory richness of deep purple stone. Eleven cabochons of varying violet intensity punctuate the open silver framework with deliberate rhythm, the coloration ranging from pale lilac to saturated grape, each bezel-set flush to the link surface in a manner that lets the geometry of the metalwork and the depth of the amethyst speak to one another without competition. Size: 15.2" L x 0.7" W (38.6 cm L x 1.8 cm W); silver quality: 95.7%; weight: 81.5 grams Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201785

Lot: 300 - Andean Silvered Nickel Silver Coquera

South America, Andean region (Bolivia or Peru), Republican period., ca. 1866 - 1933 CE. A lidded coquera of silvered nickel silver, wrought in repousse and chasing by the silversmiths of the Andean highlands, where the cultivation, exchange, and sacramental sharing of coca leaves has organized daily life and ritual since long before the arrival of European metalworking traditions. Vessels of this

Lot: 301 - Bernice Goodspeed Silver Necklace

Bernice Goodspeed (American-born Mexican, d. 1971)., . Silver necklace, n.d. Stamped "Sterling" and "Taxco / Mexico" surrounding the maker's mark "B." A sterling silver necklace by Bernice Goodspeed, the American-born cultural anthropologist and silversmith who settled in Taxco in 1938 with her husband, the Hungarian-American artist Carl Pappe, where the couple operated a studio and gallery that became one of the town's noted purveyors of silver jewelry informed by pre-Columbian form and ornament. The necklace is composed of articulated crescent-shaped links, each worked with a matte ground set against raised beaded borders along the curved edge and engraved scrolling volutes at the lower tip, the overall silhouette suggesting a stylized feather or wing motif drawn loosely from Mesoamerican decorative tradition. Stamped with Goodspeed's maker's mark and "Sterling" on the reverse, the piece is a characteristic example of her mature Taxco output, where the formal vocabulary of ancient Mexico was translated through a mid-century modernist sensibility into jewelry that was at once archaeologically literate and eminently wearable, a balance she sustained until her death in 1971. Size: 17" L x 0.75" W (43.2 cm L x 1.9 cm W); silver quality: 94%; weight: 76.4 grams Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201790

Lot: 302 - Large Peruvian Brass Pitcher w/ Heraldic Motifs

South America, Peru or Bolivia., ca. 1900 - 1966 CE. A Colonial Revival style nickel brass pitcher with a rounded body raised on three paw feet and a flared, undulating rim. The surface is worked in relief with heraldic shields, animals, and a standing soldier, reflecting European-inspired decorative elements. The curved handle is accented with a swallow and a berry-and-leaf form. Size: 8" W x 9" H (20.3 cm x 22.9 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201730

Lot: 302A - 17th C. Spanish Marble Mortar & Pestle Apothecary, Incised Crosses

Western Europe, Spain., ca. 1600 - 1699 CE. A fine Spanish marble mortar and pestle, hand-carved from a single block of creamy white stone with a soft, timeworn surface. The mortar features a thick-walled, circular basin set within a quatrefoil form, the four projecting corners each bearing an incised cross. These subtle religious emblems lend the vessel a devotional quality, suggesting use within a monastic or ecclesiastical context where apothecaries prepared pigments, incense, or medicinal compounds. The pestle, turned to a tapered cylindrical shape with a rounded head, fits comfortably within the mortar's deep cavity. Together they exemplify the restrained elegance and practicality of early modern craftsmanship, when utilitarian forms were often imbued with spiritual symbolism. Mortars such as this one served both sacred and domestic functions, bridging the physical and the divine in the preparation of material substances. Size: 7.5" Diameter x 4.3" H (19 cm x 10.9 cm) The stone's surface retains traces of wear consistent with centuries of use, and the overall form remains solid and pleasingly tactile, a testament to the enduring artistry of Spanish stoneworkers of the Baroque period. Provenance: ex-private collection, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA, collected from 1980 to 2015 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198213

Lot: 303 - Large 18th C. Peruvian Lead-Glazed Tinaja

South America, Viceroyalty of Peru, Spanish Colonial period., ca. 1700 - 1899 CE. A large lead-glazed earthenware tinaja of the Spanish Colonial Andean tradition, its globular body rising from a rounded base to a tall flaring neck, two small loop handles pressed at the shoulder like afterthoughts from a busy workshop, and a surface that tells the long story of its materials. The upper portion is

Lot: 303A - 19th C. Painted Wood Group - St. Nicholas Legend

Europe., ca. 1866 - 1933 CE. A haunting and deeply narrative painted wood sculpture depicting three nude boys arranged upon a barrel-like base, representing the children from the legend of Saint Nicholas and the pickled children, a story both unsettling and redemptive that held a powerful place in medieval European imagination. The figures kneel with hands clasped in prayer, their softened features and worn polychrome surface lending the group a quiet, almost reverent stillness. According to the legend, during a time of famine three children, lost and seeking shelter, were welcomed into the home of a butcher whose kindness concealed darker intent. In the night, he murdered them and concealed their bodies within a large salting barrel, intending to pass them off as preserved meat. Years later, Saint Nicholas, traveling through the region, perceived the crime and demanded to see what lay within the vessel. Size: 2.2" L x 7.5" W x 7.4" H (5.6 cm x 19 cm x 18.8 cm) At his command and through divine intervention, he made the sign of the cross over the barrel, and the children rose restored, as if waking from sleep. Though not part of the earliest accounts of the saint's life, this story became one of the most enduring and widely depicted episodes associated with him, particularly across France and Western Europe. Artists returned to the image again and again, often reducing the narrative to its essential symbols - the saint, the barrel, and the three children - until the grouping itself became instantly recognizable as an emblem of protection, resurrection, and innocence preserved. The present sculpture captures that distilled moment. The barrel beneath them serves as both setting and symbol, while the children's prayerful pose suggests the threshold between death and miraculous return. The weathered surface, with its remnants of original pigment and visible age, enhances the emotional weight of the piece, carrying forward a story that once moved audiences with equal parts horror and hope. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Sotheby's Parke Bernet, ca. 1975 Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201949

Lot: 303B - 17th C. Indo-Portuguese Goan Bone Christ Child

South Asia, India, Goa, Indo-Portuguese., ca. 1600 - 1699 CE. A finely carved Indo-Portuguese ungulate bone figure of the nude Christ Child, his softly rounded form rendered with naturalistic sensitivity, the head crowned with delicately incised and gilt hair that catches the light with quiet warmth. The child raises one finger to his mouth in a contemplative and arresting gesture, a pose that resonates beyond Christian iconography, echoing the angosht-gazidan motif found in Safavid and Mughal painting, where the act of biting or touching the finger conveys astonishment, emotional intensity, or a restrained plea for silence. This subtle cross-cultural echo speaks to the cosmopolitan environment of 17th century Goa, a vital Portuguese colony where European devotional imagery encountered and absorbed local and broader Asian artistic traditions. Size: 1.3" L x 1.8" W x 4.6" H (3.3 cm x 4.6 cm x 11.7 cm) The figure's poised stance, gently flexed limbs, and introspective expression transform a familiar subject into something more enigmatic - at once sacred, human, and quietly theatrical, inviting reflection on devotion, emotion, and the layered visual language of a global early modern world. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-private collection of Dr. Joseph Chess, Larchmont, New York, USA, acquired ca. 1950s Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201941

Lot: 304 - Mexican Retablo, Martyrdom St. Peter of Verona, ex-Holler & Saunders

Latin America, Mexico., ca. 1900 - 1966 CE. An oil on metal retablo depicting the martyrdom of Saint Peter of Verona, set within a pressed and punched iron frame with painted cloth panels under glass. The composition unfolds against a darkened ground of swirling storm clouds, the Eye of Providence radiating from its luminous triangle at upper right, a divine witness to the scene below. The