Lot 263

Nazca Miniature Bridge Spout Vessels | Headhunter Creatures

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Nazca Miniature Bridge Spout Vessels | Headhunter Creatures

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

Starting Bid: $750

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

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. Size: Both 3.5”H x 2.75”W (8.9 x 7cm).

Provenance: Private Chicago collection, acquired from Bettina Schwimmer, Chicago.

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Item # 71827

  • Condition: The example with snakes is intact. Excellent condition. The trophy head example has some refreshing to the painted decoration. Otherwise intact.

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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
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