Pre-Columbian Pottery

CHIMU CULTURE
PERU 1000 -1300AD

Chimú, whose kingdom in what is now Peru, flourished duringthe 13th and 15th centuries. At its greatest extent, their statecontrolled much of the coastal area of northern Peru. Theircapital, Chan Chan, covered more than 6 sq miles and wassurrounded by a 30 ft high wall. Its well-preserved ruins areamong the most interesting archaeological remains in Peru. Theartistic traditions of the Chimu and earlier Mochica cultureswere passed on to the Incas.

CHIMU /Peru
Black Vessel 1000 AD - 1300 AD

This Chimú black vessel depicts the wearing of a ceremonial headpiece with birds descending on right and left sides and large discoidal earrings. This style image is on both sides of vessel. 8 3/4" tall x 6 3/4" wide.

CHIMU /Peru
Black Vessel 1000 AD - 1300 AD

This Chimú black vessel shows a standing lord holding a staff and wearing what would have been either a silver or gold headdress with the aura of the sun shining behind. It is totally intact and in remarkable condition. 8" tall x 6" wide.

Human habitation of Costa Rica dates from at least 5000 BC, butin comparison with the great civilizations of pre-ColumbianAmerica, the Indians of Costa Rica were neither numerous norhighly developed. When confronted by Spanish soldiers andmissionaries, they resisted violently. Those who did not succumbto the epidemics that swept over the isthmus either died fightingor fled to remote areas.

Nicoya
Burial Urn Fragment
800 - 1200 AD

MAYA / Guatamala
Urn Lid
300 - 500 AD

The Quiché Indians of the Mayan culture, are an ancient people who were pre-eminent in Guatemala before the 16th century. Their capital was the fortified city of Utatlán. They had an advanced social and political organization, which included a complex class structure, writing system, and religion. In 1524 they were conquered by the Spanish. Today the Quiché, numbering more than 300,000 and are the largest Indian group in Guatemala. They make their living by farming and also practice weaving and pottery making. Approx. 4" tall

Mayan Urn Lid - $385.00

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Colima
Circa 200 A.D.

CHIMU CULTURE PERU 1000 -1300AD

CHIMU CULTURE
PERU 1000 -1300AD