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  • Colorful Proto Nazca Textile Sash w/ Geometric Motifs
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 99

    Colorful Proto Nazca Textile Sash w/ Geometric Motifs

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Colorful Proto Nazca Textile Turbante w/ Swastikas
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $7,500
    Lot 100

    Colorful Proto Nazca Textile Turbante w/ Swastikas

    Est.
    $5,500 - $7,500
  • Rare Paracas Textile Borders w/ Hummingbirds (2)
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 101

    Rare Paracas Textile Borders w/ Hummingbirds (2)

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Mochica Loma Negra Wood Balance / Gilded Copper Scale
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 101a

    Mochica Loma Negra Wood Balance / Gilded Copper Scale

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Pre-Columbian Sican / Chimu Textile w/ Spider Oracles
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 102

    Pre-Columbian Sican / Chimu Textile w/ Spider Oracles

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Nazca Polychrome Trophy Head Jar
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 103

    Nazca Polychrome Trophy Head Jar

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Extremely Rare Mochica Gold / Silver Ear Plugs - 8.4 g
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 103a

    Extremely Rare Mochica Gold / Silver Ear Plugs - 8.4 g

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Nazca Polychrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Fisherman
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 104

    Nazca Polychrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Fisherman

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Rare Nazca Polychrome Double Stirrup Vessel w/ Figures
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,200
    Lot 104a

    Rare Nazca Polychrome Double Stirrup Vessel w/ Figures

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,200
  • Nazca Polychrome Aryballos w/ Star-Shaped Maces
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 105

    Nazca Polychrome Aryballos w/ Star-Shaped Maces

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Nazca Polychrome Vessel w/ Flying Shaman
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 106

    Nazca Polychrome Vessel w/ Flying Shaman

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Tiahuanaco Royal Silver Crown + Pectorals, ex-Messick
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 106a

    Tiahuanaco Royal Silver Crown + Pectorals, ex-Messick

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Nazca Polychrome Cylinder Vessel with Running Warriors
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 107

    Nazca Polychrome Cylinder Vessel with Running Warriors

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Nazca Polychrome Vessel - AMB w/ TL Test
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,700
    Lot 108

    Nazca Polychrome Vessel - AMB w/ TL Test

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,700
  • Rare Tiahuanaco Woven Basketry Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 108a

    Rare Tiahuanaco Woven Basketry Bowl

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Tiahuanaco Reed Basket w/ Stylized Iguanas, ex-Messick
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $3,500
    Lot 108b

    Tiahuanaco Reed Basket w/ Stylized Iguanas, ex-Messick

    Est.
    $1,800 - $3,500
  • Fine Huari Polychrome Olla w/ Face Mask & Jaguar
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 109

    Fine Huari Polychrome Olla w/ Face Mask & Jaguar

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Nazca Polychrome Vessel - Bloody Mouth Deities
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 109a

    Nazca Polychrome Vessel - Bloody Mouth Deities

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Rare Sican Silver Ritual Pendant w/ Fishermen - 394.9 g
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 110

    Rare Sican Silver Ritual Pendant w/ Fishermen - 394.9 g...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Pre-Columbian Sican Silvered Copper Kero
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 110a

    Pre-Columbian Sican Silvered Copper Kero

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Sican-Lambayeque Bichrome Whistling Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 111

    Sican-Lambayeque Bichrome Whistling Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Chancay Textile Weaver Basket
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 111a

    Chancay Textile Weaver Basket

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Tiahuanaco Wooden Kero w/ Lizard
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 112

    Tiahuanaco Wooden Kero w/ Lizard

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Tiahuanaco Wood Snuff Tray with Jaguar
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 113

    Tiahuanaco Wood Snuff Tray with Jaguar

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Tiahuanaco Camelid Fiber Four-Cornered Hat
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 113a

    Tiahuanaco Camelid Fiber Four-Cornered Hat

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Nazca-Huari Polychrome Female Idol
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 114

    Nazca-Huari Polychrome Female Idol

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Moche Bichrome Frog / Toad Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 114a

    Moche Bichrome Frog / Toad Vessel

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Huari Polychrome Vessel with Harpy Eagle Head
    Estimate
    $1,700 - $2,500
    Lot 115

    Huari Polychrome Vessel with Harpy Eagle Head

    Est.
    $1,700 - $2,500
  • Huari Polychrome Jar with Flying Monkeys
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 116

    Huari Polychrome Jar with Flying Monkeys

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Huari Polychrome Stirrup Vessel with Falcon God
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 117

    Huari Polychrome Stirrup Vessel with Falcon God

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Lima Niviera Pottery Whistle Vessel w/ Figure & Jaguar
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 119

    Lima Niviera Pottery Whistle Vessel w/ Figure & Jaguar

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Inca Polychrome Stirrup Vessel of a Fish
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 119a

    Inca Polychrome Stirrup Vessel of a Fish

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Huari Pottery Whistling Stirrup Vessel w/ Drummer
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 120

    Huari Pottery Whistling Stirrup Vessel w/ Drummer

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Inca Silver Capacocha Female Figure - 1.3 g
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 120a

    Inca Silver Capacocha Female Figure - 1.3 g

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Fabulously Lethal Inca Copper Star Mace / Celt
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 120b

    Fabulously Lethal Inca Copper Star Mace / Celt

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Rare Chilean Polychrome Venus Idol
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 121

    Rare Chilean Polychrome Venus Idol

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Narino Bichrome Enema Vessel - Anthropomorphic w/ TL
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 122

    Narino Bichrome Enema Vessel - Anthropomorphic w/ TL

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Huge Tairona Slate Bat Wing Pectoral
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 123

    Huge Tairona Slate Bat Wing Pectoral

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Costa Rican Pottery Seated Pregnant Figure
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 124

    Costa Rican Pottery Seated Pregnant Figure

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Stunning Nicoya Polychrome Vessel / Incensario - Jaguar
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 124a

    Stunning Nicoya Polychrome Vessel / Incensario - Jaguar...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Gorgeous Michoacan Polychrome Tripod Rattle Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 124b

    Gorgeous Michoacan Polychrome Tripod Rattle Bowl

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Large Nayarit Polychrome Seated Warrior Figure w/ TL
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,000
    Lot 124c

    Large Nayarit Polychrome Seated Warrior Figure w/ TL

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,000
  • Nayarit Pottery Seated Musician w/ Pan Flute
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 124d

    Nayarit Pottery Seated Musician w/ Pan Flute

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Aztec Copper Hoe Currency
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 125

    Aztec Copper Hoe Currency

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Michoacan Tarascan Tzin Tzan Tzun Redware Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 125a

    Michoacan Tarascan Tzin Tzan Tzun Redware Vessel

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Stone Polished La Aguada Terracotta Bird Effigy Vessel
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Lot 126

    Stone Polished La Aguada Terracotta Bird Effigy Vessel

    Est.
    $2,500 - $5,000
  • Taino Stone Anthropomorphic Head w/ Face
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 126a

    Taino Stone Anthropomorphic Head w/ Face

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Taino Stone Anthropomorphic Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 126b

    Taino Stone Anthropomorphic Figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600

Auction Description

Ancient / Ethnographic - Holiday Edition by Artemis Gallery
What to give this holiday season? Ancient & Ethnographic Art of course! Our special Holiday auction features hundreds of unique finds from Egypt, Greece, Italy, the Near East. Asian art from India, China, Japan, Thailand, more! Pre-Columbian. Native American. African / Tribal / Oceanic. Spanish Colonial. Russian Icons. Ancient / Ethnographic Jewelry. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

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Terms & Conditions

Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders, collectors and dealers alike. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 24.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Artemis Gallery and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: In the event of an authenticity dispute, written notification of the dispute must be provided to Artemis Gallery within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 15 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 15 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense and a refund or credit of the item price and buyer's premium (if applicable) will be provided after the item is returned. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 90 days from the date of delivery. 8. BIDDING will be conducted ONLINE via the LiveAuctioneers timed system. Bidders may place their bids LIVE or leave ABSENTEE BIDS via the Live Auctioneers auction catalog. Phone bidding is not available. 9. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9a. REQUEST TO DELAY SHIPPING FOR LOTS WON: We are happy to delay shipping on all paid lots for up to 30 days with no storage fees. After 30 days, storage fees will accrue based on a 2% of invoice total. 10. ESTIMATES for each lot are given only as a guide to help gauge bidding. Lots may sell for a price greater than or less than these estimates. 11. ALL BIDDERS must register to bid. 12. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Artemis Gallery reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 13. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. If the matter is referred to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other collection cost incurred by Artemis Gallery to collect past due invoices and that the services of process by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient to confer "in personam" jurisdiction over bidder. 14. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Boulder, CO subject to the laws of the State of Colorado. 15. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us at info@artemisgallery.com with questions prior to bidding or feel free to call us at 720-890-7700. Please be sure to ask all questions at least 30 minutes prior to auction start time, as we will not be able to take calls or answer emails sent to us during the auction.