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  • Rare Important Olmec Seated Terracotta Baby w/Oxford TL
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 111

    Rare Important Olmec Seated Terracotta Baby w/Oxford TL...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Olmec Stone Axe Blade with Incised Design
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $14,000
    Lot 111a

    Olmec Stone Axe Blade with Incised Design

    Est.
    $9,000 - $14,000
  • Massive Olmec Olivine-Serpentine Celt
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,500
    Lot 111b

    Massive Olmec Olivine-Serpentine Celt

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,500
  • Extremely Rare Olmec Calixtlahuaca Ware Vessel, TL Test
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $12,500
    Lot 111c

    Extremely Rare Olmec Calixtlahuaca Ware Vessel, TL Test...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $12,500
  • Superb Olmec Carved Jade Maskette
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 111d

    Superb Olmec Carved Jade Maskette

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Chavin Pottery Figural Stirrup Vessel - Prisoner
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 111e

    Chavin Pottery Figural Stirrup Vessel - Prisoner

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Rare Chavin Pottery Seated Flute Player w/ TL Test
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 112

    Rare Chavin Pottery Seated Flute Player w/ TL Test

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Published Chavin Pottery Polychrome Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $12,500 - $17,500
    Lot 112a

    Published Chavin Pottery Polychrome Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $12,500 - $17,500
  • Olmec Jade Curved Blade Pendant w/ Incised Design
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 112b

    Olmec Jade Curved Blade Pendant w/ Incised Design

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Olmec Incised Jade Piercer w/ Cinnabar - Serpent
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 112c

    Olmec Incised Jade Piercer w/ Cinnabar - Serpent

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Olmec Stone Maskette Set in Modern 14K  Gold Ring
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 113

    Olmec Stone Maskette Set in Modern 14K Gold Ring

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Early/Rare Chavin Pottery Stirrup Jar - Cactus Form
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 113a

    Early/Rare Chavin Pottery Stirrup Jar - Cactus Form

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • Published Chavin Blackware Stirrup Jar - Mountain Hut
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 113b

    Published Chavin Blackware Stirrup Jar - Mountain Hut

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Moche Pottery Amorous Llama Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 114

    Moche Pottery Amorous Llama Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Nayarit "Chinesco" Polychrome Woman - ex-Sotheby's
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 114a

    Nayarit "Chinesco" Polychrome Woman - ex-Sotheby's

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Olmec Tlapacoya Pottery Standing Pregnant Woman
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 114b

    Olmec Tlapacoya Pottery Standing Pregnant Woman

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Jalisco Kaolin Ceramic Woman Holding Olla, ex-Hollywood
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 115

    Jalisco Kaolin Ceramic Woman Holding Olla, ex-Hollywood...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Jalisco Pottery Joined Musicians, ex-Hollywood
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 116

    Jalisco Pottery Joined Musicians, ex-Hollywood

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Nayarit Matching Ceramic Figures, ex-Hollywood
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $13,500
    Lot 116a

    Nayarit Matching Ceramic Figures, ex-Hollywood

    Est.
    $8,000 - $13,500
  • Ancient Paracas Textile Child's Doll - Extremely Rare!
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 116b

    Ancient Paracas Textile Child's Doll - Extremely Rare!

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Colima Pottery Redware Dog - Ready To Eat!
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 117

    Colima Pottery Redware Dog - Ready To Eat!

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Paracas / Proto Nazca 18K Gold Crown - Owl Form
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 117a

    Paracas / Proto Nazca 18K Gold Crown - Owl Form

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Extremely Rare Paracas Silver / Gold Avian Crown Finial
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $22,000
    Lot 117b

    Extremely Rare Paracas Silver / Gold Avian Crown Finial...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $22,000
  • Condorhuasi-Alamito Argentina Carved Stone Mask
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 118

    Condorhuasi-Alamito Argentina Carved Stone Mask

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Colima Pottery Redware Dog Vessel
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 118a

    Colima Pottery Redware Dog Vessel

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Unusual Nayarit Chinesco Pottery Olla, ex-Arnovick
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 118b

    Unusual Nayarit Chinesco Pottery Olla, ex-Arnovick

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Nayarit House Model w/ Ritual Feast, ex-Hollywood
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $13,000
    Lot 118c

    Nayarit House Model w/ Ritual Feast, ex-Hollywood

    Est.
    $9,000 - $13,000
  • Massive Nayarit Chinesco Pottery Standing Female Statue
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $16,000
    Lot 118d

    Massive Nayarit Chinesco Pottery Standing Female Statue...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $16,000
  • Jalisco Pottery Female Pensadora, ex-Hollywood
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 118e

    Jalisco Pottery Female Pensadora, ex-Hollywood

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Colima Seated Musician w/ Conch Shell Instrument
    Estimate
    $16,000 - $24,000
    Lot 119

    Colima Seated Musician w/ Conch Shell Instrument

    Est.
    $16,000 - $24,000
  • Jalisco Pottery Nude Woman w/ Bowl, ex-Hollywood
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,000
    Lot 120

    Jalisco Pottery Nude Woman w/ Bowl, ex-Hollywood

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,000
  • Large Colima Pottery Redware Olla - Dwarf Shaman Figure
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $12,000
    Lot 120a

    Large Colima Pottery Redware Olla - Dwarf Shaman Figure...

    Est.
    $9,000 - $12,000
  • Published Colima Brownware Cylinder w/ Figures
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 120b

    Published Colima Brownware Cylinder w/ Figures

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Important & Rare Colima Pottery Phallic Figural Vessel
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 120c

    Important & Rare Colima Pottery Phallic Figural Vessel

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Colima Pihuamo Redware Sculpture - Man Riding a Dog
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 120d

    Colima Pihuamo Redware Sculpture - Man Riding a Dog

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Colima Redware Dog Effigy w/ Corn in Mouth
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 120e

    Colima Redware Dog Effigy w/ Corn in Mouth

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Superb Colima Pottery Redware Turtle Vessel - Rare Form
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 120f

    Superb Colima Pottery Redware Turtle Vessel - Rare Form...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Jalisco Ameca Pottery Female Figure, ex-Hollywood
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $25,000
    Lot 120g

    Jalisco Ameca Pottery Female Figure, ex-Hollywood

    Est.
    $18,000 - $25,000
  • Colima Pottery Warrior Whistling Figure, ex-Arnovick
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 120h

    Colima Pottery Warrior Whistling Figure, ex-Arnovick

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Rare Chupicuaro Pottery Group Scene - ex-Arte Primitivo
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 120i

    Rare Chupicuaro Pottery Group Scene - ex-Arte Primitivo...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Large / Impressive Nayarit Standing Female Figure
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 120j

    Large / Impressive Nayarit Standing Female Figure

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Jalisco Terracotta Female w/ Tattoos - ex-Hollywood
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 121

    Jalisco Terracotta Female w/ Tattoos - ex-Hollywood

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Early Moche Pottery Trophy Head Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 122

    Early Moche Pottery Trophy Head Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Moche I Pottery Double Snake Stirrup - TL Tested
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 122a

    Moche I Pottery Double Snake Stirrup - TL Tested

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Vicus Pottery Whistling Double Vessel w/ Jaguar
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 123

    Vicus Pottery Whistling Double Vessel w/ Jaguar

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Moche Fineline Stirrup Vessel - Reed Boat Motif
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 123a

    Moche Fineline Stirrup Vessel - Reed Boat Motif

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • Nazca Coca Bag - White Alpaca Pelt
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $1,800
    Lot 123b

    Nazca Coca Bag - White Alpaca Pelt

    Est.
    $1,400 - $1,800
  • Wonderful Nazca Llama Pelt Coca Bag
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,600
    Lot 123c

    Wonderful Nazca Llama Pelt Coca Bag

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,600

Auction Description

DAY 2 | Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic, Fossils by Artemis Gallery
Day 2 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional ethnographic art from around the world. Today's sale will feature Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, more. Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

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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. 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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.