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  • Olmec Pottery Baby w/ TL Report
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 1

    Olmec Pottery Baby w/ TL Report

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Olmec Greenstone Squatting Were Jaguar Figure
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 2

    Olmec Greenstone Squatting Were Jaguar Figure

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Olmec / Proto Maya Ceramic Contorted Nude Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 2a

    Olmec / Proto Maya Ceramic Contorted Nude Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Mezcala Andesite Axe God, M-8 & M-10 Traits
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 3

    Mezcala Andesite Axe God, M-8 & M-10 Traits

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Rare Mezcala Proto-Olmec Stone Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 4

    Rare Mezcala Proto-Olmec Stone Standing Figure

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Mezcala Diorite Axe God - Nice Peck Marks
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,400
    Lot 4a

    Mezcala Diorite Axe God - Nice Peck Marks

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,400
  • Rare Chontal Marble Mask
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 5

    Rare Chontal Marble Mask

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Mezcala Green Stone Monkey Pendant
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 5a

    Mezcala Green Stone Monkey Pendant

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Large Mezcala Volcanic Stone Axe God
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 5b

    Large Mezcala Volcanic Stone Axe God

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Olmecoid / Proto Mayan Pottery Dwarf Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 6

    Olmecoid / Proto Mayan Pottery Dwarf Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Mayan Greenstone Face Pendant
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 6a

    Mayan Greenstone Face Pendant

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Stunning Chontal Stone Mask w/ Original Pigment
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 7

    Stunning Chontal Stone Mask w/ Original Pigment

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Large Maya Obsidian Stone Core
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 8

    Large Maya Obsidian Stone Core

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Maya Pottery Whistle - High Status Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 9

    Maya Pottery Whistle - High Status Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Stunning Mayan Greenstone Pendant - Avian
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 9a

    Stunning Mayan Greenstone Pendant - Avian

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • Mayan Polychrome Figural Cache Vessel
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 9b

    Mayan Polychrome Figural Cache Vessel

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Mayan Pottery Cylinder w/ Cross Design
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,750
    Lot 9c

    Mayan Pottery Cylinder w/ Cross Design

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,750
  • Mayan Polychrome Cylinder Vessel with Kukulkan
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 9d

    Mayan Polychrome Cylinder Vessel with Kukulkan

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Mayan Copador Polychrome Bowl - Glyphoid Register
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 10

    Mayan Copador Polychrome Bowl - Glyphoid Register

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mayan Carved Jade Pendant - Mythical Being
    Estimate
    $2,200 - $3,300
    Lot 10a

    Mayan Carved Jade Pendant - Mythical Being

    Est.
    $2,200 - $3,300
  • Rare Mayan Greenstone Attachment - Bird Form
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 10b

    Rare Mayan Greenstone Attachment - Bird Form

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Maya Copador Polychrome Monkey Bowl
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 10c

    Maya Copador Polychrome Monkey Bowl

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Maya Jaina Painted Pottery Whistle - Embracing Figures
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 10d

    Maya Jaina Painted Pottery Whistle - Embracing Figures

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Very Fine Maya Stone Hacha - Human Skull
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $6,500
    Lot 11

    Very Fine Maya Stone Hacha - Human Skull

    Est.
    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Maya Brownware Cache Vessel w/ Incised Decoration
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 11a

    Maya Brownware Cache Vessel w/ Incised Decoration

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Maya Pottery Stamp w/ Face
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 11b

    Maya Pottery Stamp w/ Face

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Maya Pottery Vessel with Eagle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 11c

    Maya Pottery Vessel with Eagle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lovely Maya Copador Polychrome Pottery Bowl
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 12

    Lovely Maya Copador Polychrome Pottery Bowl

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Mayan Pottery Carved Cylinder Vessel - Old God
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 12a

    Mayan Pottery Carved Cylinder Vessel - Old God

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Maya Pottery Figural Whistle - Resting Elder
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 12b

    Maya Pottery Figural Whistle - Resting Elder

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Maya Pottery Figural Whistle - Bird Man
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 12c

    Maya Pottery Figural Whistle - Bird Man

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Maya Pottery Whistle - Standing Warrior
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 12d

    Maya Pottery Whistle - Standing Warrior

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Maya Plumbate Pottery Armadillo Vessel
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 13

    Maya Plumbate Pottery Armadillo Vessel

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Maya Pottery Figural Vessel
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 14

    Rare Maya Pottery Figural Vessel

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Adorable Maya Plumbate Pottery Jaguar Jar
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 15

    Adorable Maya Plumbate Pottery Jaguar Jar

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Alfred Maudslay B&W Mayan Ruins Photogravure
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 16

    19th C. Alfred Maudslay B&W Mayan Ruins Photogravure

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Rare Alfred Maudslay 1890 Photogravure Mayan Stela "A"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 17

    Rare Alfred Maudslay 1890 Photogravure Mayan Stela "A"

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Large / Choice Colima Obsidian Spear Blade
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 17a

    Large / Choice Colima Obsidian Spear Blade

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Rare Large Colima Red Obsidian Blade
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 18

    Rare Large Colima Red Obsidian Blade

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Colima Pottery Conch Shell Trumpets, 3 pcs
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 19

    Colima Pottery Conch Shell Trumpets, 3 pcs

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Elegant & Choice Colima Redware Bottle
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 19a

    Elegant & Choice Colima Redware Bottle

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Rare Colima Pottery Litter Procession
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 19b

    Rare Colima Pottery Litter Procession

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Important Colima Pottery Shaman in Transformation
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 20

    Important Colima Pottery Shaman in Transformation

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Rare Colima Pottery Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 20a

    Rare Colima Pottery Standing Figure

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Colima Pottery Double Headed Standing Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 20b

    Colima Pottery Double Headed Standing Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Colima Pottery Standing Ball Player
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 20c

    Colima Pottery Standing Ball Player

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Large Jalisco Pottery Seated Female Figure
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,200
    Lot 21

    Large Jalisco Pottery Seated Female Figure

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,200
  • Large Nayarit Pottery Seated Figure
    Estimate
    $3,200 - $5,000
    Lot 22

    Large Nayarit Pottery Seated Figure

    Est.
    $3,200 - $5,000

Auction Description

Pre-Columbian / Ethnographic Art by Artemis Gallery
Featuring ancient and ethnographic art from around the world, including Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Ethnographic, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Fine Art, much 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.