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$435.00
H: 4.75” W: 2.75” D: 1.75” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
In ancient Mesoamerica snails signified birth, generation, and resurrection and were a source of spirituality. The size and shape of his West Mexico Protoclassic (circa 200BCE – 200CE) ceramic snail suggest it was made to hold liquids. Many early Jalisco ceramics were utilitarian and used for cooking, carrying water or storing seeds. Pieces like this with a wide large spout were often painted with designs that faded since they were not fired after painting. Urban centers in Colima Jalisco-Nayarit were abandoned for centuries, so utilitarian objects were rarely found whole and had to be assembled and restored. This piece is in very good condition with cracks and paint losses and may have expected repairs at its spout.
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$525.00
H: 4.25” W: 3.75 D: 0.75” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Axes were classic weapons of the Inca Empire centered in Cuzco, Peru from the 13th through 15th century. Artisans in the Mesoamerican Incan civilization were highly skilled in metalwork and made weapons, tools and adornments with bronze/copper alloys. This t-shaped copper bronze alloy axe was secured to a wooden handle making it an effective chopping and digging tool as well as a fine weapon. It has a nice patina and is very worn on one side attesting to its age and use with restorations or repairs.
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$495.00
H: 7.25” W: 2.25” D: 0.25” | FREE SHIPPING
This triangular spearpoint blade, worked on both sides, was found in Texas, along with with others and are revising theories about ancient American history. They are the oldest weapons found in North America and may date from 15,000-10,000 BCE. Most stone projectiles measure 3-4 inches, but this one is much larger at 7.5″, has impressive stone chip patterns and is likely a hunting tool for mammoths and other large game.
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