Miniature D-shaped mask with hole above the brow. 105 grams, 69 mm



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

This is a very classical mask from the early city of Teotihuacan. Such masks were crafted within the city state and surrounds and are considered to have been produced for ceremonial purposes. Larger examples are thought to have been attached to larger wooden structures. This example forms part of a smaller sub set of Teotihuacan masks and has been sensitively carved showing ancient surface wear.

Broad dish with three radiating stub legs, central tondo with reserved star pattern, outer band of spirals and interlocking triangles; the legs hollow-formed with inclusions to form a rattle. 358 grams, 14.2 cm wide



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

With slightly flared sidewall, sgraffito band at the base. 463 grams, 14.3 cm



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

Broad and squat with rounded underside, single red painted band to the inner rim and another to the outer equator, band of painted black saltires above. 640 grams, 20.5 cm



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

With globular body and tapering neck, strap handle to the shoulder, incised circumferential bands at the neck and painted hatching to the body. 383 grams, 14.5 cm



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

Carved with bell-shaped base and broad flared stem, horizontal incised rings. slightly rounded rim; bands of painted hatching and geometric motifs to the mouth, foot and shoulder, frieze of profile human figures among fronds and other vegetation. 335 grams, 14.5 cm



From a private New York City collection. Ex Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA, 26 June 2017. From a family collection of a North American gentleman living in the UK.

Squat in profile with carinated sidewall, ribbed shoulder and notched detailing. 558 grams, 18.5 cm



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

With rounded underside, single red painted band to the inner rim and another to the outer equator, band of painted black saltires above. 470 grams, 16.3 cm



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

Tongue-shaped in plan with low-relief carved detailing, segmented body and face; repaired. 77 0 grams, 21.4 cm



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

These abstract idols represent some of the earliest art forms in Ecuador.

A dark grey thumb-pot with four stub legs, lateral flanges to the rim and conical lug; zoomorphic type(?). 152 grams, 71 mm



Acquired in the 1970s. From the Wedemeyer collection.

Hand-modelled Chancay(?) figure of a standing female with left hand on her hip and right hand raised to support the pitcher; pinched facial detailing and tall tongue-shaped headdress with lateral flaps; pointillé detailing for the eyes and breasts, incised lines to the collar and groin, exaggerated feet, top of the head supporting a pitcher; repaired. 129 grams, 17 cm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Lentoid in section and carved in the round with grotesque head, arms crossed at the chest, transverse belt and stubby legs; mounted on a custom-made stand. 632 grams total, 25.5 cm high including stand



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

During the late pre classic period in Mexico, the region of Guerrero produced many abstract figures in stone. This example with arms crossed and facial features displayed shows some elements of the Chontal culture who lived in the same region.