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LOT 2325
Pre-Columbian Polished Spiked Macehead
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/4 in. (397 grams, 15.9 cm).
Comprising two long round-section spikes tapering to the ends with socket to the centre and two small lateral ellipsoid-section spikes. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in Oxford, UK.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.N177; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
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Pre-Columbian Maya Stone Plaque with Opposing Figures
Classic Period, 3rd-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Scene carved in low-relief comprising a male figure in profile wearing an elaborate segmented headdress, his right arm wearing a bracelet raised towards a profile figure with spiral bands on his headdress, short angled body with foot; hatched field between; traces of old glue to reverse; mounted on a display stand. 571 grams, 15.5 cm (663 grams total including stand)
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South American Chancay Terracotta Figure with Pitcher
12th-14th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
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.
