Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 2226

Pre-Columbian Stone Arrowhead Collection

CIRCA 2ND-7TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 - 2 3/8 in. (27.5 grams total, 22-61 mm).

Comprising bifacial knapped leaf, barbed and hollow base arrowhead types, in white quartz; most with a three-digit inked collector number. [8, No Reserve]

Provenance

Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s.
The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex.
Thence by descent to family members.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 2226

Pre-Columbian Stone Arrowhead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Pre-Columbian Painted Peruvian Inca Libation Vessel
    Pre-Columbian Painted Peruvian Inca Libation Vessel
    1000-1400 A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

    Of highly stylised form, the body of carinated form and tapering to a pointed base, trumpet-shaped neck and mouth and two lug handles to the lower body; polychrome painted geometric scheme to one face; accompanied by a display base. 1.37 kg total, 26 cm high including stand



    Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.

    Lot Details

  • Pre-Columbian Lambayeque Blackware CeramicMasked Lord Vessel
    Pre-Columbian Lambayeque Blackware CeramicMasked Lord Vessel
    Circa 8th-12th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £455

    Squat-bodied with splayed foot, neck base formed as an ornate human mask, strap handle to reverse, tapering cylindrical neck. 1.09 kg, 30 cm high



    Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.

    This interesting vessel likely depicts a high ranking individual with markers of status including long earrings and elaborate necklace. The detailed mask on the face of the vessel is representative of the well known and exceptional metal masks reserved for the elite. Metals used for these masks include gold and rank amongst the most striking of ancient Peruvian art.

    Lot Details

  • Moche Replica Stirrup Vessel
    Moche Replica Stirrup Vessel
    20th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

    Featuring a round-section doughnut-shaped body, stirrup type neck and mouth and incised stylised serpent motifs. 748 grams, 20.5 cm high



    Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list