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  • Maya Bloodletting Tool - Wood, Shell, Bone, Copper
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 95c

    Maya Bloodletting Tool - Wood, Shell, Bone, Copper

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Maya Copador Polychrome Bowl w/ Monkeys
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 95d

    Maya Copador Polychrome Bowl w/ Monkeys

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Maya Jaina Pottery Ball Player
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,500
    Lot 95e

    Maya Jaina Pottery Ball Player

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,500
  • Maya Pottery Skull w/ Ghoulish Expression
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 95f

    Maya Pottery Skull w/ Ghoulish Expression

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Large Maya Polychrome Plate, Seated Dignitary
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 96

    Large Maya Polychrome Plate, Seated Dignitary

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Maya Flared Bowl - Rare Form!
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 96a

    Maya Flared Bowl - Rare Form!

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Maya Pottery Jaina Seated Figure Crossed Arms TL Tested
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 96b

    Maya Pottery Jaina Seated Figure Crossed Arms TL Tested...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Chavin Pottery Bottle w/ Attractive Incised Decoration
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 97

    Chavin Pottery Bottle w/ Attractive Incised Decoration

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Chavin Cupisnique Pottery Vessel w/ Zoomorph
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,050
    Lot 97a

    Chavin Cupisnique Pottery Vessel w/ Zoomorph

    Est.
    $700 - $1,050
  • Chavin Pottery Spondylus Shell Stirrup Vessel w/ TL
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 97b

    Chavin Pottery Spondylus Shell Stirrup Vessel w/ TL

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Beautiful Chavin Shell Trumpet / Musical Instrument
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 97c

    Beautiful Chavin Shell Trumpet / Musical Instrument

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Fine Chancay Polychrome Textile Mummy Bundle
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 97d

    Fine Chancay Polychrome Textile Mummy Bundle

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Chimu Wooden Royal Litter Post w/ Jaguar Finial
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $1,750
    Lot 97e

    Chimu Wooden Royal Litter Post w/ Jaguar Finial

    Est.
    $1,250 - $1,750
  • Chimu Bi-chrome Maternal Effigy Stirrup Vessel
    Estimate
    $550 - $1,000
    Lot 97f

    Chimu Bi-chrome Maternal Effigy Stirrup Vessel

    Est.
    $550 - $1,000
  • Chimu Pottery Stirrup Vessel with Figure Holding Llama
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 97g

    Chimu Pottery Stirrup Vessel with Figure Holding Llama

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Chimu Pottery Vessel - Jaguar Head & Lord
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 97h

    Chimu Pottery Vessel - Jaguar Head & Lord

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Inca Stone Llama Canopa
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 97i

    Inca Stone Llama Canopa

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Inca Pottery Aryballos / Urpu
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 97j

    Inca Pottery Aryballos / Urpu

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Inca Greyware Pottery Aryballo w/ Relief Figures
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 97k

    Inca Greyware Pottery Aryballo w/ Relief Figures

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Inca Polychrome Aryballos
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 98

    Inca Polychrome Aryballos

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel - Conch Shell
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 98a

    Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel - Conch Shell

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Moche Brownware Lizard Effigy Stirrup Bottle w/ TL Test
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 98b

    Moche Brownware Lizard Effigy Stirrup Bottle w/ TL Test...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Moche Copper Ai-Apec Rattle
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 98c

    Moche Copper Ai-Apec Rattle

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Moche Pottery Portrait Jar - Smiling Face
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 99

    Moche Pottery Portrait Jar - Smiling Face

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 2 Moche Shell Figures w/ Turquoise Inlays
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 100

    2 Moche Shell Figures w/ Turquoise Inlays

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel with Jaguar Hunting Scene
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 100a

    Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel with Jaguar Hunting Scene

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Moche Bi-Chrome Stirrup Vessel  Prone Jaguar
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 100b

    Moche Bi-Chrome Stirrup Vessel Prone Jaguar

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Moche Polychrome Portrait Vessel w/ Avian Headdress
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 100c

    Moche Polychrome Portrait Vessel w/ Avian Headdress

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Moche Bichrome Stirrup Vessel of Lord
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 100d

    Moche Bichrome Stirrup Vessel of Lord

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Moche Gold, Jade, Turquoise, & Coral Bead Necklace
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 101

    Moche Gold, Jade, Turquoise, & Coral Bead Necklace

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Rare Nazca Polychrome Wood and Hide Tinya Drum
    Estimate
    $9,000 - $13,500
    Lot 102

    Rare Nazca Polychrome Wood and Hide Tinya Drum

    Est.
    $9,000 - $13,500
  • Nazca Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Feline
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 102a

    Nazca Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Feline

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Paracas Polychrome Bowl w/ Incised Motifs - TL Tested
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 102b

    Paracas Polychrome Bowl w/ Incised Motifs - TL Tested

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lot of 3 Vicus Pottery Figures of Family by Same Hand
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,600
    Lot 103

    Lot of 3 Vicus Pottery Figures of Family by Same Hand

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,600
  • Chucu Polychrome Plaque with Geometric Motif
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 103a

    Chucu Polychrome Plaque with Geometric Motif

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Recuay Polychrome Anthropomorphicc Vessel
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,500
    Lot 104

    Recuay Polychrome Anthropomorphicc Vessel

    Est.
    $900 - $1,500
  • Lot of 20 Quimbaya Pottery Spindle Whorl Beads
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 105

    Lot of 20 Quimbaya Pottery Spindle Whorl Beads

    Est.
    $350 - $500
  • Quimbaya Redware Seated Male Figure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 105a

    Quimbaya Redware Seated Male Figure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Lot of 2 Tairona Stone Bat Pendants
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 106

    Lot of 2 Tairona Stone Bat Pendants

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 2 Calima Pottery Cargador Vessels - Man & Woman
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 106a

    2 Calima Pottery Cargador Vessels - Man & Woman

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Rare La Tolita Bone Figural Carving
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 106b

    Rare La Tolita Bone Figural Carving

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Cocle Polychrome Amphora - Nicely Decorated
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 107

    Cocle Polychrome Amphora - Nicely Decorated

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Fine Cocle Polychrome Olla
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 107a

    Fine Cocle Polychrome Olla

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Costa Rican Necklace w/ Emeralds, Gold & Jadeite
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 107b

    Costa Rican Necklace w/ Emeralds, Gold & Jadeite

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Huge Costa Rican Stone Flying Panel Metate w/ Snake
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 107c

    Huge Costa Rican Stone Flying Panel Metate w/ Snake

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Metate + Mano
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 108

    Costa Rican Volcanic Stone Metate + Mano

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Chupicuaro Avian Effigy Vessel, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $7,500
    Lot 108a

    Chupicuaro Avian Effigy Vessel, TL Tested

    Est.
    $5,500 - $7,500
  • Lot of Five Pre-Columbian West Mexican Pottery Figures
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 108b

    Lot of Five Pre-Columbian West Mexican Pottery Figures

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

Ancient | Ethnographic Art Through The Ages by Artemis Gallery
Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Convenient / affordable in-house shipping! 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. If the matter is referred to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other collection cost incurred by Artemis Gallery to collect past due invoices and that the services of process by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient to confer "in personam" jurisdiction over bidder. 14. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Boulder, CO subject to the laws of the State of Colorado. 15. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us at info@artemisgallery.com with questions prior to bidding or feel free to call us at 720-890-7700. 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.