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  • Rare / Huge Nazca Polychrome Sitting Venus Figure
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 27h

    Rare / Huge Nazca Polychrome Sitting Venus Figure

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Chavin Bone Tupu - Jaguar Finial & Spotted Coat
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 28

    Chavin Bone Tupu - Jaguar Finial & Spotted Coat

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Fine Chavin Brownware Portrait Vessel w/ TL
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,000
    Lot 28a

    Fine Chavin Brownware Portrait Vessel w/ TL

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,000
  • Chavin Incised Brownware Stirrup - Zoomorphs
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 29

    Chavin Incised Brownware Stirrup - Zoomorphs

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Paracas Polychrome Stirrup Vessel - Nicely Burnished
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 29a

    Paracas Polychrome Stirrup Vessel - Nicely Burnished

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • Paracas Polychrome Bowl - Zoomorphic Eyes
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 29b

    Paracas Polychrome Bowl - Zoomorphic Eyes

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Chavin Bone Spatula with Flying Shaman
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,500
    Lot 30

    Chavin Bone Spatula with Flying Shaman

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,500
  • Lot of 2 Moche 15K+ Gold Nose Rings
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 31

    Lot of 2 Moche 15K+ Gold Nose Rings

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Moche 19K Gold Nose Ring - Crescent Form
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 32

    Moche 19K Gold Nose Ring - Crescent Form

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Delicate Moche Gilded Copper Crown for a Priestess
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 33

    Delicate Moche Gilded Copper Crown for a Priestess

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Lot of 3 Miniature Moche Silver-Copper Figures
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 34

    Lot of 3 Miniature Moche Silver-Copper Figures

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Moche Fineline Pottery Florero - Snakes
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    Moche Fineline Pottery Florero - Snakes

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Moche Cream-on-Red Ai Apec Vessel w/ Snakes
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 36

    Moche Cream-on-Red Ai Apec Vessel w/ Snakes

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Moche Copper Jaguar Head with Shell Inlay
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 36a

    Moche Copper Jaguar Head with Shell Inlay

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Moche Pottery Jaguar Headdress Ornament
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 37

    Moche Pottery Jaguar Headdress Ornament

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Pachacamac Textile Panel Fragment - Oracle Spiders
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,350
    Lot 38

    Pachacamac Textile Panel Fragment - Oracle Spiders

    Est.
    $900 - $1,350
  • Colorful Chancay Textile Coca Bag w/ Warrior
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 39

    Colorful Chancay Textile Coca Bag w/ Warrior

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Moche Brownware Portrait Head Cup w/ Rattle Handle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 39a

    Moche Brownware Portrait Head Cup w/ Rattle Handle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Moche V Fineline Bichrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Deer Hunts
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 39b

    Moche V Fineline Bichrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Deer Hunts

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Tiahuanaco Wood Kero with Lizard
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 40

    Tiahuanaco Wood Kero with Lizard

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Pre-Columbian Ica Pottery Double-Lobed Vessel - Squash
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 40a

    Pre-Columbian Ica Pottery Double-Lobed Vessel - Squash

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Chancay Textile Doll
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 40b

    Chancay Textile Doll

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Framed Chancay Painted Textile Fragment w/ Cats & Birds
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 40c

    Framed Chancay Painted Textile Fragment w/ Cats & Birds...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Sican Polychrome Twin-Lobed Stirrup Vessel w/ Naylamp
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 41

    Sican Polychrome Twin-Lobed Stirrup Vessel w/ Naylamp

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Fabulous Chancay Wood Mummy Mask w/ Textile Wrap
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 42

    Fabulous Chancay Wood Mummy Mask w/ Textile Wrap

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Chimu Polychrome Textile Panel w/ Figures
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 42a

    Chimu Polychrome Textile Panel w/ Figures

    Est.
    $350 - $500
  • Miniature Inca Silver Female Figure / Capacocha
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 42b

    Miniature Inca Silver Female Figure / Capacocha

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Chimu Blackware Two Chamber Whistling Vessel w/ Parrot
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 43

    Chimu Blackware Two Chamber Whistling Vessel w/ Parrot

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Lot of 3 Chimu Blackware Vessels
    Estimate
    $550 - $800
    Lot 44

    Lot of 3 Chimu Blackware Vessels

    Est.
    $550 - $800
  • Chimu Polychrome Textile Strap Fragment w/ Birds
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 45

    Chimu Polychrome Textile Strap Fragment w/ Birds

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Fine Inca Copper Axe Head
    Estimate
    $450 - $650
    Lot 46

    Fine Inca Copper Axe Head

    Est.
    $450 - $650
  • Inca Bronze Axe Head and Chisel
    Estimate
    $550 - $750
    Lot 47

    Inca Bronze Axe Head and Chisel

    Est.
    $550 - $750
  • Rare Inca Wood Canopa - Mating Llamas
    Estimate
    $1,100 - $1,650
    Lot 47a

    Rare Inca Wood Canopa - Mating Llamas

    Est.
    $1,100 - $1,650
  • Fine Inca Textile Sling
    Estimate
    $300 - $450
    Lot 47b

    Fine Inca Textile Sling

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Fine Inca Copper Axe Head
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 48

    Fine Inca Copper Axe Head

    Est.
    $350 - $500
  • Superb Chimu Inlaid Wood Ear Spools (pr)
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 48a

    Superb Chimu Inlaid Wood Ear Spools (pr)

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • Inca Blackware Double Lobed Whistling Jar - Monkey
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 49

    Inca Blackware Double Lobed Whistling Jar - Monkey

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Tairona Carnelian & Silver Bead Necklace w/ Frog
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 49a

    Tairona Carnelian & Silver Bead Necklace w/ Frog

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Necklace w/ Inca 18K Gold Pendant, Spindle Whorls
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 50

    Necklace w/ Inca 18K Gold Pendant, Spindle Whorls

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Ecuadoran Valdivian Terracotta Venus Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 51

    Ecuadoran Valdivian Terracotta Venus Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Costa Rican Jadeite Pendant - Abstract Human
    Estimate
    $550 - $800
    Lot 53

    Costa Rican Jadeite Pendant - Abstract Human

    Est.
    $550 - $800
  • Costa Rican Quartz Avian Axe Celt, ex-Worham
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,200
    Lot 54

    Costa Rican Quartz Avian Axe Celt, ex-Worham

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,200
  • Costa Rican Greenstone Pendant - Saurian, ex Worham
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 54a

    Costa Rican Greenstone Pendant - Saurian, ex Worham

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Costa Rican Greenstone Double Snake Pectoral
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 55

    Costa Rican Greenstone Double Snake Pectoral

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Large Sinu Gilt Copper Openwork Earrings (pr)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 55a

    Large Sinu Gilt Copper Openwork Earrings (pr)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Colombian Muisca 18K Gold Nude Tunjo Figure
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 56

    Colombian Muisca 18K Gold Nude Tunjo Figure

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Panamanian Cocle 12K Gold Pendant - Zoomorphic
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 57

    Panamanian Cocle 12K Gold Pendant - Zoomorphic

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Panamanian Cocle Polychrome Seed Jar - Saurians
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,600
    Lot 58

    Panamanian Cocle Polychrome Seed Jar - Saurians

    Est.
    $800 - $1,600

Auction Description

Ethnographic | Tribal | American Frontier by Artemis Gallery
Featuring Pre-Columbian, Tribal / Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, historical examples from the Spanish, Mexican, and American frontiers, fossils, and more. All items offered for sale have been legally acquired, are legal to sell and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. We ship worldwide to most countries, offering in-house shipping for your convenience. Read more
Artemis Gallery
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

Phone:+17208907700

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Terms & Conditions

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.