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  • Paracas / Proto Nazca 18K Gold Crown - Owl Form
    Estimate
    $24,000 - $36,000
    Lot 157

    Paracas / Proto Nazca 18K Gold Crown - Owl Form

    Est.
    $24,000 - $36,000
  • Ecuadoran Pottery Spindle Whorl Double Strand Necklace
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 157a

    Ecuadoran Pottery Spindle Whorl Double Strand Necklace

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • West Mexican Jadeite, Greenstone, & Shell Necklace
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 158

    West Mexican Jadeite, Greenstone, & Shell Necklace

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Olmec Jade Necklace w/ Tairona Gold Zoomorphs
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 159

    Olmec Jade Necklace w/ Tairona Gold Zoomorphs

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Two Moche Gold Nose Rings - High Karat Solid Gold
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 159a

    Two Moche Gold Nose Rings - High Karat Solid Gold

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Moche 19K Karat Gold Nose Ring - Crescent Form - 5.9 g
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 159b

    Moche 19K Karat Gold Nose Ring - Crescent Form - 5.9 g

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • Beautiful Decorated Moche 19K Gold Nose Ring
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 159c

    Beautiful Decorated Moche 19K Gold Nose Ring

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Moche 10K Gold Disc - Stylized Jaguar Face
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $4,200
    Lot 160

    Moche 10K Gold Disc - Stylized Jaguar Face

    Est.
    $2,800 - $4,200
  • Moche Gilded Copper Headdress Ornament - Owl Face
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 161

    Moche Gilded Copper Headdress Ornament - Owl Face

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Gorgeous Nazca Silver / 14K Gold Ear Spools (pr)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,800
    Lot 162

    Gorgeous Nazca Silver / 14K Gold Ear Spools (pr)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,800
  • Miniature Moche Silver Figure - Crawling Man
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 163

    Miniature Moche Silver Figure - Crawling Man

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Moche Gilded Copper Sun Disc
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 164

    Moche Gilded Copper Sun Disc

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Moche Gilded Copper Ear Spools - Chasquis
    Estimate
    $16,000 - $24,000
    Lot 165

    Moche Gilded Copper Ear Spools - Chasquis

    Est.
    $16,000 - $24,000
  • Muisca Gold Tunjo & Carnelian / Greenstone Beads
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 166

    Muisca Gold Tunjo & Carnelian / Greenstone Beads

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Tiahuanaco Silver Tupu Tunic Pins (pr) - 40.1 grams
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 167

    Tiahuanaco Silver Tupu Tunic Pins (pr) - 40.1 grams

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Superb Tiahuanaco Gilded Copper Applique Ensemble
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 168

    Superb Tiahuanaco Gilded Copper Applique Ensemble

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Superb Moche Copper Finial w/ Deer
    Estimate
    $2,400 - $3,600
    Lot 169

    Superb Moche Copper Finial w/ Deer

    Est.
    $2,400 - $3,600
  • Moche Tumbaga Applique of a Deity Head - 7.3 grams
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 169a

    Moche Tumbaga Applique of a Deity Head - 7.3 grams

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Rare Moche Silver / Copper Kero - Standing Lord
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 170

    Rare Moche Silver / Copper Kero - Standing Lord

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Tiwanaku Royal Ensemble - Twin Silver Pectorals
    Estimate
    $9,800 - $14,700
    Lot 171

    Tiwanaku Royal Ensemble - Twin Silver Pectorals

    Est.
    $9,800 - $14,700
  • Moche Sodalite Necklace w/ Figural Pendant
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 172

    Moche Sodalite Necklace w/ Figural Pendant

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Costa Rican Stone Avian Amulet - Original Caliche
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 173

    Costa Rican Stone Avian Amulet - Original Caliche

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Mayan Stone Face Carving on 14K Gold Ring - 11.2 G
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 174

    Mayan Stone Face Carving on 14K Gold Ring - 11.2 G

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Lot of 3 Mayan Apple Green Jade Ornaments
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 174a

    Lot of 3 Mayan Apple Green Jade Ornaments

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Rare Mayan Jade / Mosaic Ear Spools (pr)
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 175

    Rare Mayan Jade / Mosaic Ear Spools (pr)

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Rare Quimbaya 14K Gold Poporo Vessel - 4 g
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 176

    Rare Quimbaya 14K Gold Poporo Vessel - 4 g

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Quimbaya 19K Gold Nose Ring, 20.1 g
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 176a

    Quimbaya 19K Gold Nose Ring, 20.1 g

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Panamanian Cocle Gold Nose Ornament
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 176b

    Panamanian Cocle Gold Nose Ornament

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Lot of 3 Sinu 14K / 16K Gold Nose Rings - 23 grams
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,700
    Lot 177

    Lot of 3 Sinu 14K / 16K Gold Nose Rings - 23 grams

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,700
  • Sican 16K Gold / Silver Birds (pr)
    Estimate
    $8,500 - $12,750
    Lot 178

    Sican 16K Gold / Silver Birds (pr)

    Est.
    $8,500 - $12,750
  • Tairona Carnelian, Quartz, and Agate Necklace
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 178a

    Tairona Carnelian, Quartz, and Agate Necklace

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Sican / Lambayeque 12K Gold Crown - Seabirds & Waves
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $15,000
    Lot 179

    Sican / Lambayeque 12K Gold Crown - Seabirds & Waves

    Est.
    $8,000 - $15,000
  • Delightful Pre-Columbian Stone Necklace w/ Frogs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 179a

    Delightful Pre-Columbian Stone Necklace w/ Frogs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Incredible Sican 14K Gold Mask + Tunic Appliques
    Estimate
    $64,000 - $96,000
    Lot 180

    Incredible Sican 14K Gold Mask + Tunic Appliques

    Est.
    $64,000 - $96,000
  • Tairona Stone & Crystal Beaded Necklace w/ Frog Pendant
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 181

    Tairona Stone & Crystal Beaded Necklace w/ Frog Pendant...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Tairona 20K Gold, Tumbaga, Stone, & Crystal Necklace
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 182

    Tairona 20K Gold, Tumbaga, Stone, & Crystal Necklace

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Tairona Tumbaga Gold Figural Poporo - Lizard
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 183

    Tairona Tumbaga Gold Figural Poporo - Lizard

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Rare Tairona Shell Pectoral
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 184

    Rare Tairona Shell Pectoral

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Lambayeque Gold Applique - Avian Figure - 3.9 g
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 185

    Lambayeque Gold Applique - Avian Figure - 3.9 g

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Delightful Chimu Copper Tumi Surmounted by Birds
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,100
    Lot 186

    Delightful Chimu Copper Tumi Surmounted by Birds

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,100
  • Chimu Inca Silver Bowl with Fish Motif - 90.9 grams
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 187

    Chimu Inca Silver Bowl with Fish Motif - 90.9 grams

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Tairona Carnelian Necklace - "Bullet" Beads
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 188

    Tairona Carnelian Necklace - "Bullet" Beads

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • 12K Gold Ring w/ Mixtec Greenstone Penate Face
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 189

    12K Gold Ring w/ Mixtec Greenstone Penate Face

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Colombian Muisca 14K Gold Standing Tunjo - 2.2 g
    Estimate
    $2,200 - $3,300
    Lot 190

    Colombian Muisca 14K Gold Standing Tunjo - 2.2 g

    Est.
    $2,200 - $3,300
  • Sican Gilded Silver /  Copper Applique - Men in Boat
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 191

    Sican Gilded Silver / Copper Applique - Men in Boat

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Large Sinu Tumbaga Earring / Nose Ring
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 192

    Large Sinu Tumbaga Earring / Nose Ring

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Tairona Gold Labret Plug - 4.2 g
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 193

    Tairona Gold Labret Plug - 4.2 g

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Colombian Beaded Necklace w/ 14K+ Gold Tairona Frog
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 194

    Colombian Beaded Necklace w/ 14K+ Gold Tairona Frog

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

 	Holiday Glitz - Ancient / Ethnographic Art by Artemis Gallery
What to give this holiday season? Think silver, gold, bronze, shiny, glittery, wearable, festive. You'll find hundreds of unique finds from Egypt, Greece, Italy, the Near East. Asian art from India, China, Japan, Thailand, more! Pre-Columbian. Native American. African / Tribal / Oceanic. Spanish Colonial. Russian Icons. Ancient / Ethnographic Jewelry. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! 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.