Lot 249

Andean Brass Lidded Coquera Pumpkin Form Vessel

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Andean Brass Lidded Coquera Pumpkin Form Vessel

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Starting Bid: $600

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June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

South America, Peru / Bolivia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large lobed nickel-brass coquera vessel of pumpkin or gourd form, raised on small feet and fitted with a domed lid. The surface reflects a blend of Andean and European design traditions, with applied lead and fruit finial. Traditionally, coqueras were used to store coca leaves, long chewed in Peru both before and during the colonial period, though examples like this could also be used for any number of purposes. Size: 10" W x 11.75" H (25.4 cm x 29.8 cm)

Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection

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Item # 201694

  • Condition: Surface wear consistent with age and light use. Visible oxidation, and scattered abrasions throughout, with minor indentations to the lobed body. The lid fits properly, and the handles and feet remain stable.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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