Lot 63A

Pre-Columbian Stone Spheres & Pottery Figures

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Pre-Columbian Stone Spheres & Pottery Figures

Estimate: $400 - $600

Starting Bid: $200

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June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, ca. 300 BCE – 1200 CE. A group of eight objects comprising three rounded stone spheres and five small hand-modeled clay figurines, several pierced for suspension as pendants or amulets. The figurines display the schematic human form characteristic of early Mesoamerican votive traditions, with pinched limbs and summary facial features, while the polished stone spheres likely served as tools or a gaming function. Size: 2" D (5.1 cm D).

Provenance: Private Colorado collection, ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from Barakat Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1980s to 2005

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Item # 202676

  • Condition: Good. Chips and losses to pottery figurines.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$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
$200,000 + $20,000