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Pre-Columbian And Tribal Musical Instruments
Friday - May 31, 2013
Pre-Columbian And Tribal Musical Instruments
1: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Musician
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Jalisco, West Mexico, ca. 500 BCE –500 CE. Standing male terracotta figure plays a rattle and a double-chambered flute.
Finely-sculpted and animated Shaman (note the Shaman’s horn on his headdress) playing two instruments at the same time.
10-1/2”H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Lodi Collection, Pasadena. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
2: Published Kuba Wood Drum, Ex-Museum, Ex-Butterfield's
USD 7,500 - 10,000
D.R.Congo, Africa, Ca late 19th / early 20th Century. Tall cylindrical drum with footed base, carved face, and crosshatch incised
design. An elegant footed drum with slightly flaring sides, a beautiful honey-brown patina, and a fantastic provenance.
46”H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kaina Collection, ex–Harry Franklin, LA (Early Tribal Art Dealer), Ex-Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los
Angeles, CA, Ex-Butterfield Auction #6868V, Lot 4540, 3/26/1998. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
3: Large Huari Wood Trumpet, ex-LACMA Curator
USD 10,000 - 15,000
Pre-Coloumbian, Central Coast Peru, ca. 600-800 CE. Abstracted standing male figure on bore, slightly flaring bell. Complete
and large instrument! Finding an ancient wooden object in this superb condition is miraculous. 40”L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, ex– Ben Johnson Collection, LA, (LACMA / Los Angeles Museum of Art Curator.) The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
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3A: Chavin Flute
USD 3,200 - 4,000
Chavin Culture, North Coast Peru, Ca. 1200-1000 BC. One of the oldest & largest existing early man bone flutes from the
Americas with a honey colored patina and plays 5 notes. 4 holes in front, 1 in back, notch on top. 9”T x 1”W.Provenance: Ex
Eugene Lions Coll. SwitzerlandThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
4: Atacama Wood Trumpet
USD 3,000 - 4,000
San Pedro de Atacama, Northern Chile, ca. 300-700 CE. Short wooden trumpet with a wide double-lipped mouthpiece and
attached thread. Another extremely rare and complete wooden instrument that is 1500 years old. 20-3/4”L.Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, ex-Ardon collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
5: Keaka Hardwood Slit Drum
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Keaka Tribe, Northern Nigeria / Southern Cameroon, 19th century CE. Slit drum with a carved double-hole soundboard. A
fantastic instrument with a bright and clear sound that is carved from an extremely dense, hard and heavy wood.
24”L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Colleciton, ex-James Willis, San Francisco. Purchased in London in the late 1970’s from an old
English Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
6: African Lobala / Tetele Hardwood Slit Drum
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Northern D.R. Congo, Early 20th Century CE. Abstract animal form and footed base. A very nice-sounding wood drum with an
elegant form. 34-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Colleciton, ex-Malter Gallery, Los Angeles, CA purchased in 1997. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
7: Published Bamana Iron Scraper / Striker Bell
USD 3,500 - 4,500
Bamana / Minka, Koutiala District, Mali, Late 19th /early 20th Century CE (or earlier). Hand-forged iron scraper / striker bell
combination instrument, with scraper on handle. A very large and beautifully formed instrument that combines two forms into
one, and illustrates the high artistic level attained by the African Blacksmith. Dave DeRoche, SF,1998. 22-1/2”H. EXHIBITED:
UCLA Fowler Museum, LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), Africa American Museum, LA, 1999. PUBLISHED: “Turn Up The
Volume: A Celebration of African Music”, Fowler Museum, 1999, Cat # 62, P. 288. Found in an abandoned village in 1996. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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8: Large Nigerian Iron Frame Jingle
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Benue River Valley, Nigeria, Late 19th / early 20th Cenury CE (or earlier). A hand-forged iron frame with ten oval iron dangles,
each with several rings hanging at the bottom. A large and elegant instrument with fine sculptural quality. 22-1/2" L.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
9: West African Benin Iron Striker Bell
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Republic of Benin, West Africa, Late 19th /early 20th Century or earlier. Hand- forged striker bell with an elongated
goblet-shaped bell and double spirals at the top of the handle. An elegant bell that beautifully illustrates the fine artistic quality
that African Blacksmiths forged into their Musical instruments. 17-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA
The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
10: West African Iron Double Striker Bell
USD 3,000 - 4,000
West Africa, Late 19th / early 20th Century or earlier. Hand-forged iron double striker bell with a larger bell at bottom and smaller
one set off at an angle at top. A large and unusual double bell that elegantly joins together two bells. 20-1/2”T. Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-J.T. Taylor Collection previous. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
11: 20-1/2"H Cameroon Iron Striker Bell
USD 1,500 - 3,000
Cameroon, Late 19th / early 20th Century or earlier. With repousse dotted design on sides, elegantly-shaped musical
instrument. 20-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
12: 19th C. Congo Elephant Ivory Tusk Trumpet
USD 2,500 - 4,000
D.R. Congo, Late 19th / early 20th Century. A very long and narrow side-blown trumpet incised on the whole surface with linear
designs. A beautifully-carved instrument with a rich, honey-brown patina. 28”L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los
Angeles, CA , ex-Michael Higgins, Tucson, AZ The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
13: Tibetan Ritual Drum Phurba Handle And Beater
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Tibet, 19th century CE. Large, hand-held ritual drum with two original tied skins, a Phurba (exorcism knife) handle, and original
carved beater. A handsome drum with a beautifully carved and patented handle and the original beater. 26-1/4 H. Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
14: 18th C. Tibetan Collapsible Tribal Trumpet
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Tibet, 18th century CE. Made to collapse to a small size for traveling, with a ring attachment for hanging. Extremely heavy, old
patina. A very early, well-used trumpet. 53"L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
15: Moche / Huari Royal Wood Trumpet
USD 5,000 - 7,500
North central coast of Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca 600-700 CE. With standing figure on bore and jaguar on back, inlaid with shell
plaques and shell beads. An extremely rare and fine wood trumpet covered with the original white shell inlays. Custom stand.
Trumpet itself measures 13-1/2”L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Bromwell Collection, Northern CA The starting price
is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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16: Chimu Gourd Rattle, Pyro-Engraved with Feather / Fibers
USD 8,000 - 11,000
Pre-Columbian, probably Chan Chan, North Coast Peru, ca. 900 – 1400 CE. Wide band of geometric designs, alternating bands
of seabirds and fish, having feather and fiber decoration at the top. A masterpiece of pyro-engraving this is an extraordinarily
rare piece. It is made from three fragile materials, and is still in amazingly pristine condition after 1000 years. The feather and
fiber attachments at the top are original. A piece of this quality must have come from the Chimu capital Chan Chan, and been
used by the Royal court. 13”T. Provenance: Ex-L.Kalina Collection, ex-Ben Johnson Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting
price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
17: Pre-Columbian Nazca Panpipe / Panflute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100 – 600 CE. 6-note pottery musical instrument with red-slipped surface, producing a very sweet tone.
7-1/4”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
18: Veracruz Platform Slide Whistle, ex-Huber
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 600 – 900 CE. With a sliding ball inside which modulates the tone when the instrument
is tipped. Above the bore is a sculpted figure wearing an elaborate headdress. The head and the pierced geometric platform are
painted in polychrome. 12-1/2" L. A rare type of wind instrument which produces a glissando tone when the ball in the shaft rolls
down through the wind stream. This is a very fine example with nice sculptural form and original paint. Provenance: L.Kalina
Collection, ex-Huber Collection, Illinois The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
19: Pre-Columbian Nazca Reed Flute
USD 3,000 - 4,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100-600 CE. 2-hole transverse flute carved from a single reed. This fragile musical instrument has
miraculously survived for 1,500 years and can still be played. Beautiful tone. 24-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
ex-Falco Collection, NY The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
20: Pre-Columbian Inca Shell Trumpet
USD 2,500 - 3,000
Peru, Inca empire, ca. 1325 – 1550 CE. End-blown shell with rawhide attachment. Good patina and a strong sound. 7-1/2" L.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Andrade Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
21: Inca Shell Trumpet - Strong Sound
USD 2,200 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca empire, ca. 1325 – 1550 CE. End-blown shell trumpet with cord attachment. 8-3/4" L Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Dabney Collection, Florida. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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21A: Paracus Stirrup Vessel, Musician Playing an Ocarina
USD 1,800 - 2,500
Paracas Culture, Juan Pablo Style, South Coast Peru,Ca. 300-100 BC. Early terracotta stirrup vessel depicting a musician
playing a Ocarina. 7”T x 3”W.Provenance: Ex Westermann Coll. GermanyThe starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
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21B: Moche Terracotta Bird Whistle
USD 750 - 1,100
Mochica Culture, North Coast Peru, Ca. 600-700 AD. Earth colored terracotta stirrup whistling musical vessel with double body,
depicting a bird with built-in whistle, spiral star décor in relief. When you pour water on the inside stirrup vessel, the bird will
whistle! 6”T x 7”WProvenance: Ex Bill Freeman Coll. NMThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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22: Maya Clay Trumpet, Conch Shell Shape
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Classic period, Ca 300 – 900 CE. End-blown clay trumpet with a stucco surface, modeled in the shape of a
conch shell, with the internal characteristics and sound tone of a real shell. Made by a master potter with the same internal
structure as a real shell in order to be able to produce the same sound as a real shell trumpet. 2-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, ex-Craig Collection, Santa Barbara, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
23: Peruvian Inca 2-Hole Wood Ocarina
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Inca Empire, ca. 1400 – 1550 CE. 2-hole wood ocarina with Inca insignia of the Sun and the Four Quarters of
the Inca Empire. Like many other Pre-Columbian wind instruments this has two extra holes for suspension so it could be played
while moving around. An extremely rare wooden ocarina that still has a bright and clear sound. Even rarer is the decoration on
the side, which depicts the Inca Imperial insignia, and points to a possible Imperial connection. 2 ¾”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
24: Pre-Columbian Maya Figural 3-Hole Whistle
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Maya Culture, Maya Heartland, Classic period, ca. 300 – 900 A.D. A seated ceramic figure with a big belly and navel. Built Into
the back is a central mouthpiece and three note holes, which form a chord when blown. An extremely rare instrument that
produces a perfect chord when blown. 5”L. Provenance: Ex- L. Kalina Colleciton, ex-Wendt Collection, Santa Fe, NM The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
25: Maya Figural Terracotta 2-Hole Whistle
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Culture, Maya Heartland, ca. 300 – 900 CE. A ceramic sculpture of a human head with a mouthpiece in
the top of the head that produces two notes that exit into the empty eye sockets. A rare and powerful sculptural instrument with
an unusual internal configuration. 4-3/4”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Craig Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
26: Maya Triple Chamber Monkey Flute, ex-Stein
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Heartland, Ca. 300 - 900 CE. Composite flute with three chambers and 5-holes, monkey seated on top,
having strong remains of original white pigment. An unusual and charming instrument with a very fine sound. The monkey is the
Maya equivalent of Ozomatli, the Aztec monkey who was considered the companion spirit (‘nahual’) and servant of the god
Xochipilli (god of music and dance). The monkey was a creature associated with the arts, games and fun. 4-3/4" H. Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex- Stein Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
27: Pair of Maya Zoomorphic Ocarinas
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya heartland, ca. 300-900 CE. Two red-slipped 4-hole ocarinas, both very high pitched (one much higher
than the other). When played together they produce an overtone sound. These two ocarinas were surely used in shamanic
healing ceremonies to connect to the spirit world, as the overtones produced when they are played together have a very
powerful effect on the brain. 4"H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Stein Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
28: Nicoya 4-Hole Monkey Flute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Guanacaste / Nicoya, Costa Rica, ca. 800 – 1500 CE. A charming 4-hole flute with a monkey on shaft. Another appearance of
the monkey and his association with the arts, games and fun. This flute has a fine sound and can also produce a fifth tone by
covering the end hole. 5-1/2" H .Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Craig Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. The starting price
is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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29: Chavin Bird-Form Whistle Jar
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200 – 400 BCE. Small bird-form pottery vessel with whistles built into both wings. One
blows into the mouth of the jar and produces two different notes. This double-note instrument produces the elongated whistling
sound of the harpy eagle depicted on the base. 3"H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is
the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
30: Rare Veracruz Platform Pellet Slide Whistle
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 600 – 900 CE. Rare type of wind instrument which produces a glissando tone when the
ball in the shaft rolls down through the wind stream. The head on the shaft is wearing the horns of a shaman so it must have
been used in shamanic ceremonies to connect to the spirit world. 8"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Allen Long
Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
31: Maya Terracotta Whistle - 7 Monkey Heads
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Heartland, Classic Period, ca. 300 – 900 CE. A pottery whistle with 7 monkey heads on the surface. A
highly unusual whistle with the monkey heads and hands in different positions. This is another appearance of the monkey and
his association with the arts, games and fun. 2-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price
is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
32: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Female Sculptural Rattle
USD 1,000 - 2,000
West Mexico, ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE. Standing ceramic female with hands to breasts, with an enlarged head that contains the
rattle. A highly unusual sculptural rattle. 7-1/2" H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA, ex-Wendt Collection,
Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
33: Costa Rican Figural Rattle
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Nicoya, Costa Rica, ca. 500 – 1000 CE. Standing anthropomorphic figure wearing a bird costume. 3-1/2" H . Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, ex-Falco Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
34: Maya Jade / Greenstone 4-Hole Flute
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Classic Period, ca. 300 – 900CE. Stone flutes are rare. Greenstone represented fertility for the Maya. This flute
must have served an important ritual function. 3-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Ben Johnson Collection, Los
Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
35: Pre-Columbian Miniature Bird Whistle
USD 800 - 1,200
Colima, West Mexico, 200 BCE – 300 CE. Pottery whistle in the shape of a bird with flaring circular tail feathers. This tiny and
fine miniature whistle has a bright and clear sound and is a fine sculptural piece. 1-3/4" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
Los Angeles, CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
36: Tihuanaco Bolivian 3-Hole Wooden Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Tihuanaco Culture, Dept. of Oruro, Bolivia, ca. 700 -1200 CE. A wooden 3-hole ocarina, an extremely rare wooden instrument
that still can be played. 2-3/4" D .Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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37: Large Chokwe Sanza / Thumb Piano
USD 2,500 - 4,000
Chokwe Tribe, D.R.Congo, late 19th / early 20th century. A very large thumb piano with two rows of keys, and a deep resonator
box. An insect cocoon has been attached to the front sound hole to produce a buzzing sound. This thumb piano has a deep
soundbox that produces a very rich and resonant sound. 12" H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-James Willis, San
Francisco, 1999. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
38: African Songye Effigy Sanza / Thumb Piano
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Songye Tribe, D.R.Congo, late 19th / early 20th century CE. 7-key sanza with effigy head on top and a box resonator. A nice
example with a rich patina. 9-3/4" H. Also known as a lamellophone musical instrument. The Songye created impressive
sculptures and masks used within their secret societies.They are characterized by powerful features , with the figures covered in
paraphernalia. Regional variations can be observed owing to the large area occupied by the Songye tribe. The most known
masks crated by the Songye are the Kifwebe masks, with the face covered by linear incisions, a square protuding mouth and a
linear nose.The Songye fetish figures are usually male with an elongated torso framed by set-apart arms and their hands rest on
their abdomen. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Pierre Dartvelle, Brussels, 1998. The starting price is the lowest price at
which the piece can sell.
39: African Chokwe 6-Key Effigy Sanza
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Chokwe Tribe, D.R. Congo, late 19th /early 20th century. 6-key sanza with an effigy head and a gourd resonator with linear
designs. Another nice example with a rich patina and an unusual gourd resonator. 8-1/4" H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
Los Angeles, CA, ex-Taylor A. Dale, Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
40: published Senufo Iron Scrapers / Strike Bells
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Africa, Ivory Coast, Late 19th /early 20th Century (or earlier). Hand-forged iron double instruments with curved handles.
EXHIBITED: UCLA Fowler Museum, LA County Museum of Art LACMA), Africa American Museum, LA, 1999. PUBLISHED:
“Turn Up The Volume: A Celebration of African Music”, Fowler Museum, 1999, Cat # 63, P. 289. Two beautifully forged double
instruments that have an anthropomorphic appearance when standing together. 11-1/2" H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
ex-Joel Cooner, Dallas, TX 1998. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
41: Nigerian Iron Striker Bell / Jingle
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Benue River Valley, Nigeria, late 19th /early 20th Century (or earlier). An iron ring with a striker bell and 6 iron dangles. An
unusual combination of two instruments. 11-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex- J.T. Taylor Collection, 2000. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
42: West African Iron Striker Bell
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Late 19th / early 20th Century or earlier. Two-sided bell joined at top and bottom with flanges. A very nice sculptural instrument.
8-3/4" H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Fily Keita, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
43: West African Benin Ankle Pellet Bell
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Late 19th / early 20th Century or earlier. Double pellet bell, worn around the ankle by a dancer. A rare sound-making device.
7-3/4" L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
44: 3 West African Benin Brass Clapper Bells
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Late 19th / early 20th Century or earlier. First is a pierced example with typical lost-wax Benin brass casting; the second two
have more abstract faces, made up only of eyes and noses. A nice grouping of three early cast-brass bells. Heights from 5", 6"
and 5-¼". Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angles, CA, ex-James Willis, San Francisco, CA. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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45: Published African Yoruba Priest's Rattle
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Africa, Southern Nigeria, 1st half 20th Century CE. A one-piece gourd rattle carved on the round surface with images of animals
sacred to the Religion of Ifa. EXHIBITED: UCLA Fowler Museum, LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), Africa American
Museum, LA, 1999. PUBLISHED: “Turn Up The Volume: A Celebration of African Music”, Fowler Museum, 1999, Cat # 19, P.
258. A beautifully-carved gourd rattle with a very powerful and directional sound. Custom stand. Rattle itself measures
11-3/4"H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, Los Angeles, CA, ex-Jim Blackmon, San Francisco, CA. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
46: African Luba Basketry Rattle
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Luba tribe, D.R.Congo, late 19th /early 20th century. Basketry rattle with seeds inside. Beautifully woven with the great old
patina of a Japanese Basket, with original gourd resonator bottom (These have usually been replaced with later metal ones).
10”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Merton Simpson, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
47: Angolan Chokwe Basketry Rattle
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Africa, Chokwe peoples, Angola, late 19th / early 20th Century. Another beautifully woven basketry rattle with the great old
patina of a Japanese Basket. 12-3/4" L Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Merton Simpson, NY. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
48: Published Dogon Circumcison Sistrum
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Dogon peoples, Mali, 1st half, 20th cent. A sistrum / jingle with linear designed handle, having alternating slices of seed pods
and metal pieces for jingling. A rare type of instrument used during circumcision rituals. The handle has the original old patina,
while the patina on the jingle shaft has been rubbed off by use in modern times. EXHIBITED: UCLA Fowler Museum, LA County
Museum of Art (LACMA), Africa American Museum, LA, 1999. PUBLISHED: “Turn Up The Volume: A Celebration of African
Music”, Fowler Museum, 1999, Cat39, p271. 12-3/4" L .Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Joel Cooner, Dallas, TX. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
49: African Cameroon Basketry Rattle
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Tikar peoples, Cameroon, 1st half 20th century. With a densely wrapped knob handle and leather bottom, filled with seeds. Has
a huge number of rattles in the chamber which produce a very loud and powerful sound. 10-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina,
ex-Andres Moraga, Berkeley, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
50: Published Bamenda 3-Note Wooden Flute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Bamenda peoples, Cameroon, early 20th century. A 3-note wood flute with a finial shaped like a cow’s horns. EXHIBITED:
UCLA Fowler Museum, LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), Africa American Museum, LA, 1999. PUBLISHED: “Turn Up The
Volume: A Celebration of African Music”, Fowler Museum, 1999, Cat382, p304. Has a beautiful sound and a rich dark patina.
4-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Huber Collection, Illinois The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
51: African Luba 3-Note Wood Flute
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Luba peoples, D.R.Congo, collected in the 1920’s. A 3-note flute with an abstract shape. A small and fine flute with an elegant
shape and nice tone. 4-1/2"H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Taylor A. Dale, Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the lowest price
at which the piece can sell.
52: Sepik River New Guinea Shell Trumpet
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Papua New Guinea, early / mid 20th Century. Side-blown shell trumpet with a strong sound and a rich dark Patina.
13"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Michael Hamson, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece
can sell.
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53: 19th C. Aborigine Wood Bull-Roarer
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Australia, 19th century CE. Wooden bull-roarer carved with magical churringa symbols, and attached to a cord made of human
hair. Bull-roarers are rare instrument that were rapidly waived through the air to produce an ominous whirring sound. These
were used by many tribal peoples to connect to the spirit world during rituals, and the human-hair cord added to its power.
11-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Michael Hamson, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
54: Sepik River Slit Drum and Beater
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sepik River, Papua, New Guinea, early 20th Century Slit drum with incised scrolling design and a large beater. A small and
choice early slit drum. 11-1/2" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Mark Johnson, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
55: Vera Cruz Figural 2-Note Double Flute
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 600-900 CE. In the shape of a standing male figure with 2 note-holes in each leg, and
the sound hole behind the head. A flute with an unusual shape and a wonderful sound . 6" HProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Allan
Long Collection, New York. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
56: Extremely Rare Paracas 5-Note Flute
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 500-100 BCE. Black-slipped ceramic musical instrument with concentric circles and
diamond designs incised into the surface after firing. An unusual and extremely rare end-blown shakuhachi-style flute with the
exit hole curved round to the same side as the 4-notes so it can be played as an extra note. Finely-burnished surface and fine
design work, and though it is almost 2500 years old it still plays beautifully. 8-1/4" L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Wendt
Collection, Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
57: Pre-Columbian Maya 4-Note Flute, Deity Head
USD 5,000 - 8,000
Maya Heartland, Early Classic Period, ca. 300-600 CE. End-blown with an elaborately-decorated deity-head attached to the
shaft, having a burnished red surface. A powerful and beautifully burnished instrument that was used in rituals to connect to the
Maya God depicted on the shaft. It also has a wonderful sound. 11-1/4"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Osona
Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
58: Pre-Columbian Colima 4-Chamber Flute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Colima Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE -300 CE. Composite flute that directs the air from the narrow mouthpiece to 4
chambers simultaneously with 10 notes. There is a small eagle head molded on the mouthpiece. These complex composite
flutes are extremely rare and seem to be unique to West Mexico. They were made by attaching the flute chambers together and
connecting them to a single mouthpiece so multiple notes could be played at the same time. The author has seen examples
made with 2, 4 and 5 chambers. The longer chamber served as a drone. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Kaplan
Collection, Laguna Beach, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
59: West Mexican Colima 4-Note Ocarina
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-Columbian, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE -300 CE. A 4-note terracotta whistle in the shape of a fruit or vegetable, with a
dark red-slipped surface. Beautifully burnished with a wide bore that produces a deep rich sound. 5"L x 3-1/2".Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Lodi Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
60: 3 West Mexican Whistles - Erotic Shapes
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-Columbian, Colima & Jalisco Cultures, West Coast Mexico, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Three double-chambered terracotta
whistles that each produce two notes All three have an erotic shape, and all three produce very clear tones despite their small
size. H: 1¼", 1½". Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Bromwell Collection, San Francisco, CA. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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61: 3 Pre-Columbian Mixtec Bronze Bells
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 1000 - 1500 CE. Three lost wax cast bells with filigree work on the upper parts, loop handles, and
sounding pellets inside. Large for the type. They vary in tone and still have a bright ring. 3"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, ex-Huber Collection, Illinois. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
62: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Double Rattle
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Nayarit Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 B.C.-300 A.D. Two ceramic rattles with a single ring handle, having remains of
polychrome paint. Very nice and well-balanced rattles. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
63: Maya Ceramic Rattle w/ Pellet Bell
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Maya Culture, Maya Heartland, Classic Period, ca. 300 – 900 CE. A ceramic rattle with four sculpted cacao beans around the
base of the rattle, and a small ceramic pellet bell with a face on the handle. Strong remains of polychrome on the rattle. The
rattle is an elegant and important example. The cacao beans suggest that it was used in rituals, as cacao was an important
beverage imbibed during ceremonies by the Maya elite. 8" H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Lodi Collection, Pasadena, CA. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
64: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Double Rattle
USD 1,500 - 2,000
West Coast Mexico, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Two ceramic rattles attached to a single handle. 7"L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina,
ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
65: Costa Rican 4-Note Figural Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Guanacaste / Nicoya, ca. 700 - 1,000 CE. In the shape of a standing man, with 2 holes for suspension. The standing man has
his mouth open and his cheeks puffed out as if playing a wind instrument . This has a very fine sound. 3-1/2" H. Provenance:
Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
66: Nayarit Polychrome Ocarina - Standing Man
USD 800 - 1,400
Nayarit Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. A 2-note ocarina in the shape of a standing man, polychrome
painted. 3" H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Lodi Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
67: Pre-Columbian Jalisco Ocarina - Mushroom Shape
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Jalisco Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. 2-hole ocarina in the shape of a mushroom, with 2 suspension
holes. This was clearly used to connect to the spirit world during shamanic rituals in which hallucinogenic mushrooms were
ingested. The power of the mushroom is emphasized in that it has a face, with the two note holes as eyes, and the airstream
exit hole as a mouth. It is a tiny instrument, but it produces two very piercing, high-pitched tones. 1-3/4" H.Provenance: Ex-l.
Kalina, ex-Andrade Collection, N.Y. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
68: 4 Chavin Miniature Ocarinas
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chongoyape Phase, ca. 1000-800 BCE. In the shape of a miniature stirrup spouted vessel,
and three 2-note ocarinas with abstract shapes. Four miniature 2-note ocarinas that are almost 3,000 years old, yet still play
perfectly. 1-1/2"L each.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Simon Collection, Yonkers, NY The starting price is the lowest price at
which the piece can sell.
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69: Tumaco Conch Shell Whistle - Erotic Shape
USD 800 - 1,200
Ecuador / Colombia Border Area, ca. 100 - 500 CE. A whistle carved from the core of a conch shell. 4”L. Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina, ex-Finello Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
70: Chavin Figural Polychrome Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 600-400 BCE. 3-note pottery ocarina in the shape of a standing man with his hands to his
mouth, slip painted in black and red. Nice paint and a beautiful sound. 3-1/2"H.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex- Stein Collection,
Mount Vernon, N.Y. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
71: 4 Pre-Columbian Chavin Whistles / Ocarinas
USD 1,500 - 2,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 1200 - 400 BCE. Three ocarinas in the shape of a figue, a head, and a bird, and a double whistle with an
abstract shape. With remains of polychrome paint. These instruments are 2,500 - 3,000 years old and still play! Lengths vary
from 1 ½" - 3". Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Finello Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price
at which the piece can sell.
72: Pair Maya Whistles in Serpent Form
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Maya Heartland, Classic Period, ca. 300 – 900 CE. Two unusual terracotta whistles in the shape of serpents. Both whistles have
good sounds. 6”L.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Ben Johnson Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price
at which the piece can sell.
73: Large African Kota Wood Slit Drum with 2 Mallets
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Kota tribe, Northern D.R. Congo/Gabon, Early/Mid 20th century. A large wood slit drum with incised designs, with two mallets.
With traditional repairs on the bottom and a beautiful pair of traditionally made natural rubber mallets(Strands of viscous latex
were wrapped around the end of the handle to form a large ball which was then allowed to harden). 50"L x 27"T x 11"W ;
Mallets , 14-1/2"L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Tayor A. Dale, Santa Fe, NM. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
74: 73" Tall East African Makonde Tree Drum
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Tanzania, East Africa, ca. early/mid 20th century. With a raised band at the waist and a pegged head. Quite a heavy drum,
carved from a single tree trunk with a nice old dark patina. 73"H x 11"D Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles,
CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
75: Giant Nigerian Igbo Iron Double Striker Bell
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Africa, Eastern Nigeria, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century (or earlier). Two bells joined by a large curved iron band. These
huge/heavy, hand-forged iron bells were carried in processions through villages during festivals, a bearer carrying them on their
head while they played by a musician walking behind. 35"L x 19"W x 5"D Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles,
CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
76: Igbo Hand-Forged Iron Double Striker Bell
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Africa, Eastern Nigeria, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century (or earlier). Two iron bells joined by a large, curved iron band. These
huge and heavy hand-forged bells were carried in processions through the villages during festivals. A bearer would carry them
on their head while they were played by a musician walking behind. 26"T x 22"W x 5"DProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los
Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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77: African Igbo Iron Striker Bell
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Eastern Nigeria, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century (or earlier). A large iron bell with an iron band handle. These huge and heavy
hand-forged bells were carried in processions through the villages during festivals. A bearer would carry them on their head
while they were played by a musician walking behind. 35"T x 14"W x 8"D. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles,
CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
78: Eastern Nigerian Iron Striker Bell
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Africa, Igbo Tribe, Eastern Nigeria, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century or earlier. A large iron bell with an iron band handle. These
huge and heavy hand-forged bells were carried in processions through the villages during festivals. A bearer would carry them
on their head while they were played by a musician walking behind. 40"T x 13"W x 7"D Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
79: Another Giant Igbo Forged Iron Striker Bell
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Igbo Tribe, Eastern Nigeria, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century or earlier. A large iron bell with an iron band handle. These huge
and heavy hand-forged bells were carried in processions through the villages during festivals. A bearer would carry them on
their head while they were played by a musician walking behind. 38"T x 14"W x 8"DProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los
Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
80: African Mambila Wood Trumpet - Anthropomorphic Head
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Cameroon, Late 19th / early 20th century. Very large with an anthropomorphic head on the knob, and a square mouthpiece on
the side. A large and interesting trumpet with a nice old patina. 35”T x 5”D.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-John Ristow, Marin
County, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
81: African Congo Elephant Tusk Ivory Trumpet
USD 2,000 - 3,000
D.R.Congo, ca. 19th/20th Century. Side-blown trumpet made from elephant ivory, nice honey-colored patina. 20”L x 2
½”DProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
82: Congo Ivory Side-Blown Trumpet
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Africa, D.R. Congo, ca. 19th / 20th Century. Small, side-blown elephant ivory trumpet with a nice early red-brown patina patina.
10-1/2”L x 1-1/2”DProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
83: Published Fang Tribe Musical Rasp / Scraper
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Africa, Gabon, ca. mid 20thCentury. Wood scraper with a box resonator and a fully-carved figure standing on the end. An
interesting and rare instrument with a worn playing surface and nice dark patina on the figure. 22”L x 2-1/2”D EXHIBITED:
UCLA Fowler Museum, LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), Africa American Museum, LA, 1999. PUBLISHED: “Turn Up The
Volume: A Celebration of African Music”, Fowler Museum, 1999, Cat # 61, P. 288. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
ex-Malter Gallery, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
84: West African 2-Sided Striker Bell
USD 1,000 - 1,500
West Africa, late 19th / early 20th Cent. or earlier. Joined by flanges at top and bottom, with a heavy iron-ring striker. 10-3/4”T x
8-3/4”W Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Fily Keita, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the
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85: West African Hand-Forged Iron Bundled Clapper Bells
USD 1,000 - 1,500
West Africa, ca. late 19th / early 20th Century or earlier. A hand-forged iron hanging clapper bell, and an unusual shaking
instrument made up of a bundle of narrow clapper bells joined by a central handle. The bundled example is extremely rare.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
86: West African Benin Brass Clapper Bell
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Republic of Benin, West Africa, ca. late 19th / early 20th century or earlier. Lost-wax cast brass clapper bell with filigree designs.
A very early bell with a heavy old patina. 8”T x 3-1/4”D. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CAThe starting price
is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
87: Nigerian Iron Frame Jingle
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Africa, Benue River Valley, Nigeria, late 19th / early 20th century or earlier. Iron ring with ten dangles that were shaken to
produce sound. 12”L x 5-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, Los Angeles, CA, ex- J.T. Taylor, 2000. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
88: Pair Nayarit Polychrome Pottery Rattles
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE / 300 CE. Matching pair of ceramic rattles, painted in polychrome. A
nice-sounding pair of rattles. 5-1/2”L. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA The starting price
is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
89: Maya Head Whistle, Double Mouthpiece
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Pre-Columbian, Maya Heartland, ca. 300 – 900 CE. Ceramic sculpture of a human head with a double mouthpiece in the top of
the head that produces two notes that exit into the empty eye sockets. A favorite motif of Maya Instrument makers (perhaps it
refers to the that the Maya belief that spiritual power resided in the head). 1-1/2”T x 2-1/4”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Craig
Collection, Santa Barbara, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
90: Aztec Monkey Ocarina, Ex-Von Winning
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Valley of Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1400 - 1550 CE. Two-note ceramic ocarina with a red-slipped mouthpiece, and an abstract
monkey molded on the body. This ocarina has a fantastic and bright sound, and is also a masterpiece of abstract art, which is
probably why the famous Pre-Columbian scholar Von Winning found it so attractive. Using just one strand of clay with two paws
at the ends to suggest a body, and two off-center eyes, the artist produced a Picasso-like abstract monkey. 2-3/4”L x 1-1/4”W.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex- Hasso Von Winning Collection. The starting price is the price at which the piece can
sell.
91: Tumaco Panpipe Player Double Whistle
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Ecuador / Colombia border area, ca. 100 - 500 CE. Ceramic sculpture of a panpipe player which is also a double whistle with a
mouthpiece in the top of the head and two exit holes in the back. An unusual double whistle with a nice sound. 6”T x 3”W.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Dabney Collection, Atlanta, GA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
92: Pre-Columbian Colima Drum Vessel
USD 600 - 800
West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Small pottery vessel in the shape of a drum with spout attached. 4-1/4”T x 4”D.
Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Stein Collection, Mount Vernon, N.Y. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
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93: 9 Pre-Columbian Colima Pellet Bells
USD 500 - 700
Colima Culture, West Coast Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. A set of 9 ceramic pellet bells with holes for attachment. A set like
this was probably attached to the ankles or waist of a dancer. Diameters – 1 ¼” – 1 ¾”.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Campbell
Collection, NC. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
94: Nayarit Drummer Figure / Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 1,500
West Coast Mexico, Pre-Columbian, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Small ceramic sculpture of a drummer playing while sitting astride
his drum. Together with a Peruvian ocarina. Drummer – 5”T; Ocarina – 3 ¼”T. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Finello
Collection, Pasadena, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
95: Japanese Tsuzumi / Hourglass Drum (noh Drama)
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Japan, late 19th / early 20th Century. Double-sided drum with ties joining the two sides that can be squeezed to tighten the
heads and modulate the pitch while it is played, with gold-painted birds on the black lacquer surface between the heads. This is
a fine example of the drums used in the Noh Drama, and has a structure similar to that of a West African “Talking” Drum. 13
½”D x 5 ½”H. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
96: Nepalese Woman's Cobra Skin Dance Drum
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Nepal, Late 19th / Early 20th Century. Played by women in Shamanic Ceremonies. An early and rare type of drum. 8”D x
2-1/4”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
97: Nepalese Frame Skin Drum
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Nepal, Late 19th / Early 20th Century. Frame drum with the skin stretched over sticks protruding from the sides of the frame,
which form a mandala in the back of the drum. A very rare and early drum with a fantastic design in the back of the drum.
11-1/2”D x 3-1/4”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
98: Chinese Chime Drum, Wood and Skin
USD 800 - 1,200
China, early / mid 20th Century. An unusual drum that makes the sound of chimes when it vibrates. A rare type of drum with an
internal chime sound. 12-1/2”D x 3-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
99: Tibetan Double-Sided Damaru / Prayer Drum
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Tibet, early 20th Century. Wood drum with two pellet strikers, a silver collar, and a hanging banner embroidered with the Eight
Treasures. A nice example in good condition. 4”L x 3”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting
price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
100: Sepik River Papua New Guinea Seashell Trumpet
USD 800 - 1,200
20th Century. Small, lovely sounding side-blown trumpet. Made from large sea shell and mounted on custom stand. 6-1/2”T x
2-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Thomas Murray, Marin County, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
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101: Tibetan Bone, Silver & Inlaid Stone Trumpet
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Tibet, 19th Century CE. With two ends covered with repousse silver Buddhist imagery, and inlaid with coral and turquoise. An
unusual trumpet with a good sound. 14”L x 2 ½”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is
the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
102: Plains Dance Wand / Dance Rattle
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Mandan or Hidatsa, Great Plains, late 19th Century. A rare type of dance rattle. 14”L x 5”DProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
Los Angeles, CA, ex-Manitou Gallery. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
103: Objibwa / Chippewa Painted Rattle for Cult Dances
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Clam Lake Reservation, Minnesota, ca. 1880-1890 CE. Rawhide-covered rattle with symbols painted on the sides. A very rare
rattle used by members of the Midewiwin Society during cult ceremonies, and painted with a thunderbird, water dragon, and
other cult symbols. 14”L x 5”D. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Arte Primitivo, NY 1997. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
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105: Comanche Indian Peyote Flutes
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Southwestern USA, Ca 1900-1920 CE. Pair of flutes, one used for the Night Chant, and one used for the Morning Chant. Rare
set! 16”L and 12”LProvenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
106: Navajo Indian Bull Roarer
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Native American, Four Corners Region, Southwestern USA, ca. late 19th / early 20th Century. Cottonwood painted with black
bitumen having turquoise inlay, and rawhide rope attachment. A rare sound-making device with a face on it suggested by three
pieces of turquoise inlay. This was used to connect to the spirit world in many cultures. 7 ½”L x 1 ½”W. Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
107: Indian Tiktiri Double Clarinet + Indian Folk Shawm
USD 1,000 - 1,500
India, 20th Century CE. Wood and brass Shawm, a loud, piercing instrument often used for folk dance music, along with a
Tiktiri, an instrument that acts like a double clarinet (one of the pipes plays only one note, the other pipe has finger holes that
the Tiktiri player covers to make different notes while blowing into the mouthpiece. Tiktir's make a whining sound and are
traditionally played by snakecharmers). Tiktiri measures 28”L x 4-1/2”W, Shawm measures 22”L x 3-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
108: 2 Luristan Bronze Cage Bells + Brass Clapper Bell
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Western Iran, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Two bronze cage bells. Along with an early 20th Cent. Nepalese brass clapper bell with an
inscription. Luristan Bells: 4”L x 2"D, then 3 ¼”L x 2 ½”D. Nepalese bell: 3”T x 3 ½”D.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection,
ex-Malter Galleries, Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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109: Chinese Double-Sided Clapper Drum
USD 500 - 800
China, mid-20th Century CE. Double-sided drum with pellets attached to two strings. When handle is rotated, the pellets strike
alternate sides of the drum (similar to the Tibetan Damaru). 20”L x 8”D x 3-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, Los
Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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110: Chinese Brass Flute Weapon + Pair Chinese Jade Flutes
USD 1,000 - 1,500
China, late 19th / early 20th Century. Brass flute with flower design inlays (when top is unscrewed there is a stabbing weapon
inside). Along with pair of Chinese Jade Flutes. Flute/weapon: 18”L x ¾”D, Pair Jade Flutes: 15-½”L x ¾”D. Provenance: Ex-L.
Kalina Collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
111: New Guinea Schouten Islands Wood Drum / Kundu
USD 1,500 - 2,000
North Coast, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1930 CE. Wood drum with snakeskin head, carved zoomorphic designs and remains of
pigment. An early drum with a nice old patina. 19-3/4”T x 5-1/4”D. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina Collection, ex-Michael Hamson,
Los Angeles, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
112: Mexican Tarahumara Double-Headed Drum
USD 500 - 800
Northwestern Mexico, ca. mid-20th Century CE. Double-headed drum with beater. 22-1/2”D x 4”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, Los Angeles, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
113: Nazca Polychrome Drum, Ex-Museum
USD 9,000 - 15,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 300-500 CE. Painted drum made of skin stretched over wood base. Hard to believe that
such a fragile Musical Instrument could have survived for more than 1000 Years ! 10-1/2”T x 10”W. Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina
Collection, ex-Alt Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich, Switzerland The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
114: Nazca Polychrome Trumpet Finial
USD 3,000 - 5,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 300-500 CE. Polychrome painted terracotta trumpet finial depicting a stylized portrait of a
shaman with cat mask. 11”T x 4”W.Provenance: Ex-L. Kalina, ex-Westermann Collection, Germany The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
115: Rare Proto-Nazca Tambour / Drum
USD 13,000 - 21,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 500-300 BCE. Important, early terracotta musical piece depicting an Anthropomorphic
Figure with long hair falling down its back in relief, hands raised in adoration position (Praying to God). Polychrome painting.
14”T x 9”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
116: West Mexican Colima Pottery Flutes (pr)
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico , 500 BCE – 500 CE. Set of two Double Flutes - one with a Human Figure in Relief, the other with
a Mask-Like Face Holding two Hands to its mouth like a Flute Player. 12”T x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-Tim Misenhimer Collection,
Hollywood, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
117: Exceptional Maya Seashell Trumpet
USD 8,000 - 14,000
Mexico or Guatemala, ca. 550-950 CE. Elegant and elaborately carved/polished trumpet of large proportion used in Shamanistic
Rituals to call Spirits in the afterlife. 11”T x 6”W. Provenance: Ex-Lawrence Witten Collection, FL. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
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118: Veracruz Whistle Spirited Laughing Drum Player
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Mexico Atlantic Coast, Pre-Columbian, ca. 550-950 CE. Whistle in the form of a Spirited Laughing Drum Player, holding Drum
under Left Arm, Right Hand Raised to beat Drum. He’s wearing a Yellow Painted Jaguar Pelt Mask, Long Flowing Dress and a
Clown Like Head Dress. A Wonderful little Sculpture of Great Composition! 7”T x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-F. Eisermann Collection,
TX. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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118A: Matching Pair Of Veracruz Whistles
USD 3,800 - 4,500
Veracruz Culture, Atlantic Coast Mexico, Ca. 550-950 AD. Matching Pair of Terracotta Musical Whistles of a Surriente or “
Happy Guy” with a laughing face. These incredible instruments have a scale of 5 notes! 2 holes are left & right of head, 2 Notes
are left & right arm. 11”T x 7”W, 11”T x 5-1/2”W. Provenance:rnEx Cardenas Coll. TX The starting price is the lowest price at
which the piece can sell.
119: Pre-Columbian Ocarina of a Pretty Lady
USD 6,000 - 10,000
Pre-Columbian, Guangala, Ecuador, ca. 800-1000 CE. In form of a finely-glazed Pretty Lady, her dress highlighted by red brown
on sand color back ground (an impressive contrast of colors!), wearing rare gold and green stone jewelry. Custom
museum-quality stand. 13-1/2”T x 6”W. Provenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collection, Switzerland. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
120: Maya Pottery Ocarina in Owl Form
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Maya Culture, Guatemala, Pre-Columbian , ca. 550-950 CE. In the shape of a standing owl. Owls are the guardians to the
afterlife used in Shamanic Rituals to call Spirits of the Departed. 5-1/2”T x 3-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Rosenthal Collection, NY.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
121: Veracruz Pottery Flute Water Bird Form
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, Pre-Columbian , ca. 550-950 CE. Plays several musical notes through 9 openings. Depicts Water Bird with
Open Beak (like it would be singing). A sweet playable musical instrument! 4-1/2”T x 4-1/2”W x 6”L.Provenance: Ex-Julius
Carlebach Collection. NYC. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
122: Pair Moche Copper Ceremonial Rattle Tumis
USD 3,000 - 5,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 0-300 CE. Copper / bronze rattles with chisel-like Knife Blades, used in Sacrifice Rituals. Custom stands.
Each measures 11”T x 3”WProvenance: Ex-Eugene Lions Collection, Switzerland. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
123: Chimu Blackware Trumpet - Jaguar and Sea Lion
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 900-1400 CE. In the shape of a conch Shell, right side depicting a Reed Boat with Jaguar
Head as a Prow and a Sea Lion playfully jumping over the Boat; left side depicting a Flying Fish of Large Proportion, maybe a
Blue Marlin. 7”W x 6”T. Provenance: Ex- Bill Friedman Collection, New Mexico. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
124: Rare Inca Conch Shell Trumpet
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Inca Empire, Peru, ca. 1325-1550 CE. Wonderfully patinated with a pitch mouthpiece. Plexiglass base. 8”L x 5”WProvenance:
Ex-Westermann Collection Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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125: Moche Whistling Stirrup Jar - Shaman
USD 3,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca 300 CE. Bi-chrome terracotta double-chambered whistling vessel depicting a Shaman
with a Mask-like Face holding a book-like implement, wearing a cream-colored Unku and a Hat tied under chin. 8”T x 7”W.
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
126: Narino Pottery Ocarina - Conch Shape, Bird Mask
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Colombia, Pre-Columbian, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. Large terracotta instrument in the shape of a Conch shell with a painted Bird
Mask and Pyramid Step Design. 3”T x 6”L x 2-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Klassen Collection, NY. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
127: Pre-Columbian Stone Bell & Wooden Hammer
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Ecuador, Chorrera cultures, ca. 1500 – 1200 BCE. Bell with imprints of original textile wrappings, complete with its original wood
beater. 3-1/2”T x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
128: Moche Copper Bell Rattles Worn By Warriors
USD 7,000 - 11,000
North Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 0 – 200 CE. Matching pair of copper / green oxidized bell rattles decorated with
Hummingbirds, worn by Lord Warriors into battle to announce their presence to the enemy. 3-1/2”T x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian
Arundel Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
129: Pre-Columbian Paracas Nose Flute, ex-Musuem
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Cavernas, South Coast Peru, ca. 500-300 BCE. Early and rare pottery nose flute with carved geometric design highlighted by
cinnabar paint (representing the life force - blood ). 8”L x 2-1/2”T. Provenance: Ex-Alt Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich ,
Switzerland. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
130: Early Pair Chavin Pottery Ocarinas
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200- 500 BCE. Pair of matching spirit flutes depicting Coatimundi heads. Worn by
Shamans to call the Spirits from the Afterlife. Note: Rare to find Male & Female together. Perfect depiction of the underlying
Duality Principle underlying all of Pre Columbian Art! 2-1/2”T x 3-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
131: Pair of Colima Ocarinas - Warrior Form
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca. 500 BCE – 500 CE. Set of two Flutes Depicting Warriors Hiding Behind War Shields. Two Similar
objects are on Exhibit in the LACMA Museum of Los Angeles, CA. 4-1/2”T x 3”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection, CA.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
132: Pre-Columbian Nazca Pan Pipes
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Nazca, South Coast Peru , ca. 0-300 CE. Red-glazed terracotta pan flute. 6”T x 4”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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133: Set of 3 Narino Shell-Shaped Ocarinas
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Colombia, Pre-Columbian, ca. 500 BCE - 500 CE. First, a large ocarina with painted wave pattern and pyramid step design,
measuring 2-1/2”T x 3”L x 3”W. Second, another large example with painted stripes, measuring 2”T x 3”L x 2-1/2”W. Third
example measures 1”T x 2”W x 3”L. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
134: Veracruz Rattle in Form of Standing Lord
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Nopiloa, Vera Cruz, Atlantic Coast, Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Fine-slipped kaolin rattle with remains of yellow, red and black,
depicting a standing lord with a feather shawl, wearing a large Head Ornament. FYI, the Nopiloa Culture has very strong Maya
influence. 7”T x 4”W. Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece
can sell.
135: Veracruz Pottery Rattle - Standing Lord
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Nopiloa, Veracruz-Atlantic Coast, Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Slipped kaolin rattle depicting a standing lord in fine dress, his lower
body being a turtle with a raised head. A great work of art representing duality! 5”T x 4-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-Huber Collection,
NYC. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
136: Ecuadorian Blackware Ocarina, Sitting Jaguar
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-Columbian, Mantenca, ca. 1000 CE. Black-slipped pottery whistle depicting a sitting jaguar holding both paws in front of
mouth. Most likely a transformation depicting a shaman in transforming into a jaguar. Paws in front of mouth symbolizing
consummation of hallucinogenic drugs. 3-1/2”T x 2”W. Provenance: Ex-Hirsch Collection Germany. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
138: Tairona Ocarina - Shaman Priest / Jaguar Mask
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, ca. 1000 CE. Masterfully carved pottery whistle depicting a Shaman-Priest wearing a jaguar mask,
flanked by two Anaconda Snakes. 4”T x 3”W. Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection. CA. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
139: Maya Polychrome Flute, ex-Chicago Art Institute
USD 12,000 - 20,000
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, ca. 550-950 CE. Playable instrument depicting a mythological bird with four human arms backed by
a sun-like circle, scroll on finial. 9”T x 4”W. Provenance: Ex-Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, IL. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
140: Superb Moche Pottery Jaguar Trumpet
USD 6,000 - 10,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 300-500 CE. Large orange-brown glazed terracotta trumpet with cream-colored highlights depicting a
ferocious, open-mouth jaguar head with large fangs. A beautiful example of a playable instrument! 11”L x 2-1/2”W.Provenance:
Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
141: Veracruz Whistling Flute of a Lord, ex-Museum
USD 8,000 - 14,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Slide terracotta whistling Flute depicting a Lord kneeling on a sun wheel, arms raised in
adoration to God! Remains of post-fired polychrome colors. 4”T x 12”WProvenance: Ex-Katz Collection, NY; Ex-Everett
Museum, Syracuse, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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142: Veracruz Whistling Flute, ex-Museum
USD 7,000 - 12,000
Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Another slide terracotta whistling flute depicting a standing lord with a
wheel behind his back representing the Sun, arms raised in adoration to God. He’s wearing a long dress, his face protected by a
ring-like adornment covering his mouth. His enormous headdress flanked by feather ornaments as is the Top. Two birds left and
right, palettes dangling over his eyes. Remains of post-fired polychrome colors. 13”T x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-Katz Collection,
NY; ex-Everett Museum, Syracuse, NY. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
143: Inca Double-Chambered Whistling Stirrup Vessel
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Peru, ca. 1325-1550 CE. Double-chambered pottery vessel depicting two sacred, red-painted spondylous shells (spondylus
shells where used in Sacrifice Ritual as they represented Blood). A bird on the spout with hidden whistle below; openwork
handle. 6-1/2”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
144: Veracruz Kaolin Rattle - Mother & Child
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Nopiloa, Vera Cruz, Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Kaolin pottery rattle depicting a standing Mother holding a child on her right Arm.
The Nopiloa Culture has very strong Maya influence. 6”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection, CA. The starting
price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
145: Maya Carved Shell Trumpet
USD 8,000 - 13,000
Maya Culture, Guatemala, 550-950 AD. Elegant and Elaborately Carved , Polished Shell Trumpet of large proportion Used in
Shamanistic Rituals to call Spirits in the After Life. 12”L x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-Lawrence Witten Coll. FL. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
146: Moche Pottery Trumpet - Conch Shell
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 300-500 CE. Cream-colored pottery instrument in the shape of a Conch Shell with
mineral deposits. 5”T x 6”W x 7-1/2”L.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price
at which the piece can sell.
147: Published Veracruz Double Chambered Flute
USD 8,000 - 14,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Four-hole double-chambered terracotta flute depicting an old Goddess with wrinkled face
and large breasts; she's wearing elaborate head ornament with attached bird and feather décor and large Royal Ear Spools.
7-1/2”T x 4”W. Provenance: Ex-Paul Baker Collection, Published and Exhibited in the University of Arizona Museum, Tucson,
AZ. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
148: Maya Terracotta Rattle Princess, Ex-Peter Wray
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, ca. 550-950 CE. Depicting an important Maya Princess holding a textile adorned by a Lotus flower;
she is wearing Royal Jade jewels, her face tattooed, her hair piled atop her head. 8”T x 4”W.Provenance: Ex-Peter Wray
Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
149: Inca Double-Chambered Whistling Stirrup Vessel
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca 1325-1550 CE. Rare double-chambered pottery vessel in shape of two round houses (Chosas) having
windows and a door. Bird on spout with hidden whistle below. 7-1/2”T x 7”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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150: Important Nazca Pottery Polychrome Drum
USD 6,000 - 11,000
Nazca, South Coast Peru, 300-500 AD. Important & Rare Tambor / Drum painted in polychrome with a complex Scene depicting
two centipede-like Mythological beings; with anthropomorphic arms and legs consuming sacrificial blood. 9”T x
5-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex – Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
151: Veracruz Sonriente Flute - Jester Dancer
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Terracotta flute depicting a laughing Jester-like dancer; dressed in a waist coat wearing a
jester hat, jade necklace and ear ornaments. 10”T x 7-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection, CA. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
152: Vicus Stirrup Ring Whistling Vessel
USD 5,000 - 8,000
North Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 500-100 BCE. Early terracotta vessel with negative-resist black paint and cream-colored
highlights; depicting a sitting Pan Flute player with a serpent coiling around his head. Back of head has hidden whistle. 7”T x
6”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
153: Chavin Seated Pan Flute Idol
USD 6,000 - 11,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-500 BCE. Cross- legged sitting terracotta Pan Flute idol with red cinnabar colored
highlights, feet transforming into Jaguar Heads; ear ornaments having incised falcon ceads. Sitting idols are extremely rare!
5-1/2”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
154: Paracas Gourd Flute + Rattle, Ex-Musuem
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 500-300 BCE. Extremely early and fragile ensemble (incredible that such fragile objects have
survived). Left, 6”T, right, 8”T. Provenance: Ex-Alt Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich, Switzerland. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
155: Colima Glazed Flute, Anthropomorphic Figure
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Colima, Mexico, 200 BCE – 300 CE. Finely-glazed terracotta with masked anthropomorphic figure molded in relief. 13”T x
1”W.Provenance: Ex-A. Traugott Collection, FL. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
156: Veracruz Whistle Of A Standing Ballplayer
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Gulf Coast Mexico, Vera Cruz culture, Pre-Columbia, ca. 550-950 CE. Terracotta figure wears an eagle headdress; he wears
shoes with bird of prey motif. 9-1/2”T x 4-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at
which the piece can sell.
157: Inca Double-Chambered Whistling Bridge Vessel
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Peru, ca 1325-1550 CE. Black-glazed terracotta whistling stirrup vessel depicting a squatting male with long hair braids, pouring
Chicha Beer from an aryballos into an olla. Folk Art like depiction! 7-1/2”T x 8”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection,
Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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158: Tairona Pottery Ocarina, Standing Shaman / Priest
USD 3,000 - 6,000
Tairona Culture, Colombia, Ca 1000 AD. Masterfully-carved depicting a standing Shaman/Priest with elaborate feather
headdress, wearing a Jaguar Mask, flanked by two crested bird-like mythological creatures. 4”T x 3-1/2”W. Provenance:
Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection, CA. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
159: Large Nazca Glazed Pan Pipes
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, ca. 0-300 CE. Red and cream color glazed terracotta pan flute with two perforations.
Originally hung on string around neck. Custom mount. 11”T x 5-1/2”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
160: Whimsical Mayan Pottery Flute - Monkey Face
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Maya Culture, Guatemala, 500-900 AD. Terracotta Flute with heavy mineral deposits; having a monkey face on finial and arms
raised in adoration to god. 6”T x 3”W. Provenance: Ex-A. Traugott Collection, FL. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
161: Maya Black-Glazed Pottery Flute - Serpent
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Guatemala, ca. 500-900 CE. Black-glazed terracotta flute with a serpent in relief. 12”L x 1-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-A. Traugott
Collection, FL. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
162: Important Aztec Pottery Flute - Flying Coyote
USD 9,000 - 16,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca. 1400-1500 CE. Important and rare terracotta flute having a Brown-Red Glaze, Yellow, Black, Faded
Blue and Sand Color with Flying Coyote on the Finial (Transformation?) A Masterpiece! 11”T x 2”W. Provenance: Ex-Robert
Dodge Collection, CO
163: Mayan Pottery "Slide" Flute
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, ca. 550-950 CE. Whistle Flute with mask-like face. 9-1/2”T x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-Fort Knox Artifacts,
Scottsdale, AZ. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
164: Huari Red-Glazed Trumpet, TL-Tested
USD 3,000 - 4,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 700-1000 CE. Rare glazed terracotta trumpet with Pyramid Step Design. Piece has been
TL-Tested - Report will accompany purchase. 10”T x 3”W. Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany. The starting price
is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
165: Fine Colima Shaman Drummer
USD 7,000 - 11,000
Mexico, ca. 200 BCE - 300 CE. Terracotta standing shaman with mask-like face playing a drum; wearing a tunic with incised
designs, having shell-inlaid eyes. Horn on forehead indicates that he is a shaman. 11-1/2”T x 6”W.Provenance: Ex-Mesa
Collection, CA Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
166: Rare Nazca Polychrome Pan Pipes
USD 4,000 - 7,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca. 100-300 CE. Red/brown glaze with polychrome checkerboard design. 8”T x 4”W.
Provenance: Ex-private Hawaii Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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167: Early Chavin Incised Shell Trumpet
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 1200-800 BCE. Early Man seashell trumpet with incised design. 4-1/2”T x 8”L x
6-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
168: Wari / Huari Whistling Stirrup Vessel - Sea Lion
USD 2,000 - 4,000
North Coast Peru, Chao Valley, ca. 700-1000 CE. Double-chambered terracotta vessel depicting a sea lion; finely-glazed with
red, black, cream and sand colors. Hidden whistle inside his open Mouth. 5”T x 6-1/2”L.Provenance: Ex-Westermann Coll.
Germany. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
169: Rare Peruvian Nievierra Drummer Vessel
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Nievierra Culture, Lima, Peru, ca. 700-1000 CE. Double-chambered polychrome pottery stirrup vessel depicting a
anthropomorphic figure holding a drum above his head. Figures of this type are extremly rare, as the Capital of Peru was built
on top of the ruins of this culture. 5-1/2”T x 6-1/2”L.Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection. CA. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
170: Nievierra Whistling Drummer Vessel - Jaguar
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Nievierra Culture, Lima, Peru, ca. 700-1000 CE. Double-chambered polychrome pottery stirrup vessel depicting a
anthropomorphic figure holding a pet jaguar on a leash on his shoulder. A wonderful sculpture! Figures of this type are extremly
rare, as the Capital of Peru was built on top of the ruins of this culture. 5”T x 7”L.Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kaplan Collection, CA
The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
171: Moche Stirrup Vessel of Musician
USD 3,000 - 6,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta vessel depicting a polychrome glazed musician with portrait-like face; he holds a
shell trumpet, while wearing a sash, coca pouch on his back. A fine sculpture. 7”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Westermann
Collection, Germany The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
172: Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup Vessel - Parrot
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 800-1000 CE. Double chambered vessel depicting a sitting parrot with whistle hidden
inside his open beak. Rear has parrots in high felief. 7-1/2”T x 4”W.Provenance: Ex-Kemper Collection, Zurich, Switzerland. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
173: Elaborate Moche Pottery Trumpet - Ai Apec
USD 5,000 - 8,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Terracotta trumpet depicting a standing Lord King with Ai Apec jaguar features, snake halo
on sides in high relief, having two ferocious-looking Jaguar Heads as finials. 15-1/2”T x 6-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-private Hawaii
Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
174: Adorable Colima Zoomorphic Ocarina
USD 1,000 - 1,500
West Mexico, ca. 500 BCE – 500 CE. Terracotta whistle depicting an abstracted zoomorphic figure. A playable musical
instrument with incredible sound! 2-1/2”T x 3-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-private Hawaii Collection. The starting price is the lowest
price at which the piece can sell.
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175: 19th Century South Pacific Wood Slit Drum
USD 8,000 - 14,000
Vanuatu Island, Pacific Islands, 19th Century. Wood slit drum of large proportion. A slit drum is a hollow percussion instrument.
In spite of the name, it is not a true drum but an idiophone, usually carved or constructed from bamboo or wood into a box with
one or more slits in the top. The people of Vanuatu cut a large log with 'totem' type carvings on the outer surface and hollow out
the center leaving only a slit down the front. This hollowed-out log gives the deep resonance of drums when hit on the outside
with sticks. 95"H x 12"WProvenance: Ex-private Hawaii Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
176: Tiahuanaco / Huari Carved Wood Trumpet
USD 10,000 - 17,000
South Coast Peru, Pre-Columbian, ca 500-1000 CE. Wooden instrument with carved deity in center, decorated with four gold
bands. 13-1/2”T x 2”W.Provenance: Ex-Ian Arundel Collection, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can
sell.
177: Sican / Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup - Ritual Scene
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca 800-1000 CE. Terracotta whistling musical vessel having a double body - rear depicting a
Spondylus Shell, used in Sacrifical Ceremonies, front an open-wall Temple or Palace with a Lord drinking from a sacrifical kero
flanked by two attendants on either side. Cream Color with Red – Brown Highlights. 6”T x 7-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Leonard
Kaplan Collection, CA The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
178: Mayan Terracotta Bell Of Chaac (Rain Deity)
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, ca. 550-950 CE. Depicting a Maya God (most likely Chaac (also spelled Chac or, in Classic Mayan,
Chaahk [t??a?hk]) is the name of the Maya rain deity. With his lightning axe, Chaac strikes the clouds and produces thunder
and rain. Chaac corresponds to Tlaloc among the Aztecs); with remains of stucco and Maya blue paint. 6”T x
6-1/2”W.Provenance: Ex-Rosenthal CollectionThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
179: Thai Bronze Bell Grouping
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Thailand, 19th or beginning of 20th Century. Ritual Temple Bronze Gong Set in 3 Tones. Left 10”D, middle 9-1/2”D, right 8”D.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
180: Thai Bronze Ritual Temple Gong
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Thailand, 19th or beginning of 20th Century. Ritual Temple Bronze Gong with Dark Patination. 10”D. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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180A: Tibet Bone Trumpet
USD 2,000 - 2,500
Tibet, Ca. 16-17 Century. Honey colored patinated bone trumpet of considerable age. Finial wrapped in dark leather, mouth
piece and decorative bands in copper. 13”T x 3”W. Provenance: Ex German Coll. The starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
181: Thai Bronze Rtiaul Temple Gong
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Thailand, beginning of 20th Century. Set in two tones, both having long, pointed star in center and flames around outer edge.
Left gone 10”D, right gong 9”D. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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181A: Tibet Bone Trumpet
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Tibet , Ca. 18 -19 Century. Wonderfully dark patinated bone trumpet with Yak horn finial. 13”T x 3”W. Provenance: Ex German
Coll. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
182: 2 Thai Bronze Temple Gongs
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Thailand, 19th or beginning of 20th Century. Set in 2 Tones with Dark Patination. Left gong measures 10-1/2”D, right gone
measures 10”D. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
183: Large Thai Bronze Temple Gong - Center Star
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Thailand, beginning of 20th Century. With painted goldenstar in center. 16”D. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
184: Thai Bronze Temple Gong
USD 1,000 - 2,000
Thailand, 19th or beginning of 20th Century. For ritual temple use. 11-1/2”D. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
185: Burmese Cast Bronze Temple Bell
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Burma, 19th Century / Beginning of 20th Century. Heavy bronze bell beaten and spun in a circle on a rope to create a wonderful
sound! 11”T x 15-1/2”W. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
186: Thai Bronze Temple Gong - Sun / Flames
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Thailand, 19th Century / Beginning of 20th Century. With painted golden sun in center and flames aroundedge. 15”D. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
187: Thai Bronze Temple Gong
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Thailand, beginning of 20th Cent. Large ceremonial gong with features painted golden sun in center and flames aroundedge.
20-1/2”D. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
188: Japanese Meiji Period Bronze "Singing" Bell
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Japan. Exceptional Sound! On red lacquer base with cushion added at a later period; wood beater with original leather covering.
22”T x 13”W.Provenance: Ex-South King Street Japanese Temple, Honolulu, HIThe starting price is the lowest price at which
the piece can sell.
189: Thai Bronze Temple Bell
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Thailand, 19th Century / Beginning of 20th Century. 13”T x 9”W x 5-1/2”D. The starting price is the lowest price at which the
piece can sell.
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190: Unusual Moche Musical Stirrup Jar, ex-Museum
USD 3,000 - 6,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca 400-500 CE. Terracotta musical vessel having a double body, front depicting a wanderer
holding a dog in his arms, stirrup bottle tied to a sash on his side(great example of how a Stirrup Vessel was actually used);
wearing a bird headdress, his face mask-like. Whistle hidden within bright-red brown & cream color.Provenance: Ex-Alt
Amerikanisches Museum, Zurich, SwitzerlandThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
191: Moche Figure Of Drum Player, Ex-Museum
USD 8,000 - 14,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 400-500 CE. Monumental terracotta figure of a Jester with smiling face beating a skin drum. Provenance:
Ex-Dr Fischer Museum, Germany The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
192: Pre-Columbian Nazca Golden Spirit Flute
USD 2,000 - 4,000
South Coast Peru, ca. 100-500 CE. Flutes of this type were normally attached by a string to the bearer's neck while fasting and
praying for days. Whistle used to call out to the Spirits of the Ancestors.Provenance: Ex-private Florida Collection.The starting
price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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193: Sican / Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup - Llama
USD 3,000 - 5,000
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 800-1000 CE. Terracotta musical vessel depicting a finely-sculpted / slipped Llama
carrying a burden / load; cream color with red-brown highlights.Provenance: Ex-M. Kalman Collection, CA The starting price is
the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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194: Sican / Lambayeque Whistling Stirrup - Crane
USD 3,000 - 5,000
North Coast Peru, ca. 800-1000 CE. Elegant terracotta musical vessel depicting a crane sitting atop three Chirimoya fruits.
Cream color with red-brown highlights. 7”T x 5”W.Provenance: Ex-Butterfield's Auction, CAThe starting price is the lowest price
at which the piece can sell.
198: Adorable Inca Bridge Vessel - Whistling Bird
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, Central Peru, Ca 1400 CE. Double-lobed pottery jar painted with red and black geometric patterns over a cream
base, with standing bird (akin to a penguin) on one lobe, flared spout on the other and openwork bridge connecting. There is a
small whistle under the bird's beak which makes a very lovely tone. 8-1/2"L x 6"H. PROVENANCE: Ex-L. Margulis Collection,
Australia, acquired in 1995. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
199: Javanese Bronze Bell, Ex-Carlos Museum Emory University
USD 600 - 800
Java, Indonesia, ca. 13-15th century CE. Wide/oval bronze bell, horns on each side of base; top of bell has floral pattern with
large mounting bracket at top. Likely used as a cattle bell. 4-1/4"W x 4"T. Provenance: Ex-D. Smith Collection, CA, ex-Michael
C. Carlos Museum, Emory University.
200: Cambodian Khmer Bronze Elephant Bell
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Cambodia, 12 - 13th century CE. ANGKOR WAT STYLE, cast bronze bell has a bulbous body with two flaring bands, the lower
part moulded with lotus-petal decoration and surmounted by a looped suspension ring; made to hang around the neck of the
elephant. Two prominent ridges projected from the surface serve to keep the main body of the bell from touching the elephant's
skin and dulling its tone. Inside the bell t is a loose pellet which acts as a rattle when the elephant moves. These types of large
bells can be seen hanging from the necks of elephants depicted in numerous Khmer bas-reliefs at Angkor, and on elephants
represented in Khmer 12th century ceramics. Custom black metal stand. Bell itself measures 8"L. Fine green and blue
patina.Provenance: Ex-private Texas Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
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201: Maya Jaina Whistle of a Seated Figure
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Jaina Island, Mexico, Ca 500 to 700 CE. Terracotta whistling vessel of a seated figure, cute little pup sitting on his lap - wearing
a huge elaborate headdress. 5-1/2" H x 2-1/2" W. Provenance: Ex-private Texas Collection acquired in the 1950s/60s. The
starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
201A: Mayan Jaina Pottery Rattle
USD 600 - 800
Pre-Columbian, Maya culture, most likely Jaina Island, Ca 550 to 900 CE. Molded terracotta rattle in the form of a snake, its
scaly body wrapped under its toothy grin, some form of attachment in its mouth, indicating this was once part of a larger object.
Covered in yellow, white and blue pigment with small pea-sized rattles inside. Custom stand. Rattle itself measures 3-7/8"L.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Private California collection. Authenticity Unconditionally guaranteed!
203: Colima Terracotta Double Flute
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Twin tubes with abstract zoomorph at top, each with four holes. 7"L x
1-5/8"W. Provenance: Ex-private San Francisco, CAThe starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
204: Large Costa Rican Rattle-Leg Tripod Vessel
USD 700 - 900
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, West Coast, Ca 500 to 1000 CE. Terracotta vessel used during ceremonial rites, where the
worshiper would grasp vessel by two legs, then chant while shaking the rattles. Small jaguars adorn the top of each leg. 1-1/2"
H x 7" across. Provenance: Ex-Artemis Gallery, ex-private Northern Colorado Collection. The starting price is the lowest price at
which the piece can sell.
205: Large Khmer Decorated Bronze Bracelet
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Cambodia, Khmer, Ca 12th century CE. Large bronze armlette in rounded form interior hollow to hold small rattles, exterior
decorated with continuous series of chevron-like patterns. 5"D x 1-1/8"W, custom stand. Provenance: Ex-private Ohio collection.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the piece can sell.
205A: Large Pre-Columbian Jalisco Rattle
USD 500 - 750
West Coast Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Terracotta rattle of near-black finish, with twisted handle and seed-filled bulb.
Fully-functional and quite attractive. 6-3/4"L. Custom stand. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, ex-private CO collection
acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
206: Jalisco Pottery Drumming Figure
USD 2,500 - 4,000
West Coast Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Seated pottery drummer shown on his haunches, one leg curled under him, large
drum off to side of his left leg. He wears a woven headband and a smile... and nothing else. 9-1/2"H x 5-3/4"W. PROVENANCE:
Ex-private AZ collection, private Ca collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can
sell.
207: Native American Gourd Rattle
USD 500 - 900
New Mexico, early 20th century CE. Used in Indian dance rituals, finely painted in vibrant shades of red, white, blue and yellow,
handle wrapped in old, gauze-like fabric. 11-1/2"H. Custom stand. PROVENANCE: EX- private AZ collection, private CO
collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
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208: Pre-Columbian Colima Flutes (2)
USD 500 - 700
West Coast Mexico, ca 200 BCE - 200 CE. Two pottery flutes, each still quite functional. Both of fairly simple tubular design,
each fired red, but one misfiring in the kiln giving it a deep black appearance. Black version 12-1/4"L, red version 11-1/8"L; each
on custom stand. PROVENANCE: EX-private AZ collection, private CO collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is
the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
209: Inca Redware Pottery Musician
USD 900 - 1,500
Central Peru, Ca 1400 to 1500 CE. Bottle in form of a standing musician, with triangular face, double-perforated ears, nose ring;
he's wearing small G-string and holds two spondylus shells in his hands and plays them like castanets. 8-3/4"H.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, private CO collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at
which the lot can sell.
210: Pre-Columbian Nayarit Seated Musician
USD 2,000 - 4,000
West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE - 200 CE. Terracotta figure wearing patterned hat and tunic, large crescent nose ring, teeth showing,
with legs crossed holding a rattle in one hand, rasp in the other and ready to jam with whatever Mariachi band that comes along.
9"H x 7-1/4"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, private CA collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the
lowest price at which the lot can sell.
211: Jalisco Musical Figure Holding Rasp
USD 1,000 - 1,500
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Seated terracotta musician shown sitting cross-legged, wearing vibrant,
striped textile shirt, pants and headband; he holds a large rasp against his left shoulder, rubbing an object against it with his
right hand. While playing his rasp, he's shown whistling a happy tune with lips extended. 6"H x 3-5/8"W. PROVENANCE:
Ex-private AZ collection, private CA collection acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can
sell.
212: Pre-Columbian Maya Bell - Old Man
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Southeastern Mexico, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Really exceptional terracotta depiction of an old man, with deeply-wrinkled face, large
ears with blue earplugs and twin attachment holes in top of head. Reverse cut away with slit to hold small rattling "pellet" (still in
place giving the bell a delightful sound). 4-1/8"H x 3-1/2"W - not counting custom stand. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ
collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
213: Maya Whistling Maskette - Old God
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Southeastern Mexico, Pre-Columbian, Ca 500 to 800 CE. Terracotta maskette in the form of the "Old Fire God;" with
deeply-wrinkled face, jutting chip, extended tongue, nose with large cancerous "wart" and drooping ears. Large, fully-functioning
whistle sits on back of his head, much original blue, red and yellow pigment remains. 4-1/2"H x 3-3/4"W. PROVENANCE:
Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
214: Very Rare Jalisco Bi-Chrome Trumpeteer
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Standing terracotta figure wears pointed headdress, huge earspools and
loin cloth; shown blowing into a large conch shell, playing beautiful music. 6-1/4"H x 3"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ
collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
215: Cute Jalisco Drummer Figure
USD 700 - 900
West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Pottery figure of a drummer, he sits legs straddling the large wooden drum (which is
almost bigger than him!), hunched over hands on hide drum cover, added ochre pigment to accentuate. 4"H x 2-1/2"D x
2-1/4"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot
can sell.
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216: Another Cute Jalisco Drummer Figure
USD 500 - 700
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Another adorable little figure of a drummer, this time with a whistle built
into his cap; he wears a helmet with chin strap, large earspools and stone pectoral. 3-3/4"H x 3" D x 2-3/8"W. PROVENANCE:
Ex- private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
217: Colima Musician on Reclinatario
USD 1,200 - 1,800
West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Pottery musician, holding pair of rattles, resting his back against a reclinatario; working
whistle in the top of the head of the figure. Reclinatario quite detailed with human-form legs and attached pegged leg. A
fascinating representation of life in ancient Mexico! 3-1/2"H x 3"W x 4"D. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in
the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
218: Colima Musician on Reclinatario, Bird / Fish
USD 1,200 - 1,800
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Musician holds rattle in his right hand, resting his back against a
reclinatario; with working whistle top of head of the figure. This reclinatario is even more detailed in bird / fish form with human
legs and attached animal snout. 3-1/2"H x 3"W x 4"D. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
219: Seated Colima Whistling Musician
USD 700 - 1,200
West Mexico, Ca 200 BCE to 200 CE. Terracotta figure looking right, holding pair of rattles; with peaked textile cap atop his
head. Fully-functioning whistle built into top of his cap! 3-7/8"H x 3"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in the
1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
220: 2 Costa Rican Ocarinas + Maya Whistle
USD 700 - 1,200
Pre-Columbian, ca 500 to 1000 CE. First, set of two ocarinas, each in animal form in deep-brown pottery, each with four holes to
allow pitch to be changed (both function perfectly). Next, Mayan pottery whistle in bird / jaguar form, also functions perfectly.
Ocarinas measure 4-1/4" and 3-5/8"L; Whistle measures 2"L. PROVENANCE: Ex-private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's.
The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
221: 2 Costa Rican Ocarinas
USD 500 - 800
Pre-Columbian, ca 500 to 1000 CE. One in the form of a turtle, the other in bird form; each in deep brown pottery. Both whistles
have four holes to allow the pitch to be changed. Each functions perfectly. 4-1/2"L and 3-3/4"L. PROVENANCE: EX- private AZ
collection, acquired in the 1960's. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
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