Description:

Honduras, Ulua Valley, ca. 550-850 CE. Three magnicent Mayan turkey vultures, elaborately designed with red stripes and curvilinear forms are painted in red and orange slip on a deep brown ground on the exterior of this bowl. The walls of the interior feature two dark bands above a red one and a dark brown orb in the center. Fanciful secondary glyphoids adorn the rim. The vessel rests on three rattle feet that would have been shaken during ceremonies and rituals to create rhythmic sounds. 9.5"D x 3.5"H Provenance: Ex-Santa Monica Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Intact, paint ware as shown, else excellent.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000