Pre columbian art

“A Pre-Columbian human skeleton figure Colombia, Tairona Culture, AD 1000 – 1500.

Travelers, archaeologists, museum-goers and collectors have long sought after Mesoamerica, a place of great diversity with a rich visual culture. Here are 5 of the most famous Pre-Columbian visual cultures.

Christie’s specialist Fatma Turkkan-Wille and Dr Kim Richter, Senior Research Specialist at the Getty Research Institute, offer their expert insights ​ ​

Remojadas Double-Faced, Triple-Eyed Head. Its unusual form manifests the concept of dualism that is found in some Pre-Columbian thought. ...

Rasselfigur mit leicht nach vorne gesetztem linken Bein, die Arme sind stark verkürzt. Rötlicher Ton. H. 11,2 cm. Intakt. Aus bayerischer Sammlung.Estimate price: €300

Christie’s Pre-Columbian art specialist Fatma Turkkan-Wille offers an expert overview of the category, and offers advice to first-time buyers

Explore Lajja Gauri’s 150 photos on Flickr!

A FINE MAYA JADE HEAD PENDANT, LATE CLASSIC, CA. A.D. 550-950 of jewel-like color and form with a youthful face of the maize god style, wearing a zoomorphic headdress and earrings, with short bib-like neck; drilled at the corners.

Arte Primitivo: Pre-Columbian, Asian, Egyptian, ethnographic antiquities, antiques, auctions, art and books.

A landmark exhibition of Pre-Columbian artifacts and objects assembled over 60 years will be unveiled at the new Barakat Gallery location on La Cienega Boulevard this month. Beauty in the Ancient Americas: Pre-Columbian Aesthetics begins with an opening event Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, and will stay on view through January…