How much is a Colima Pihuamo standing figure?
Priced individually or $1600 for both. An exceptional Colima-Pihuamo standing figure dating to the Proto-classic Period of ancient West Mexico. This rare variant is a distinctive type found only in the Pihuamo Valley, which is not technically in Colima.
Are there any historical cases of pre Columbian contact?
Such contact is accepted as having occurred in prehistory during the human migrations that led to the original settlement of the Americas, but has been hotly debated in the historic period. Only one historical case of pre-Columbian contact is widely accepted among the scientific and scholarly mainstream.
What kind of resin was found in Peruvian mummies?
Before this it was thought that Peruvian mummies were naturally preserved. The resin, found to be that of an Araucaria conifer related to the monkey puzzle tree, was from a variety found only in Oceania and probably New Guinea.
Where was the consainne ogam writing found in Colorado?
In 1980, P.M. Leonard and J.L. Glenn, from the Hogle Zoological Gardens, Salt Lake City, visited a rock outcropping in Colorado that was reputed to be inscribed with “peculiar markings.” Leonard and Glenn believe they are excellent examples of Consainne Ogam writing – a type ascribed to ancient Celts.
Priced individually or $1600 for both. An exceptional Colima-Pihuamo standing figure dating to the Proto-classic Period of ancient West Mexico. This rare variant is a distinctive type found only in the Pihuamo Valley, which is not technically in Colima.
What kind of wood carving is the finial?
The Finial is a finely carved female figure kneeling, the hands resting on the knees and with raised scarification ma… Circa 1970 We offer this rare Mexican jewelry box in the style of Don Shoemaker. A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater.
Where was the carved wood boat PRoW from?
A Madura carved-wood boat prow from the mid-20th century, which has been mounted on a custom iron stand. This vintage boat prow from Madura, an island located off the northeastern co… An Italian pair of carved wood urns from the early 20th century.
How is Panama connected to the rest of Colombia?
Panama was always tenuously connected to the rest of the country to the south, owing to its remoteness from the government in Bogotá and lack of a practical overland connection to the rest of Gran Colombia.
