Pre-Columbian art for appraisal and selling
24 September 2025
Description

I inherited around 10 bowls/vessels and figurines that my father had purchased in Los Angeles auctions in the 80'3. He said they held a lot of value, but has since passed.

Dimensions

5x4x4

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 5 days
By David U.
Sep 29, 17:15 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,500 - $3,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a group of Pre-Columbian artifacts consisting of a blackware bowl and small carved stone figurines. The black bowl, with smooth rounded form and polished surface, is characteristic of utilitarian and ritual vessels produced in various Pre-Columbian cultures of Central and South America. The style recalls ceramics from regions such as Costa Rica, West Mexico, or the Andes, where black-burnished pottery was common. The figurines, carved from stone in stylized human forms, are typical of votive or ceremonial pieces, often associated with household shrines or burials. Based on the form and surface treatment, these objects most likely date between 500 BCE and 1000 CE.

In terms of value, Pre-Columbian artifacts vary significantly depending on cultural attribution, condition, provenance, and authenticity. The bowl, if authenticated as ancient, may hold a market value in the range of 800 to 1,500 USD. The figurines, depending on size and material, could range between 400 and 800 USD each. Together, this grouping could be appraised between 1,500 and 3,000 USD in today’s market, with the bowl being the centerpiece.

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