Pre Columbian Collection (#3)

Pyramids of San Juan, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Pyramids of San Juan, 1849. The pyramids at Teotihuacan in Mexico. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co

Spouted Vessel with Tubular Handle: Macaw Effigy, 300-100 BC (ceramic)
1068487 Spouted Vessel with Tubular Handle: Macaw Effigy, 300-100 BC (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; 14.92x9.21x22.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Kero: Inca Noble, Woman Holding Branch, 1630-1780 (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068455 Kero: Inca Noble, Woman Holding Branch, 1630-1780 (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 19.69 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Pedestal Kero with procession including horses, 1630-1780 (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068462 Pedestal Kero with procession including horses, 1630-1780 (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 14.76x6.67x13.34 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero: Human Head Effigy, late 17th-early 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068356 Kero: Human Head Effigy, late 17th-early 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 20.8x16.67x18.49 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Pedestal Kero with musicians, 1630-1780 (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068463 Pedestal Kero with musicians, 1630-1780 (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 17.78x10.64x21.43 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with agricultural ceremony scene, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, copper & paint)
1068461 Kero with agricultural ceremony scene, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, copper & paint) by Incan; 20.64 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with Formal Style Scene, mid 17th century (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068460 Kero with Formal Style Scene, mid 17th century (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 19.05 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero: Feline Head, late 17th-early 18th century (wood, laquer-like paint & metal)
1068357 Kero: Feline Head, late 17th-early 18th century (wood, laquer-like paint & metal) by Incan; 23.81x19.21x20.95 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Pedestal Kero, 1630-1780 (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068464 Pedestal Kero, 1630-1780 (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 10 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with fautastic birds adn dragon motifs, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068459 Kero with fautastic birds adn dragon motifs, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 16.67 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with palm trees and flowers, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068456 Kero with palm trees and flowers, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 17.31 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero, late 16th-mid 18th century (wood, metal & paint)
1068454 Kero, late 16th-mid 18th century (wood, metal & paint) by Incan; 15.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with geometric design, 1435-1600 (ceramic, slips)
1068453 Kero with geometric design, 1435-1600 (ceramic, slips) by Incan; 11.27 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Late Horizon, Inca period); The Nora and John Wise Collection

Kero: Plowing with Oxen, early 17th-mid 18th century (wood, metal, cane & paint)
1068458 Kero: Plowing with Oxen, early 17th-mid 18th century (wood, metal, cane & paint) by Incan; 18.42 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with cerimonial scene and Inca key tocapu, late 16th-mid 17th century (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068457 Kero with cerimonial scene and Inca key tocapu, late 16th-mid 17th century (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 15.88 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Portrait head of Pacal, King of Palenque from the Temple of the Inscriptions (stucco)
452456 Portrait head of Pacal, King of Palenque from the Temple of the Inscriptions (stucco) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

Warrior Sipan-Mochica Pottery, Lambayeque, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Pottery vessel belonging to the Mochica Culture, Sipan period, despicting warrior holding maze. Sican-Lambayeque Culture Ceremonial and Administrative Center (1000-1370 AC)

The Ruins of Copan, Central America: square stone with sides facing the points of the compass, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: square stone with sides facing the points of the compass, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin

The Ruins of Copan, Central America: altar-stone, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: altar-stone, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin. Just where the ruins stand...the valley opens out into a small alluvial plain of great

The Ruins of Copan, Central America: monolith, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: monolith, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin. Just where the ruins stand...the valley opens out into a small alluvial plain of great

The Ruins of Copan, Central America: a head, with other sculptured stones, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: a head, with other sculptured stones, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin

Americas, Belize, Cayo District, San Ignacio, Caracol Mayan site, view of the main pyramid surrounded by rainforest across a lawned plaza

Pyramid of the Magician, Mayan ruined city, 9th century, Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico

Templo Dios del Viento (God of Winds Temple), Ruins of Tulum, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

El Castillo, Ruins of Tulum, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Teotihuacan archaeological site, Valley of Mexico, State of Mexico, Mexico

Pre-Columbian sculpture, Ruins of Xochicalco, Morelos state, Mexico

Ruins of Xochicalco, Morelos state, Mexico

Mexico, Mexico City, Aztec Chacmool, Sculpture, Templo Mayor, Great Temple, Tenochtitlan, Centro Historico

Mexico, Mexico City, Temple Of The Feathered Serpent, Temple Of Quetzalocatl, Pyramid, Teotihuacan, Ancient Civilization, Tourist And Guide

Moray, archaeological site, Cuzco, Peru

View of Machu Picchu archaeological site from Wayna Picchu mountain, Cuzco, Peru

Tipon archaeological site, Cuzco, Peru

Machu Picchu archaeological site, Cuzco, Peru

Sacsayahuaman archaeological site, Cuzco, Peru

Piquillacta archaeological site, Quispicanchi, Peru

Tiwanaku, Pre-Columbian archaeological site, Peru

Costa Rica, Guayabo National Monument And Park, Pre-Columbian Archeological Site

Costa Rica, Guayabo National Park And Monument, Pre-Columbian Archeological Site, Petroglyph, Amphibian, Rock Engraving

South America, Peru, Cusco, Huancacalle. The Inca ceremonial and sacred site of Vitcos, thought to have been built by Manco Inca or Pachacuti

South America, Peru, Cusco, Coricancha. The church and convent of Santo Domingo with the Inca Coricancha Inti Wasi (Temple of the Sun)

South America, Peru, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Maras. A Quechua woman extracting salt from the Pre-Hispanic Inca Maras salt pans (Salinas/Salineras de Maras)

South America, Peru, Cusco. A view of Cusco from Sacsayhuaman showing the Plaza de Armas and the Jesuit church of the Company of Jesus (Compania de Jesus)

South America, Peru, Cusco, Nusta Hispana. Terraces, a hiker walks next to a long Inca wall and causeway at Choquequirao, built by Tupac Inca Yupanqui and Huayna Capac

South America, Peru, Cusco, Choquequirao. The plaza principal (main square) and wasi houses at the Inca city of Choquequirao built by Tupac Inca Yupanqui and Huayna Capac

South America, Peru, Cusco. The Plaza de Armas in Cusco showing the cathedral to the left of the shot and the Jesuit church of the Company of Jesus to the right of shot in the UNESCO World Heritage

South America, Peru, Cusco. A representation of the holy family - Mary, Joseph and the Christ child with God the father on the roof of the church of Jesus

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Pre-Columbian Civilizations: From Rivera's Mural to Machu Picchu" Step into a world long before European colonization, where vibrant cultures thrived and left behind remarkable legacies. Diego Rivera's mural, "Pre-Columbian Life, " transports us back to c1925 Mexico City, showcasing the awe-inspiring Zapotec Civilization. Journey further south to Peru, where the mystical Machu Picchu stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the Inca Empire. The lost city perched high in the Andes Mountains whispers tales of ancient wisdom and architectural marvels. Delve into the intricate workings of time with a glimpse at the Aztec calendar. This extraordinary artifact reveals their advanced understanding of celestial movements and their deep connection with nature. Turning our attention towards Maya civilization, we uncover secrets within pages from the Dresden Codex. This precious manuscript provides glimpses into their complex hieroglyphic writing system and astronomical knowledge. Venturing across North America, we encounter Native American carvings that speak volumes about indigenous artistry and spirituality. The Calusa tribe's carved wooden cat figures discovered in Key Marco, Florida offer insights into their rich cultural heritage dating back to 1450. Evidence found in an Inca skull sheds light on trephination practices - a medical procedure performed by drilling holes in skulls for various purposes. Such discoveries highlight both scientific advancements and spiritual beliefs prevalent during this era. Marvel at petroglyphs etched onto rocks at Parowan Gap in Utah; these enigmatic symbols serve as windows into ancestral stories passed down through generations. Witnessing trepanned Pre-Columbian skulls found in Peru reminds us of ancient surgical techniques employed by skilled healers who sought remedies for ailments or spiritual enlightenment. Through hand-colored woodcuts, we can visualize scenes depicting daily life among Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwellings like Betatakin.