A collection of vintage to ancient items from Mexico, Central, and South America
Vintage Mexican Folk Art and Dance Masks
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6.375" retro Mexican sterling bracelet
6 3/8" retro Mexican sterling bracelet, 21 grams, 8mm wide. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$65.00
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6.75" Retro Mexican Sterling cuff bracelet 36mm wide.
6.25" Retro Mexican Sterling twisted wire bracelet 14mm wide. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,
$150.00
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Alfredo Villasana Mexican Modernist Silver Bracelet
Alfredo Villasana Mexican Modernist Silver Bracelet<br><br>By Alfredo Villasana<br><br>Alfredo Villasana was a highly regarded silversmith who worked for William<br>Spratling and Héctor Aguilar in Taxco during the 1930s and 1940s. He went out on<br>his own in the 1950s.<br><br>The Hallmark reads: "Sterling 925", a very tiny square shaped (Hallmark?) "Taxco<br>Mexico" "VILLASANA".<br><br>This gorgeous bracelet is masterfully crafted.....A cross between 1950s stylized<br>Modernism and Art Deco, an elegant, dimensional, raised geometric motif....Its<br>just an exquisite design!<br><br>This vintage Mexican bracelet is extremely well made; it is a sophisticated,<br>classic modernist design.<br><br>The width of the braclet is 2-1/2" closed, 7/8" at the widest point, 1/4" thick<br>at the center of the front at it's thickest point.<br><br>Its in fine condition, and could be polished to a brilliant shine if the new<br>owner prefers that look. This has not been polished.
$185.00
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17" Heavy Retro Mexican Sterling choker
17" Heavy Retro Mexican Sterling choker. 17" long 22mm wide at widest point,<br>Very substantial 135 grams.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.<br><br>anderas
$350.00
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Fidencio Castillo, Mexican, 1907-1993 Woman with Rebozo Sculpture
Fidencio Castillo, Mexican (1907-1993) Woman with Rebozo Sculpture signed Fide<br>C. , mounted to black marble base some chips on stone base, no damage to bronze.<br>Overall: approx 9.5"h, 7 1/8"w, 6 1/8"d, 11lbs<br><br>Fidencio Castillo Santiago (November 16, 1907 – July 29, 1993) was a Mexican<br>artist, educator, and a founding member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana.<br><br>He was born in Etzatlán, Jalisco, Mexico to Trinidad Castillo and Raymunda<br>Santiago shortly before the Mexican Revolution. His younger sister, Rosa<br>Castillo Santiago (1910-1989) was also an established artist.<br><br>Fidencio Castillo Santiago studied at the Academy of San Carlos and then at the<br>Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado "La Esmeralda".[1] He then<br>taught at the latter for over thirty years and married to Paz Castillo Alarcón.<br><br>His work was exhibited in Mexico and abroad, including cities such as Tokyo and<br>Kurashiki during the Mexican Art Exhibition in 1995 and in Phoenix, Arizona in<br>1967. In Mexico, major exhibitions include the Bienal Mexicana Contenporánea in<br>1960, the Salón de Invierno, Galería Plástica Mexiana in 1956, the Salón de Arte<br>Mexicano in 1958 and the first Salón de Pintura y Escultura Contemporánea<br>Jalisciense in 1964. In 1971, the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana hosted a<br>retrospective of his work. Another was held in 2004 co-hosted by the Asociación<br>de Artistas Plásticos de México, UNESCO and the Mexico City Metro, to honor both<br>him and his sister, Rosa Castillo. He died in Mexico City from multiple causes<br>at the age of 85. Today the Museo Histórico of Guachinango, Jalisco hosts a<br>permanent exhibition by this author
$760.00
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HOB Mexican Silver Cross with Mother of pearl
HOB Mexican Silver Cross with Mother of pearl. 21 grams 2.75" x 3 3/8" with no issues. Marked and tested sterling, not sure what the center stone is but it's beautiful and not glass.
$80.00
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7.5" Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist onyx aztec faces bracelet
7.5" Vintage Mexicn Sterling Silver Modernistic Bracelet with onyx aztec faces. 2" wide, great condition with minor wear to faces with close examination. 77.5 grams.
$195.00
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Antique Mexican Talavera Footed Compote
Antique Mexican Talavera Footed Compote 7.75" wide x 4.25" tall, really nice piece hand painted. Late 19th to early 20th century. Unmarked. No cracks, chips, or restorations. There is a glaze flake on the top rim shown in the last pic, factory glaze skips on bottom rim. B34
$145.00
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2 Vintage Mexican Sterling Whimsical Brooches, Cow and Kids pin
2 Vintage Mexican Sterling Whimsical Brooches, Cow and Kids. Cow is 1 7/8" wide<br>23.2 grams total weight. Selling both with no issues, both sterling.
$65.00
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Mexican Modernist Sterling Cuff Bracelet
Modernism Mexican Sterling Cuff Bracelet. Last quarter of 20th century, cool<br>bracelet in good condition. Approximately 7.25" including 1 1/8" adjustable gap.<br>1" wide in center 26 grams.
$85.00
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Mexican Sterling Mod Hinged Bracelet sa
Mexican Sterling Mod Hinged Bracelet Approximately 6.5" inside circumference fully closed, 62 grams 1.75" wide at front.
$165.00
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Mexican Sterling Mod Hinged Bracelet ree
Mexican Sterling Mod Hinged Bracelet Approximately 7" inside circumference fully<br>closed, 52 grams 1.75" wide at front.
$145.00
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4 Pairs Navajo Sterling and Mexican Silver vintage earrings
4 Pairs Navajo Sterling and Mexican Silver vintage earrings. 4 pairs of great earrings from the estate of a woman with great taste, selling all four with no significant issues. They range from 7/8" to 1.25"
$215.00
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Vintage Mexican Silver Semiprecious stone link bracelet
Vintage Mexican Silver Semiprecious stone link bracelet 27.2 grams with no<br>issues 7.25" long from about the 1980's.
$80.00
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Vintage Sterling silver brooch Collection Grady Alexander, Mexican, Chinese Fili pin
Vintage Sterling silver brooch Collection Grady Alexander, Mexican, Chinese<br>Filigree 8 Selling all eight brooches shown with no issues. Largest is 2.75".<br>Nice fun collection from the third quarter of the 20th century. All sterling,<br>allmarked except for the more detailed chinese filigree flower which tested<br>sterling.
$230.00
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18" Mexican Sterling Silver Necklace with Semiprecious stones
18" Mexican Sterling Silver Necklace with Semiprecious stones. Nice quality chunky necklace with no issues circa 1980's. 78.5 grams.
$230.00
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Mexican Sterling Mod Cuff bracelet
Mexican Sterling Mod Cuff bracelet. Circa 1980's with no issues. 43.5 grams approximately 7" total inside circumference with 1.25" gap.
$115.00
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7" Vintage Mexican Silver Hinged bracelet with brass tip
Vintage Mexican Silver Hinged bracelet with brass tip. Great looking interesting design from the last quarter of the 20th century. The bands near each end hold it on tight, one tip is brass as shown. 26.6 grams 7" inside circumference .
$80.00
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Vintage Mexican Silver Modernism Cuff Bracelet
Vintage Mexican Silver Modernism Cuff Bracelet. Nice 7" cuff bracelet with 1 1/8" adjustable gap. 11/16" wide. Marked and tested 926 silver.
$95.00
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1950's Los Ballesteros Mid Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Pendant
1950's Los Ballesteros Mid Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Pendant. Mid century Period 1950's or 60's faint eagle mark. The Pendant is 4" high with bail x 2 5/8" wide , Choker is about 16". The choker is vintage but not los Ballesteros and it has a few small bends, no issues with pendant. 687.3 grams total weight. This is a very uncommon style of Pendant in a very large size.
$380.00
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1950's Mexican Coin Art Ashtray
1950's Mexican Coin Art Ashtray. Made from 1940's and 50's coins, made in the<br>fifties or sixties. 4 1/8" wide with no issues.<br>tw7
$40.00
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c1960 Su Casa Chicago Restaurant Ashtray Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk pottery
c1960 Su Casa Chicago Restaurant Ashtray Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk pottery . 7 3/8" wide rare and unusual. No cracks or chips but some glaze surface wear as expected and shown. tw130
$95.00
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c1940s Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk pottery Man by barrel
c1940s Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Man by barrel. Very unusual and super whimsical piece. 8" tall, there is a chip on the back top of his hat and his head has been glued back on long ago. Still great and rare. b30
$135.00
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Vintage Mexican Silver Hinged Turquoise Inlaid Bracelet
Vintage Mexican Silver Hinged Turquoise Inlaid BraceletNice heavy bracelet with a few scratches close to the hinge that stand out more in the pics than in real life, no other significant issues circa 1980's. 59 grams. About 7" inner diameter.
$95.00
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c1980 Mexican Landscape Oil on Canvas with Incredible Detail
I can't make out the signature and am not really familiar with Mexican artists<br>anyways but it's incredible. No damage to painting or frame, estate fresh with<br>illegible to me signature. Measures 29" x 24" framed and 16" x 20" canvas.
$455.00
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Vintage Sterling Clip On Earring Lot Mid Century Navajo, Mexican, Siam, Roman co
Vintage Sterling Clip On Earring Lot Mid Century Navajo, Mexican, Siam, Roman coins. Selling the lot, 4 clip on and one screw back. The turquoise and Pink abalone are likely native american, turquoise unmarked pink Stamped S.J. Sterling. The siams were in the original 1960's or so box but I can't find it, I believe they've never been worn, One mexican, and then the unmarked but tested sterling extremely well cast Roman coin style earrings which I assume are top quality replicas from the mid 20th century. Largest is 1.25" wide. 59.8 grams total.
$150.00
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Vintage Mexican Pottery Centinela Tequila Shot Glasses From Tommy's Restaraunt S
Vintage Mexican Pottery Centinela Tequila Shot Glasses From Tommy's Restaraunt<br>Santa Fe, NM. Selling the whole set of 8 with no cracks, chips, or restorations.<br>TW80
$85.00
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c1940 Heavy Mexican Brass Cream Pitcher Hencho En Mexico Eagle Head Mark
c1940 Heavy Mexican Brass Cream Pitcher Hencho En Mexico Eagle Head Mark. Thick<br>heavy brass circa mid 20th century. A few small dents and scratches, overall<br>attractive. 6" tall.<br>tw94
$45.00
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2 Sterling Trinket Boxes Heart shaped Mexican Silver Other TJA
2 Sterling Trinket Boxes Heart shaped Mexican Silver Other TJA, I think it's Burmese. Both marked and tested sterling, both snap shut with good hinges and no issues. Heavy thick boxes. Largest is 1 3/8" wide, 45.5 grams. silverdrawer
$115.00
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Sterling Pendant Navajo and Mexican Silver Lot of (6) vintage
Sterling Pendant Navajo and Mexican Silver Lot of (6) vintage. Selling the lot of great pendants with no issues. 2 are likely Navajo, the rest mexican silver. The grape doubles as a brooch. Largest is 2" 77 grams
$175.00
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5 Vintage Sterling Mexican Silver Brooch Lot pin
5 Vintage Sterling Mexican Silver Brooch Lot. The flower is mid 20th century, the others are closer to 1980's. Largest is 2" heart that is also a pendant. No issues, 65.2 grams total, selling the lot.
$125.00
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7" Vintage Chunky modernist Mexican Silver Onyx bracelet
7" Vintage Chunky Modernistic Mexican Silver Onyx bracelet 7/8" wide 40.5 grams no issues, very well made marked and tested sterling.
$95.00
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c1960's Modello, Corona, Victoria, Mexican Beer Tray 13.25"
c1960's Modello, Corona, Victoria, Mexican Beer Tray 13.25" A little wear as<br>shown, overall clean and attractive.<br>TW72
$55.00
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Miguel Pineda Mexican Champleve Enamel Aztec Decorated Centerpiece bowl
Nice large piece 9.5" wide x 4" tall. some very tiny chigger bite flakes on base<br>rim. No large chips, cracks, dents, or other damage to enamel.<br>TW69
$855.00
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Vintage Mexican Silver Spring Hinged Bracelet with Cut Onyx
Vintage Mexican Silver Spring Hinged Bracelet with Cut Onyx. No damage or issues. Approximately 7" inside diameter.
$120.00
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1950's Estela Popowski modernist Mexican Sterling Silver/Brass Mixed Metal/Ony
1950's Estela Popowski Modernistic Mexican Silver Mixed Metal/Onyx Brooch. 2<br>9/16" tall x 1.75" wide in great vintage condition.<br>Popowski was a jewish immigrant who moved to Mexico in the 1950s. She lived and<br>worked in Taxco in the 1950s to early 1960s and designed jewelry for Los<br>Castillo, Antonio Pineda, and later in her own studio. She was not a<br>silversmith, so she designed the jewelry and had it executed by a number of<br>master silversmiths in Taxco. In the mid-1960s she moved to California where she<br>lived in Newport Beach while concentrating on painting and design projects.
$255.00
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Vintage Mexican Silver and Brass Mixed Metal modernist Brooch pin
Vintage Mexican Silver and Brass Mixed Metal Modernistic Brooch. Circa third quarter of 20th century with no issues. 2 5/8" wide x 1.5" tall.
$35.00
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c1940 Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Pottery Carta Blanca Beer Advertising Ashtray Som
c1940 Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Pottery Carta Blanca Beer Advertising Ashtray<br>Somrero Shape Extremely Rare. There's a chance this is the only surviving one of<br>these. I can find no sales records and it makes sense that something this small<br>and fragile surrounded by beer drinkers for years wouldn't survive long. I've<br>seen thse without advertising but not with. 3.5" wide with two very small chips<br>on the left of the logo and two other tiny pin sized glaze flakes on rim. No<br>cracks or restorations.
$250.00
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c1940 Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Pottery Gravy Boat and Cup
c1940 Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Pottery Gravy Boat and Cup. Selling both pieces with no cracks, chips or restorations. A few small glaze flakes on cup shown in pics. Gravy is 8.25" at widest point, cup is 3.5" wide without handle x 2" tall.
$85.00
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1950's William Spratling Necklace Modernist Mexican Silver
1950's William Spratling Necklace Modernistic Mexican Silver. 16", the chain by<br>itself is 12". Pendant part is 4" wide 1 3/16" wide at widest section. No<br>detectable issues, guaranteed authentic.<br><br>Spratling, an architect and artist who taught at Tulane University in New<br>Orleans, came to Mexico in the late 1920s and settled in the city of Taxco.<br>Having developed an interest in Mesoamerican archaeology and culture from his<br>colleagues at Tulane, he traveled to Mexico for several summers lecturing and<br>exploring. He sought out remote villages in the state of Guerrero, 110 miles<br>from Mexico City, where in some places Nahuatl, the Aztec language, was spoken.<br>Spratling collected artifacts and contemporary indigenous crafts.
$2,780.00
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1930's Art Deco Mexican Silver Earrings Screw Back Clip on
1930's Art Deco Mexican Silver Earrings Screw Back Clip on. One pair marked del rio, one marked silver, other unmarked. All three sterling silver with working clips or screw backs.
$85.00
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c1940 Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Pottery Ash Tray and Pig Shakers
c1940 Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Pottery Ash Tray and Pig Shakers. A few glaze flakes, no large chips, no cracks, no restorations. Ash Tray is 4.75" tall x 4.75"wide.
$135.00
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c1940 Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Pottery Plate 9.25" lot (3 pcs)
c1940 Tlaquepaque Mexican Folk Pottery Plate 9.25" lot (3 pcs) each piece a work of folk art telling a story. A few very small glaze flakes on the rims, left plate has a small chip. No other cracks,chips, or restorations.
$110.00
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Retro TANE Mexican Sterling/Vermeil bangle bracelet
Retro TANE Mexican Sterling/Vermeil bangle bracelet. No issues.<br><br>Founded in 1942 in Mexico City, this year TANE proudly celebrates its 80th<br>anniversary. Over the past eight decades, with its avant-garde designs, TANE has<br>become an internationally recognized name, as well as a destination for elegant,<br>delicately and exquisitely handcrafted products in silver and gold. The company,<br>has a rich and diverse heritage and is vertically integrated, ensuring<br>sustainability from silver extraction to foundry, design and manufacturing.<br>Prior and current clients of the brand include world-famous celebrities such as<br>Jackie Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, Maria Feliz, Eva Longoria,<br>Hillary Clinton, Paul Newman, Oscar de la Renta, Paul McCartney, as well as<br>international royalty. Celebrate every special moment in your life with TANE<br>Mexico 1942.
$85.00
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Vintage Rivera Matilde Poulat Style Mexican Sterling Snake Choker with turquoise
Vintage Rivera Matilde Poulat Style Mexican Sterling Snake Choker with<br>turquoise, amethyst, and coral. Very well made and substantial necklace with no<br>issues. 16" long, 98.7 grams.<br><br>Rivera was a maestro silversmith who created pieces in Mexico City along the<br>same lines as Matilde Poulat and other Mexico City silversmiths.<br><br>anderasbag
$680.00
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1940's Art deco Mexican Sterling/Amethyst brooch pin
1940's Art deco Mexican Sterling/amethyst brooch 2.5" x 1.5" 20 grams.
$85.00
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Retro Mexican Modernist Sterling and onyx necklace
Retro Mexican Modernist Sterling and onyx necklace 20" long 84 grams Solid 95%<br>silver and genuine Onyx stones a few of the large stones with small nicks on the<br>corners, no other issues.
$230.00
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c1950 Bartholomew Mexican Dance mask from Christmas play
c1950 Bartholomew Mexican Dance mask from Christmas play. 13" tall x 8" wide<br>without ponytail, ponytail is 3-4 feet long. No issues. I will be offering a<br>very large collection of these that was assembled in the 60's-80's, a large<br>percentage are from the first quarter of the 20th century, some perhaps a bit<br>older. The ones that are more recent are of exceptional quality. Some have tags<br>identifying them, some of the tags are missing or have been degraded over time.<br><br>I won't have time to discuss the character of each mask, but I'll make sure to<br>take good, accurate photos, and as stated you'll get the mask shown in the<br>condition shown, with approximate age stated. They will be safely stored until<br>sold so I won't really be able answer any specific questions, I'll give the<br>measurements of each one when listing. And I apologize in advance for my lack of<br>cultural awareness if I happen to call a central/south American mask a Mexican<br>mask.<br>It's just there are a lot of masks and very little time, and while I think each<br>and every one of them is absolutely fabulous or I wouldn't waste my time<br>photographing them....I would rather spend the time I could spend learning the<br>history of each character making sure they are packaged well enough to fall off<br>the truck, get ran over a few times...and still make it to you intact.
$410.00
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