Is it legal to sell pre-Columbian artifacts?

It is against the law of the United States to bring most pre-Columbian art into this country. Maya pottery from the Peten area is especially illegal. When tempted to buy antiquities in Central America all kinds of tall tales will be given to encourage you to buy.

Is pre-Columbian art valuable?

While pre-Columbian art might be open to controversy and forgery, Central America’s ancient treasures are more than worth it to its many passionate collectors across the world.

Is it legal to own Mayan artifacts?

Subject to the import ban are Mayan ceramic vases, bowls, plates, jars, drums, figurines, whistles, stamps and other artifacts of jade, obsidian, flint, alabaster, calcite, shell and bone. Guatemalan law prohibits these artifacts from being bought and sold.

Is it legal to own ancient artifacts?

5. While it’s legal to own artifacts, it’s illegal to buy, sell, trade, import, or export burial, sacred or cultural objects, and other historical artifacts that were obtained by violating laws against digging on sites, collecting on public lands without a permit, or disturbing graves.

How do I sell Pre-Columbian artifacts?

Have your Pre-Columbian art appraised online by a specialist.

  1. Receive a valuation in 24 to 48 hours.
  2. Communicate directly with an experienced Pre-Columbian art specialist.
  3. 100% private and secure.
  4. Opportunities to consign and sell your items.

How do I sell pre Columbian artifacts?

Can you buy archeological artifacts?

Collectors have been buying antiquities / ancient artifacts for thousands of years and it is a rewarding hobby and passion for people around the world today. Artemis Gallery takes great care in ensuring that each and every artifact we list for sale is from the culture and time period from which it is attributed.

Where did the pre-Columbian artifacts come from?

All of these Pre-Columbian artifacts were legally and ethically acquired, coming from old American and European collections, museum deaccessions and auctions throughout the US and Europe prior to UNESCO and subsequent international laws. Every item is painstakingly screened for authenticity and legality.

What are the pre-Columbian Chimu artifacts?

SEE MORE PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIFACTS This is an amazing collection of THREE precious silver objects of the ancient Pre-Columbian Chimu Indians dating to a period from 800-1200 A.D.. Purportedly found together, the set includes a large primary tupu…

What are the Nazca artifacts?

Nazca Artifacts. Nazca-Lines culture, Peru Teotihuacan, Pre-Aztec Mexico. Teotihuacana 200-800 AD 3,200 to 5,000 years old! Valdivia, ancient Ecuador, c. 3000 – 1200 BC. An attractive and large Valdivian female bust.