Works in the ancient American collection span 3,000 years and represent twelve countries. Highlights include ceramics from the southwestern United States; ceramics and stone sculpture from Mexico and Guatemala; gold from Panama, Colombia, and Peru; and textiles and ceramics from Peru.
Mask
Mexico, state of Veracruz, Río Pesquero, Gulf Coast Olmec culture
c. 900–500 B.C.
Seated ruler in ritual pose
Mexico, state of Puebla, San Martín Texmelucan, Highland Olmec culture
c. 900–500 B.C.
Ceremonial mask
Colombia, Calima region
c. 500–1 B.C.
Mantle with condors Peru, south coast, Paracas culture c. 300–100 B.C.
Stirrup-spout vessel with deer hunting scenes Peru, north coast, Moche culture c. A.D. 450–550
Single-spout strap-handle vessel depicting a wounded warrior Peru, south coast, Nasca culture c. A.D. 500–600
Eccentric flint depicting a crocodile canoe with passengers
Mexico or Guatemala, Maya culture
c. A.D. 600–900
Ceremonial mask Peru, north coast, La Leche Valley, Batán Grande area, Sicán culture A.D. 900–1100
Head of the rain god Tlaloc Mexico, state of Oaxaca, Teotitlán del Camino, Mixtec culture c. 1300–1500
Tunic with checkerboard pattern and stepped yoke
Peru, Inca culture
1476–1534
