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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 5830252, member: 2844&quot;]They are beautiful, and they look authentic to me, but with pre-Columbian it is best to handle (and smell) them to be certain. Obviously we can&#039;t do that here, and I advise you to seek expert advice. I am no expert, more of an aficionada.</p><p>But to give you an idea, imo they are from the neighbouring states of Jalisco and Nayarit.</p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately a lot of looting took place in pre-Columbian sites in the region, especially in the period these were acquired. That is not your fault nor your family&#039;s, but as the others advised, it is best to check the legality.</p><p><br /></p><p>You mentioned Guachimontones, that is near the town of Teuchitlán, and the culture is called after the town.</p><p>The first figure with the bowl certainly looks Teuchitlán culture to me. The Teuchitlán period is 300 BCE - ca 500 CE, and this looks fairly early to me.</p><p>He is my personal favourite of the group. That characteristic head and the beautiful thin wall of the bowl are wonderful.</p><p><br /></p><p>The second figure with the elongated head looks Nayarit culture to me, 300 BCE - 400 CE. Nayarit is just north of Jalisco.</p><p><br /></p><p>The warrior figure, with helmet and armour, looks Ameca-Etzatlán to me, from Jalisco. Timewise 100 BCE - 250 CE</p><p><br /></p><p>The vessels are from the same general region, but it is difficult for me to specify the cultures.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also tagging [USER=8267]@2manybooks[/USER] , maybe she can add some more info.</p><p><br /></p><p>Again, I am no expert, you will have to find a real expert who can be more precise. Maybe contact a university department or a specialised museum.</p><p>Will you keep us posted?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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