Confidence From Your First Acquisition
Your first acquisition is the beginning of a collection shaped by curiosity, history, and confidence. Every artifact offered by Relic & Rarity is carefully researched and reviewed, supported by clear documentation and our Authenticity Guarantee. We are here to help you collect with confidence from the very first piece.
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Sepik River | Tribal Ceremonial Wooden Mask | Early 20th Century

Sepik River | Tribal Ceremonial Wooden Mask | Early 20th Century
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Pre-Columbian | Textile with Geometric Animal Embroidery | Circa 1000–1400 CE

Pre-Columbian | Textile with Geometric Animal Embroidery | Circa 1000–1400 CE
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Pre-Columbian | Veracruz Dual-Figure | Ceramic Effigy | Circa 300 BCE–600 CE

Pre-Columbian | Veracruz Dual-Figure | Ceramic Effigy | Circa 300 BCE–600 CE
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figurine| with Fan-Shaped Headdress | Circa 500-1500 CE

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figurine| with Fan-Shaped Headdress | Circa 500-1500 CE
- Regular price
- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Pre-Columbian | Terracotta Head | Mesoamerican Artifact | Circa 1000-1500 CE

Pre-Columbian | Terracotta Head | Mesoamerican Artifact | Circa 1000-1500 CE
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Spanish Colonial Santo Hand-Carved Wooden Religious Statue Circa 18th-19th C

Spanish Colonial Santo Hand-Carved Wooden Religious Statue Circa 18th-19th C
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Mesoamerican Ritual Figurine | Terracotta Standing Figure with Incised Ornamentation | Circa 300–900 CE

Mesoamerican Ritual Figurine | Terracotta Standing Figure with Incised Ornamentation | Circa 300–900 CE
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Frontier-Era Axe Head | Hand-Forged Iron Woodcutting Tool | 19th Century North America

Frontier-Era Axe Head | Hand-Forged Iron Woodcutting Tool | 19th Century North America
- Regular price
- $225.00
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- $225.00
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Ancient Roman | Fertility Pottery Figure | Circa 1st-3rd Century CE

Ancient Roman | Fertility Pottery Figure | Circa 1st-3rd Century CE
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Figurine European Folk Art | Circa 18th–19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Figurine European Folk Art | Circa 18th–19th Century
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Ancient Chinese Qing Dynasty Portable Buddhist Shrine | Circa 18th-19th Century

Ancient Chinese Qing Dynasty Portable Buddhist Shrine | Circa 18th-19th Century
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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European Defensive Armor Segment | Heavy Forged Steel Band from Siege Armor | 17th Century

European Defensive Armor Segment | Heavy Forged Steel Band from Siege Armor | 17th Century
- Regular price
- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Southeast Asian | Gilt Lacquered | Monk Statue | Circa 18th-19th Century

Southeast Asian | Gilt Lacquered | Monk Statue | Circa 18th-19th Century
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Ancient Roman | Bronze Bell | Circa 1st-4th Century CE

Ancient Roman | Bronze Bell | Circa 1st-4th Century CE
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Chancay Textile Fragment | Checkerboard Cotton Weaving with Natural Dyes | Coastal Peru | 1000–1470 CE

Chancay Textile Fragment | Checkerboard Cotton Weaving with Natural Dyes | Coastal Peru | 1000–1470 CE
- Regular price
- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Antique Indian Copper Paan Daan (Betel Box) with Carrying Handle | Mughal Tradition | Late 18th–Early 19th Century

Antique Indian Copper Paan Daan (Betel Box) with Carrying Handle | Mughal Tradition | Late 18th–Early 19th Century
- Regular price
- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Indo-Persian Iron Spearhead | Leaf-Bladed Polearm Tip with Socket | Circa 1700s

Indo-Persian Iron Spearhead | Leaf-Bladed Polearm Tip with Socket | Circa 1700s
- Regular price
- $325.00
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- $325.00
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Hand-Forged Iron Door Lock with Intricate Mechanisms | 18th-Century

Hand-Forged Iron Door Lock with Intricate Mechanisms | 18th-Century
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Ancient Indian Terracotta Head | Shunga Period Red Clay Sculpture | Circa 2nd–1st Century BCE

Ancient Indian Terracotta Head | Shunga Period Red Clay Sculpture | Circa 2nd–1st Century BCE
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Forged Iron Axe Head | Early American Settler’s Tool | 19th Century CE

Forged Iron Axe Head | Early American Settler’s Tool | 19th Century CE
- Regular price
- $225.00
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- $225.00
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Pre-Columbian | Mesoamerican | Ceramic Figurine | Circa 500–1500 CE

Pre-Columbian | Mesoamerican | Ceramic Figurine | Circa 500–1500 CE
- Regular price
- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Dogon Bronze Ritual Container | Anthropomorphic Vessel with Figure Lid | 19th Century CE

Dogon Bronze Ritual Container | Anthropomorphic Vessel with Figure Lid | 19th Century CE
- Regular price
- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Pre-Columbian | Mesoamerican | Larger Ceramic Head Fragment | Circa 500-900 AD

Pre-Columbian | Mesoamerican | Larger Ceramic Head Fragment | Circa 500-900 AD
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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European Spearhead | Forged Iron Leaf-Shaped Blade with Socket | 18th Century CE

European Spearhead | Forged Iron Leaf-Shaped Blade with Socket | 18th Century CE
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Terracotta Figurine of Horse and Rider | Roman Egypt | 1st–3rd Century CE

Terracotta Figurine of Horse and Rider | Roman Egypt | 1st–3rd Century CE
- Regular price
- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Ancient Bronze Ring | Circa 1st to 5th Century CE

Ancient Bronze Ring | Circa 1st to 5th Century CE
- Regular price
- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Islamic Khorassan | Bronze Inkwell | 10th-12th Century

Islamic Khorassan | Bronze Inkwell | 10th-12th Century
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Pre-Columbian | Terracotta Mask Fragment with Animal Motif | Circa 500-900 AD

Pre-Columbian | Terracotta Mask Fragment with Animal Motif | Circa 500-900 AD
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Early European | Forged Iron Axe Head with Maker’s Mark | Circa 17th–18th Century

Early European | Forged Iron Axe Head with Maker’s Mark | Circa 17th–18th Century
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- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel with Ornamental Handles | Circa 1000-1500 CE

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel with Ornamental Handles | Circa 1000-1500 CE
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Figure | Seated Terracotta Human with Ritual Headpiece | Circa 200–800 AD

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Figure | Seated Terracotta Human with Ritual Headpiece | Circa 200–800 AD
- Regular price
- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Pre-Columbian | Mesoamerican | Stone Mask Fragment | Circa 500-900 AD

Pre-Columbian | Mesoamerican | Stone Mask Fragment | Circa 500-900 AD
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Ancient Silver Cluster Ring with Oval Motif | Circa 300–600 CE

Ancient Silver Cluster Ring with Oval Motif | Circa 300–600 CE
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Ancient Bronze Ring with Engraved Horned Animal | Circa 1st to 4th Century CE

Ancient Bronze Ring with Engraved Horned Animal | Circa 1st to 4th Century CE
- Regular price
- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel with Raised Decorative Motif | Circa 800-1500 CE

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel with Raised Decorative Motif | Circa 800-1500 CE
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Spanish Colonial Iron Key | Pierced Head Design | 16th–18th Century

Spanish Colonial Iron Key | Pierced Head Design | 16th–18th Century
- Regular price
- $150.00
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- $150.00
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Ancient Islamic Stone Oil Lamp With Geometric Design | Circa 1000 AD

Ancient Islamic Stone Oil Lamp With Geometric Design | Circa 1000 AD
- Regular price
- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Head | Cast Sculpture with Dark Patina | 18th–19th Century CE

Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Head | Cast Sculpture with Dark Patina | 18th–19th Century CE
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Ancient Roman Band Ring | 1st - 4th Century

Ancient Roman Band Ring | 1st - 4th Century
- Regular price
- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Historic Betel Nut Box | Philippines | Hand-Engraved Brass | Circa 1780–1820

Historic Betel Nut Box | Philippines | Hand-Engraved Brass | Circa 1780–1820
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Pre-Columbian Andean Artifact | Notched Stone Axe for Daily Use | 500–1500 CE

Pre-Columbian Andean Artifact | Notched Stone Axe for Daily Use | 500–1500 CE
- Regular price
- $325.00
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- $325.00
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Classical Mediterranean Terracotta Head | Greek or Roman Fragment with Headdress | Circa 1st Millennium BCE–1st Millennium CE

Classical Mediterranean Terracotta Head | Greek or Roman Fragment with Headdress | Circa 1st Millennium BCE–1st Millennium CE
- Regular price
- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Pre-Columbian Stone Axe | Authentic Andean Tool with Archaeological Tag | 200–800 AD

Pre-Columbian Stone Axe | Authentic Andean Tool with Archaeological Tag | 200–800 AD
- Regular price
- $325.00
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- $325.00
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Ancient Thailand Bronze Head of Buddha | 16-17th Century AD

Ancient Thailand Bronze Head of Buddha | 16-17th Century AD
- Regular price
- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Ancient Andean Artifact | Functional Stone Axe with Patina & Provenance | Pre-Columbian Era, 200–800 CE

Ancient Andean Artifact | Functional Stone Axe with Patina & Provenance | Pre-Columbian Era, 200–800 CE
- Regular price
- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Roman Pale Turquoise Glass Candlestick Balsamarium | Circa 2nd-3rd AD

Roman Pale Turquoise Glass Candlestick Balsamarium | Circa 2nd-3rd AD
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Egyptian Carved Candle Stick Holders | Early 20th Century

Egyptian Carved Candle Stick Holders | Early 20th Century
- Regular price
- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Southeast Asian Buddha Head | Crowned with Ushnisha | Circa 18th–19th Century

Southeast Asian Buddha Head | Crowned with Ushnisha | Circa 18th–19th Century
- Regular price
- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Collector Insights
What makes a good first artifact for a new collector?
A strong first acquisition is one that genuinely interests you, fits comfortably within your budget, and has been properly researched and documented. Many collectors begin with smaller artifacts, ancient ceramics, jewelry, coins, tools, or other approachable historical objects before expanding into more specialized areas.
How do I know an artifact is authentic?
Every artifact offered by Relic & Rarity is researched and reviewed before being listed for sale. Each purchase is backed by our Authenticity Guarantee and includes a Certificate of Authenticity outlining the information associated with the piece.
Do I need a large budget to start collecting historical artifacts?
Not at all. Collecting can begin at many price points. This collection has been specifically curated to feature approachable pieces that allow new collectors to acquire genuine historical objects without beginning with a major investment.
What documentation will I receive with my purchase?
Every artifact includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Where available, additional provenance, ownership history, scientific documentation, or other supporting information will also accompany the piece.
How should I care for my first artifact?
Care requirements vary depending on the material, age, and condition of the object. In general, historical artifacts should be handled carefully and protected from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations, and unnecessary handling.
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