What do I do with these??

[elcocal]

I have obtained a few artifacts in my travels and I'm tired of hauling them around.
I'm not into artifacts or even antiques for that matter, but they seem to keep finding their way to me
Anyone know what these are?
The plate is from peru
The man and the dish is from Costa Rica or Mexico (Can't remember , but I think Costa Rica)

 

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[pannerman]

You could eat off the plate, keep coins in the statue piggy bank, and use the mano/metate as a peppercorn grinder.

 

[Tnmountains]

Welcome to t-net. You could get an appraisal and then sell them on e-bay if you so wished. You could also become a charter member here and sell them here. Lets see what kinda info comes in on them. Cool stuff.

 

[rock]

You can put them in a antique store for a % of the sales. That way you dont have to buy a booth.

 

[elcocal]

Thank you.
Where do you go to have them appraised?

 

[danasaur]

The plate is not pre-Columbian! Center shows a Satyr. Symbols are clearly from Greek mythology. May have been brought by early Europeans. Mano y matate are typical for most pre-Columbians. Statue hard to say, photo too blurry.

 

[hvacker]

A proper appraisal will cost you. I've been quoted $250 per item on the high side. Also finding an appraiser qualified will take some searching. You don't want just anyone. A dealer that deals with the specific type of items might help appraise if interested in them but it's better dealing when you know what you have.
Be sure to understand if the value given is wholesale or retail. There can be a huge difference. A dealer doesn't pay retail. Demand is everything. Things go in and out of style.
The mortise and pestle are still made today.

 

[elcocal]

Thank you .

 

[Red James Cash]

When it comes to antiques you should get half of what the item is worth.Top money comes from collectors and auctions.