Carlos Regueira, founder and director of Minerva Gallery, began collecting and selling Pre-Columbian art in 2008, driven by a lifelong fascination with the civilizations of the ancient Americas. What began as a personal passion for history and craftsmanship has evolved into a respected gallery known for its integrity, expertise, and dedication to cultural preservation. Carlos has spent more than 15 years studying, curating, and presenting authentic artifacts from Mesoamerica and the Andes, including works from the Maya, Olmec, Chavín, Huari, Chimú, and other great cultures. His hands-on approach and meticulous eye for detail ensure that every object offered by Minerva Gallery embodies authenticity, artistry, and historical significance. As a GIA Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP), Carlos also applies gemological precision to the gallery’s fine selection of Guatemalan jade and ancient stone carvings, bridging the worlds of archaeology and gemology. His work honors jade’s spiritual and aesthetic legacy as a material of immortality, beauty, and power. Each piece presented by Minerva Gallery is backed by a lifetime guarantee on authenticity, reflecting Carlos’s unwavering commitment to transparency and ethical collecting. His mission is to connect modern collectors with the artistry and spirit of ancient civilizations—ensuring that these extraordinary cultural treasures continue to inspire generations to come.