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Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A collection of 6 pendants and amulets made from Spondylus and conch shells displayed in a modern case. The Spondylus pendants exhibit tapered or flared tips and circular suspension loops, all with warm peach-orange hues. The conch shells are highly polished, with rounded spire nubs and the body shaved down to the columella with a pair of pierced suspension holes on the chamber lip. Size (largest conch): 2.75" L x 0.8" W (7 cm x 2 cm); (case): 8.75" L x 6.75" W (22.2 cm x 17.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#171806

  • Condition: Natural shell pitting and ossification. Chips and losses to surface layers on the 4 Spondylus pendants, and not recommended for wearing. Conch shell pendants are intact with light mineral deposits. Displayed in modern Riker case.

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