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For every order (single or multiple lots) in this auction, Artemis Gallery will donate 25 meals to Community Food Share, a Feeding America Food Bank.

Pre-Columbian, Panama (the gold bird) and Colombia (all other gold and quartz beads and pendants), ca. 800 to 1500 CE. A stunning, wearable necklace comprised of ancient pendants and beads. Five pendants stud it at regular intervals - a beautiful long-tailed bird, perhaps a hummingbird, a trio of dramatic zoomorphic quadrupeds with horns; and a lovely, detailed seashell. Between these are dozens of granulated gold beads and translucent white quartz disc-shaped beads. The gold ranges from 77 to 89% pure (18-21K+). Size of necklace: 18.5" L (47 cm); bird pendant is: 0.75" H (1.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA

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#153630

  • Condition: All beads and gold aside from the clasp are ancient, restrung with modern materials.




    “To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”

    Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.

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