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Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed & Guanacaste, ca. 100 to 1200 CE. A lovely necklace strung in modern times, comprised of Ancient Pre-Columbian stone discoidal beads and zoomorphic pendant beads made from stone and shell. Two of the animal beads with a striped surface are carved from what is likely nearly fossilized shell, one resembles an armadillo. The large greenstone bird at the center is a type of toucan - these iconic rainforest birds are loud and colorful and were revered by ancient Pre-Columbian cultures for their feathers and their seemingly magical abilities to fly. The strand has a modern barrel clasp and is perfect for everyday wear! Size of strand: 22" L (55.9 cm); toucan pendant: 1.25" L x 0.75" W (3.2 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Baltimore Museum of Art, BMA #1984.443, gifted by Ira H. Levy, Reston, Virginia, USA in 1984

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#176536

  • Condition: Armadillo shell bead is repaired from 2 pieces with chips and abrasions. Central bird pendant has old inventory number on surface and loss to side. Chips and nicks to other beads commensurate with age. Strung in modern times as a wearable piece.

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