Lot 111
**First Time At Auction**
East Africa, Kenya, Sericho, ca. 2016 CE. A gorgeous fragment of a pallasite meteorite in a sterling silver pendant; a shard of celestial material made of shimmering kamacite and olivine. The pallasite is composed primarily of iron with some nickel content known as kamacite, as well as olivine crystal inclusions throughout, olivine is more commonly recognized as the gemstone peridot. Both sides of the slice have been polished until they achieved an incredibly lustrous finish, then covered with a clear glass. The open sterling silver bezel lets the light illuminate the matrix throughout. This pendant is strung on a cord with a lobster clasp as a wearable piece that is "out of this world." Size of pendant: 1.65" L x 0.875" W (4.2 cm x 2.2 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); silver quality: 92%; weight: 9.2 grams
This meteorite landed in Kenya in prehistoric times, but the extraterrestrial stones were not identified as pallasite material until 2016. Two herders came across the strewn field while searching for a wayward camel, and they realized the striking similarities these strange rocks had with meteorites, so they collected many samples, which were later confirmed as pallasites. People living the area had collected these stunning stones for years, not realizing they came from outer space, and no wonder - this example is gorgeous!
Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance),
we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167702
- Condition: Intact and excellent. Meteorite is polished and covered with a clear glass and set in a modern bezel. Wearable and strung on a modern cord.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Shipping
Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense
Artemis Fine Arts
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 26.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $20,000 |