Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit-Colima-Jalisco cultures, ca. 0-200 CE. This collection of spindle whorls is interesting for several reasons. First off, the group is comprised of both carved stone and ceramic examples. Secondly, note the striking colors of the stone pieces - green, red, and cream. Finally, the ceramic beads range from pure spherical shapes to more compressed round forms and one shows intriguing decorative carving. Largest 1 5/8"D

Provenance: Ex-Langdon Collection, Buhl, Idaho, Ex-Gilbert Martin Collection, Georgia, USA

All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

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  • Condition: Minor, normal surface wear. Intact and appear in excellent to near choice condition.

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