Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche, ca. 200-700 CE. Wearable art in all it's splendor, this beautiful necklace is comprised of long, tubular gold beads that alternate with natural cut green and white stones, all culminating in a charming green stone figural pendant drop. The ancient Peruvians created necklaces such as this for personal adornment of their elite. Gold in particular was quite rare and symbolically meaningful and was intended for those of high status. 27"L, 29"L with pendant Provenance: Ex-Private New York Collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Minor repair to pendant, expected oxidation of gold, good condition.

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January 24, 2014 9:00 AM MST
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Bid Increments
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 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000