Description:

Pre-Columbian, Peru, northcoast, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. A special necklace presenting a unique design and comprised of a wonderful ensemble of beads made from greenstone, obsidian, camelid bone, pottery, stone, and spondylus shell. Several of the beads present zoomorphic forms, including seven carved from a dark grey-black stone and one canine head carved from spondylus shell. Two spondylus shell beads present stylized conical forms. Then there are several tubular beads (one of spondylus and two of a black stone with white veining), two round polished terracotta beads, four polished obsidian spiked beads, and dozens of petite greenstone disc-shaped beads. All beads are ancient and strung in modern times with a sterling silver (.925) clasp. A fabulous necklace, sure to be appreciated by an animal lover or anyone who appreciates ancient Peruvian artistry! Size: 17" L (43.2 cm) and largest bead (obsidian) is 1.5" L (3.8 cm)

Provenance: private Probst collection, Monterey, California, USA, acquired in the mid-1970s to mid-1990s

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  • Condition: All beads are ancient. Strung in modern times on modern stringing with a modern sterling silver clasp.

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