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 East Coast 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.

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

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September 24, 2014 9:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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Bid Increments
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$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