Description:

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, ca. 1000 to 1400 CE. A collection of shell, stone, and bird bone beads placed on a modern 14K gold chain. Bright red, white, and brown beads form much of the design, with a single, deep turquoise bead near the center; two small shells are placed higher on the chain. Also two earrings with 14K chains and findings and shell and bone beads, terminating in dangling shells that match those on the necklace. Necklace is 24" L (61 cm); each earring is: 3.9" L (9.9 cm)

Provenance: beads ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, around 1970

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  • Condition: Beads are all intact, with some patina and light deposits on their surfaces. Modern stringing.

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