Description:

Native American Indian, Southwest, Anasazi, ca. 1200 to 1350 CE. A lovely pectoral made of shell, accented by mosaic cluster of turquoise in varying sizes and hues. Size: 3-1/2"H x 4"W + custom museum-quality stand. How did shells get to the landlocked southwest region of North America? Long ago the Anasazi had trade routes that spanned the western part of North and Mesoamerica. They traded ancient turquoise for parrots, seashells and other trade items brought from Mexico and California by nomadic trade groups. The Anasazi owned turquoise and copper mines that gave them valuable goods for trade. Archaeologists have found Anasazi turquoise and copper in Mexico Ruins as well as parrot feathers and seashells from the Gulf of Mexico have been found in the Anasazi Ruins. Size: 3-1/2"H x 4"W. Provenance: Ex-museum collection, AZ; Ex-private Los Angeles 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. #108997

  • Condition: Repaired as shown.

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