Description:

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean/Florida, Taino people, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An interesting bone pendant or gorget shaped as a saurian creature with a two inlaid stone eyes. The elongated body is shown in profile, crouching on bent legs, with several rounded nubs or spikes along the spine. Two suspension holes are drilled through the spine into the tail and on the neck. The upturned snout is incised with teeth and the 2 circular black stones protruding slightly from the surface are hematite- highly polished to glimmer and catch the light. Size: 4.45" L x 1" W (11.3 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection

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#170754

  • Condition: Loss and chip to rear foot. Minor surface abrasions and age expected discoloration and patina. Overall great condition!

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