Description:

Pre-Columbian, Columbia, Tairona culture, ca. 800 to 1000 CE. A stunning necklace comprised of 37 ancient Tairona carnelian, agate, quartz crystal, and greenstone beads with one modern quartz crystal bead to create symmetry. The beads were carved in various forms - tubular, barrel, and lozenge shaped - and come together to produce an impressive design. Size: 45" L (114.3 cm); longest beads measure ~ 2.5" L (6.4 cm)

Provenance: private Liu, New York, USA collection, ex- Artemis Gallery, ex Gilbert Martin collection, Georgia USA

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#140016

  • Condition: Beads show normal age wear with scuffs and nicks. Some with chips or internal cracks. Still, a very special example, comprised of 37 ancient beads and 1 modern quartz bead to provide for a balanced design - strung in modern times.

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