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Very Fine, Pre-Columbian Moche Spondylus Shell Necklace
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Antiques:
Regional Art:
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Handiwork:
Pre AD 1000 item# 838827 (stock# PC-112108i)
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Wallis Gallery of Antiquities
Tel. 1-416-817-9291
This item is sold.
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This is a very nice necklace. Re-composed using ancient Peruvian, Moche beads made of Spondylus shell. Each bead was hand-carved in ancient times, circa 300 AD. The central bead is clay and was made by a Moche jeweller to resemble the tooth of a large cat, when worn, symbolized great power for the wearer.
The necklace measures 16" in length, and is strung on nylon-coated, stainless steel Flex-cord for safety and conservation.
The clasp is silver.
A fine piece of WEARABLE jewelry with great historical significance.
Provenance of beads provided to purchaser.
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Ancient Egyptian and Pre-Columbian Bead Necklace
Catalogue:
Antiques:
Regional Art:
Americas:
Pre Columbian:
Handiwork:
Pre AD 1000 item# 838824 (stock# PC-112108h)
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Wallis Gallery of Antiquities
Tel. 1-416-817-9291
$199 USD
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This is a very nice necklace. Re-composed using ancient Egyptian and Peruvian, Moche beads made of Spondylus shell. Each bead was hand-carved in ancient times, circa 300 AD.
The central pendant is an ancient Egyptian, Old Kingdom calcite oval drop bead, circa 2500 BC.
The necklace measures 19.5" in length, and is strung on nylon-coated, stainless steel Flex-cord for safety and conservation. Clasp is hallmarked Sterling Silver.
A fine piece of WEARABLE jewelry with great historical significance.
Provenance of beads provided to purchaser.
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