Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A lovely ensemble of 7 hand-carved shells presenting slender, ribbon-like bodies in hues of orange, red, peach, purple, and cream. While 1 shell presents a straight form, the remaining 6 are gently arched to resemble a pectoral. Six shells display annular drill holes for suspension, perhaps as beads or pendants. Size (of largest): 5" L x 0.5" W (12.7 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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Some may be fragments. Some losses, along with expected chips, nicks, and abrasions to all. Otherwise, all are very nice with light earthen deposits.