Moche Spondylus Shell Bead Necklace w/ Avian Pendants
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Description
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 800 CE. A beautiful necklace constructed with dozens of Spondylus shell beads in hues of crimson, vermilion, citrine, khaki, beige, coral, tan, burnt ochre, caramel, and chocolate. The necklace strand is strung with petite seed-form beads that gradually increase in size towards the center of the composition, with a few rectangular beads interspersed throughout. A pair of stylized avian-form pendants grace either side of the middle and draped in the center is a lengthy rectangular pendant. An attractive and stylish accessory made wearable with modern stringing. Size (necklace): 28.75" L (73 cm); (central pendant): 0.45" W x 1.09" H (1.1 cm x 2.8 cm)
Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
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Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#165365
Condition
Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Spondylus shell beads and pendants are ancient; stringing is modern. Minor nicks and pitting to some beads, otherwise intact and very good. Nice coloration to beads. Please note that necklace stringing is tied on the back and is not adjustable.
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Moche Spondylus Shell Bead Necklace w/ Avian Pendants
Estimate $700 - $1,000
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