Lot 0072C

2 Chavin Stone & Shell Amulets + 2 Huari Stone Figures

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2 Chavin Stone & Shell Amulets + 2 Huari Stone Figures

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Description

**Originally Listed At $500**

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Chavin, ca. 900 to 500 BCE; South Coast Peru, Huari, ca. 500 to 800 CE. A fine gathering of 4 hand-carved figurine amulets of petite sizes and charming forms. First is a Chavin Spondylus shell amulet bearing several string-cut grooves that delineate the legs, neckline, and toes, a minimalist head with offset eyes, and a biconically drilled suspension hole beneath each shoulder. Next is a Chavin limestone amulet with spiralized grooves on the legs, hands folded atop the chest, and a biconical drill hole bored through the face. Last is a pair of Huari turquoise figural beads with massive heads, almond-shaped eyes, and squat legs and feet. Size of largest (Chavin limestone amulet): 0.63" W x 1.68" H (1.6 cm x 4.3 cm)

Provenance: private Southern California collection, USA, bestowed 2006; ex-J. Malter collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired before 2006

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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Condition

Both Huari figural beads have chips along backsides of heads as shown; both Chavin pieces are intact and very good. Each piece has minor abrasions and softening to some finer details. Nice preservation to overall forms.

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2 Chavin Stone & Shell Amulets + 2 Huari Stone Figures

Name: 2 Chavin Stone & Shell Amulets + 2 Huari Stone Figures
SKU: 132794405
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,050

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