Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 100 BCE; Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec to Proto-Maya culture, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE A large strand of 34 ancient stone beads, each pecked and polished into spherical shapes. The beads are solid and mottled hues of brown, green, beige, cream, gray, and tan. The beads are threaded in modern times on a wire with a lobster clasp as a wearable necklace, a unique piece! Size: 23" L (58.4 cm); largest bead: 1.25" Diameter x 1" W (3.2 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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Chips and abrasions to beads as expected with age and exposure. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas. Strung in modern times om a modern wire as a wearable necklace.