Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco / Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A collection of over 40 ancient hand cut and polished carnelian and red jasper stones beads in warm vermilion tones, gathered and strung together in modern times as a lovely and wearable necklace! The beads are arranged in a balanced composition, graduating from petite to larger beads at the center, accented by a spherical pendant and drop shaped pendant bead. The terminal tips have a silver push clasp and loop closure, perfect for everyday and casual wear! Size (strand): 25.75" L (65.4 cm); (largest bead): 1" L x 0.5" W (2.5 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Arkansas, USA collection, via descent in 2021; ex-private Florida estate, USA, acquired from the 1960s to 1970s

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#174138

Minor nicks and surface wear to beads, larger chips on several beads, but overall great condition. Strung in modern times on a cotton cord with a silver clasp. Wearable!