Necklace w/ Guerrero Mezcala Stone Beads
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 100 BCE. A necklace strung with dozens of large, hand-carved stone beads in a variety of geometric forms. The green, beige, and black hues of the beads create an allure that many other necklaces simply do not possess, and can complement any outfit. Size (necklace): 23.75" L (60.3 cm); (largest bead): 1.75" W x 1.125" H (4.4 cm x 2.9 cm)
Provenance: private Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA collection; ex-Minerva Gallery; ex-Benjamin Vega, California, USA, acquired in 2006 to 2007; ex-Gene and Virginia George, brought to the USA from 1961 to 1966
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#177930
Provenance: private Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA collection; ex-Minerva Gallery; ex-Benjamin Vega, California, USA, acquired in 2006 to 2007; ex-Gene and Virginia George, brought to the USA from 1961 to 1966
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#177930
Condition
Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Stone beads are ancient; stringing is modern. Minor nicks and abrasions to some beads, and some light earthen deposits, otherwise intact and very good. Nice bead forms.
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Necklace w/ Guerrero Mezcala Stone Beads
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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