Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 100 BCE. A strand of greenstone beads suspended via drilled suspension holes. The barrels exhibit barrel, cylindrical, and oblong forms that create a feast for the eyes! Size (necklace): 30" L (76.2 cm); (largest bead): 1.52" L x 0.9" W (3.9 cm x 2.3 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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#177931

Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Stone beads are ancient; stringing is modern. Minor abrasions and nicks to some beads, otherwise intact and very good. Nice stone coloration throughout.