Fine Huari Shell Ornament Inlaid w/ Starburst Stones
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Pre-Columbian, Peru, Huari (Wari) culture, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A gorgeous shell ornament inlaid with shimmering and vibrant shards of stone and shell. The main body is probably a white conch shell. At the center is a copper disc, with light pink / purple spondylus shell, nacre, and blue turquoise and/or chrysocolla stones radiating from the center, like a sun or starburst. On the verso is a pierced hole for suspension - possibly worn as a pendant, earspool, or clothing adornment. Size: 1.75" Diameter x 0.3" W (4.4 cm x 0.8 cm); 3.75" H (9.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
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#184717
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
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.
#184717
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Intact and excellent.
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Fine Huari Shell Ornament Inlaid w/ Starburst Stones
Estimate $5,000 - $7,500
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