3 Moche Silver Bird Beads Mounted on Tree Stand
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Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche to Chimu culture, ca. 300 to 1300 CE. A lovely collection of 3 silver beads cast in the form of birds- each pierced with 4 holes for suspension. They are charmingly mounted on a stand that resembles a tree and are removable if one wishes to string them as pendants. In the Pre-Columbian world, birds were sky animals associated with the sun, the moon, and all the celestial elements. As flying creatures, birds served as messengers between humans and the sacred deities of the celestial realm. Size of bird (all about the same): 0.6" L x 0.8" W x 0.2" H (1.5 cm x 2 cm x 0.5 cm); 3.6" H (9.1 cm) on included custom stand; silver quality: 83 to 96%: weight: 5.5 grams
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-H.J. Westermann Collection, Germany, collected 1950 to 1960?s
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#184551
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-H.J. Westermann Collection, Germany, collected 1950 to 1960?s
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.
#184551
Condition
Minor nicks and surface wear, and areas of dark patina, otherwise intact and excellent.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
3 Moche Silver Bird Beads Mounted on Tree Stand
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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