Pre-Columbian, Colombia, ca. 200 to 800 CE. A breathtaking, double-strand necklace comprised of dozens and dozens of carnelian beads - all hand-polished, hand-cut, and hand-drilled - of various shapes including cylindrical, lozenge, rounded, and flat disc - the vast majority displaying mesmerizing translucency and stunning veining, all presenting a rich array of hues - peach, orange, cream, red - all arranged in a balanced, symmetrical design, a beautiful example of ancient wearable art! Size: outer strand measures 34" L (86.4 cm)+ 1.25" L (3.2 cm) central pendant bead; inner strand measures 28" L (71.1 cm) + 1.25" L (3.2 cm) central pendant bead; longest bead measures 1.75" L (4.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private Florida collection

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