Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin, ca. 900 to 200 BCE for sodalite; Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Moche, ca. 400 to 600 CE for gold. A Chavin sodalite and Moche 24 kt gold bead necklace strung in modern times. This beauty features large, cylindrical sodalite beads of stunning cornflower blue hues punctuated by 17 small lustrous gold rounded beads. Four narrow tubular gold beads divide the necklace into twin strands at the neckline. Beautifully wearable. Size: 17" L (of necklace); 0.65" W x 1.55" H (of bead) (43.2 cm; 1.7 cm x 3.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex Private Atlanta GA acquired in 1980s

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Expected wear to beads including small chips from some, especially around the holes; one has a larger chip from one side. One gold bead is slightly misshapen.