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Ancient Colombian Beaded Necklace of Spondylus Shell

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Ancient Colombian Beaded Necklace of Spondylus Shell

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Tairona culture, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A long restrung necklace, in hues of citrine, ruby-red, coral, and salmon, with forty twin-stranded sections of spondylus shell beads, each separated by a horizontally-oriented bead. The necklace pendant, a long tubular bead comprised of similarly-colored shell, is tied onto the bottom of the necklace. Size: 16.25" L (41.3 cm).

Provenance: ex-prominent Miami, Florida, USA estate

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Condition

Necklace has been restrung. All beads are ancient. Minor nicks and chips to beads and pendant. Overall excellent and wearable.

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Ancient Colombian Beaded Necklace of Spondylus Shell

Name: Ancient Colombian Beaded Necklace of Spondylus Shell
SKU: 56986041
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $300

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