Pre-Columbian Llama Bone Pendant
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Pre-Columbian, probably Peru, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A finely carved llama bone pendent of white and almond beige hues, depicting a figure with a ghoulish, ghost-like visage comprised of partially drilled round eyes, an overhanging forehead, a closed slit mouth, petite ears, and a caplike coiffure - holding its four-fingered hands to its chest. The piece is drilled behind the head for suspension. Size: 2.625" H (6.7 cm); 3.25" H (8.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA
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Pre-Columbian, probably Peru, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A finely carved llama bone pendent of white and almond beige hues, depicting a figure with a ghoulish, ghost-like visage comprised of partially drilled round eyes, an overhanging forehead, a closed slit mouth, petite ears, and a caplike coiffure - holding its four-fingered hands to its chest. The piece is drilled behind the head for suspension. Size: 2.625" H (6.7 cm); 3.25" H (8.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA
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.
#123123
Condition
Normal signs of ossification, but otherwise excellent.
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Pre-Columbian Llama Bone Pendant
Estimate $400 - $600
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