Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chavin, ca. 1200 to 500 BCE. A lovely miniature pendant, hand-carved from a red-orange stone with white inclusions (brecciated jasper), a janiform piece with two anthropomorphic faces. Each visage exhibits a bulbous, triangular nose, full lips, and drilled eyes. The faces share a conical brow and a pair of perforated ears which double as suspension loops. The tapered interior of the pendant is carved-out and leads upwards to a small perforation in the forehead. A beautiful and interesting example! Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 1" H (2.5 cm); 2.875" H (7.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Ferdinant Anton collection, Germany, famous Pre-Columbian art expert and author

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#131904

Age-commensurate surface wear and abrasions, small chips to top perforation and nose of one face, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits within recessed areas. Old inventory number written in black on inside rim.