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Ecuadorian Spindle Whorl w/ Octopus Shaped Pendant
Ecuadorian Spindle Whorl w/ Octopus Shaped Pendant
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi culture, ca. 500 BCE and 500 CE. Dozens of ancient shell and stone seed beads and a terracotta spindle whorl, black with incised abstract motifs, on a modern sterling silver chain forming a gorgeous necklace, with the spindle whorl used to form the body of an "octopus" with dangling beaded "tentacles" for a fun and wearable re-use of ancient materials. Length of strand: 25" L (63.5 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection

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Condition
Modern sterling silver chain and findings. Ancient beads are in nice condition, with some patina and small chips commensurate with age and handling.
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Ecuadorian Spindle Whorl w/ Octopus Shaped Pendant

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