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Pair of Chavin Matched Carved Shell Fish Amulets

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Pair of Chavin Matched Carved Shell Fish Amulets

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin, ca. 1200 to 200 BCE. Two nearly identical fish amulets finely carved from shells with meticulously carved details on both sides and perforated eyes. Lovely examples of wearable art from this very early, ancient Peruvian culture. Size: each approximately 1.25" L (3.2 cm)

Provenance: private California, USA collection

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Condition

Nice mineral deposits on the surfaces. Green patina in some areas, presumably from a copper object situated beside it.

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Pair of Chavin Matched Carved Shell Fish Amulets

Name: Pair of Chavin Matched Carved Shell Fish Amulets
SKU: 63745344
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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