Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Bone Pendants
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Pre-Columbian, culture not identified but probably West Coast Mexico, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Two triangular pendants, cut from thin skull bones, the cranial sutures fused and visible, each one perforated for suspension, the bone in hues of cream, white, and grey, the versos showing porous textured surfaces. Perhaps used as trophy souvenirs harvested from the enemy during battle or sacrifice rituals. Size: each approximately 1.875" L x 2.375" W (4.8 cm x 6 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Harvey Collection, acquired prior to 1972
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#120205
Pre-Columbian, culture not identified but probably West Coast Mexico, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Two triangular pendants, cut from thin skull bones, the cranial sutures fused and visible, each one perforated for suspension, the bone in hues of cream, white, and grey, the versos showing porous textured surfaces. Perhaps used as trophy souvenirs harvested from the enemy during battle or sacrifice rituals. Size: each approximately 1.875" L x 2.375" W (4.8 cm x 6 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Harvey Collection, acquired prior to 1972
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.
#120205
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Losses to two corners of one pendant. Near invisible nicks to corners of other pendant.
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Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Bone Pendants
Estimate $250 - $375
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