Moche Spondylus Shell Carving - Avian Form

Pre-Columbian, north coast Peru, early Moche, ca. 100 to 300 CE. A petite and fine avian figure carved from orange and white spondylus shell. The figure rests with its curled feet and folded wings hel

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A brilliant orange spondylus shell carved into the form of a caiman, the body curving with the shape of the shell s

A group of four avian form Tairona pendants from Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1500 AD. Each is about one inch long, two are made from translucent crystal, one from Spondylus shell and the last from white clam

Pre-Columbian, Ecuadorian, ca. 5th to 15th century CE. A charming pottery whistle in the form of a spondylus shell with protruding nodules depicting the spikes of the shell and a blow hole and mouthpi

**Originally Listed At $200** Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 200 to 400 CE. A carved and crescent-shaped spondylus shell pendant shaped into a recognizable fish-like form. An oval-shaped

**Originally Listed At $200** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima culture, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A vibrant orange hued spondylus shell pendant, hand carved with a curved profile and details to suggest

With shell-form carving and fine floral jacquard upholstery. Contemporary. Dimensions: H 19" x W 49" x D 19.5" Condition: A few nicks and scuffs to frame; a couple spots of minor discoloration to fabr

Crest centered by a ribbon-decorated urn issuing trailing floral and foliate vines, each corner having a finial formed as a vase with flower, base with shell form carving, 20th century; 29 1/2"W x 45"

An ornate gilt carved horizontal oriented frame featuring shell form carvings in all corners. It measures: 23.5” x 33.5” x 2.5” and inside 14” x 24”.

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian to early Post-Conquest, ca. 500 to 1550 CE. Wonderful necklace comprised of ancient, Moche era hand carved spondylus shell beads interspersed with copper beads

Pre-Columbian, Peru (Ecuador border), Chavin Maranon, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. A fascinating pottery bottle boasting a unique, abstract form resembling a spondylus shell or sea urchin, with a round yet sta

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE/CE. Rare and quite fine carved sea shell (spondylus) in the form of a scorpion. Twin pinchers, drilled eyes and curled tail ready to inflict serious pai

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A charming and wearable pair of bird earrings made from Spondylus shell. Both present a simple stylized form with a rounded body and a tab sh

This is a Gorgeous Antique to Vintage example of Sumba Island supplementary warp ikat sash or panel, All completely hand woven and dyed and adorned with cowrie shells to form two avian designs. The Lo

20thC Chinese Pale Green Clear Turtle Form Jade Carving, Lidded dish with shell of turtle as the lid with a coiled snake on top, the turtle in walking position with head turned to left, good condition

Louis XVI-Style Carved Giltwood Daybed 19th century, the elaborately carved head- and footboards adorned with shell, floral, cornucopia, masque and avian carvings, the rails carved with shells, foliag

**Originally Listed At $1200** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A magnificent ensemble of hand-carved spondylus shell beads - 28 depicting various species of flora and fauna

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 800 CE. The beads and copper spacers from this Moche period collar were found together; the beads are made of Spondylus shell, stone, and other natural

Native American, Southwestern United States, Four Corners region, Navajo, ca. 1970s CE. An attractive necklace of wearable form that is constructed with dozens of slender turquoise beads. The main bod

**Originally Listed At $400** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche V, ca. 600 to 800 CE; Central Coast of Peru, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A wonderful blackware effigy vessel of a spondylus shell o

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Hand-carved from a spondylus shell, this is a beautiful pendant with a rich pale orange, pink, and beige color scheme, in the form of an anim

Louis XV-Style Giltwood and Marble-Top Occasional Table ca. 1900, the inset "turtle"-form marble top with a gadroon edge, above a conforming lattice-pierced frieze centered by a shell carving, raised

Pre-Columbian to early Post-Conquest, ca. 1200 to 1550 CE. Wonderful necklace comprised of ancient, Inca hand carved purple spondylus shell beads interspersed with copper beads dating to the Moche thr

Louis XV-Style Giltwood and Marble-Top Center Table the turtle-form top above a conforming foliate scroll-pierced frieze centered by a shell carving, raised on cabriole legs headed by a shell shield a