- Guanacaste-Style Nephrite Jade
Guanacaste-Style Nephrite Jade Anthropomorphic Axe God Pendant, 200-600 A.D., Costa Rica, the rounded, trapezoidal, dark green stone of lozenge-shaped section and carved in shallow relief with a highly stylized human figure with triangular nose, pointed chin, horizontal eyebrows, eyes and mouth, the arms horizontal and meeting in front of the body, the front surface highly polished, the verso with evidence of vertical detachment, drilled through the head for suspension, presented on a metal stand, h. 4". Ex-collection: Maximo Acosta, San Juan, Costa Rica; William Fagaly, New Orleans, Louisiana. Exhibition: "What a Wonderful World", Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2003.
- Pre-Columbian polished jade figural
Pre-Columbian polished jade figural axe god/celt pendant perforated through the neck for suspension. Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, circa 300 BC-700 AD. 4 1/2"H. Small chip to tip.
- Pre-Columbian string-cut jadeite
Pre-Columbian string-cut jadeite bird axe god/celt pendant; perforated through the neck for suspension with string-cut spine on reverse. Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, circa 300 BC-700 AD. 7"H. Minor flaking to the stone and chipped point.
- COSTA RICAN OMPHACITE JADE AXE
COSTA RICAN OMPHACITE JADE AXE GOD - BIRD FORMPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Guanacaste/Nicoya region, ca. 200 to 600 CE. Finely carved from a verdant omphacite jade with elegant black inclusions, an avian axe god, the lower section a nice celt form, the upper section representing a perky bird denizen of the Costa Rican rainforest with a delicately delineated beak, striated bands, and jutting crest feathers. Laterally drilled behind the beak. Size: 1" W x 6" H (2.5 cm x 15.2 cm)
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, acquired over twenty years ago
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#123170
Condition:
Repaired from three pieces. A few pressure fissures.
- COSTA RICAN JAGUAR METATE GRINDING
COSTA RICAN JAGUAR METATE GRINDING STONE Costa Rican volcanic stone jaguar Metate or grinding stone, carved with a snarling jaguar head issuing from and oval grinding plate having a geometric band around the rim of the plate, the whole rising on two figural legs, one a human captive and the other appears to be a spirit or a chimera figure with a skull for a head. Approximate dimensions: h. 3.5", w. 6", d. 9.75".
- GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA, FOOTED
GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA, FOOTED VASE Guanacaste, Costa Rica, footed vase, AD1000-1350, having a jaguar head and front paws projecting, somewhat eroded black and red pigments on the upper half, 1/4" chip off nose, 9"h
- COSTA RICAN GREENSTONE DOUBLE CROCODILE
COSTA RICAN GREENSTONE DOUBLE CROCODILE PENDANTPre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. An exceptional pendant comprised of a beautiful greenstone of a gray-green hue, and expertly string cut to depict two outward facing crocodilian heads. The thick piece has suspension holes drilled into the jaws of the crocs, their mouths are open and also pieced laterally through the throat and body. Their eyes and nostrils are formed via shallow circular bores, and the linear markings on their body are string cut, and the surface is highly polished. This spectacular pendant could have been suspended from a cord as a pectoral or other adornment and would have been a prized item of rank or prestige. Caimans and crocodiles are both found in Costa Rican rivers and coastal areas- seen as primordial predatory beings that represented strength and fertility. Size: 4.8" L x 0.75" W (12.2 cm x 1.9 cm)
In Costa Rica the Crocodilia order is represented by the spectacled caiman and the American crocodile- caimans and crocs were treated similarly in Pre-Columbian mythology. Iconographic references to crocodiles and other animals known to exhibit predatory, aggressive, and oftentimes dangerous behaviors were quite popular in the Pre-Columbian world to demonstrate strength and power. Caimans are also sometimes used as the bumpy tree trunk of the "World Tree," a cosmological symbol that was popular is Mesoamerican art.
Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection, purchased on May 18, 2021; ex-Auction Life, Loxahatchee, Florida, USA
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#170478
Condition:
Intact and excellent with minor surface nicks and abrasions. Mineral and earthen deposits in recessed nostril eyes, and mouth areas.
- Four Jade Pendants from Various
Four Jade Pendants from Various Costa Rican Cultures , 300-500 A. D., the first two stylized standing figures with metal stands and piercing at the neck, the smaller figure with raised features of the face, body, legs and feet, the arms and hands joined in front of the body, with old label en verso, h. 2", the larger figure abstracted with tubular headdress and prominent lips, the hands joined in front of the body, with drilled navel indentation and S-shaped legs, h. 3-1/4", the other two being pierced stones which may be read as a monkey, bird or rabbit, h. 1" and 1-1/2". Ex-collection: Maximo Acosta, San Juan, Costa Rica; William Fagaly, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- COSTA RICAN BASALT JAGUAR EFFIGY
COSTA RICAN BASALT JAGUAR EFFIGY METATE**First Time At Auction**
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 100 to 700 CE. A hand-carved basalt stone jaguar effigy grinding platform known as a metate, supported atop a quartet of thick feline legs. Carved from a single piece of volcanic stone, the sinuous tail curves inward to his foot creating a handle, and his head provides another grip. Metates were initially for the utilitarian purpose of grinding corn; however, the objects evolved into meaningful ritual objects, replete with strong iconography and intriguing sculptural forms. Size: 13.25" L x 4.5" W x 2.8" H (33.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 7.1 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-prominent lawyer Stanley L. Kaufman collection
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#178304
Condition:
Intact and excellent. Softening to carved details. Light mineral and earthen deposits.
- COSTA RICAN STONE METATE - ABSTRACT
COSTA RICAN STONE METATE - ABSTRACT JAGUAR HEADSPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A hand-carved stone grinding platform known as a metate supported atop a quartet of thick feline legs. The rectangular vessel is flanked by a pair of abstract jaguar heads - each with protruding eyes, raised whiskers, slender snouts, and perky ears - and the peripheries of the basin rim are incised with decorative zigzagging bands. Metate technology developed initially for the utilitarian purpose of grinding corn; however, the objects evolved into meaningful ritual objects, replete with strong iconography and intriguing sculptural forms. Size: 11.625" L x 4.625" W x 3.875" H (29.5 cm x 11.7 cm x 9.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
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#172942
Condition:
Repair to area of basin rim and one leg, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Nicks to jaguar heads, legs, and basin, with softening to some finer details, and coarse surface texture in scattered areas.
- Costa Rican. Trophy head. carved
Costa Rican. Trophy head. carved basalt. 7 h × 4½ w × 6½ d in. result: $585. estimate: $800–1,200.
- PRE-COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN STONE
PRE-COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN STONE REPTILIAN MACE HEADPre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicoya or Atlantic Watershed region, ca. 1st to 5th century CE. A sizable and hefty mace head, hand-carved from a calcite stone into a stylized creature with a wide shaft hole vertically through the center. The frontal snout area resembles a reptilian, circular pecked eyes and tapering snout. A long wooden pole would have been inserted into the bottom of the mace head for use as a battle-ready weapon, however the intricacy of this example indicates it was perhaps carved as a ritual item or funerary offering. In Costa Rica, there are numerous snake species and other saurian animals that were revered for their power and other attributes such as fierce teeth, stealth, and venom. Size: 4.6" L x 2" W x 2.5" H (11.7 cm x 5.1 cm x 6.4 cm); 5.6" H (14.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-prominent lawyer Stanley L. Kaufman collection
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#178336
Condition:
Surface wear, abrasions, chips, and hairline fissures on snout and eyes. Overall great condition with some softening to finer details.
- IMPRESSIVE MAYA JADE CELTPre-Columbian,
IMPRESSIVE MAYA JADE CELTPre-Columbian, southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A beautiful example of a hand-carved jadeite celt of soft sage, pistachio, and forest green hues. The elongated trapezoidal tool features a rounded butt end for gripping, a tapered body with rounded peripheries, incredibly smooth surfaces, and an acutely-angled blade edge. The celt is a tapered hand tool of a highly stylized ritual form with ceremonial and funerary purposes. Since not all celts were created as implements of ritual sacrifice, scholars posit that many were intended to be buried as votive offerings with rulers or individuals of high wealth and social standing. Size: 9.9" L x 2.8" W (25.1 cm x 7.1 cm)
Celts were associated with ears of corn, the V-shape being associated with the husk from which the cob emerged. At La Venta (a coastal city near present day Tabasco), caches of celts were discovered planted vertically like miniature stelae. The blunt end of this celt would suggest a similar use, and when placed in a vertical position its appearance is much more dramatic. In this stance, the celt served to define the central axis mundi and the corners of the four-sided world, regarded as a cosmic maize field.
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
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#173401
Condition:
Small nicks to butt end and a few stable hairline fissures, otherwise intact and excellent. Wonderful surface smoothness throughout.
- Meso-American Pre-Columbian Jadeite
Meso-American Pre-Columbian Jadeite Necklace, composed of cylindrical beads, dia. 6".
- COSTA RICAN NICOYA STONE MACE EFFIGY
COSTA RICAN NICOYA STONE MACE EFFIGY CROCODILE HEADPre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Nicoya or Atlantic Watershed, ca. 100 to 500 CE. An incredible stone mace, pecked and polished into a crocodilian or reptilian head, the surface grooved and drilled with eyes and textured skin. The rounded snout has a pair of flared nostrils and bared teeth. Through the center is a hafting hole that was drilled through from both sides, meeting in the center of the stone. A long wooden pole would have been inserted into the bottom of the mace head for use as a battle-ready weapon, however the intricacy of this example indicates it was perhaps carved as a ritual item or funerary offering. In Costa Rica, there are numerous snake species and other saurian animals that were revered for their power and other attributes such as fierce teeth, stealth, and venom. Size: 4.2" L x 2.25" W x 1.75" H (10.7 cm x 5.7 cm x 4.4 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection, private Atlanta, Georgia collection acquired over 15 years ago.
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#177803
Condition:
Professionally repaired and restored. Infill with new material along break lines and light mineral deposits.
- COSTA RICAN NICOYA GREENSTONE FIGURAL
COSTA RICAN NICOYA GREENSTONE FIGURAL AXE GOD CELTPre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rican, Nicoya region, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 300 to 500 CE. An intriguing and abstract anthropomorphic figure known as an axe god, hand-carved from a mottled green stone with scattered dark-green inclusions. The planar figure displays string-cut and bow-drilled decorations such as eyes, teeth, nostrils, and neck line, and the lower body is a gently tapering blade edge - hence the name "axe god." The eyes are accentuated with applied red pigment that creates a wondrous effect on the orbitals. A biconically drilled suspension hole through the neck suggests this carving was worn as a pendant by the living or the dead. Size: 2.375" W x 6.75" H (6 cm x 17.1 cm); 7.6" H (19.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Art for Eternity, New York, USA; ex-Skinner Auction, Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection
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#178892
Condition:
Light abrasions, minor softening to some finer details, and some fading to pigment in eye sockets, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface smoothness and preservation to overall form.
- *A Collection of Pre-Columbian
*A Collection of Pre-Columbian Style Jewelry including jadeite and other various carved stone articles. Width of first 2 1/2 inches.
- (2) CARVED STONE ANTIQUITIES Probably
(2) CARVED STONE ANTIQUITIES Probably 800-1200 CE and earlier, including a Costa Rican volcanic stone jaguar head, and a green stone stag fitting, possibly Western Asiatic, on acrylic museum mount, 2.75"h x 5.5"l (jaguar), 3"h x 2"l (stag)
- RARE / GORGEOUS OLMEC BLUE JADE
RARE / GORGEOUS OLMEC BLUE JADE CELTPre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 1150 to 550 BCE. A rare, hand-carved ceremonial jade celt (hand axe) with a muted blue-green coloration and an elegant presentation. Meticulously flaked and then sanded smooth to a reflective sheen, the tool has a bulbous body, a rounded ovoid handle, and a tapered top section with an acutely-angled edge. The celt is a tapered hand tool of a highly-stylized ritual form with ceremonial or funerary purposes. Designed for a votive function, this is a fabulous piece of art which exemplifies the arduous process of ancient stone-shaping! Size: 6.1" L x 2.375" W (15.5 cm x 6 cm)
Research in the late 1990s and early 2000s pinpointed the source of what is colloquially referred to as "Olmec blue" jadeite in the lowland Motagua River near the modern-day border of Guatemala and Honduras; stone from this source was carved and traded widely throughout early Mesoamerica. The value of jade for ancient people lay in its symbolic power: perhaps its color was associated with water and vegetation; later, the Maya would place jade beads in the mouths of the dead. Many scholars have argued that the demand for jadeite contributed to the rise of long-distance trading networks and to the rise of urban centers in ancient Mesoamerica. This would have been an exceedingly valuable and rare piece of ceremonial art.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1989.314.4
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
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#173402
Condition:
Small chips to butt end and periphery on one side, with light abrasions commensurate with age, otherwise in excellent condition. Wonderful surface smoothness, and blade edge is still relatively sharp.
- Guanacaste Nicoya Zoo-Anthropomorphic
Guanacaste Nicoya Zoo-Anthropomorphic Avian Jade Axe God Celt, 100 AD-500 AD with string cut detailing height 3.3 in — 8.4 cm
- PRE-COLUMBIAN NICOYA EARTHENWARE
PRE-COLUMBIAN NICOYA EARTHENWARE JAR Guanacaste region of Costa Rica; of squat globular form, with shallow incised lines around the shoulder suggesting a gourd, and three frogs modeled in low relief; burnished orange-brown earthenware, 7 3/4 in. H.
- COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELRYCOLLECTION
COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELRYCOLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELRY, including 4 Ecuadorian necklaces, in tones of natural, black, green and mustard; a wood ring, 2 beaded bracelets on elastic cord, one necklace of raw amber slabs, a metal torque strung with amber pieces on metal loops, a necklace of clear tumbled glass beads interspersed with naturalistically formed gold metal beads, a copper bangle, an abalone shell carved with a bird in a silver metal bezel, 2 coral type necklaces, an Ecuadorian mustard colored ring, a white metal ring set with oval amber, a pair of teardrop-shaped hardstone stud earrings, a brown carved hardstone pendant with silver metal bird to reverse, a dyed green agate necklace on ribbon, a tea quartz and silver metal necklace with aventurine pendant, a necklace with carnelian central stone and pierced Russian coins strung on leather cord, an agate necklace with beads separated by gilt metal lentil-form beads and a dyed hardstone circular bead with white metal overlay and strung on gold rayon cord (as a lot) Provenance: Estate of Col. Robert E. Bartos and Sharon Bartos, Puerto Rico
- MAYA, GUATEMALA, CIRCA 1000-500
MAYA, GUATEMALA, CIRCA 1000-500 BC JEWELRY Pair of Green Jade Ear Ornaments depicting male and female figures and a graceful Iguana lizard 5" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2", including museum stand, 1 1/2" discs.
- COSTA RICAN GOLD PENDANT, JANIFORM
COSTA RICAN GOLD PENDANT, JANIFORM CROCODILIAN**First Time At Auction**
Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Chiriqui or Diquis culture, ca. 13th to 16th century CE. A dazzling pendant depicting the form of a double-headed zoomorph with 2 crocodilian heads, 4 extended fins, and 4 pointed ears each with a dangling trophy head. Chomping down on the body of a monkey, each head presents a tapered snout, bulbous eyes containing petite balls to serve as bell clappers, and a central channel of woven motif that travels vertically down the body from nose to nose. Four loops on the underside would have allowed this opulent ornament to be worn with the danglers and clappers transforming it into a sonorous accessory. The lustrous patina that envelops the accessory create a glinting presentation. Size: 2.6" L x 2.4" W x 1.3" H (6.6 cm x 6.1 cm x 3.3 cm); metal quality: 70.3% gold (equivalent to over 16 karat), 21% copper, 6% silver; weight: 72.6 grams
Composite creatures, like this double-headed crocodile, occur throughout Costa Rica and Panama, signaling that beliefs and their expressions were shared by many groups. Crocodilian imagery and adornment also appear frequently in gold pendants from Costa Rica and Panama. Depictions of predatory animals are common; crocodiles, felines, bats, sharks, and spiders appear in various guises, many anthropomorphized, and many with bared teeth showing. It is believed that the ability of such creatures to cause harm also engendered their capacity to inspire religious awe and respect.
Cf. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1979.206.734.
Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010
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#177440
Condition:
Losses to 1 suspension loop, tip of 1 snout, and both monkeys. Light surface wear as expected with age, but otherwise excellent with nice remaining detail and earthen encrustations in some areas. Wearable as a pendant.
- COSTA RICAN BASALT SEATED MALE
COSTA RICAN BASALT SEATED MALE SHAMAN FIGUREPre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1000 to 1400 CE. An intriguing hand carved basalt stone sculpture of a squatting man thoughtfully gazing into the distance. A braid of hair or part of a headdress hangs down his back next to a sack or load slung over his shoulder. One cheek has a slight bulge which is an indication that he has a wad of drugs in his cheek - also known as a coca-chewer. Shaman figures known as Sukia, are often depicted smoking, perhaps this figure is peering skyward and his puckered lips perhaps blowing smoke toward the stars above. Size: 6" L x 6" W x 11.5" H (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 29.2 cm)0
Provenance: private Lexington, Kentucky, USA collection; ex-prominent Harry Franklin collection, acquired in the 1970s
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#176970
Condition:
Old chips and abrasions to high pointed areas. Weathering to surface and losses to finer details, but overall form is well preserved. No repairs or restoration.
- COSTA RICAN POLYCHROME POTTERY
COSTA RICAN POLYCHROME POTTERY EFFIGY JARCosta Rican polychrome pottery effigy jar, in the form of a human face with friezes of geometric design and glyphs, 8 1/2" h., 6 1/2" dia.
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Condition:
Wear and abrasions commensurate with age.
- A Pre-Columbian Female Pottery
A Pre-Columbian Female Pottery Figure Costa Rica seated figure modeled with hands resting on outstretched legs feet with curled toes height 5 in.
- Group of Coral and Jade Jewelry
Group of Coral and Jade Jewelry
Estimate:$400-$600
- Group of Coral and Jade Jewelry
Group of Coral and Jade Jewelry
Estimate:$300-$500
- PRE-COLUMBIAN CERAMIC JAGUAR EFFIGY
PRE-COLUMBIAN CERAMIC JAGUAR EFFIGY VESSEL Pre Columbian, Costa Rican, Kingdom of Nicoya / Cacicazgo, stoneware ceramic pottery jaguar effigy vessel with elaborate polychrome painted decoration and tri-pod form with rattle legs, the jaguar's mouth open displaying its fangs and tongue. 12" H x 10" W x 11.5" D. Provenance: Property removed from a Mount Kisco estate. Purchased from the Collection of Pre-Columbian Art of Harry and Masula Mannil in Caracas, Venezuela, October 1974.
- Pre Columbian jadeite chisel celt.
Pre Columbian jadeite chisel celt. 7 3/4".
- A PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE GOLD COSTA
A PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE GOLD COSTA RICAN SHAMAN PENDANTThe Costa Rican or Panamanian depiction of a shaman with zoomorphic characteristics in low karat gold-copper mixture testing to weak 14 karat gold.Originally, the gold figurines and depictions created by the Amerindians of Central and South America served as trading objects, ornamentation and symbols of power and status. Animals, deities and mythical figures were subjects.Measures 1.75 x 1.25 inches with a weight of 19.2 grams.Very good condition.
- Mezcala jadeite stone figure; (400
Mezcala jadeite stone figure; (400 BC). 3 5/8".
- Precolumbian carved stone metate
Precolumbian carved stone metate with stylized head at one end Costa Rica 1 3/4 in. H. 17 3/4 X 9 1/8 in. Estimate $ 200-300 There is considerable weathering.
- GUERRERO MEZCALA STONE / JADE BEAD
GUERRERO MEZCALA STONE / JADE BEAD NECKLACEPre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. This elegant necklace is strung together with thirty seven stones; green stones, onyx, and quartz. The largest pendent bead is a cylindrical light green stone. The other beads are a variety of hues; molted green, gray, brown, black with specs of mica. Some are round, cylindrical, and disc shaped. Several stones are carved shapes that resemble abstracted animals, one close to the pendent is reminiscent of a bird. These were hand polished, drilled, and carved with great craftmanship to adorn a person with prestige. This beautiful necklace is wearable with modern lobster clasps. Size: 15.25" L (38.7 cm); Largest bead Size: 1.75" L (4.4 cm)
Provenance: private North Carolina collection, USA, by inheritance in 2019; ex-private Holly Springs collection, North Carolina, USA, before 2000
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#157189
Condition:
Strung in modern times with modern findings. Minor nicks and abrasions to beads. Small areas of encrustation.
- GUERRERO MEZCALA STONE / JADE BEAD
GUERRERO MEZCALA STONE / JADE BEAD NECKLACEPre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. This elegant necklace is strung together with thirty seven stones; green stones, onyx, and quartz. The largest pendent bead is a cylindrical light green stone. The other beads are a variety of hues; molted green, gray, brown, black with specs of mica. Some are round, cylindrical, and disc shaped. Several stones are carved shapes that resemble abstracted animals, one close to the pendent is reminiscent of a bird. These were hand polished, drilled, and carved with great craftmanship to adorn a person with prestige. This beautiful necklace is wearable with modern lobster clasps. Size: 15.25" L (38.7 cm); Largest bead Size: 1.75" L (4.4 cm)
Provenance: private North Carolina collection, USA, by inheritance in 2019; ex-private Holly Springs collection, North Carolina, USA, before 2000
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#157189
Condition:
Strung in modern times with modern findings. Minor nicks and abrasions to beads. Small areas of encrustation.