Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A wonderful ensemble of 10 shell amulets in hues of cream, peach, white, and brown. All displays differing forms. The first pair are crescent-shaped with annular drill holes at each end. The third is also crescent-shaped, but also in the form of a serpent with 2 circular eyes, a slightly open mouth, and incised striations on its belly. It displays an annular drill hole at only one end. Three more pendants display cross-like shapes with the longer arm flared at each side. Another amulet with hues of white and pink displays a semi-circular shape. The eighth piece is flat with a c-shaped body and undulating periphery, while the ninth display a rectangular body with 6 projecting tabs. The last and largest example exhibits a zoomorphic form with a thick, lengthy tail and a circular drill hole as its eye. Size (of largest): 2.5" L x 1" W (6.4 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
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Condition
Petite white rectangle with tabs may be a fragment of a larger piece. Repair to end of one long arm on white cross-shaped shell. Expected surface wear with some nicks, chips, and losses to peripheries. Otherwise, all are very nice.