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THBSilver & Valdivian Spondylus Necklace & Earrings 24.2 g
Lot 131a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Aug 6, 2019
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2019-08-06 11:00:00
2019-08-06 11:00:00
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Around the world & back in time - be amazed at the treasures you will find. Antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian Icons, Fine Art, much more! All categories, all price ranges... Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A gorgeous ensemble featuring a necklace made with dozens of disc-shaped Valdivian spondylus shell beads that present beautiful blush peach and pink hues. The beads are arranged in a lovely symmetrical design comprised of a long central band flanked by a length of oxidized silver chain followed by a pair of shorter bands of spondylus shell beads, all strung on an oxidized sterling silver chain with an oxidized sterling silver clasp as well. A lovely pair of drop earrings that feature a u-shaped arrangement of spondylus beads strung from oxidized sterling silver chains and findings make for the perfect compliment. So attractive and replete with impressive artistry and inherently beautiful ancient beads cut from the cherished spondylus shell. Size: Necklace 20" L (50.8 cm); beads .375" in diameter (1 cm); earrings 2.5" L x 1.5" W (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm); 3" L (7.6 cm) w/ clasp; total weight: 24.2 grams
Spondylus, commonly known as the spiny or thorny oyster, was highly prized by the ancient Peruvians and of great importance in their ritual and economic life. Found off the coast of Ecuador, the Spondylus was particularly cherished by Andean peoples. The indigenous combed the Pacific in their quest for the so-called "spiny oyster" prized for the blush hue of its interior. Spondylus shells symbolized fertility and power and played a major role during religious ceremonies oftentimes serving as an offering to Pachamama, the earth mother figure who served as a version of Mother Nature, as well as a form of currency.
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection
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#142298All spondylus beads are ancient. Oxidized sterling silver chains and findings are modern. Minute nicks to edges of a few beads. Otherwise excellent and perfectly wearable.Condition
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