Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant w/ Mexican Fire Opal
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Description
Latin America, Mexico, ca. 20th to 21st century CE. A unique pendant made from a fossilized shark tooth set into a modern sterling silver mount with a Mexican fire opal cabochon. The pendant is strung on a leather cord, but could easily be strung on a chain as one desired. The opaque surface of the fire opal is heavily polished with a transparent "window" in the center that shows the interior matrix of the stone and scattered rainbow flashes. Size of pendant: 2.5" L x 1.375" W (6.4 cm x 3.5 cm); cord: 27" L (68.6 cm); silver quality: 93.1%; weight 24.3 grams
Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection
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#178529
Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection
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.
#178529
Condition
Tooth is repaired with hairline fissure encircling the tip. Minor wear to silver from previous use. Strung on a leather cord, but can easily be restrung.
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Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant w/ Mexican Fire Opal
Estimate $500 - $750
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