Two Peruvian shawl pins
Pre-columbian (15th century) or later
Likely of Paracas/Nazca origin, each pin with hammered metal figural panel, one featuring feline figures and adorned with birds, the other featuring serpentine figures and adorned with a mask medallion, each set in a custom leather fitted frame, 2 pieces
Each pin: 10.25" H x 4.5" W approx.; Each case: 16.25" H x 10.25" W x 1" D
Provenance: Oscar and Edith Landmann, S„o Paulo, Brazil
The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr., gifted from the above between 1961-1968

Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a description of the provenance and items by repute of the previous owner.

Each with tarnishing/oxidation, indentations, and bending to the material commensurate with age. Each with possible repair to pin spike at the joint. One side of two birds with break at the mounting. Scattered scratches and minor soiling to frames. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.