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Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche to Chimu culture, ca. 300 to 1300 CE. A delightful ensemble of 3 silver beads cast in the form of birds- each pierced with 4 holes for suspension. They are charmingly mounted on a stand that resembles a tree and are removable if one wishes to string them as pendants. In the Pre-Columbian world, birds were sky animals associated with the sun, the moon, and all the celestial elements. As flying creatures, birds served as messengers between humans and the sacred deities of the celestial realm. Size of bird (all about the same): 0.6" L x 0.7" W x 0.2" H (1.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 0.5 cm); 3.9" H (9.9 cm) on included custom stand; silver quality: 83 to 96%: weight: 5.5 grams

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-H.J. Westermann Collection, Germany, collected 1950 to 1960?s

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#184550

Minor nicks and surface wear, and areas of dark patina, otherwise intact and excellent.