Rare Valdivian / Chorrera Shell Pendant - ex-Arnovick
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian or Chorrera culture, ca. 4000 to 300 BCE. A huge pendant, hand-carved from shell, with a zoomorphic face on one side. The shell is a creamy grey color on its uncarved side, and a brilliant red/orange on its carved side. It has been drilled through laterally for suspension. An abstract, heart-shaped face has been incised from the surface and given two drilled eyes and a small drilled mouth. A border has also been incised around the edges of the front side of the piece. Comes with custom stand. Size: 0.45" L x 2.75" W x 2.2" H (1.1 cm x 7 cm x 5.6 cm); height on stand: 3.7" (9.4 cm)
Provenance: private collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA
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#122787
Provenance: private collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA
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.
#122787
Condition
Surface wear from touch/age but piece is intact and wearable.
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Rare Valdivian / Chorrera Shell Pendant - ex-Arnovick
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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