Lot 260: ANTIQUITIES. A Lot of 2 Nice Chimu Beaded Necklaces

A lot of 2 Chimu beaded necklaces, one with amulet pendant, Peru, c. AD 1100 - 1450. The first is strung with attractive multicolored stone beads and with a nice brown stone amulet of a bird, the second of white spondylus shell beads and strung with a black-ware ceramic head from a small figure, with added beads below representing the body and limbs, quite clever indeed!. Necklace lengths are 17” (43.2 cm) & about 24” (60.8 cm). Head of bird amulet reattached and both necklaces strung on modern cord and clasp. Ex Los Angeles private collection. Value Range $150 - $250.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 260
• Listing #: 178992
• Closed: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:52:40 PM CT
• Estimate: $150