Chavin Carved Bone Pendant

Description

Chavin Carved Bone Pendant

Ancient Pre-Columbian Bone Pendant, Chavin culture, ca. 200 B.C. Carved in the form of a seated transformational figure (part human, part jaguar, part monkey) showing oval eye inlaid with shell and stone, wide snout opened with fangs and tail wrapped around; appears to be holding a snake. Superb carved detailing with much original red pigment. 3"L x 5/8"W, appears intact, but professionally repaired from three pieces (invisible to the naked eye). Custom stand included.

Provenance: Ex-Private NM and Colorado Collections.

Price	USD $ 1,795.00
Origin	Peru, South America
Styleperiod	Antiquity, Classical
Materials	bone
Length/Depth	3 inch
Categorie	Antiquities, the Americas

Antiquair

Artemis Gallery Ancient Art

Colorado, Lafayette

Contact

Mrs. Teresa Dodge

tel.: 720-890-7700
www.artemisgallery.com