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Earrings Comprised of Pre-Columbian whorls // c. 800 - 1500 AD

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A nice pair of earrings comprised of Manteno spindle whorls from Ecuador, c. 800 - 1500 AD, depicting bird parts and other geometric designs. In dark brown ceramic set off with white kaolin for incredible contrast. The spiritual transcendence linked to the bird image is carried over to the geometric style by representing bird wings, feathers, eyes, etc. This theme symbolizes spirituality, enlightenment and sublimation. They are hung with nicely polished reddish-brown Bahia shell beads from Ecuador, c. 500 - 1500 AD. Fastened on modern .925 silver ear hooks and findings. H: 1.75 inches including hooks. Manteno whorls: Ex Hank Johnson collection, Denver, Colorado; Bahia beads: Ex New World Artifacts Gallery, San Diego, CA; Ex Jack Hart collection, Charleston, SC.
weight: 5.2 g.

Product Details
  • Measurements
    1.75"L x 0.5"W x 0.5"H
  • OriginEcuador

— Ex Hank Johnson collection, Denver, Colorado; Bahia beads: Ex New World Artifacts Gallery, San Diego, CA; Ex Jack Hart collection, Charleston, SC.
— Weight: 5.2g

Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.

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    United States
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    Standard Ground Shipping
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    2-3 weeks ⓘ
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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