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Style: Pre-Columbian
Pre Colombian Choker Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE.
A choker necklace comprised of seven strands strung with hundreds of black and white hand-carved shell beads. The strands...
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1000 - 1500 CE Pre Colombian. Columbia, Tairona. Beads.
A lovely bracelet of a wearable comprised or 17 seed form, tubular and ovoid beads carve...
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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Materials
Carnelian
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Find a broad range of unique Pre-Columbian natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, carnelian and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Pre-Columbian natural specimens made in a specific country, there are South America, Colombia, and Peru pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $825 and tops out at $900 while the average work can sell for $863.
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