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Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace

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Pre-Columbian, Northern Colombia, Tairona culture, circa 800 to 1500 CE. A wonderful necklace of wearable form constructed with dozens of hand-carved carnelian beads. Dozens of additional greenstone beads line the upper portion of the necklace while carnelian discs, seed beads, tubes, and desirable bullet beads comprise the central section. Suspended in the center is a petite 58% gold frog pendant incised with striations to emulate the body parts of a frog. Ex. private Bergenfield, New Jersey, USA collection, acquired via descent, originally imported into the US from Colombia in 1977. Inventory: AJ0423 Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
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    Length: 26 in (660.4 mm)
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    800-1500 CE
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    Replacements made: Beads were collected and beaded onto a fine line for wearing. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Coeur d Alene, ID
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AJ04231stDibs: LU1357122322922
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