Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity
Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity Calima Gold and Moche Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace - Art for Eternity

Pre-Columbian Calima Gold & Andean Turquoise Stone Bead Necklace

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Cultures/Period: Pre-Columbian Calima/Colombian gold; Pre-Columbian Andean (Moche-type) turquoise/blue stone; ca. 400–1000 AD.
A wonderful and very wearable pre-Columbian necklace combining lustrous gold beadwork with ancient blue stone. The balanced composition features graduated gold spheres, two stylized gold figural elements, and a central gold bird/figural pendant grouping, interspersed with ancient polished and pierced Andean turquoise (blue stone) beads.

The gold elements are in the tradition of Calima/Colombian goldwork, celebrated across the ancient Americas for its warm color and sculptural beadforms, while the Andean turquoise-blue stone beads (Moche type) add vivid color contrast. In pre-Columbian belief, both gold and blue-green stone carried powerful associations with the sun, water, and life-giving regenerative force. The ancient elements have been restrung for wearability with a modern closure.

A striking, museum-quality ensemble suitable for display or wear.

Length: 20 in.  Condition: Ancient elements very well preserved; restrung and wearable with modern clasp.

Provenance Ex collection of Jean-Eugène Lions, Geneva, Switzerland. This documented European collection history supports the work's lawful market presence.

All pieces are unconditionally guaranteed authentic and as described in perpetuity and have been legally acquired and imported in full accordance with U.S. and applicable foreign regulations regarding the movement and sale of antiquities.

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