19th C. Mexico Bone Saurian Pendant, Inlaid Glass Eyes
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North America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A cute pendant in the form of a lizard - possibly a caiman - carved from deer bone and drilled for suspension on back in two places. Beady black glass eyes complete the figure. Size: 4.5" W x 1.15" H (11.4 cm x 2.9 cm)
Provenance: private Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA collection; ex-Minerva Gallery; ex-Benjamin Vega, California, USA, acquired in 2006 to 2007; ex-Gene and Virginia George, brought to the USA from 1961 to 1966
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#155106
Condition Report: Wear on surface commensurate with age, with rich patina. Eyes are glass, with some small scratches on surface.
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**First Time At Auction**
North America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A cute pendant in the form of a lizard - possibly a caiman - carved from deer bone and drilled for suspension on back in two places. Beady black glass eyes complete the figure. Size: 4.5" W x 1.15" H (11.4 cm x 2.9 cm)
Provenance: private Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA collection; ex-Minerva Gallery; ex-Benjamin Vega, California, USA, acquired in 2006 to 2007; ex-Gene and Virginia George, brought to the USA from 1961 to 1966
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#155106
Condition Report: Wear on surface commensurate with age, with rich patina. Eyes are glass, with some small scratches on surface.
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