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Ecuadorian Spindle Whorl Necklace, Bracelet, & Earrings

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**Originally Listed At $450**

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi culture, ca. 500 BCE and 500 CE. A collection of ceramic spindle whorls transformed into a modern necklace, bracelet, and earrings with modern macrame and sterling silver findings. Most of the spindle whorls have incised artwork depicting birds, especially owls. The artwork on these spindle whorls elevates the utilitarian objects to art. Wearable! Length of necklace: 22.5" L (57.2 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado USA collection, Hank Johnson, before 2000

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.

#130603
Condition Report: All beads are ancient and have light wear commensurate with age. Modern macrame and findings.

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**Originally Listed At $450**

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi culture, ca. 500 BCE and 500 CE. A collection of ceramic spindle whorls transformed into a modern necklace, bracelet, and earrings with modern macrame and sterling silver findings. Most of the spindle whorls have incised artwork depicting birds, especially owls. The artwork on these spindle whorls elevates the utilitarian objects to art. Wearable! Length of necklace: 22.5" L (57.2 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado USA collection, Hank Johnson, before 2000

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.

#130603
Condition Report: All beads are ancient and have light wear commensurate with age. Modern macrame and findings.

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