Lot of Pre & Post Conquest Shell Pendants - Costa Rica
Ca. 1200–1950 CE. Pre-Columbian and post conquest periods, Costa Rica, Atlantic watershed, ca. 1200 to 1950 CE. Interesting collection of pendants carved from clam shell and bone. Included are 13 Pre-Columbian pendants including axe god and 12 abstract bird-like danglers along with more modern figural pendants carved in the form of standing humans or human masks. Size: 1.25" W x 4.5" H (3.2 cm x 11.4 cm) Size: 4.5" H x 1.25" W (11.4 cm H x 3.2 cm W).
Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #198931
Condition
Age related wear, repair across midsection of largest pendant and surface deposits on most.
Ca. 1200–1950 CE. Pre-Columbian and post conquest periods, Costa Rica, Atlantic watershed, ca. 1200 to 1950 CE. Interesting collection of pendants carved from clam shell and bone. Included are 13 Pre-Columbian pendants including axe god and 12 abstract bird-like danglers along with more modern figural pendants carved in the form of standing humans or human masks. Size: 1.25" W x 4.5" H (3.2 cm x 11.4 cm) Size: 4.5" H x 1.25" W (11.4 cm H x 3.2 cm W).
Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #198931
Condition
Age related wear, repair across midsection of largest pendant and surface deposits on most.
