01-24-200901-24-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2442Boston
January 24, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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Pre-Columbian Wood and Shell Ear Ornaments

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$1,007$850
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2442Location: BostonDate / Time: January 24, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Pre-Columbian Wood and Shell Ear Ornaments, Moche, Peru, c. 250-350 A.D., the wood spools with shell mosaic face depicting an elaborately dressed warrior carrying a weapon in one hand and a trophy head in the other, spool ends with traces of fiber ties, lg. 3, dia. 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Moche, trophy head , Polaroid 88 Polacolor ER 3-1/4 x 3-3/8'' Film, 80 ASA (623959)