Pre-Columbian brown dog on its back spindle whorl. Guaranteed .Authentic
NOTE: $3.50 COVERS ALL SHIPPING. REGARDLESS OF NUMBER OF BEADS OR DESTINATION In the 1960's a large number of caches of brown and black incised beads. Or spindle whorls, were found in digs of the Manabi culture of Ecuador. Dated 500 B.C. to 500 A.D. The greatest numbers were simply decorated with circles. Dots and lines. A far smaller number depicted creatures that flew. Ran or crawled, combinations of several of these, or fantasy figures. All were filled with a clay-like substance that accentuated the incised designs. We are offering a selection of these. The finest we've seen and selected from thousands. It is believed that the larger ones were spindle whorls. And the smaller ones strung as beads. Regardless of their original usage. Their fabulous craftsmanship would make great necklaces. This is a brown dog lying on its back bead. ... moreShowing both sides. 10.68 mm. x 9.20 mm. For descriptions. We are following information from the two books on the beads. Frederick W. Shaffer- Indian Designs From Ancient Ecuador. 1979, and Dumbarton Oaks- Studies in Pre-Columbian Art and Archeology. 12, symbolism of miniature art from Ecuador. Johannes Wilbert. The Lands Beyond is a 45 year old Pre-Columbian gallery. For further information- and to see hundreds of other pre-Columbian pieces, visit www.thelandsbeyondprecolumbian.com. We absolutely guarantee everything we sell. For authenticity and condition. Considered experts. We authenticate for several. Large auction houses. Other dealers and collectors. You can buy with confidence. Knowing that your purchases won't give you any unpleasant surprises in the future. We do not ship internationally.
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