Colombia, Tairona Shell Macaw
Carved from a very thick shell with a hole in the base indicating that it was used as a finial for a staff. The bird has a large round beak indicating that it is a Macaw. Complete and intact. It is unusual for shell artifacts from Colombia to last so long.
Period: Colombia, Tairona, c. AD 1000 - 1500
Media: Shell
Dimensions: Height 2 1/4"
$1,450
88031a
