Peru

Peru, Chavin pair of Turquoise Plaques with Profile Faces

These faces could be trophy heads. There are two small drill holes center arranged vertically. It’s quite rare to find carved turquoise when most are made of shell. These may have been use as pendants to a textile. There is an abundance of manganese patina on the front.

Period: Peru, Chavin, Middle Phase, c. 1000 - 700 BC

Media: Stone

Dimensions: Height: 1 1/2" x Width 1 3/4"

$2,900

98046

Peru, Chavin Rock Quartz Crystal 24" Necklace

Bi-conically drilled rock quartz crystal necklace with traces of cinnabar. The beads are graduated in size from approximately 9.22 mm to 11.17 mm. They were purchased between 1975 and 1985.

Period: Peru, Chavin, North Coast, circa 400-500BC

Media: Stone

Dimensions: Length: 24" inches

Price Upon Request

94049

Peru, Official Archaeological Replica of Nasca Elongated Trophy Head

Some Andean cultures including the Paracas and Nasca would keep the skulls of enemy tribal leaders killed in battle as trophies of war. This late 19th century model is an exact replica of an elongated Paracas style trophy head which was dated circa 300 B.C. In keeping with the Paracas style, this trophy head has a set of suspensions holes on top. These holes would have allowed the victorious party to suspend a cord through the two holes for the purpose of displaying the trophy head as a sign of military and spiritual power. The ancient Andeans believed that the victor in battle acquired the spiritual properties of the enemies he killed. Authorized for export by the Peruvian government in 2011, with an official sticker at the base.

Period: Peru, South Coast, Late 19th Century

Media: Stone

Dimensions: Length: 11-1/2" x Height 7- 1/2"

$3,500

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