chrysocolla pearls, quartz, white stones
L. 25 cm
Peru, Mochica culture, 100-700
Origin
Private collection of Monsieur D., inherited from his stepfather (1930-1960)
Fine necklace more or less in the shape of a Southern Cross (rector of the southern sky) or an Agadès Cross, composed of chrysocolla beads (which was used at the time to amalgamate gold), quartz and white stones, all polished and breakthroughs.
A Moche restrung necklace made of chrysocolla, quartz and white stone beads, 100-700 AD
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