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 Spondylus shell (Spondylus Princeps) was considered by most Central and South American ancient cultures to be the "food of gods" and was their Ceremonial material of choice for the elite. Spondylus shell was more valuable to their cultures than gold, and was used routinely in their economy for trade. This type of shell was difficult to obtain for the ancients, as it is a deep water species found primarily off the coast of Ecuador.

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Item: #H12sp.   A small Precolumbian Pendant crafted from Spondylus Shell. It is from the Colima Culture,  200-400 AD.   This intricately carved little human effigy pendant measures about 2" tall, it is drilled for suspension, and would have been worn on a necklace. Completely intact and guaranteed authentic.  $125.00

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Item #CP7. An authentic Centipede Effigy Spondylus Shell Pendent/Gorget from the Colima culture, Central Mexico, measuring a symmetrical 2" tall, and 2" wide. Moderately patinated with typical mineral deposition. The spondylus bead necklace is about 21" long. Circa: 200BC-200AD Certificate of Authenticity:  Kent Bond Galleries $250.00

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Item #MY3. A Post Classic horizon Mayan Spondylus Shell Bat Effigy Pendant Necklace. The pendant measures 2" tall and 2 1/16" wide. It is highly stylized and is liberally engraved in detail with shell inlaid eyes. There is an old collection catalog number on the back. 600AD - 1000AD. Guaranteed authentic.
Former Howard Rose, Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York.   $300.00

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Item #SN9. An authentic Sinu Culture Spondylus Shell Stylized Human Effigy Necklace. This beautifully crafted ornament measures 3 1/4" tall, and 1" wide. Circa: 600AD-1000AD   Columbia, South America. Former Howard Rose, Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York. $300.00  Sold
 

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Item #VC2. A highly detailed Valdivia culture engraved conch shell gorget depicting a zoomorphic crocodile motif having human like hands. It measures 4 3/8" tall, and 3 3/16" wide.  Guaranteed authentic.  Kent Bond Gallery Certificate of Authenticity. Coastal Ecuador   2800BC-1500BC   $500.00

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Item# ZC2.
A shell zoomorphic crocodile effigy pendant being grooved for suspension, measuring 3 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. It has details incised overall and is  manufactured of Spondylus shell.  West Mexico, Colima Horizon 200BC-200AD. $50.

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Item: #EP54.  A Shell Ear Plug from Panama. $30.

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Item: #EP55.  A Shell Ear Plug from Panama. $35.

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Item: #CB7.  A beautiful little coatimundi effigy bead made from a rich carmel colored  agate/ carnelian material. It measures 1" tall, 3/4" wide,  1/2" thick and is drilled for suspension.  circa:1500AD  Authentic.  Found in Central Panama. $20.

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Item #250.  A stone Mano, used for grinding grain, from the Costa Rica Highlands-Atlantic Watershed Circa: 1000AD-1500 AD. It measures 5 1/4" long, and 2 1/8" wide at the working flare. It has a 4 point crown design carved into the top. Good shape.  $40.