Pre-Columbian Colima Shell Ceremonial Necklace each decorated with painted motifs

each decorated with painted motifs and punctuated with suspension holes

an element often associated with ritual performance

A headband or headdress crowns her head

associated with fertility rituals

the coin displays attractive natural toning and expected surface texture consistent with ancient silver alloys

Pre-Columbian Colima Shell Ceremonial Necklace each decorated with painted motifsPre Columbian Colima Shell Ceremonial NecklaceWest Mexico Colima Culture, Shaft Tomb TraditionProtoclassic to Early Classic Period, ca. 100 BC 250 AD Length: 15 1 2 inches Atlatl Finger Grip Pendant: 1 1 4" x 3 4" x 3 4"Face Pendant: 13 16" x 5 8" Provenance: Ex Elizabeth Dennis Collection, North Carolina An exceptional ceremonial necklace composed of hand carved marine shell elements attributed to the Colima culture of West Mexicos Shaft Tomb