Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF PRE-COLUMBIAN AMULETS

COLLECTION OF PRE-COLUMBIAN AMULETS - Ca. AD 700 - 1000. A collection of eight carved face beads made from stone. Each piece presents a stylised visage rendered in relief, with variations in facial expression, proportion, and form. Some of the beads are carved on both sides, while others bear incised symbols on the reverse, including swastika motifs. All are perforated for suspension, typically through the top or horizontally behind the head.Size: 22-45mm x 18-30mm; Weight: 90gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.