Pre-Columbian Colima Shell Ceremonial Necklace preserving red pigment across the

preserving red pigment across the facial features

The surface exhibits manganese deposits and earthen mineral encrustations

and rebirth

associated with fertility rituals

Pre-Columbian Colima Shell Ceremonial Necklace preserving red pigment across thePre 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