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A Moche sodalite beaded necklace

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A Moche sodalite beaded necklace
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A Moche sodalite beaded necklace, Peru, c. AD 400 - 700, formed from heavy tubular-shaped beads and three pendants, each with four human faces, the eyes inset with orange-red shell. The heads are nicely carved and suspended from the necklace with looped silver mounts. Heads average 2.6 x 3.2 cm, necklace 21 in in length and strung on modern cord and clasp. Ex Florida private collection.