{"product_id":"heavy-designer-necklace-with-ancient-fossil-shell-ethnographic-beads","title":"Heavy Designer Necklace with Ancient Fossil Shell \u0026 Ethnographic Beads","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"600\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA bold and highly individual \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"547\"\u003edesigner necklace assembled from a collection of old and antique ethnographic beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining different materials, origins and periods.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eThe necklace is dominated by a remarkable group of large \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eivory-white to warm cream beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, several displaying deeply worn surfaces and natural colour variations ranging from white to ochre. Many are decorated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"847\"\u003espiralling incised lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, while one particularly interesting bead carries a pattern of small impressed dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eSome of these large pale beads are attributed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003efossilised shell and traditionally associated with Afghanistan and Central Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are combined with other old beads probably originating from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eHimalayan region\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with warm brown and reddish beads possibly made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eAfrican bauxite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eThe different degrees of wear, irregular shapes and surface patination are an important part of the character of the necklace and suggest that the components had individual histories before being brought together in the present composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eA small group of reddish-brown and bronze spacers marks the centre, from which hangs a substantial pale bead pendant, creating a distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e7 cm central drop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eThe necklace is completed with an aged metal hook closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e367 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an exceptionally substantial, sculptural piece — conceived as much as a composition of collectible beads as a piece of jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eOld and antique ethnographic beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eLarge fossil shell beads, attributed to Afghanistan \/ Central Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eAdditional pale beads, probably Himalayan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eBrown and reddish beads, possibly African bauxite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eBronze \/ metal spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eMetal hook closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eMixed periods and origins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eThe material and geographic identifications are based on the appearance and traditional attribution of the beads; without documented archaeological provenance or scientific analysis, they should be considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eattributions rather than definitive identifications\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 367 g\u003cbr data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 cm \/ 18.9 in\u003cbr data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eCentral drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 7 cm \/ 2.75 in\u003cbr data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eLongest pinkish bead:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.7 cm \/ 1.46 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eThe Beads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eThe most striking elements are the substantial \u003cstrong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003ecream and ivory-coloured beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually shaped and showing considerable variation in size, form and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eSeveral are decorated with a characteristic \u003cstrong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003ehelical or spiral incision\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another carries a series of small impressed dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003eTheir surfaces show extensive handling and wear: softened edges, patination, staining, scratches, small losses and irregularities. These characteristics give the assemblage its particularly strong archaeological and ethnographic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Dating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed origins and periods\u003cbr data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003eAttributed regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan \/ Central Asia, Himalayan region and Africa\u003cbr data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eCurrent necklace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designer assemblage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eSome components are believed to be considerably older than others. The necklace should therefore be understood as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003elater composition incorporating collected antique and vintage beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than an intact historic necklace from a single culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003eGood condition considering the age and nature of the components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003eThe old beads display substantial wear, including surface erosion, staining, scratches, chips, fissures and irregularities. These traces are consistent with their age and previous use and form an important part of the necklace's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"4021\"\u003ePlease examine the detailed photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4044\"\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4062\"\u003e367 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a particularly heavy necklace. It can be worn as a dramatic statement piece, but its weight should be considered before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4357\"\u003eIts sculptural quality and collection of unusual old beads also make it particularly suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"4301\" data-end=\"4356\"\u003edisplay as an ethnographic or bead-collector object\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4382\"\u003eDetails at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4393\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designer \/ collector necklace\u003cbr data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4440\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil shell and mixed ethnographic beads, metal\u003cbr data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4503\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 367 g\u003cbr data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4523\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4549\"\u003eCentral drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"4554\" data-end=\"4557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4582\"\u003eLongest pinkish bead:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4604\"\u003eOrigins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed; Afghanistan\/Central Asia, Himalayan region and Africa attributed\u003cbr data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4692\"\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Later designer composition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54872373199186,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/6129-6.png?v=1790605793","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/products\/heavy-designer-necklace-with-ancient-fossil-shell-ethnographic-beads","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}