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South American Andean Ceremonial Feather Collar

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
South American Andean Ceremonial Feather Collar
SOLD
700.00USD+ buyer's premium (140.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 12 @ 13:23UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Lot: 4294
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Title: South American Andean Ceremonial Feather Collar
Description: Peru or Ecuador ca. late 19th-early 20th century. The collar is composed of multiple strands of natural fiber with exotic bird feathers stitched into the strands. Some of the feathers are likely from the blue and gold macaw. It has a metallic blue feather outer and inner border and the central area is composed of black, red and orange feathers. 50.8 cm.
Only high-ranking members of these tribes could possess these exotic items. Used for ceremonies and bride price.
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 1500
Pedigree Collection: [i]Ex J. Donald (Don) Schroth (Jan. 24, 1928 – March 15, 1992) Collection; he was an active buyer of Odd & Curious Money from the mid-1950s into the 1980s, doing business as Asia Mail Coins.[i]