Description: Early Native American String of 195 Biconically Drilled Shell Beads, Strung. Recently acquired from the Outstanding Lifetime Artifacts Collection of Dr. Constantine Zariphes, Jr. of Rocky Hill, Connecticut.Authentic pre 1600, biconically drilled shell beads. I counted 195 beads on the string, and one loose broken bead. My count might be off by one or two, I only counted once. About 12” long (or 24” end to end), shell beads average about 1/4” diameter and 3/16” wide, necklace weighs about 1 oz. The auction catalog pictured showing provenance and this string’s photograph and listing (lot #274) is not included, though catalogs may still be available for purchase.Dr. Zariphes, Jr. began collecting Native American artifacts as a boy of seven, eventually serving as President of the Connecticut Archaeological Society for four years and was lauded by this society for twenty-five years of dedicated service. He passed away this past August at the ripe age of 92, and this nice string of ancient shell beads was one of the items I won at the first of several auctions of this important collection. (Please see my other listings for related items.)Ask questions if you have them. USPS Ground shipping for free! TERMS OF SALE: Item Description: I take great effort to ensure that my listings contain all you need to buy knowledgeably. Items are accurately described and carefully photographed. If you need to know anything else - please ask. Unless otherwise stated, items are used and sold as-is. Notification of Winning Bid: eBay sends winners notification of their win. This is considered notification from me to you and your next step is to proceed to eBay's Checkout page. If payment is not received in a timely manner, eBay will be notified of nonpayment to get Final Value Fees refunded. Thank you for reading (and observing) the above terms, and happy shopping! Be sure to also visit UnitA1's Rare and Good Stuff Store on eBay!
Price: 479.95 USD
Location: Bainbridge, New York
End Time: 2025-01-20T15:19:27.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
Handmade: Yes
