Moche Wood Ear Ornament with Turquoise and Shell Mosaic Disc
Updated August 26, 2026
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| Lot number | 0206 |
| Estimate | $900 - $1,200 |
| Opening bid | $450 |
| Auction | DAY 1 Pre-Columbian, Native American, Fossils |
| Date | September 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Moche, ca. 100–300 CE. A carved hardwood ear ornament, its cylindrical insertion tang rising to a broad disc face laid with mosaic. Four concentric bands of cut stone and
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