Moche Spondylus Shell Feline Maskette and Inlay Group (13)
Updated August 26, 2026
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| Lot number | 0208 |
| Estimate | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| Opening bid | $500 |
| 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. 300–500 CE. A constellation of thirteen miniature shell appliques, four of them stylized feline maskettes cut from spondylus with rounded muzzles, perked ears,
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