An excellent set of Valdivia/Chorrera Pectoral Shells (Melongena Patula). The Larger
has a centered inverted openwork triangle and the smaller is incised with a single
vertical line running down the center. Both re-strung individually with modern knotted
hemp twine. Larger pectoral measures 3” / 7.62 cm. Smaller is .875”/2.22 cm. La
Horma, Manabi, Ecuador 1800-300BC.
Ref: Ancient Ecuador - Culture, Clay and Creativity 3000-300 BC Pg. 108