Gold Plated, Pre-Colombian Reproduction Pendant, 25mm, Sold Individually
SKU: MBC-264
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$15.00
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Description
- These pendants are priced and sold individually
- Miniature gold plated, matte finish, reproduction of pre-Colombian gold artifact representing a chief or deity with feather headdress
- The pendant is 25mm long and 18mm wide
- Prior to the Spanish conquest Colombia was settled by the Muisca, Quimbaya, Sinu, Tayrona and Calima cultures. They practiced agriculture and developed pottery, gold-smithing and stone cutting techniques
- These museum quality reproductions are cast in lead-free pewter, then given a double plating of 24karat gold, and a lacquer coat to prevent protect the finish.
- Gold in the pre-conquest cultures of Colombia had more than financial value, it represented a spiritual connection to the life giving sun, their deities, and the yellow color of the staple food, maize, aka corn.