This beautifully carved pair of jade pendants
represents two solemn anthropomorphic figures,
which elude a graceful timelessness. The
smoothly carved and polished surface of the pair
of jade pendants indicates a fine craftsmanship
and a religious effort to create the set of magical
pendants. This unique set of pendants shows
two figures skillfully carved from one jade. One
figure representing a male and the other
representing a female, the pair of pendants is a
source of spiritual strength that originates from
both genders. Worn by chieftains and shamans
during ritualistic ceremonies, the vibrant power
and magic of the jade pendants were applied to
bring prosperity and abundance. Perhaps the
pair of pendants of both genders signified
fertility and strength of female and male
genders. Such precious amulets also indicated
rank and authority of chieftains who wore the
prized pendants. The mesmerizing quality that
feels poignant and hypnotizing surrounds the
pair of pendants of both genders. Perhaps such
mystical qualities gave the wearer of the
pendants a sense of strength and power of each
gender. Even across the obstacles of time and
culture, these finely carved jade amulets' grace
and power are evident today.
- (PF.2911)
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