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Mayan Jade : Mayan Jade Amulet in the Form of a Crocodile's Head
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Mayan Jade Amulet in the Form of a Crocodile's Head - PF.1845
Origin: Guatemala
Circa: 300
AD
to 600
AD
Dimensions:
.875" (2.2cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Mayan
Medium: Jade
$4,800.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The person who wore this exquisite pendant
centuries ago sought protection from life’s
unforeseen perils. With consumate skill, the
head of a fierce crocodile has been carved onto a
piece of pale green jade. Rows of pointed teeth
are bared to frighten evil. Perhaps, as with the
Egyptian crocodile God Sobek, this amulet was
meant to prevent the bite of the reptile. Its
magic shines across the centuries. In the
modern world as throughout history, one can
never be too careful; who knows what dangers
might lurk in the shadows? With such an amulet
as this, one certainly feels safer and more
protected. L. 5.3cm(2 1/8IN)
- (PF.1845)
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