A Tairona Quartzite and Emerald Bead Necklace, ca. 500 - 1200 CE Jewelry - Gemstones Yaama Ganu Gallery

Yaama Ganu Gallery

cold or hot baths

One feature that makes this statue particularly rare is the parallel positioning of the feet

almost buttery polish indicates skilled lapidary work consistent with Classic-period Mesoamerican jade craftsmanship

was born 'Tutankhaten' during the Amarna period

A Tairona Quartzite and Emerald Bead Necklace, ca. 500 - 1200 CE Jewelry - Gemstones Yaama Ganu GalleryFeaturing twelve Tairona quartzite tube beads, superbly handcrafted and polished to a smooth finish, balanced by sparkling, faceted emerald beads of a later date, restrung to form a wonderful statement necklace. Dimensions: Length: 32 inches (81. 28 cm) Condition: The beads are all intact and in excellent condition. Provenance: Private Florida collection, acquired in the early 1970s.