Pre-Columbian Frog Pendant Necklace - 18 Inches
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| Material | Metal | Gem Type | No Gemstone |
| Setting | Other-Setting-Type | Chain | Cable |
| Clasp | Spring Ring | Brand Seller or Collection Name | MUSEUM REPRODUCTIONS |
| Metal | Gold plated base | Item Length | 18 inches |
| Metal stamp | 18k |
about item
- The frog in this jewelry is modeled after the gold frog pendant from the 16th century in Costa Rica or Puerto Rico. The pendant is now on view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 357.
- In Costa Rica, frogs were a popular symbolic motif, commonly associated with the creation of the sea.
- The pendant is high-quality 18K gold plating over pewter. Includes an 18-inch gold plated cable chain with a spring ring closure.
- The pendant size is 1 inch long and .5 inches wide.
- This jewelry will come packaged in a beautiful gift box with an information card.
Product Description
18K gold plated
Manufactured in the USA
Crafted by indigenous cultures across the Americas, exemplifies advanced metallurgical techniques and artistic sophistication. These treasures served as symbols of wealth, power, and religious significance, often used in rituals and ceremonies by civilizations such as the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans.
Symbol of fertility, water, & abundance
Pre-Columbian gold artifacts
Long before the arrival of the Europeans, Indigenous cultures in South and Central America had mastered mining, hammering, and casting gold to produce jewelry. In Costa Rica, frogs were commonly associated with the creation of the sea. The spirals found in many casts are meant to symbolize water.
Carefully packaged
Perfect to gift or keep
Each order comes in an elegant jewelry box with a card explaining the history of the piece
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