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A fine Olmec Jade Bead Necklace, Pre-Classical Period, ca. 1100 - 400 BCE Jewelry - Beads the distinctive eight white petals

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Description

the distinctive eight white petals depict a flowering daisy

but a larger form re-emerged during the 3rd century such as this example

Stretched and ready to hang

Brisbane QLD

Condition:   Minor wear to the rim and professionally rejoined and in very good condition overall

A fine Olmec Jade Bead Necklace, Pre-Classical Period, ca. 1100 - 400 BCE Jewelry - Beads the distinctive eight white petalsAn beautiful single strand necklace comprised of very finely carved spherical jade beads. The jades vary in color from pale to medium to deep forest green; many have a bluish cast that the Olmecs prized. Modern strung on a wire strand, with modern 14K gold clasp and gold bead spacers. Jade was the preeminent material in ancient Mesoamerica, from Olmec through the Maya era, for conveying life sustaining power and status. Known as chalchihuitl, jade

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