An Inca Sodalite Bead Pendant, ca 1400 - 1533 CE
PJ2165
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Hand-carved and smoothed over 600 years ago by the great Inca civilization, this barrel-shaped sodalite bead was used to unite logic with intuition, organize the mind, and promote rational thought, objectivity and perception. The smoothness of this beautiful stone can bring a sense of peace and balance, use it with other stones to gain insight and harmony.
Dimensions: Bead length: 1.6 cm (0.62 inches). Strung on a modern 18-inch adjustable chain of 18K white gold.
Condition: Intact and in excellent condition overall.
Provenance: Private Maryland collection, acquired in the 1960s and then by descent.
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