An Inca Sodalite Bead Pendant, ca 1400 - 1533 CE
An Inca Sodalite Bead Pendant, ca 1400 - 1533 CE
An Inca Sodalite Bead Pendant, ca 1400 - 1533 CE

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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