{"product_id":"jd1909","title":"A Pre-Columbian Jadeite Claw Pendant, ca. 500 - 1000 CE","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the Tairona, whose culture flourished in the Caribbean coastal plain and foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaders and shaman believed that they could use bodily adornments in the form of symbolic animals - jaguars as well as crocodiles, bats, and others - to demonstrate prowess as well as cross earthly boundaries into the realm of the deities.  This fine jadeite claw pendant is \u003c\/span\u003ehand-formed and buffed to a soft, gently polished surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConsidered the ultimate \"Dream Stone,\" jade was revered in ancient cultures, as well as today, to access the spiritual world, gain insight into ritualistic knowledge, encourage creativity, and help interpret dreams.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMost valued for its metaphysical properties, it was cherished as a protective talisman, assuring long life and peaceful death, and was considered a powerful healing stone.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe vibrant green variations are a symbol of growth and vitality, which makes it a stone that stands for wealth and longevity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePendant length: 5\/8 inch (1.8 cm) Strung as a pendant on a 20-inch tarnish-resistant sterling silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntact and in excellent condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eCollection of Joel Lloyd, NYC., acquired 1940s - 1950s, then by descent to his daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40552103936044,"sku":"JD1909","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/3933\/4188\/products\/JD1909.jpg?v=1659506288","url":"https:\/\/qrack-shop.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/jd1909","provider":"qrack shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}