Great Spiral Pendant figure And the pinzas

And the pinzas

Pre-Columbian Accessories

This piece is fashioned from hammered sheets of 24K gold and assembled with flanges

3"L *2 1/2 W

ancestor or mythical spirit

Great Spiral Pendant figure And the pinzasEven in modern times within indigenous societies, the spiral usually represents the whirlpools which occur in nature, symbolizing fertility and the uterus. These spirals where also present in shamanic rituals as geometric and brightly colored hallucinations. They were worn as breastplates, from which this pendant is inspired. 3"L * 2 1 2"W 24K Gold Plated "Great Spiral" Pendant Pre Columbian Inspired Ethnic Jewelry from Colombia