******************************Total Length 22"14 hand engraved abalone beads are strung with 150 turquoise chips. Each abalone bead is engraved with classic and late classic period decorative elements and glyphs for the earth and the heavenly bodies. The central piece measures 1 3/4" x 1" x 1/4" and depicts a late classic Mayan profile with short bangs, forward looped long hair and centered forelock plug, suggesting a human face infused with the attributes of a deity. Detail$275
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