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These rare dark-blue faience gaming pieces are immediately identifiable as from the later part of Egypt's 18th Dynasty
malachite was associated with death and the power of resurrection as well as new life and fertility
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Such vessels were typically used to hold perfumed oils and cosmetics
Those used during active play were most likely made of wood or some other light material
A Tairona Carnelian Gusanos Pendant, Northern Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE Sculpture - Wood These rare dark-blue faience gamingA finely carved carnelian pendant representing a stylized grub worm (gusano), a form distinctive to the Tairona culture of northern Colombia. The figure features incised facial details and rounded eyes, rendered with soft modeling and rhythmic segmentation along the body. Drilled longitudinally for suspension, this example displays beautifully banded orange and cream hues that catch the light with warmth and translucency. Such pendants were symbols of
