The centerpiece of this necklace is an unusual Pre-Columbian Moche culture pendant from coastal Peru, dating from about 100 to 800 AD, in the shape of an arrowhead, or possibly a spearhead, with incised decoration. A great example of the interesting artwork and craftsmanship produced by the Moche culture people.
The Moche culture flourished in northern Peru with its capital near present-day Moche and Trujillo, from about 100 AD to 800 AD. Moche society was agriculturally based, with a significant level of investment in the construction of a network of irrigation canals for the diversion of river water to supply their crops. Their culture was sophisticated; and their artifacts express their lives, with detailed scenes of hunting, fishing, fighting, sacrifice, sexual encounters and elaborate ceremonies. The Moche are particularly noted for their elaborately painted ceramics, gold work, monumental constructions and irrigation systems.
Strung with modern jasper, quartz and gold filled beads. The clasp is PermaGold, a highly durable 24 kt gold plate with a lifetime guarantee against tarnishing.