Vintage African Maasai Woman Fine Silver Extra Large Pendant on Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Beaded Necklace
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Wowww!!! Stunning!!! This noble and dignified, fine silver Maasai woman extra-large pendant is suspended on an intense blue beaded necklace of lapis lazuli and silver. The instantly recognizable image of the fearless, calm, and courageous Maasai is one of the most iconic African symbols of one of the few groups in the world who proudly maintain their traditional lifestyle and cultural identity without succumbing to conformation. The striking and bold African beauty of the Maasai is echoed in this gorgeous silver pendant as it is displayed from the beaded necklace with visual impact.
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Aesthetically appealing beaded jewelry is symbolic within the Maasai culture and different beads are used to tell stories. Blue is a sign of energy and also represents the sky. Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue, opaque stone, known for its intense blue color and has been worn as jewelry for more than five thousand years. The ancient ultramarine-colored stones are believed to be a highly spiritual stone, known as the stone of truth and friendship. It is also used for protection from bad energies and is thought to have a strong connection between the physical and celestial planes. Many people wear it for spiritual growth to help them connect with their guardian spirits.
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The fine silver on the extra-large pendant and the necklace has an undisturbed, natural patina and celebrates the Maasai identity as it hangs from the wearer’s neck. The highly polished, cool-to-the-touch, vibrant blue round stones on this decorative necklace have depth with delicate, imperfect, intermingled swirls of white veins (naturally occurring calcite) and shiny metallic gold flecks (naturally occurring iron pyrite inclusions) and alternate midway with ornately fashioned fine silver bead balls. Remarkable artistry on display in this eye-catching statement piece!
