Note: From the Israeli Museum: “small head pendants
Desert people are expert trackers and can see the tracks of goannas and recognize how recently they were made
the protector god portrayed as a nude dwarf on an integrated base
The front tapering to rounded edges was held together by lacing through the eyelets on either side
crescent-shaped bronze handles exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Classical Greek metalwork
A Colima Spondylus Shell Crocodile Amulet<br><em>Early Classic Period, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE</em> Jewelry - Pendants Note: From the Israeli Museum:Carved within the natural curvature of the shell, the crocodile crouches on bent limbs, its head in profile with an elongated spout, a turquoise inlay is utilized for the eye, and another placed at the edge of the mouth, that contrasts beautifully with the orange yellow shade of the shell. Crocodiles were associated with fertility, rebirth, and the renewal of seasonal and calendrical cycles. Dimensions: Length: 2 7 8 inches (7. 3 cm) Condition: Loss
