A Necklace with Large Jade Beads and Frog Pendant...

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A Necklace with Large Jade Beads and Frog Pendant
Central America, c. 100-700 AD

The large dark green jade bead pendant has a frog carved in medium relief on one side. The disc bead strand includes 20 barrel shaped beads. All in very good condition. It has been suggested that the large pendant bead with frog is from the Olmec culture, c. 1200-400 BC.

Length: 12 ½ inches

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