Peruvian Sacred Archetypes Necklace Abundance The traditional uses of Minthostachys

The traditional uses of Minthostachys are manifold

Made of Soapstone with mother of pearl inlay

or Inca Cross

so your piece may vary slightly from photo in type and placement of designs

also seen running through the strap

Peruvian Sacred Archetypes Necklace Abundance The traditional uses of MinthostachysMagnificantly hand crafted chunky pendant with intricate alpaca silver details encasing semi precious Peruvian amethyst. This pendant features three archetypes of Incan cosmology: Sachamama, the serpent of the South; Jaguar, or Otorongo of the West; and the condor eagle, Apuchin, of the East. Silver spiral swirls with draping strands of silver encasing the central stone. The small inset is purple spondylus as is the inset in the bail. Approximately 2