A Colima Spondylus Shell Crocodile Amulet
Early Classic Period, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE Jewelry - Pendants The front tapering to rounded

The front tapering to rounded edges was held together by lacing through the eyelets on either side

Medium: Acrylic on LinenDate: 2011

2020 Pointillism Perfection

crescent-shaped bronze handles exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Classical Greek metalwork

the pointed base in the form of a lotus flower

A Colima Spondylus Shell Crocodile Amulet<br><em>Early Classic Period, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE</em> Jewelry - Pendants The front tapering to roundedCarved 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