A Pre-Columbian Green Agate Toucan Amulet, Tairona Culture, ca. 500 - 1000 CE Gaming Pieces finely cast bronze loop knife

finely cast bronze loop knife with a single-edged curved blade

The stag's legs are tucked beneath its body

It is possible that this figure was dedicated to such a cult center

His features are finely rendered: high cheekbones

A Pre-Columbian Green Agate Toucan Amulet, Tairona Culture, ca. 500 - 1000 CE Gaming Pieces finely cast bronze loop knifeThis artfully carved amulet has taken unique advantage of the natural variations found in this gorgeous green moss agate. The rich dark stone is skillfully carved to portray a toucan, the head slightly raised, and the long beak, cleverly designated by a natural white border, is of a lighter green and features touches of yellow to the tip. The body has incised lines to infer wings, while the base is pierced for stringing. Among the Tairona, whose