{"product_id":"muisca-figure-pendant","title":"Muisca-Inspired Female Figure Pendant: A Symbol of Femininity and Power","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Gold Woman of the Plateau: The Muisca Figure Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slender gold woman stands with her arms at her sides. This Muisca figure pendant measures 1.5 in by 1.6 in, on an 18 in chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Muisca female pendant follows the female figures of the central Colombian plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Karat gold plate over pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 in x 1.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in, gold plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombian tunjo pendant, Pre-Columbian woman pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTunjos and Offerings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tunjo is a small gold votive figure of the Muisca. The Met dates a female example to the 10th to 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch figures were buried in groups or thrown into lakes. They are rare in tombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFertility and Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Muisca made female figures as signs of fertility and the nurturing forces of life. They stood for protection and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Pre-Columbian woman pendant carries those hopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Muisca figure pendant on its 18 in chain at the collarbone. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Muisca female pendant suits plain clothes. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Muisca\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Muisca lived on the central Colombian plateau and were skilled goldsmiths. This pendant honors their art. A Colombian tunjo pendant is a gentle gift for anyone who loves ancient gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a gold tunjo of a female figure from the Muisca, made between the 10th and 16th centuries. A Colombian tunjo pendant follows it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/313243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFemale Figure (Tunjo) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192447339,"sku":"7969","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/1b0d2aecbd45e90b484e6cb7090c9a9e.jpg?v=1777661782","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/muisca-figure-pendant","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}