Precolumbian Poporo Necklace with Beads, Assorted Colors

Gold Beads Around a Small Gourd: The Poporo Beaded Necklace

A tiny gold poporo hangs at the center of a 16 in strand of golden beads and colored stones. This Poporo beaded necklace comes in red carnelian or blue lapis.

The Precolumbian bead necklace pairs the lime container charm with warm or cool stone.

Product Details

• Material: 24 Karat gold plate over pewter, with 24 kt gold plate beads
• Length: 16 in
• Bead choices: Red carnelian, PN 7973, or blue lapis, PN 7974
• Style: Carnelian Poporo necklace, lapis Poporo necklace
• Origin: Made in USA

The Poporo Symbol

The poporo is among the best known images of ancient Colombian art. It is found in pottery and carved stones of the Chibcha, Muisca and Quimbaya.

It appears on Colombian coins and bills. For a man it stood for food, partnership, memory and meditation.

What It Held

A poporo holds lime powder, used with chewed coca leaves. A dipper passes through the neck to scoop the lime.

Red or Blue?

A carnelian Poporo necklace glows warm against gold. A lapis Poporo necklace is cool and deep.

Wearing and Display

Wear the Poporo beaded necklace over a plain neckline. The 16 in length sits near the collarbone. Wipe with a soft cloth.

A Precolumbian bead necklace layers well with a chain. See more in our Museum Jewelry Necklaces.

About the Poporo

The poporo joins ritual, memory and daily life. This Poporo beaded necklace carries it softly. Choose the stone that fits your wardrobe.

For More Reading from the Web

• See the gold neck of an early Quimbaya poporo. A Precolumbian bead necklace with a poporo charm follows its shape. Neck of Poporo (Lime Container) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art