{"product_id":"poporo-beaded-necklace","title":"Precolumbian Poporo Necklace with Beads, Assorted Colors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGold Beads Around a Small Gourd: The Poporo Beaded Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Precolumbian bead necklace pairs the lime container charm with warm or cool stone.\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, with 24 kt gold plate beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red carnelian, PN 7973, or blue lapis, PN 7974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnelian Poporo necklace, lapis Poporo necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poporo Symbol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears on Colombian coins and bills. For a man it stood for food, partnership, memory and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Held\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poporo holds lime powder, used with chewed coca leaves. A dipper passes through the neck to scoop the lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed or Blue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnelian Poporo necklace glows warm against gold. A lapis Poporo necklace is cool and deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Poporo beaded necklace over a plain neckline. The 16 in length sits near the collarbone. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Precolumbian bead necklace layers well with a chain. 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 Poporo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poporo joins ritual, memory and daily life. This Poporo beaded necklace carries it softly. Choose the stone that fits your wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the gold neck of an early Quimbaya poporo. A Precolumbian bead necklace with a poporo charm follows its shape. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/312496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNeck of Poporo (Lime Container) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"red carnelian","offer_id":1192447507,"sku":"7973","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue lapis","offer_id":5800247299,"sku":"7974","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/museum-jewelry-precolumbian-poporo-necklace-with-beads-assorted-colors-1.jpeg?v=1571438786","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/poporo-beaded-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}