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Dea Mater necklace

The artefact

Original and archaic, this gold necklace has a central pendant depicting the Mother Goddess of the Nuragic culture whose apotropaic value is emphasised by the juxtaposition of vari-coloured coral and mother of pearl, embellished by small granulated gold elements.

Details

Materiali: Gold, Coral, shells and mother of pearl
Tecniche di lavorazione: Filigree, Traditional goldsmith's techniques
Dimensioni: Length 50 cm
Località di produzione: Cagliari

Artigiano: Goffredo Pisu
Settore: Webbing

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Crafting technique: Filigree Traditional goldsmith's techniques
Tools: Goldsmith's bench Filigree-specific tools
Materials: Gold Coral, shells and mother of pearl