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
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Crafting technique:
Filigree Traditional goldsmith's techniques
Materials:
Gold Coral, shells and mother of pearl