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Unpolished Agate Mineral Necklace
LOCAL NAME:
Unpolished Agate Mineral Necklace
ENGLISH NAME:
Unpolished agate mineral necklace
DESCRIPTION:
A chest-length agate necklace with an unpolished finish
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Unknown
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Agate, Cotton threads
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Beadwork
DIMENSIONS:
Length:
38 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
This bead necklace is composed of what appears to be unpolished agate minerals or agate stones that have not undergone stone processing or gemstone polishing. Up close, the beads reveal a translucence beneath their rough finish, displaying two tones: brown and cream. In northern Luzon, agate beads are typically expected to have a translucent and glossy appearance, signifying their value and importance.
REFERENCES:
Dr. Analyn V. Salvador-Amores
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