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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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