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Guanacaste-Nicoya Necklace with Shell and Jade Beads
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Guanacaste-Nicoya Necklace with Shell and Jade Beads

This necklace (1–500 AD), composed of finely shaped shell discs and greenish jade beads, reflects the aesthetic and spiritual values of the Guanacaste-Nicoya culture. Shells symbolized water and fertility, while jade conveyed prestige and vitality. Such ornaments were likely worn by high-ranking individuals during ceremonies or as funerary offerings.
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