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Jade Totem 01 China
Added 7/4/2007
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Antique Jade , Antiques , Archaic Jade , Asian Antiques , Chinese Antiques.


Item Value: $0.00
Title: Jade Totem Series 01-China
Country/Region of origin: China
Authenticity: Original
Period/Age: Neolithic Period
Dimensions: H:133.0cm(5 1/4")
Condition: Very Good

Notes

Jade Totem Series has the following:

01.All the Jade(Nephrite) Totems originated from China.

02.It seems to substantiate a crossing migration from Eurasia to the Americas, by way of the Bering Straits, to what is now Alaska,down to Mexico and South America.

03.Totems are Symbols and in this case - Sacred Diety Symbols - representing a particular Clan or Tribe

04.All the Totems in this series are of Nephritic Jade.

This first Totem is of China and is refer to as THE SUN GOD  and is probably of the Hongshan Culture of North East China. The Hongshan Culture is from 3500 - 2500 B.C.

 

To know or expand your knowledge on Jade,please visit the Friends of Jade website,given in the link. 



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