Ancient Suns

Large black, most likely Olmec Culture bead, from what is now the State of Guerrero. This bead has an extremely interesting white patterning in the stone, that the bead’s craftsman used to the utmost advantage. This galaxy-like pattern in not due to surface changes in the stone from burial; it is part of the original character of the stone. This is a beautiful and rare bead. It is in excellent condition, with a very fine polish.

18mm in diameter x 15mm in height