Antique Indian Hand Carved Stone Wall Shrine Turquoise Earrings This is a unisex necklace

This is a unisex necklace that can be worn by men or women

Apatite necklace featuring natural facet cut beads

They are woven by the K’iche’ and worn by the Maya people of Guatemala

The earrings are finished with sterling silver

Elegant teardrop shape

Antique Indian Hand Carved Stone Wall Shrine Turquoise Earrings This is a unisex necklaceAntique Indian hand carved stone temple wall niche. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 19th century or earlier. Sandstone, remnants of cream paint. These small shrines or temples are typically found embedded in the garden walls of large estate houses, palaces and havellis. They were used to house small deity statues or other venerated objects. An oil or butter lamp was often placed in front of the statue, or small offerings of rice, puja colour and flowers.