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Pre-Columbian Spindle Whorl Necklace, BPre Columbian Spindle Whorl, B Size adjustable: 16" to 34" Measure approx. 1 1 4" x 1 5 8" Greenstone is a common term for valuable, green hued minerals and metamorphosed igneous rocks and stones which early cultures used in the fashioning of hard stone carvings such as jewelry, beads, statuettes, ritual tools, and various other artifacts. Greenstone artifacts may be made of Greenschist, Serpentine, Chrysoprase, Olivine, and Nephrite, among other
- Pre-Columbian Spindle Whorl, B
- Size adjustable: 16" to 34"
- Measure approx. 1 1/4" x 1 5/8"
- Greenstone is a common term for valuable, green-hued minerals and metamorphosed igneous rocks and stones which early cultures used in the fashioning of hard-stone carvings such as jewelry, beads, statuettes, ritual tools, and various other artifacts. Greenstone artifacts may be made of Greenschist, Serpentine, Chrysoprase, Olivine, and Nephrite, among other green-hued minerals. The term also includes Jade and Jadeite, whose greenish hue generally derives from the presence of minerals such as Chlorite, Hornblende, or Epidote.
- The value of Greenstones went beyond their material worth. Perhaps because of its color, mirroring that of Water and Vegetation, it was symbolically associated with the Sources of Life and Death and therefore possessed High Religious and Spiritual Importance.
- The Maya placed Jade Beads in the mouth of the Dead. Michael D. Coe has suggested that this practice relates to a sixteenth-century funerary ritual performed at the deaths of Pokom Maya Lords: "When it appears then that some Lord is dying, they had ready a precious green stone which they placed at his mouth when he appeared to expire. They believe that they captured the Final Breath and Spirit, and on expiring, they very lightly rubbed his face with it. It captures the Breath, Soul or Spirit."
- Bishop Landa has associated the placement of Jade beads in the mouths of the dead with Symbolic Planting and Rebirth of the Maize God. Precious offerings depicting Maize have been found in the Sacred Cenote, paralleling the interment of the Maize God himself entering the Underworld. Many objects found were considered uniquely beautiful, and had been exquisitely crafted before offered as Sacrifice.
- The Maya also associated Jade with the Sun and the Wind. Many Maya Jade Sculptures and Figurines of the Wind God have been discovered, as well as many others displaying Breath and Wind symbols. In addition, caches of four Jade objects placed around a central element which have been found are believed to represent not only the Cardinal Directions, but the Directional Winds as well.
- Elite Mayans wore Jade pendants that depicted "Mirror Gods" associated with Ruling Class in Mesoamerica. Mirror Divination was a part of Spiritual Practice in Mayan Culture, and the Mayan Sun God, Kinich Ahau, was often depicted in Jade and other materials with a mirror on his forehead. The reflective quality of highly polished Jade connected Jade to other mirrored objects, promoting its spiritual importance and aesthetic value to the Maya.
- The aesthetic and religious significance of the various colors remains a source of controversy and speculation. The bright green varieties may have been identified with the young Maize God. The Olmec were fascinated with the unique blue jade of Guatemala and it played an important role in their rituals involving water sources. The Olmec used Blue Jade because it represented water, an Olmec iconography representing the Underworld. Blue also represented the blue color that snakes turn before shedding their skin; therefore, blue represents Aquatic and Serpentine rejuvenation.
- Greenstone minerals were presumably selected for their color rather than their chemical composition. In archaeology therefore, having a loosely applied general term is at least partially influenced by the observation that Ancient Cultures often used and considered these various green-hued materials as interchangeable. Greenstone objects are often found very considerable distances from the source of the rock, indicating early travel or trading networks.
- The use of Jade in Mesoamerica for Symbolic and Ideological Ritual was highly influenced by its rarity and value among pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Cultures, such as the Olmec, the Maya, and the various groups in the Valley of Mexico. Although Jade artifacts have been created and prized by many Mesoamerican Peoples, the Motagua River Valley in Guatemala was previously thought to be the sole source of Jadeite in the region.
- This extreme durability makes fine grained or fibrous Jadeite and Nephrite highly useful for Mesoamerican technology. It was often worked or carved as ornamental beads, a medium upon which glyphs were sometimes inscribed, or shaped into figurines, weapons, and other objects. Many Jade artifacts crafted by later Mesoamerican Civilizations appear cut from simple Jade axes, implying that the earliest Jadeite Trade was based in utilitarian function.
- Pre-Columbian Civilizations, the Southern American Indian Cultures that evolved in Mesoamerica (part of Mexico and Central America) and the Andean region (Western South America) prior to Spanish exploration and conquest devastation in the 16th century.
- The Pre-Columbian era incorporates all period subdivisions in the history and prehistory of the Americas before the appearance of significant European influences on the American Continents, spanning the time of the original settlement in the Upper Paleolithic period to European colonization during the Early Modern period.
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★★★★★ 4
Not 100% indestructible, but cute and worth the money
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
My dog absolutely love this little toy although when I looked up indestructible dog toys, this is one of the first things came up. I have to say it is not indestructible. I have not found one single dog ball or chew baby that is indestructible. My dog has found every which way to destroy them. It is now four days later and it’s still almost intact, but she has placed a hole in it. It does come with a squeaker, although the second day she already pulled it out it’s cute and it’s fun. Your cat could technically play with it if you had a cat and they wanted one quality wise, I would say it’s definitely close to indestructible, but it’s not completely indestructible and the colors were so fun.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2025
★★★★★ 1
It's not indestructible.
Color: Blue
Buyers beware, I have a jack russell, and I just got this item ten minutes ago, my dog ripped it up.It is not indestructible, it is a waste of money. My dog is very aggressive with his toys. So back to the drawing board...So I can't return this item because, it's ripped up and they're not gonna give me my money back... So do not buy this toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 1
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Color: Grey, Color: Grey
Toy is not as advertised. It is NOT for aggressive chewers. It is NOT indestructible. It is NOT for medium to large dogs. I knew the moment I opened it that it would be demolished by my 24 pound Miniature Blue Heeler. And here we are 5 minutes after giving it to him, picking up pieces of cotton off of the floor. This should be marketed as a kids stuffed animal. In no way shape or form is this a chew toy unless you have an aging toothless two pound Chihuahua. It would have taken longer for my dog to chew up the $10 dollar bill I gave for this. 💩
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for aggressive chewers
Color: Grey
Tuff toy, my yorkie has been trying to tare squeaker out for about 3 days, he works on the fur part but so far it stands up to his chewing, I have gone thru 3 other toys this week so glad thi one works! It lasted 8 days. They need to make whole toy out of material and put fur on top of the tuff material. Once he found out wetting the fur softens it he pulled the seam apart.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Does not stand up to aggressive chewers
Color: Grey
Supposed to be for heavy chewers. My dog destroyed this toy literally in less than 15 minutes. Tore the tail which I sewed back together and then she tore off the nose and pulled out stuffing. Don't know how they tested this. She is only 6 months old and it didn't stand up to her play. Do not recommend if you have an aggressive chewer.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026