Despite the color variations, all objects are made of turquoise, a relatively rare mineral that is one of the oldest gemstones and is mined in Egypt, Iran, Tibet, China and the southwest of the USA. For the so-called "Native Americans" (e.g. Aztecs, Navajo, Zuni), turquoise had a spiritual meaning as an amulet, protective or healing stone. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Sculptures   |   Material: Mineralien   |   Country of origin: Bavaria, Germany | Similar pieces