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14K Gold & Alaskan Jade Cabochon Inuit / Inupiat Blanket Toss Charm or Pendant

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A fine vintage gold & jade charm for bracelet (or pendant). In 14 karat yellow gold. With a bezel-set Alaskan jade (nephrite) cabochon to the base. In the form of 3 people performing a blanket toss (called 'Nalukataq' in the Inuit languages) in which a large group of people work together using the blanket to toss a person in the air (sometimes as high as 10-20 feet.) The traditional blanket toss is a celebratory occasion, and the Nalukataq festival traditionally marks the end of the spring whaling season. The blanket toss is also a perennial event at the WEIO (World Eskimo-Indian Olympics). Engraved to the side for 'MAY 1974' Simply a wonderful vintage Alaskan charm! Date: 1974 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Marked 'MAY 1974' to the rim of the bezel. Fineness: Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 14k. Gemstone Measurements: 1 Alaskan jade cabochon: ca. 17.3 x 12.7 mm Measurements: Height: ca. 26.8 mm Width: ca. 18.9 mm Depth: ca. 13.7 mm Weight: ca. 8.6 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
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  • Weight:
    8.6 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.06 in (26.8 mm)Width: 0.75 in (18.9 mm)Depth: 0.54 in (13.7 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1974
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 412025172313DIINVBFSP24_HXX1stDibs: LU849325983052

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