{"product_id":"vintage-andean-chaquira-necklace-owl-pendant-1990s","title":"Vintage Andean Chaquira Necklace | Carved Stone Owl (c. 1990s)","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Living Archive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Recovered from the early collections of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e (1987–2012), this piece exemplifies the traditional \u003cem\u003eChaquira\u003c\/em\u003e technique of the Peruvian highlands. It features a rhythm of hand-rolled shell and mineral discs, centered by a carved stone owl—the Andean symbol of wisdom and the guardian of the night.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This is a vintage \"New Old Stock\" piece, preserved for decades and released now as part of our family's archival liquidation. It carries the energy of a specific era in Andean artisanal production.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Andean cosmology, the owl (\u003cem\u003elechuza\u003c\/em\u003e) is revered as a \"Night Watchman\"—a guide through the unknown and a protector of secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Chaquira\" refers to the labor-intensive process of hand-grinding shell and stone into uniform discs. The irregularities in the bead thickness are the signature of this manual process, distinguishing it from mass-produced spacers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyling:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 16 inches, this sits high as a choker or collar. It pairs exceptionally well with an open linen shirt or layered with longer silver chains for a textured, bohemian look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Peruvian Import (The Origin Archives, Taos NM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-cut Native Shell \u0026amp; Andean Blue Mineral Discs (Turquoise-Tone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenterpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved Dark Stone Owl (Zoomorphic Effigy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16\" Length (Choker fit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\/Intact. Beads show organic variation in cut and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45370995998777,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-andean-chaquira-necklace-carved-stone-owl-c-1990s-1155490.png?v=1774222569","url":"https:\/\/fromtheandes.net\/products\/vintage-andean-chaquira-necklace-owl-pendant-1990s","provider":"From The Andes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}