925 Sterling Silver Pre-Columbian Quimbaya Airplane Inca Totem Pendant 33 mm

A unique piece of jewelry steeped in charm and intrigue: this 925 sterling silver pendant is an authentic reproduction of one of the most famous golden artifacts from the Pre-Columbian era, created by the ancient Quimbaya (or Tolima) culture of Colombia and widely celebrated in Native American and Inca iconography.

Two Fascinating Interpretations

This iconic totem carries two legendary perspectives that make it truly remarkable:

1. Official Archaeological View: Historians interpret the artifact as a stylized zoomorphic figure depicting a sacred jungle creature—such as a flying fish, a stingray, or an insect. In ancient cultures, these creatures represented spiritual conduits connecting the earthly, aquatic, and celestial realms.
2. The Ancient Airplane Theory (OOPArt): Known world-wide as an "Out Of Place Artifact", enthusiasts highlight its flat horizontal wings, vertical tail stabilizer, and control surfaces resembling a modern jet plane. In the 1990s, German aeronautical engineers built scaled-up flying models based on this precise design, proving its aerodynamic stability in flight!

Whether worn as a tribute to Pre-Columbian goldwork or as a symbol of ancient mysteries and aviation, this pendant brings an unmistakable ethnic aura to your jewelry collection.

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Item Details

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver
• Style / Subject: Native American / Inca Totem / Pre-Columbian Quimbaya Airplane
• Origin: United States
• Width: 33 mm
• Height: 18 mm
• Thickness: 5 mm
• Bail Hole Size: 3 x 5 mm (fits silver chains and leather cords)
• Weight: 2.3 grams