A Gandharian Gray Schist Figure of a Kneeling Atlas, ca. 2nd - 4th century CE Jewelry - Necklaces This great pendant of high-karat

This great pendant of high-karat yellow gold supports a light agate zoomorphic carving

and members of the extended family heard about the Balgo Community from other Pintupi travelers and made the long trip northwards in the 1950’s

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(1984) Greek

Earring drop length: 5/8 inch (1

A Gandharian Gray Schist Figure of a Kneeling Atlas, ca. 2nd - 4th century CE Jewelry - Necklaces This great pendant of high-karatThis finely carved gray schist figure of a kneeling Atlas showcases the muscular tension and expressive modeling typical of later Gandharan sculpture. Shown with one knee raised and the other folded beneath him, he braces his weight in a dynamic pose that conveys the effort of supporting a cosmic burden. The muscular torso, deeply drilled beard, and curled hair are rendered with crisp detail, while the draped garment falls in elegant layered folds