In the ancient mesoamerican cultures of Mexico the frog was usually associated with water and a good harvest which represented wealth, prosperity, good health, many children, basically everything good in life at that time. Could also be called a 'good luck' charm, because these amulets were believed to draw the good things to the wearer. Green stones were highly prized in ancient Mexico because they were also associated with bountiful life as well. The stone relic is probably about 1500-2000 years old. Antonio Castillo was a lifelong collector of pre-Columbian artifacts, and he would occasionally use them in his one of a kind jewelry creations. This example is from later in his career circa 1980 or thereabouts.

A vintage 1980s Los Castillo silver chain with pre-Columbian carved green stone Frog pendant designed by Antonio Castillo. NFS

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