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Diquís Lobster Pendants
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Diquís Lobster Pendants

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These gold pendants (700–1550 AD) from Costa Rica’s southern Pacific region depict lobsters with remarkable anatomical precision. Marine creatures like these symbolized abundance, transformation, and spiritual power in coastal societies. Their armored bodies and regenerative claws made them potent emblems of resilience and renewal.
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