Pagos de Plomo - Lead Figures Click To enlarge



Pagos de Plomo - Lead Figures

SKU:  so102
Product Size:  2' to 3"
Inventory:  6 in stock
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Description:
These small amulets are used in the Peruvian Andes to give offerings to the earth (pachamama). By burning the lead and tin figures in a fire and reading the pattern produced in the ashes a practiced shaman may also predict the future. These figures are also commonly found in traditional despacho kits. We have several different types to choose from:

Cross = Peace
Horseshoe = Luck
Virgin de la Candelar = Miracles
Heart = Marriage/Happiness
Sun = Light, Confidence, Accomplishment more info

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Detailed Information:
Here is a partial list of the significance of the tiny symbols:
Woman = Love
Cow = Wealth
Rooster = Caution
Fox = Cunning
Key = Ability
Spoon = Prosperity
Matrimony = Fertility
Dog = Fidelity
Llama = Wealth
Tree = Stability
Table = Abundance
Soldier/Horse = Travel
   
Origin Information:


These items come from a variety of sources in Peru and elsewhere.

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