Sumatran Amber Pendant Necklace & Lingam Shaped Piece (Auction 2026-05-15, Lot 114)

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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, ca. 20th to 21st century CE. A substantial piece of amber carved and polished in the form of a lingam, accompanied by a second amber element shaped as a pendant and strung on a black cord for wear as a necklace. The larger egg form displays deep cognac and honey tones with natural inclusions and internal fissures visible beneath a high polish, creating layered depth and organic variation. The pendant features a softly irregular contour with a central perforation, allowing it to suspend freely, its warm amber hues glowing when held to the light. Size of lingam: 3.9″ L x 2.5″ W (9.9 cm x 6.4 cm); pendant: 1.9″ L x 0.8″ W (4.8 cm x 2 cm)

Provenance: private West Covina, California, USA collection

Chips to the edges of pendant, wearable. Lingam has natural internal fissures and striations.