Aloha Meets Hafa Adai From Our Paradise to Yours, Mahalo and Si Yu'us Ma'ase. NOTE: Necklace Chain in the Item's Picture is Used for Display Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Silver Micronesian Designed Guam Seal Pendant. 100% .925 Solid Sterling Silver (Not Plated, Not Bonded...
Aloha Meets Hafa Adai From Our Paradise to Yours, Mahalo and Si Yu'us Ma'ase. NOTE: Necklace Chain in the Item's Picture is Used for Display Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Silver Micronesian Designed Guam Seal Pendant. 100% .925 Solid Sterling Silver (Not Plated, Not Bonded, Not Filled). Design: Guam Seal Symbols with Bamboo Ring; Cutout, Openwork, Framed, Raised Design, Textured Detailing, Round Shape, Scalloped (Cutout) Border Edges, Smooth High Polish Finish; Symbolism: The Seal of the Territory of Guam appears in the middle of the Flag of Guam. It depicts Agana Bay near Hagåtña, a local proa and a palm tree. The coconut tree, also known as the "Tree of Life" holds a dominant position on Guam's symbol. The shape of the seal is that of a Chamorro sling stone used as a weapon for warfare and hunting. The sling stone was quarried from basalt and coral. The Coconut Tree, growing in infertile sand, symbolizes self-sustenance and determination to grow and survive under any circumstance, with its fronds open to the sky -- defies the elements to bend its will. Its bent trunk attests to a people which have been tested by famine, natural calamities, genocide and foreign wars but have continued to endure as a race. The Flying Proa, a seagoing craft built by the Chamorro people, which was fast and agile in the water required great skill to build and sail. The River channel, where fresh water rush out to interact with the ocean, symbolizes a willingness to share the resources of the land with others. The permanence of the land mass of Hila'an in the background demonstrates the Chamorro's commitment to their homeland and environment, be it sea or land. Also in the background, "Two Lovers' Point" juts majestically into the endless waters of the sea, portraying the people's faithful commitment to passing their proud heritage, culture, and language to the endless sea of future generations, and the name Guam, the home of the Chamorro people. Weight: Approx. 3.4 grams; Measures: Approx. 24mm Widest (Approx. Just Over 15/16" Widest) X 1 5/16" Long incl. Bail, 3mm Wide X 5mm Long Bail Opening. Features: This Beautiful Hand-made Silver Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth, High Polish Finish Background. The Design Features a Round, Framed Openwork Ring With Symbols of the Seal of Guam (Island, Palm Tree, Proa Canoe). The Outer Portion of the Ring's Frame is Created With a Scalloped (Cutout) Bamboo Border. The Inner Portions of the Ring are Adorned with Island Land Mass, a Single Palm Tree, Ocean Waves and a Chamorran Canoe to Enhance the Detailng. Raised Above the Palm Tree, in the Upper Righ Corner is an Angled Banner With the Word "GUAM" in Raised Letters to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. A Very Gorgeous Tropical Design Reflecting the Warmth, Beauty and the Essence of a Paradise Known as Guam! About Guam: Guam "Where America's Day Begins" (Chamorro: Guåhån), officially the Territory of Guam, is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized, unincorporated insular area of the United States. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. The island's capital is Hagåtña (formerly Agana). Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands. The Chamorros, Guam's indigenous inhabitants, first populated the island approximately 4,000 years ago. The question of the origin of the Chamorro race has never been settled to the satisfaction of ethnologists, but archeological evidence indicates that the ancient Chamorros were of Indo-Malayan descent. Linguistic and cultural similarities tie the Chamorro race to Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. While the Chamorros settled throughout the Marianas archipelago, they flourished as an advanced fishing, horticultural, and hunting society. Chamorros were expert seamen and skilled craftsmen who built unique houses and canoes suited to this region of the world. They were also familiar with intricate weaving and detailed pottery making. The island has a long history of European colonialism beginning in 1668 with the arrival of Spanish settlers including Padre San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. The island was taken over from Spain by the United States during the Spanish American War in 1898. As the largest island in Micronesia and the only American-held island in the region before World War II, Guam was occupied by the Japanese in December 1941, and was subject to fierce fighting when American troops recaptured the island in July 1944. It is believed that Guam was first discovered by seafaring people who migrated from southeastern Indonesia around 2000 B.C. Most of what is known about Pre-Contact ("Ancient") Chamorros comes from legends and myths, archaeological evidence, Jesuit missionary accounts, and observations from visiting scientists. When Europeans first arrived on Guam, Chamorro society roughly fell into three classes: matua (upper class), achaot (middle class), and mana'chang (lower class). The matua were located in the coastal villages, which meant they had the best access to fishing grounds while the mana'chang were located in the interior of the island. Matua and mana'chang rarely communicated with each other, and matua often used achaot as a go-between. There were also "makana" (shamans), skilled in healing and medicine. Belief in spirits of ancient Chamorros called Taotao Mona still persists as a remnant of pre-European society. Early European explorers noted the Chamorros' fast sailing vessels used for trading with other islands of Micronesia. Guam lies between 13.2°N and 13.7°N and between 144.6°E and 145.0°E, and has an area of 209 square miles, making it the 32nd largest island of the United States. It is the southernmost island in the Mariana island chain and is the largest island in Micronesia. This island chain was created by the colliding Pacific and Philippine tectonic plates. The Mariana Trench, a deep subduction zone, lies beside the island chain to the east. Challenger Deep, the deepest surveyed point in the Oceans, is southwest of Guam at 35,797 feet deep. The highest point in Guam is Mount Lamlam, which is 1,332 feet. The island of Guam is 30 miles long and 4 mi to 12 mi wide. The northern part of the island is a forested coralline limestone plateau while the south contains volcanic peaks covered in forest and grassland. A coral reef surrounds most of the island, except in areas where bays exist that provide access to small rivers and streams that run down from the hills into the Pacific Ocean and Philippine Sea. The climate is characterized as tropical marine. The weather is generally hot and very humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F and mean low is 76 °F with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches. According to U.S. census projections, the 2007 population estimate for Guam is 173,460. Guam is truly a tropical island paradise. Waterfalls, rivers and bays abound throughout Guam's central and southern areas. Luxury 5 star hotels line the Tumon Bay beachfront and Guam's unique "duty free" status makes it a shoppers' paradise. The beaches of Tumon Bay offer gleaming white sand and crystal clear, warm waters for swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing and enjoying the fantastic sunsets over the Philippine Sea. With its year round warm and crystal clear waters, Guam is one of the most desirable Scuba dive destinations in the world. Guam has something for everyone. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Micronesian Jewelry. Stamped .925 for Assurance Mark of Sterling Silver Purity. Made with "aloha". Item's Picture/s Enlarged to Show the Fine Details. Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!
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