An ancient Maya legend tells how the gods gave a specific mission to each being they created. But they realized none had been chosen to carry thoughts and desires from one place to another," says Rosa Padillas of Rosa Roja. "So they carved a small piece of jade into a a slender arrowhead, and it became a beautiful hummingbird with iridescent feathers — the x ts'unu'um. Its mission was to carry good thoughts to all human beings, even those who had died.
"Today, if a hummingbird appears in front of you, it is delivering a message of love from someone who is thinking of you. And if we wear the image of a hummingbird, we carry good thoughts and desires to others.
"The hummingbird legend says that we can fly to the six cardinal points of the universe, therefore the hummingbird is the ideal link to transmit thoughts of love, of respect, tolerance and peace to all creatures on the planet."
The talented Mexican artisan reinterprets the legend as a necklace of dramatic beauty. She creates a hummingbird pendant in the pre-Hispanic style, and adds an agate geode representing the hummingbird's nest. It poses on a strand of gray cultured pearls.
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Wonderfully crafted, my wife absolutely love them.
Rhombus Eye, Sterling Silver Ojo de Dios Earrings from Mexico
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I love these earrings! Such a striking design and so beautifully crafted. I always get compliments when I wear these and I always recommend Novica. Rosa Rojo is a stellar artist. Thank you.
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This is such a beautiful and original piece. It was the perfect give for my love. Thanks Rosa!
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I love the look of the necklace. People cannot see the skull without taking a second glance. My grandmother was from Mexico, and this is a memento to her life.
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These earrings are unique, well made and a joy to wear!
Sea Frolic, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Dolphins At Play Drop Earrings
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I like the style of these with the split head I li
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